THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE OF CONFIDENCE FOR ME TO LEAD THE INSTITUTE FOR ANOTHER TERM AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THIS MARCH 2016. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I have the pleasure to introduce our team for the new Council Year above this message and would like to thank the four Thrust Chairs for agreeing to continue their good work and the young members (Lim Pin Jie, We Yen Yen and Olivia Tang) for their enthusiasm and for stepping up.

Membership base is a testimony for an Institute we are heartened to see an encouraging increased in the number of Corporate memberships in the last Council and for the new year, Council will continue to push for more QPs to join the Institute and to promote SIA memberships to schools through roadshows.

With the approval of online voting for Extraordinary General Meeting in March 2016, with thanks, we hope that Council will be able to speed

up the process of progress and completethe tasks that we set out to do and look forward to a year of change for theprofession moving forward.

Best Regards,

Ong Tze BoonPresident, 56th Council 2016/2017Singapore Institute of Architects

Introducing the Exco team for Council Year 2016/2017

Council Members

PresidentOng Tze Boon

First Vice-PresidentEducation Thrust ChairSeah Chee Huang

Second Vice-PresidentPractice Thrust ChairChan Kok Way

Honorary SecretaryPatrick Lee

Honorary TreasurerRichard Lai

Immediate Past PresidentTheodore Chan

Institution Thrust ChairTan Szue Hann

Design Thrust ChairRichard KF Ho

Education Thrust Co-ChairKuan Chee Yung

Practice Thrust Co-ChairLim Choon Keang

Darren Benger

Chan Seng Kee

Cheong Yew Kee

Wu Yen Yen

William Lau

Leong Tatt Man

Lim Pin Jie

Catherine Loke

Luther Seet

Larry Ng

Siow Zhi Xiang

Olivia Tang

Wo Mei Lan

INSIGHT2ND QUARTER 2016

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DESIGN THRUST MESSAGE

The Design Thrust has been very busy during the past months with the launch of several awards and competitions, namely:

Furthermore, two publications were launched in the last quarter:

SIA Architectural Design Awards (SIAADA)The SIA Architectural Design Awards series is the most prestigious award conferred by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) to promote and encourage distinction in architectural design.

What’s New in SIAADA 2016?New Categorisation for Overseas ProjectsOverseas projects will be assessed under the respective categories. The project submitted must have been completed and the SIA Member was

for that project.

New Participation Fees (inclusive of GST)To encourage participation, the committee has reviewed and lowered the participation fees for multiple entries.

The Awards has recently closed on 4th July and we thank members for their support in submitting their projects this year. The Jury will be deliberating on the entries and the winners will be announced on Awards Night on 28th September. Full details of the awards can be found on the SIA Architectural Design Awards website below.

SIA-Uniseal G-Architect AwardA G-Architect’s projects celebrate passive design in response to environmental performance, and integrate successfully active design strategies and new technologies.

SIA and our Partner, Uniseal Singapore, jointly organise the 2nd SIA-Uniseal G-Architect Award that will honour an Asian architect for his/her contribution to sustainable architecture. Submission to this award will close on 10th July.For more details, log on to the G-Architect Award website below.

Archifest 2016 Pavilion Design CompetitionArchifest celebrates the city we love in all its varied forms and elements. This landmark 10th edition of the Festival invites participants to step back and take stock. This year, the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) and the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA) will collaborate to broaden the discussion on design, culture and our built environment.

This year’s theme, “EXHALE”, seeks to encompass this added dimension - how we experience our city as an urban landscape and our very physical relationship to it. Visitors will be given the opportunity to take a breather and celebrate the particular sensibilities, aesthetics and practices we have developed and articulated - in a fun and engaging way.From 23rd September to 9th October, a host of events will be held at the

This year marks the return of the Archifest Pavilion, which is envisioned to be the physical manifestation of the Archifest’s spirit this year - Exhale. It is imagined to be a temporary, outdoor recreational venue which reinvents our experience of a public space in Singapore, providing a comfortable, unique and multi-sensorial experience of the city to be enjoyed by everyone. The competition closed on 17th June.

PROF. Richard HoChairperson, Design Thrust 2016/2017Singapore Institute of Architects

St. John’s Home For Elderly Persons Design CompetitionOver the years, SIA has performed its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in several areas, such as donating to charity, awarding scholarships and prizes to students, involvement in community projects, promoting design for barrier free accessibility, promoting ecological friendly design, etc.

In November 2013, the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) heard about the Home’s Building Redevelopment Project and promptly introduced St John’s Home to SIA.

Together with SIA, the St John’s Home organized a two-stage design competition for the new premises to care for the residents in the best possible way, supported by well-thought-out design - a place for happy residents, a good work environment for the staff and for volunteers to visit and support the programmes of the home.

The competition was launched on 7th April and was well received with 52 entries. The 2nd Stage judging will take place on 15th July.

