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15—19
May 2024
The Performance of Measurement
WHEN IS ENOUGH, ENOUGH?
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Singapore
Archifest

Singapore Archifest is an annual architecture festival commissioned by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA). It aims to bring together industry professionals as well as members of the general public to celebrate the city’s architecture and built environment, whilst engaging in meaningful and productive architectural discourse.

Singapore Archifest is a space for imagination, conversation, and speculation. It intends to be a platform for people from all walks of life to participate in uninhibited dialogue, creative collaboration, and thoughtful, collective deliberation, in relation to contemporary architectural issues. And with every iteration of the festival, we work towards the cultivation of a more design-conscious society and vibrant creative culture.

As the SIA celebrates its 60th anniversary since its establishment in 1963, in 2023, it reflects on its past achievements that have shaped today’s landscape of architectural excellence and asks what can be done the next 60 years and more. This year’s Archifest is a key highlight of programmes by SIA.

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Festival Team

Ar. Adrian Lai
Festival Director
Ar. Wong Ker How
Festival Producer
Ar. Melvin Keng
Festival Communications
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Ar. Adrian Lai
Festival Director


Ar. Adrian Lai
Festival Director
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Profile

Born in Singapore in 1975, Adrian Lai graduated from the National University of Singapore’s School of Architecture in 1999 and the Architectural Association, London in 2003; and trained as an architect in Wilkinson Eyre Architects in London and Singapore. With these foundations, he formed Meta Architecture in 2012. Adrian started as Senior Lecturer at National University of Singapore in 2011 and in 2019 was appointed an Adjunct Assistant Professor at National University of Singapore. 

 

Major works include Khong Guan Building (with Meta, 2018), Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Bridge Learning Campus in Bristol, UK and Guangzhou International Finance Centre in China (with Wilkinson Eyre, 2005-2012). Awards include the SIA Design Award 2019 and URA AHA Award 2018 for Khong Guan Building, President’s Design of the Year 2013, WAF Building of the Year 2012 and RIBA 2013 Lubetkin Prize for Gardens by the Bay; and the RIBA 2012 Lubetkin Prize for Guangzhou International Finance Centre.   

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Ar. Wong Ker How
Festival Producer


Ar. Wong Ker How
Festival Producer
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Profile

Ar. Wong Ker How is the founding partner of the Singapore-based design practice ASOLIDPLAN. Upon graduation with a Master of Architecture from National University of Singapore, Ker How had indulged himself in the training of all forms of design typology. Having honed skills from Zarch Collaboratives, Formwerkz Architects and DP Architects, he had acquired a rich portfolio that ranges from master-planning, hospitality, residential, commercial, conservation and notably the 2008 Singapore National Day Stage Set design. His affiliation with Venice Biennale started with “SUPERGARDEN” (2008), as a content contributor. Since then, he has co-curated a photography exhibition “URBAN BONSAI”(2014) and art installation works “LIMINAL SPACES” under Singapore Design Week 2022.

 

Other than his practice in Singapore, Ker How also has practice experience in multiple overseas projects, notably a mixed commercial development in Sri Lanka, collaborated with Cecil Balmond. Besides the usual commissioned projects, he had led various design teams to multiple design awards both locally and internationally.

 

He is currently a registered architect with the BOARD OF ARCHITECTS in Singapore and a registered ASEAN ARCHITECT of the region. He now sits on the SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS Council, Co-Chairing the Institution Thrust. Ker How is also an adjunct lecturer with LASALLE College of the Arts.

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Ar. Melvin Keng
Festival Communications


Ar. Melvin Keng
Festival Communications
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Profile

Ar. Melvin Keng is a registered architect in Singapore, graduating from National University of Singapore with a Master’s in Architecture. He is the founder of Kaizen Architecture (KZA), a young Singapore-based architecture practice that focuses on multi-disciplines of architecture, space, branding and furniture design to create meaningful narratives that transcend between the physical and digital space.

 

In its short inception, KZA has received numerous architectural and design awards in Singapore and internationally such as the Golden Pin Design Award (Taiwan), SIA Architectural Design Awards (Singapore) and mentions in Dezeen Awards and INDE Awards for both their residential and commercial work.

 

Melvin is also a strong advocator in the Singapore architectural community, serving as a council member in the Singapore Institute of Architects for 4 consecutive years and also teaches as an adjunct lecturer at Lasalle School of the Arts, Singapore.

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