2009 - President's Design Award Singapore

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President’s Design Award Secretariat
DesignSingapore Council
Email: pda@designsingapore.org

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THE YEAR

Chris Lee

Founder & Creative Director
Asylum Creative Pte Ltd, Singapore

DISCIPLINE
Visual Communication

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‘‘Be passionate, brave, humble and lastly, ambitious.’’

Frolick Buttons (2008), Singapore

Tripple One Brochure (2009), Singapore

Asylum Retail Totebag ‘Fence’ (2007), Singapore

Chocolate Research Facility Interior (2008), Singapore

Artisan Cellars Interior (2008), Singapore

Utterubbish Notebooks (2007), Singapore

Frolick Cup (2008), Singapore

Genexis Theatre Fusionopolis

DISCIPLINE
Interior Design

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‘‘Believe in your ideas and never be satisfied with the ordinary. Aim high but remember your most brilliant idea is yet to come. Look back with pride on all of your achievements. Be humble and generous; great design usually comes from great partnerships and rarely from individuals.’’

Stage

Genexis Theatre in Flat Floor Mode

Genexis Theatre in Centre Stage Formation

Front of House

Double curved timber bead walls and entrances to the theatre

The main materials in the Front of House and theatre are largely untreated timber, steel and plywood

Genexis Theatre in End Stage Formation

Henderson Waves

RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Architecture

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‘‘The bridge is an example of a design where the team made a serious attempt, first, to try to understand the nature of the design issues and challenges and strive to find the most appropriate design tool to address the issues and to meet the challenges. In this particular case, we found a good match between design need and mathematical formula for these needs and challenges. Further, in the process of design, the over-riding concern among us is how our design can improve the environment as well as the lives of others, and less about creating a statement. Nevertheless, we are happy that this design turned out to be quite a statement which people respond to warmly. We believe that, with this design approach, the bridge will remain relevant for a long time functionally and aesthetically.’’

Timber deck as continuous seats and alcoves for enjoying the scenic view of the Southern Ridges

(Photo by: RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd)

Timber & steel elements as an integrated double curvature structure

(Photo by: IJP Corporation Ltd, United Kingdom)

Sinuous Henderson Waves illuminates as day fades

(Photo by: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Singapore)

Close-up view of the 57-metre wide Central Upwave Span structural ribs

(Photo by: RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd)

Night view from the bridge towards Mount Faber Park

(Photo by: RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd)

An organic surface form of undulating crest and throughs inspired by the natural landforms.

(Photo by: IJP Corporation Ltd, United Kingdom)

Henderson Waves as a new elevated walkway that connects Mount Faber Park and Telok Blangah Hill Park

(Photo by: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Singapore)

Koichiro Ikebuchi

Director
Atelier Ikebuchi Pte Ltd, Singapore

DISCIPLINE
Interior Design

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‘‘Look more, feel more. Experience and passion will be your great strength.’’

The Westminster Terrace (2009), Condominium in Hong Kong

Club 21 Men Bangkok (2009), Boutique in Bangkok

Residence D (2001), Private Condominium in Hong Kong

COMO Shambhala Estate (2006), Hotel in Ubud, Bali

The Westminster Terrace (2009), Condominium in Hong Kong

Residence B (2000), Private Villa in Singapore

Look Boon Gee

Managing Director
LOOK Architecture Pte Ltd, Singapore

DISCIPLINE
Architecture

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‘‘Be humble and adaptable, much like the ability of water to course through the hardest stone.’’

Alexandra Arch & Forest Walk (2008), Singapore

Ascott Centre of Excellence (2008), Singapore

Bishan Community Library (2006), Singapore

No. 5 Gemmil Lane (2000), Singapore

Alexandra Arch & Forest Walk (2008), Singapore

Ficus Winebar Station (2008), Singapore

Paper Fold

DISCIPLINE
Product & Industrial Design

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‘‘Keep going. Persevere, believe in what you want to achieve.’’