Apart from organising the above design competitions, SIA had assisted in the publicity of the Redevelopment of the Red Cross House - 7 entries have been shortlisted and a winning scheme will be decided soon.

and global network. Locally, this publication serves as a useful resource to government agencies, developers and other allied organisations, and

helpful in identifying appropriate capabilities and corresponding practices.

The current edition, published in March, presents a cross-section of architectural practices in Singapore and the variety of projects SIA members undertake.

Themed ‘Colour’, the 3rd Edition of the Singapore Architect is part of an alternating series that allow readers to pause in the way they look, study

vignettes that we may have missed or surprised us.

the following issues out on time at the beginning of each quarter.

With a colourful palate of varied activities under the Design Thrust, we are deeply grateful for the strong support from our members and fellow Architects who volunteer to serve on these committees. We look forward optimistically to further collaborations.

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In Council Year 2016/2017, Practice Thrust continues with the pursuit for enlightened policies and

that upholds high standard of professional conduct and ethics.

PRACTICE THRUST MESSAGE

Over the last quarter, Practice Thrust has successfully organised the Practice Sharing Session on 4 & 5 March 2016, the Why Architect? Public Forum in conjunction with SingaPlural Festival on 8 March 2016, conitnuing the MWC Series #5 on 21 April 2016 and also a Fire Safety & Security Seminar 2016 - Misinterpretation : Fire Code 2013 & Circulars.

Following are the major activities that Practice Thrust embarked on 1st quarter of 2016:

1 DCD/SIA/SIP/REDAS Dialogue With URA 2 SIA/IES/REDAS/SCAL/PUB and NEA Dialogue Meeting 3 PUB’s Dialogue With Professional Institutes 4 Inter Agency Dengue Task Force Meeting 5 Why Architect? Forum 6 Meeting with SPRING on development of Practice Management Framework

7 WSH (CN/L) Meeting 8 Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) events 9 Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on accessibility legislation for existing buildings 10 Consultation Session On The Implementation of Facade Inspection Regime

Practice Thrust will endeavour to achieve its objectives set for the betterment of the architectural fraternity and profession.

Chan Kok Way L im Cho on K eang Co-Chairpersons, Practice Thrust 2016/2017 Singapore Institute of Architects

EDUCATION THRUST MESSAGE

The Thrust had successfully arranged a SIA Inspirational Talk in June 2016 for close to 100 SIA member’s architects with Minister Lim Swee Say on “Sustaining growth the ‘manpower-lean’ way”. Minister shared about the workforce challenges ahead, support available for industry transformation and the importance to adopt a manpower-lean mindset as our business and employment environment goes through structural changes. Members

fraternity. Members are looking forward to the next in line talks by Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam in September 2016 and Minister Lawrence Wong in May 2017.

This year, the Thrust will also be organising the SIA Conference 2016 (formerly known as Archifest Conference) on 28 September 2016, at ArchXpo 2016 (which will be held at Marina Bay Sands, 28-30 September 2016) in conjunction with the Singapore Architecture Festival - ArchiFest. It is an annual key note event highly anticipated by our fraternity where we witness lively exchanges of ideas and ideologies, from subject experts and thought leaders worldwide about unique challenges and creative solutions for our evolving global urban landscape.

The theme for the conference this year is slowCITY. Being a city state, centred in a region of rapid urbanisation and growth, we are often engulfed

these corporeal requirements and still reap desirable results in the near future? The conference seeks to examine alternative transformative ways of life and design. Previously established concepts include Città Slow and Slow Architecture forms sources of refreshed models of living and built environments. How can architects be main drivers in offering a slower, softer environment that is more productive for our society? These are some of the subjects we would like to discuss during the conference.

We will continue to provide exciting events for the fraternity and look forward to all member’s active and continuous participation.

Education Thrust’s objectives are to create platform for knowledge sharing through educational programmes of talks and coursed, to elevate standard of architectural professionalism, to promote continuous learning, help architects develop professionally through continuous updating and upgrading of their skills set and knowledge, and to strengthen outreach to younger architect & students through knowledge sharing and transfer.

Seah Chee HuangKuan Chee YungCo-Chairpersons, Education Thrust 2016/2017Singapore Institute of Architects

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Past EventsLEARNING :

28 - 29 JULY 2016, Thursday & Friday9.00am – 5.00pmSIA Theatrette - Level 3, 79 Neil Road

Overview:range and context for the design, training and assessment of the Design for Safety for Professionals Course. Learners of

Professional) in accordance with the WSH (DfS) Regulations.

Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, Learners will have the skills and knowledge to function as a DfS Professional which purposes to:

· Assist the Developer to identify and address means to eliminate or mitigate the risks inherent in the design of a construction project through conducting DfS review meetings and maintaining a DfS register so as to reduce the safety and health risks during the construction, maintenance / repair phase, and demolition of the building and structure; and

the design stage, to construction stage until the handover to the Developer for occupation and maintenance.

