mAAN*Y Singapore 2010 - Call for Papers
“Empowering Modern Asian City Makers”
The mAAN*Y Singapore 2010 Conference is the high point of this year’s Let’s not talk about architecture event. With the theme of “Empowering Modern Asian City Makers”, this year’s conference will be help in Singapore from 1-4 August 2010 and hopes to empower architects and those involved in creating the modern Asian city with the inspiration and tools to make a difference in cities through architecture.
This announcement is a call for papers/ videos/ posters for the conference.
Please note that the dateline for abstract submission is 31 May 2010.
We look forward to your inspiring and contributions.
The details of the conference topics and abstract submissions can be downloaded at
www.letsnottalkaboutarchitecture.com/conference
Abstract submissions should be sent to the following e-mail address:
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For all enquiries, email Joshua at
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A Call to All NUS Aki Students!
LT 427, National University of Singapore
29 April 2010 (Thu), 3.00pm - 5.00 pm
Want to find out more about what mAAN*Y & re:ACT is all about?
What do we mean by “Let’s not talk about architecture”?
How you can be part of mAAN*Y & our upcoming projects?
Come join us at our sharing session!
LT 427, NUS on 29 April 2010 (Thu), 3.00pm - 5.00 pm
(Light refreshments will be served!)
mAAN*Y Singapore 2010 - Call for Volunteers!
COMPETITION | WORKSHOP | CONFERENCE
Volunteers are essential to the success of mAAN*Y Singapore 2010.
Join us, in making something special!
You can contribute by sharing your own unique talents, experiences and knowledge to help bring this event to a whole new level.
We need…
* Studio Unit Assistants
* Volunteer L…eaders
* Event Assistants
* Conference Assistants
* Exhibition Assistants
* Documentation Assistants
* Hospitality Package Designers
Do indicate your interest with us by 30 April 2010.
To find out more on how to volunteer, visit our website at
http://www.letsnottalkaboutarchitecture.com/volunteer
To register as a volunteer, please contact Bin at
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mAAN*Y Singapore 2010 - “Let’s not talk about architecture”
COMPETITION | WORKSHOP | CONFERENCE
mAAN*Y Singapore 2010 comprises of an international competition, an interactive workshop, an industry conference and a public forum and exhibition. The first edition of mAAN*Y will be held in Singapore in 2010 with the theme “Let’s not talk about architecture” and is co-organized by re:ACT and mAAN,
A spin-off from Le Corbusier’s words, “I don’t want to talk about architecture”, this year’s theme seeks to explore modern asian architecture and the built environment by not talking about it. Not directly at least.
We believe that architecture is more than just the product of a singular vision by an architect or a planner. It is shaped by the society that uses it, the political and economic forces surrounding it, the media landscape in the country, its cultural influences, historical context and much more. The interplay of these various forces gives form to our built environment and this is the interest of mAAN*Y Singapore 2010.
We kick off with launch of international ideas competition focusing on implementable community engagement.
The architectural ideas competition, which is the first component of the series of events, runs from 8th March 2010 to 7th June 2010 and is open to participants, from any country or territory. To be judged by internationally recognized theoreticians and practitioners from across the world familiar with community-based built projects such as Sou Fujimoto, George Kunihiro and Edward Ng, the competition hopes to create new conversations that will contribute meaningfully to the dialogue about the Asian City and its future.
3 awards of USD$2000 each will be given to the following:
The Collaboration Award
The Implementability Award
The Conceptual Award
NEWS: Due to overwhelming responses and technical issues in registration, the competitions committee has decided to extend the registration deadline to 22 May and the submission deadline to 7 Jun. The announcement of the finalist will be on 18 Jun. Details on submission will be posted up soon.
Read all about the competition at http://letsnottalkaboutarchitecture.com/competition
or visit mAAN*Y website at http://letsnottalkaboutarchitecture.com
Really Ar? 4 - “Mixed-use Developments: How they Work, Adapt & Influence”
The Pod, National Library Building (100, Victoria Street, Singapore)
23 November 09 (Mon), 7.00pm - 9.30pm.
Really Ar? 4 is all about understanding Mixed-Use Developments! The forum topic this time has its relevance in the fast changing urbanscape of Singapore. Newer, bolder and creative concepts in property development, architecture and urban design are transforming the Singapore experience in a big way. We have invited leading creators of this change to discuss mixed-use developments from around the world, their influence on current cities and an insight into their future. Mixed-use developments can simply be defined as projects where different uses such as commercial, residential or institutional are design and built in an integrated manner. These are complex undertakings and involve large teams of architects, planners, urban designers, landscape architects, developers, city officials and other relevant professionals to come together and formulate a unique real estate product. Mixed-use developments are sometimes seen as ‘mini-cities’ in a big city and can impact the urban economy, transportation networks, people and their lifestyle and be catalyst to spur new development in their immediate environments.
The forum will be moderated by Mr. Khoo Peng Beng, Principal of Arc Studio and is supported by Singapore Institute of Architects. It is also a partner of the 2009 Singapore Design Festival and an Urban Land Institute, Young Leaders Group event.
PROGRAMME
7.00pm to 7.15pm Reception (public arrival and registration)
7.15pm to 7.30pm Introduction by moderator
7.30pm to 8.30pm Speakers’ presentations
8.30pm to 9.00pm Questions and discussion
9.00pm to 9.15pm Closing remarks and conclusion
SPEAKERS
1. Mr. Tim Magill
Design Partner, 5+design, Los Angeles
Presentation title: Mixed-Use Developments – Social, Economic and Environmental
As the world embraces green design, mixed-use developments offer compelling solutions to making our cities more sustainable. The best projects are not only environmentally sustainable, but integrate a vision that is also socially and economically sustainable. Mixed-use developments can repair a city, revitalize moribund neighborhoods, make industrial tracts livable, or reconnect cities to the waterfront. As mini cities, they are an expression of the many, rather than the individual. The best mixed-use projects are a physical manifestation of the community, a collaboration of many architects and designers, politicians, tenants, developers, artisans, educators and the general public.
2. Mr. Gaurang Khemka
Vice President (Asia), Populous (former HOK Sport), Singapore
Presentation title: Stadiums as Anchors for Mixed Use Development
3. Mr. Chng Kiong Huat
Executive Director, Development and Planning, Far East Organization, Singapore
Presentation title: Mixed-Used Development: A Building or a Precinct?
Mixed-use developments leverage on the expertise of multi-disciplinary teams to integrate lifestyle, business, entertainment, and connectivity to give rise to vibrant communities that breathe life into the way we live, work and play. Through case studies, Far East Organization will share its experience in integrating the diverse functions of real estate that contributes to the development of vibrant precincts.
4. Mr. Kevin Jose
Executive Principal, Aedas
Presentation title: (To be confirmed)
(Light refreshments and drinks will be provided.)
CPD Accreditation: To be confirmed!
(Please note that CPD points will be accorded to Architects (i.e. SIA members and BOA members)
Register at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or join the event at our facebook group