Front View

Paper Fold indoors

Initial paper model of the Paper Fold chair

The first full scale model/prototype in metal frame structure

Fabrication process:chair wrapped in fibreglass finish ready for sand down

Fabrication process:chair wrapped in fibreglass finish ready for sand down

Fabrication process: chair is spray paint finish

Fabrication process: chair is spray paint finish

Abstract View

Republic Polytechnic

Maki & Associates

DISCIPLINE
Architecture

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‘‘Be a good observer of the city, people and clients.’’

The central part of the Agora

(© Shinkenchiku-Sha)

Campus Entry View

(© Leroy Howard)

Learning Hub Axonometric
Learning pod

(© Leroy Howard)

Learning Hub Axonometric
Lawn

Learning Hub Axonometric
Agora

(© Leroy Howard)

The Penthouse Floor Plan
Located on the top floor of the learning pod and divided up
into series of individual rooms, working stations, conference
room, and a staff lounge

(© Leroy Howard)

Typical Floor Plan
12 classrooms with a centrally located pantry

(© Leroy Howard)

(© Leroy Howard)

(© Leroy Howard)

Staff lounge

(© Leroy Howard)

Typical classroom

(© Leroy Howard)

The layered spaces

(© Leroy Howard)

North Court

(© Leroy Howard)

Aerial view of Republic Polytechnic

(© Leroy Howard)

Tham Khai Meng

Worldwide Creative Director
Ogilvy & Mather, New York

DISCIPLINE
Visual Communication

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‘‘Follow the path called ‘divine discontent’ and you won’t go far wrong. Never, ever sit back and be self-satisfied. Divine discontent is a key driver to the next level, it is a pre-requisite for better work. Second, work hard. As my mother used to say, ‘Hard work never killed a man.’ Third, if you hit a low, never, ever, ever give up. Get back up the horse, keep riding and have fun. Lastly, always remember that being a designer is not a job. It’s a vocation that you have entered, it’s a calling.’’

United Nations (2009), New York

Johnson & Johnson Yin Ai Er Sheng (TVC) (2007), China

East Timor Tourism Board (2006), Singapore

United Nations (2009), New York, Cannes, Copenhagen

Johnson & Johnson Yin Ai Er Sheng (TVC) (2007), China

Mattel – Matchbox (2003), Singapore/Malaysia

Anglican Welfare Council (2005), Singapore

Anglican Welfare Council (2005), Singapore

The Met

WOHA Architects Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Architecture

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‘‘Innovative design needs three things – wellhoned creative skills, intensive knowledge for the area of focus, as well as broad general knowledge to contribute fresh ways of seeing. These all take time to acquire – most studies suggest 10 years is the minimum period to become an expert in any domain. Our advice is that young designers should consciously work on creative techniques, do intensive research for any design challenge, and read widely on any topic whatsoever that catches their interest. With this toolkit, they will be ready to innovate.’’

Typical unit with private pool

East Elevation

View looking down in between the residential blocks

Detailed view of north façade

50-metre swimming pool on the ninth floor

View from apartment looking into private sky terrace and pools

North Elevation

Nanyang Optical Co Pte Ltd

Nanyang Optical Co Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Product & Industrial Design

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‘‘Dare to take challenges! Don’t just think and dream. Take action! Execution is the way to go.’’

Origami Frame (with new temple)

Origami Frame S-clip View

Sequence of Bendings

Making of Bendings

Built-in S-clip Sketch

Frame Sketch

Origami Frame S-clip view

X-Halo Breath Thermometer

DISCIPLINE
Product & Industrial Design

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‘‘Create a harmonious relationship between people, objects, and the natural and manmade environments.’’

Front View

Back View

Perspective View (no mouthpiece)

Three-quarter view with mouthpiece and green light

Hand-held device with mouthpiece and light

Product in Use