Learning Outcomes: The skill and knowledge learnt during this course are likely to be applied in the following activities:

· Facilitate DfS Review Meeting that involves the relevant stakeholders to identify and address safety and health risks associated with construction project.

· Maintain records of safety and health issues arising from the DfS Review Meeting and actions taken.

at appropriate time.

Note:

The WSH (Design for Safety) Regulations enacted on 10 July 2015 and will be enforced from 1 August 2016 onwards where Designers are appointed after the effective date.

Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) is an Accredited Training Provider approved by the Ministry of Manpower to conduct DfSP course where suitable learners upon successful completion would be able to function as Design for Safety Professional (previously known as Design for Safety Coordinator) for construction projects.

Esprit de Corps : Guiding this new Council Year’s Institution Thrust is the phrase “esprit de corps”, which refers to the feeling of pride and mutual loyalty shared by the members of a group, and having a common spirit and passion for the group. This guides our development of programmes and activities for the year, in championing for a spirit of community and belonging for SIA members, which we hope will extend to the architecture fraternity at large.

INSTITUTION THRUST MESSAGE

In Q2 2016 (April til June 2016), SIA welcomed 20 Corporate members and 39 Associate members, increasing our current total of active members to 1175. The SIA fraternity would also like to congratulate Mr Theodore Chan Eng Chye for his conferment as SIA Fellow, as well as Mr Edward Wong Hong Yan and Mr Tham Tuck Cheong for the conferment of SIA Fellow (Life), an accolade for Architects and SIA Members who have achieved the highest standing in the profession.

The Membership committee is also planning a series of roadshows at

of being an SIA Student member, and welcoming them to the fraternity.

The Young Architects’ League (YAL) is also planning several programmes aimed at involving the youth members (Student and Associate members) more. This includes: 1. Members’ Night, an evening of interaction and celebration of new SIA members over food and drink, coming in August 2016; 2. Open Studio, a Pecha Kucha-inspired evening of sharing and design discussion, coming in November 2017; 3. PPE Support Group which assists SIA members and Board of Architects Professional Practice Exam (PPE) candidates by opening up the SIA Premises at Neil Road over the weekends leading up to the Examination, and extending the resource and library to candidates, while a Mentor (young Corporate Member) provides supervision and guidance to new candidates.

Facebook and Instagram, allowing younger members to engage with YAL and eventually the broader SIA platform on social media.

On the branding front, I AM ARCHITECT continues to be grow in lending a fresh branding perspective to the Institute. The portal is set to become the SIA’s equivalent of Dezeen, Houzz or even Reddit, and will become the online platform for design portfolios, while the original, parallel sia.org.sg website will continue to serve all matters institutional.

As our professional and institutional endeavours are achieved with the contribution of many partners, the SIA Partnership Programme continues to recognise industry partners who have contributed in many ways to the success of SIA programmes and activities, whilst pursuing partnerships with more organisations.

Through a lead from the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), SIA was invited by St John’s Home to help organise a design competition for the redevelopment of the St John’s Home for the elderly. As this is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project, SIA donated the organising fee back to St John’s.

The above are a sampling of the programmes and plans for this year, as the SIA Institution Thrust continues to strive for SIA members, in tandem with the Design, Practice and Education Thrusts. We look forward to bring you these exciting events!

iamarchitect.sg

Tan Szue HannChairperson, Institution Thrust 2016/2017

Singapore Institute of Architects

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MKPL ARCHITECTS PRESENTS :

28 MAY - 27 NOV 2016 (Preview: 26 & 27 MAY)Palazzo Mora, Room 2A (2nd Floor)Str. Nova, 3659, 30121 Venice, Italy

Invited by Global Art Affairs Foundation, MKPL Architects will be representing Singapore to showcase our

area can be overcome by the creative minds of the Architect. Focusing on the issue of housing an increasing population, their bold proposal for the Bidadari Housing Estate as well as the Singapore Rail Corridor International Competition winning proposal, demonstrate the extent the roles and responsibilities of the Architect in creating not just beautiful buildings, but more importantly, a creative use of land, earth & sky.

challenges and the aspirations that a place like Singapore faces in the area of housing and how the Architect can be an activist in rising to the occasion.

Whether the progressive existence of a city-state like Singapore will be limited by its physical space in time to come, is not merely a subject of study; to an Architect in Singapore, it is a constant battle that has no end.

The difference between limit and limitless could lie in the creative minds of the Architect.

From the depths of the Earth

About MKPL ArchitectsIn the works of MKPL Architects, there are no theoretical anxieties in the debate; simply questions that lead to the making of good architecture. While there is a resistance to architectural method in the culture of the practice, there is an internal consistency underlying the works. Practising in a highly regulated and urbanized

in making poetics out of hard realities.We pursue an architecture that captures, that encapsulates something of the site or place, that alters, that creates the perception, feeling, the sound, temperature, and atmosphere... An architecture without watermark. Every project seems so different, yet the attitude, the concerns and the pursuits have a sense of continuity.

