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)
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