About the Palazzo MoraLocated directly on the Strada Nuova, in Venice, Cannaregio, the Palazzo Mora serves as the location for many art and architecture exhibitions.

Contact Information:

Alana Rose Andersonmkplvenicebiennale@mkpl.com.sg

MKPL Architects Pte Ltd150, Cecil Street #12-00, Singapore 069543 +65 6223 4633

About Rice FieldsFrom Italy to Asia, from a container architecture to colonial chic hotel suites to studio sixty.6, riceLAB houses a collection of Italian tiles, natural stone and mosaics to provide exemplary solutions to a pool of talented architects, renowned developers, and proud home owners. Our team of material planners is ready to offer solutions for you.Served in every Asian meal, a bowl of rice is a staple for every household. Similarly, it is essential to complete a space with

design and quality.

About XTRAXTRA is a premium design store in Singapore founded since 1989. Originally sited in a pre-war conservation shophouse in the east, we started as an alternative eclectic design store but have since evolved into a mainstream store with a carefully curated range of global design products for both the residential and contract market.

Limit/Limitless is sponsored by:

Projects Featured:

Film by:Abundant-Productions24, Sin Ming Lane, #03-104, Midview City, Singapore 573970

www.abundant-productions.com

The Press Room81, Ubi Avenue, #05-17, UB ONE, Singapore 408830

www.thepressroom.com.sg

The roof design at the Horticulture Park Visitor Centre is akin to the tree canopies. Trellised around the edge, with openings at times, sheltering but never cut out the presence of sun, wind & rain.

Imagine growing up in the Rail Corridor with the forest next door, where the natural environment grows and evolves with the community.

The vertical cores interspersed with stepped balconies within the Duchess Residences create interstitial spaces that integrate with the lush landscape, fostering an intimate relationship between the outdoors & indoors.

Sky Gardens on every fourth storey of the Kent Vale Faculty Housing on either the East or West facade engage the community within the high-rise, as well as providing shade and rain shelter for the lift lobbies.

One of the preliminary sketches of the Bidadari Public Housing Estate that illustrates the key idea of ‘living in a park’, where a residential tower sits right at the water edge.

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DesignARCHITECTURE & BUILDING SERVICES 2016 :

Appreciation Night – Post-Event EDM (SIA)8 APRIL 2016, Friday

Overwhelming Turn-Out From Key Industry

Appreciation Night 2016!

Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) is proud to host over 140 key Industry players for an appreciation reception at their new event space together with the organizing team of Architecture & Building Services 2016 and Singapore

dynamics for the upcoming Archifest Conference and The 3rd International Exhibition of Architecture & The Built Environment 2016 (ArchXpo).

Amidst the vibrant atmosphere were buzzing networking sessions, knowledge exchange and business opportunities alive for all to experience the pulse of the industry and also to gather valuable market intelligence.

The organizing committee were pleased to receive positive feedbacks on the event and would like to extend their warmest appreciation to all valued visitors, industry partners, supporting organizations and all stakeholders that have contributed to the successful staging.

Networking is Critical and Essential to Accelerate Growth for any Individual or Organization!“Based on the positive responses, I am pleased that the event operated as a catalyst for our guests to meet the “right” people to include in their network and

Networking is Critical to Accelerate Growth for any Individual or Organization!”

Steven TanGeneral Manager, Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd

The Compound Effects of Networking are

“Networking is really important and ancillary for business owners because business growth is about making new connections and forging the right connections. I am glad to hear positive feedbacks that my guests had met like-minded business owners just like themselves!”

Tan Szue HannChairperson, Institution Thrust; SIA Council Member 2016/2017Singapore Institute of Architects

Endless Networking Opportunities To Discover New Business Opportunities.

SIA DESIGN TALK SERIES :

with Donovan Soon & Francis Goh (FDAT)and Colin Seah (MOD)7 APRIL 2016, Thursday3.00pm – 5.00pmSIA Theatrette - Level 3, 79 Neil Road

Donovan Soon

FoundersFDAT

Colin Seah

Founder &Design DirectorMOD

Growing FDAT by Donovan Soon & Francis Goh

Francis & Donovan apprenticed under Mun Summ and Richard Hassell at WOHA before forming FDAT. The training provided a substantial foundation for the pairs’ subsequent endeavors; the pair discuss their roots, the experience of starting up and growing the studio, and their approach to design and the practice of architecture.

The studio has undertaken a diverse range of projects in various stages of development, ranging from interiors, detached houses, shophouses to larger scale residential and hospitality projects. They will present selected work and examine key studio tenets such as ordering principles, environmental responsiveness, issues of context and identity; providing insight into the thought and decision making process and how the studio balances ideas and practicalities.

by Colin Seah

Colin Seah, Ministry of Design’s Director of Design shares his insights into MOD’s ethos and distinct design

presented will provide a cross section of MOD’s interests and investigations over the past years.‘

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DesignPHOTO ALBUM :

SingaPlural Best Stand Award 20167-12 MARCH 201699 Beach Road

Judging of submitted designs for our partner, the St. John’s Home’s two-stage Design Competition was held recently. The brief was to build a home to care for the residents in the best possible way supported by well thought-out design and functionality. The winning scheme will be announced in a forthcoming update.

COMPETITION :

St John’s Home Judging26 MAY 2016, ThursdaySIA Lounge - Level 2, 79 Neil Road

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Practice

SMAP COMMITTEE :

Practice Management Framework (PMF)

The Practice Management Framework is a framework developed by architects for architects to address work practice, business and risk management relevant to the practice of architecture.

1. Go through the brief / scope of work for the consultant 2. Discuss proposed consultants and arrange to brief them so that they can quote their fees. 3. Interview consultants and make a recommendation to SIA Council on which one to appoint. 4. Work with the appointed consultant on the programme

PUB’S Dialogues With Professional BodiesThe recent dialogue meeting with PUB was held on 20 April 2016. Following were issues raised at the dialogue for discussion:

be cleared faster so that QPs can proceed with their work on-site. Discussion is ongoing.

The aim is to streamline QP’s submission process for simple projects and to expand PUB’s

As the Singapore AEC markets consolidate around new norms of manpower, regulations and property prices, architects are seeing opportunities around the region for business, partnership, expertise and realising shared visions.

SIA Practice Convention 2016 formed panels of experts to discuss practice in the region, focusing on business opportunities and understanding local practices, partnerships that maximises expertise from different countries, shared visions on design and sustainability, new regional initiatives on new standards in contracts, BLM & regulations and new specialised roles of the architect. By casting our nets further, forming stronger bonds and leading in areas of expertise, SIA Practice Convention 2016 hoped to create a new vision for the next 50 years.

SIA PRACTICE CONVENTION 2016 :

Regional Opportunities, Local Expertise15 APRIL 2016, FridayFurama City Centre, Ballroom 1, Level 5

Review of SIA Arbitration RulesThe revised rules will address the arbitration clauses in our current forms of building contracts, but which may be lacking in sophistication under today’s arbitration context and needs.

The Alternative Dispute Resolutions

plans to publish the revised rules in Q3 2016.

Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Accessibility Legislation for

The objective of the FGD was to explore new measures to hasten and strengthening the current building regulatory regime to compel owners of pre-1990 buildings to provide barrier-free accessibility. Discussion is ongoing.

Consultation Session On The Implementation of Facade Inspection RegimeBCA is looking into the feasibility of introducing a façade inspection regime for buildings in Singapore and would like to gather some information from registered architects on their

and interest in carrying out façade inspection through a survey. The survey has been sent to members for their response.

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EducationPHOTO ALBUM :

APRIL & MAY 20163.00pm – 4.30pm

INSPIRATIONAL / CEO TALKS :

Sustaining Growth The “Manpower-Lean” Way by Lim Swee Say16 JUNE 2016, Thursday3.00pm – 5.00pmSIA Theatrette - Level 3, 79 Neil Road

Let us unlock the thousands of valuable manpower in our senior veteran architects. The Minister gave a very stimulating presentation in his unique style.

productive. The work force is better educated but ageing. We need to upgrade, minimize job-skill mismatch to meet need of business and career aspiration.

Challenges can be overcome by tripartite partnership at national and sectoral levels. Ministry for Manpower has divided the workforce into 25 sectors. Architecture practice is slotting into that for Built-environment.

Productivity depends much on workforce, yet for social and other reasons; we shall have to meet growth with zero immigration without compromising productivity. It implies architects have to aim to design, construct and manage with zero labour. When commented that architecture work is unique, he responded that every sector also wanted to be treated uniquely, meaning we have to present our case more fully.

From 1960 to 2015, Singapore produced some 2,500 graduates; about two thirds of them have become retired or turned veteran. They can be mobilized for active service to serve the city in all aspects of improving, upgrading and redevelopment. Today’s focus on job numbers, CAD skills and buildings only, will

intangible will decrease in value.

We need to address the issue of not just shortage of workforce but the real shortage of usefulness of an educated workforce. It takes more than 10 years to produce a QP architect. Today his usefulness span no more than 20 years. Worse, it is a case of the more architects we produce, the earlier they retire. It is a huge waste to the economy, the society and the built environment. Architects are good workers. Let us keep them employable for as long as they are healthy!

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Institution

Setting Up Your Own Practice?

THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS :

Annual Dinner 20165 MAY 2016, ThursdayShangri-la Hotel, Island Ballroom

The Singapore Institute of Architects celebrated its 55th Annual Dinner recently and we were privileged that Lawrence Wong, Minister for National Development, was our Guest-Of- Honour.

The highlights of the dinner event were:

1. Recognition of SIA Strategic Partners 2. Presentation of Friends of Architecture 3. Presentation of Student Awards 4. Introduction of New Council

The occasion was an excellent opportunity for friends and members to come together for an evening of enjoyment and interaction. It was also a great occasion for renewing old acquaintances and making new friends within the bigger family of the design and built environment fraternity.

INCUBATOR

COLAB targets members looking to set up their own practice. The Institute has

allocated a space at the new SIA building and will offer collaborative workspace

to members for free, this allows you to use the Institute’s address to register

your company, has a website storefront that you can use as a template to put

out your work and guide you on how to setup your own practice properly.

FOR ENQUIRIES, CONTACT

woon lengsiapremises@sia.org.sg

+65 6226 2668

A CollaborativeWorkspace

Singapore Institute of Architects, 79 Neil Road, Singapore 088904

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InstitutionARCASIA 2016 :

IAB ArchFest 2016(with ARCASIA 5th OB & Committee Chair Meeting & ACPP Round Table)18 - 20 MARCH 2016Dhaka, Bangladesh

This year’s ARCASIA OB and ACPP meetings were held in parallel this March in Dhaka, Bangladesh. However, it was not just round tables and conference rooms. Delegates took time out to pay homage to Dhaka’s National Memorial at Savar

THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS :

Annual Golf Tournament 20161 APRIL 2016Tanah Merah Country Club, Garden Course

As previous years, the golf cognoscenti turned out in force to play for attractive prizes at Tanah Merah Country Club. The SIA Annual Golf Tournament since 1995 was well-supported, to say the least. Camaderie and the spirit of fun was the order of the day and the sense of sportsmanship ruled on and off the green.Thank You again to everyone that generously supported us in every way and we look forward to meeting on the green again in 2017.

The auspicious start was followed by a visit to Kahn’s National Assembly building as well as the old Panam city. After another day and a half of ceremony and celebrations, all delegates prepared to leave for home with enriched hearts and a sense of family amidst the extended network of architects forged in 3 shorts days. Here’s to next year!

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Spotlight On

PUBLICATIONS :

SIA PressSIA Press is the publications arm of SIA and is primarily responsible for the publication of The Singapore Architectto grow the publication-related functions of SIA, to include more books and magazines.

The Singapore Architect focuses on discussing Architecture in Singapore in particular the works of merit of our members. The editorship aims to

magazine can be. The magazine is published quarterly. The fourth edition, themed ‘Eco’ will be published in August 2016.

SIA Press has previously published the following: OUR MODERN PAST: A VISUAL SURVEY OF SINGAPORE ARCHITECTURE 1920S – 1970S is a series of three books that constitute a board, systematic effort to

of history. This series provides a visual guide to modern architecture’s varied expressions in form, space, materiality and detail.Our Modern Past: A Visual Survey of Singapore Architecture 1920s–1970s is organised chronologically into three sections:

Each section begins with an appraisal of architectural elements commonly observed in modern buildings of the respective period. A visual guide to spatial types, material palette, and details, elements illustrates how these have been designed in characteristic ways shaped by their contexts and times. Elements is followed by feature buildings of the period, which comprises select works

SINGAPORE ARCHITECTED 01/2015THEME: DRAWINGS

ED 02/2016THEME: AWARDS

ED 03/2016THEME: COLOUR

Additional works by SIA Press include:

Two books on selected works from the past SIA ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AWARDS in 2012 and 2014 respectively.

These publications marked the commitment by SIA to further showcase the designs of architects practicing in Singapore and of Singaporean architects practicing around the globe.

Also, these books served as a physical record of the breadth and depth of the architectural range evident in the architectural community’s shared body of work.

SIA AWARDS BOOK 2012 SIA AWARDS BOOK 2014

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Spotlight OnE-MANAGEMENT :

SIACAD - APEX 14 Launch14 FEBRUARY 2016

As in previous upgrades, our latest version of APEX was launched on an exact date and precise time which coincides with version number. This time APEX 14 was launched on 14th February at 14:14:14. Although it was on a Sunday, Valentine’s Day and in the thick of the Chinese New Year celebrations, several principals, system administrators and users (including 2 from overseas) took the time to attend.

After both events, we received much encouragement and glowing testimonials from users:

“The new version’s theme ‘Relationship Unlimited’ with its launching held on Valentine’s Day, indeed is appropriate for the new features that APEX offers…The multi-language that can be customized and handled locally by system administrators will facilitate communication with clients and service providers. In Aidea, we are expanding our businesses and networking globally. APEX will help reach and convince our partners of our intention to build relationship thru this kind of communication tool.”

“APEX 14 has so much to offer and it is certainly good to hear that you and your team have responded to feedback and continue to make APEX awesome. It is certainly very challenging to come up with new version every year, and you guys are just amazing- having to take care of the practical & technical aspect as well as the aesthetics part as well. Kudos to you and your team. 2 thumbs up!”

TANG SAU KIT, LIU & WO ARCHITECTS PTE LTD

“ADDP Architects started APEX in 2011. Every year, we look forward to the launch of the new release. The launch of APEX 14 was fantastic with cool & faster speed to retrieve emails / contacts. SIACAD Team, you have moved APEX to another peak. Well done & looking forward to next year’s launch.”

WENDY OW, ADDP ARCHITECTS LLP

“We have started using APEX in 2010. Since then, we are well pleased with the system for its excellent capabilities with easy and

all communication and records such as project management, scheduling, monitoring and even human resource management can be done by APEX. Most impressed with the team in SIACAD which is making constant effort to improve it with the launch of a new version every year. We were invited for feedback in Dec 2015

newly launched in 14 Feb 2016. We are indeed excited and look forward to use it with all our staff.”

CHUA SEOW ANN, SA CHUA ARCHITECTS PTE LTD

“A great stride in upping the game of e-management. I have every

for a long time. Most important of all is that we are empowering our SIA Members!”

THEODORE CHAN, CIAP ARCHITECTS PTE LTD

To reach out to those who couldn’t attend, we had a 2-sessions rerun on 25th February. Both sessions were packed. The atmosphere was unlike other events, there was a lot of interaction between the presenters and the audience. There was also a deep feeling of camaraderie amongst users, most of them with a genuine interest to share with one another and help each other improve and excel. During the thick of the enthusiastic exchanges, we also picked up some suggestions and ideas for the next upgrade!

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APEX 14 Launch (continued)14 FEBRUARY 2016

“APEX 14 hit the note with the multi-language interface. The other features ‘upgrade’ are also timely. Looking forward to APEX 15”

JIM TAN, XCUBE SOLUTIONS PTE LTD

“I have a fantastic time at your launch for APEX 14. It is really fantastic that the team listens to us for our feedback and lots of your improvements really makes sense for architects. Looking forward to APEX 15!”

JEREMY GOH, INTER CONSULTANTS PTE LTD

For the uninitiated, APEX (Architectural Practice EXcellence) is a cloud-based integrated information management system developed by SIACAD Pte Ltd over the past 14 years based on interactions with users, collective sharing of practice tips amongst users and adapting these ideas into a quick and easy to user one-point solution. Users simply log into their APEX portal using their desktops or mobile devices in any operating system and make use of the fully integrated projects, emails, timesheets, leave, claims, contacts,

else to install - just use your web browser to access all these within one point of entry.

The information is fully integrated. You plan an event for a project for you and your colleagues, APEX will check for clashes i.e. whether anyone is

event / project. It will send all of your reminders of the event, prepare the transportation claims if it’s an external event, book resources such as notebooks or projector for that event. The management can immediately do timesheet reports to do preliminary cost analysis for that project! No other timesheet / event planning solution comes close.

Several of the modules like Leave and claims management are highly

(Scheduling) is based on our local authorities submission guidelines. However, as these are easily customisable, several of our users have customised versions running concurrently for their subsidiaries in Philippines, Malaysia, China, Vietnam, Australia etc.

In a nutshell, over the years we have improved and expanded APEX so much so that there is absolutely no other single solution that can handle all these information and project management issues anywhere as effectively as APEX in a single integrated system. Competitively priced at a monthly subscription rate of $10.00 per user per month for SIA Members (subject to a minimum rate of $50 per month), it is indeed the most power-packed and cost-effective solution for our SIA Members. And we keep improving every year by releasing a free upgrade that is based on feedback and suggestions from our users. Our next upgrade, APEX 15, will be revealed exactly on 15th March 2017 precisely at 15:15:15. Users are already looking forward to attending!

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Announcements

2. To drive the research agenda and innovation towards a future-ready built environment, two new

namely the Built Environment Research and Innovation Institute (BERII) and Built Environment Technology Centre (BETC).

3. Er. Lam Siew Wah, presently Deputy CEO of Industry Development, will be appointed Managing Director for BERII. Given his experience and knowledge in the built environment sector, he will drive the planning and implementation of research and development in the areas of green building, construction productivity, construction quality and construction IT. Er. Lam will relinquish his Deputy CEO post and Mr. Neo Choon Keong, presently Group Director for Manpower Strategy & Planning, will be appointed Acting Deputy CEO (Industry Development).

4. Er. Ong See Ho, presently Deputy CEO (Building Control), will be appointed Managing Director for BETC. underground development, coastal protection and project management, as well as implementation of Smart Nation programmes. Er. Ong will relinquish his Deputy CEO post and Mr. Chin Chi Leong, presently Group Director for Building Plan and Management, will be appointed Acting Deputy CEO (Building Control). Mr. Chin will retain his present appointments as Commissioner of Buildings and Commissioner of Amusement Rides Safety.

taking over from Er. Ong See Ho. This appointment is concurrent with Er. Chew’s present role as Group Director for Building Engineering Group.

6. Mr. Teo Orh Hai will be appointed Acting Group Director for Building Plan and Management Group. Mr. Tan Chee Kiat will be appointed Acting Group Director for Business Development Group. Er. Grace Mui Chi Ki will be appointed Acting Group Director for Manpower Strategy and Planning Group.

Date: 24 March 2016

To: CIJC Members, CORENET Users, Industry Firms

ORGANISATION CHANGES AND NEW SENIOR MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS IN BCA FROM 1 APRIL 2016

With effect from 1 April 2016, there will be several changes to the organisation

structure and management appointments in the Building and Construction Authority (BCA).

These changes are part of continuing leadership renewal and enhancing BCA’s drive towards

leading change in the built environment sector. The key changes in senior management

appointments are shown in Annex A.

APPOINTMENTS & CHANGES :

BCA New Senior Management24 MARCH 2016

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Manpower Development, Manpower Registration and Upgrading, Manpower Planning

Planning & Innovation, Mechanisation & Productivity Measurement, Technology & Capability, BuildabilityDevelopment, Quality & Certification

Green Building Policy, Green Mark (Existing Buildings), Green Mark (New Development)

Procurement Policies, Construction Engineering Capability Development, Strategic Resources

Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Building Plan & Advertising Licensing, Building Plan & Policies, Building Control Policies, Building Management, Universal Design

Strategic Engineering Projects, Policy & Regulations, Construction & Structural Investigation, Bridges & Structural Steel, Foundation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering

Enforcement & Structural Inspection, Civil DefenceShelter Engineering, Transit Shelter Engineering, Emergency Preparedness

Research Planning & Programmes, Green Building Research, Productivity & Quality Research

Centre for Construction IT

Geological and Underground Projects, Project Management

Coastal Protection, Smart Nation Programmes

School of Graduate Development & Management, School of Building & Development, Centre for Construction Skills & Safety Training, Corporate Services, Estate Management

International Markets, International Events

Information Technology, 3P Partnership, Corporate Communications, Customer Services, Finance, Corporate Admin, Human Capital Development

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. John Keung

Ag Deputy CEO

Industry Development

Mr. Neo Choon Keong

Ag Deputy CEO

Building Control

Mr. Chin Chi Leong

Managing Director

Built Environment Research & Innovation

Institute (BERII)Er. Lam Siew Wah

Managing Director

Built Environment Technology Centre

(BETC)Er. Ong See Ho

Managing Director

BCA Academy

Er. William Tan

Executive Director

Services

Mr. Choo Whatt Bin

Strategic Planning Office

Construction Productivity & Quality

Group

Group DirectorMr. Ang Lian Aik

Environmental Sustainability Group

Group DirectorMr. Ang Kian Seng

Manpower Strategy & Planning Group

Ag Group DirectorEr. Grace Mui

Business Development Group

Ag Group DirectorMr. Tan Chee Kiat

Building Plan & Management Group

Ag Group DirectorMr. Teo Orh Hai

Building Engineering Group

Group DirectorEr. Chew Keat Chuan

Special Functions Group

Group DirectorEr. Thanabal Kaliannan

Deputy MDMr. Tan Tian Chong

Deputy MDMr. Cheng Tai Fatt

Deputy MDEr. Ong Chan Leng

Deputy MDEr. Thanabal Kaliannan

Deputy MDMr. Cheng Tai Fatt

International Development Group

Group DirectorMr. Koh Lin Ji

Corporate Development Group

Group DirectorMs. Jeanna Das

Legal

Internal Audit

Senior Advisor

Mr. Benedict Tan

Group Director (cov)Mr. Neo Choon Keong

Planning, Economic Research

Annex A – BCA Organisation Chart (w.e.f. 1 April 2016) – Key changes are highlighted in blue

APPOINTMENTS & CHANGES :

BCA Organisation ChartEffective 1 APRIL 2016

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In The NewsBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY :

Let’s Pledge for a BetterBuilt Environment Workplace!What is the ‘Pledge for a Better Built Environment Workplace’ and its objectives?

This is a voluntary and contractors) to commit to the adoption of good human resource practices. Through the Pledge, we aim to transform the Built Environment sector into a workplace of choice to attract and retain employees.

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such as corporate magazines

Learning opportunities

What does signing the Pledge mean?

resource practices, riding on the 5 principles below: How do I sign up for the Pledge?

Please visit our website at to apply!Application is free!

Thinking of being a member? Call our Secretariat at +65 6226 2668 for more details.

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