2015 - President's Design Award Singapore

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

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Air+ Smart Masks and Micro Ventilators

Innosparks Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Product & Industrial Design

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‘‘As design continues to push and evolve past traditional boundaries, the point of inspiration does not detract from its origin, and that is creating real solutions for real-world challenges. In this way, engineering and design can come together and effect sustainable social good in our community.’’

AIR+ SMART MASKS AND MICRO VENTILATORS

Mask with regular ventilator

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

AIR+ SMART MASKS AND MICRO VENTILATORS

Engineered in three sizes for optimum fit

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

AIR+ SMART MASKS AND MICRO VENTILATORS

Regular ventilators system

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

AIR+ SMART MASKS AND MICRO VENTILATORS

Regular ventilators system

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

AIR+ SMART MASKS AND MICRO VENTILATORS

Pro ventilators system

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

Pro ventilators system

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

AIR+ SMART MASKS AND MICRO VENTILATORS

Visualisations of air and moisture flow through ventilator

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

AIR+ SMART MASKS AND MICRO VENTILATORS

Visualisations of air and moisture flow through ventilator

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

AIR+ SMART MASKS AND MICRO VENTILATORS

The adaptability of the mask in different scenarios

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

AIR+ SMART MASKS AND MICRO VENTILATORS

The adaptability of the mask in different scenarios

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

AIR+ SMART MASKS AND MICRO VENTILATORS

The adaptability of the mask in different scenarios

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

AIR+ SMART MASKS AND MICRO VENTILATORS

The adaptability of the mask in different scenarios

(Photo by: Innosparks Pte Ltd)

Architects Office at Kim Yam Road

Park + Associates Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Interior Design

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‘‘Have patience. The process of creating good design can be slow and discouraging. And have a conscience. Do not be tempted to cut corners during the design process and take the easy route.’’

ARCHITECT'S OFFICE AT KIM YAM ROAD

The multi-purpose pantry

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)

ARCHITECT'S OFFICE AT KIM YAM ROAD

A bridge connects the entrance foyer to the office

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)

ARCHITECT'S OFFICE AT KIM YAM ROAD

The ‘garden shed’ marks the end of the series of barrel vaults

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)

ARCHITECT'S OFFICE AT KIM YAM ROAD

The principal work space

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)

ARCHITECT'S OFFICE AT KIM YAM ROAD

The principal’s office

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)

ARCHITECT'S OFFICE AT KIM YAM ROAD

Large windows peek into the office and the common corridor

ARCHITECT'S OFFICE AT KIM YAM ROAD

The vaulted ceiling in the gallery

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)

Deck People Place Photography

LAUD Architects Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Exhibition Design

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‘‘Always be curious about the world in general – its arts, culture, history, science and so on. How else can architects create good architecture if they are disengaged from life?’’

DECK – PEOPLE, PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY

Exterior view

(Photo by: Daniel Swee)

DECK – PEOPLE, PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY

Terrace space 1

(Photo by: Daniel Swee)

DECK – PEOPLE, PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY

Terrace space 1

(Photo by: Daniel Swee)

DECK – PEOPLE, PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY

Exterior view

(Photo by: Daniel Swee)

DECK – PEOPLE, PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY

Exterior view

(Photo by: Daniel Swee)

DECK – PEOPLE, PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY

Gravel entry

(Photo by: Daniel Swee)

DECK – PEOPLE, PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY

Quiet space

(Photo by: Melvin Tan)

DECK – PEOPLE, PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY

Seminar setting

(Photo by: Melvin Tan)

DECK – PEOPLE, PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY

Double-width, double-height gallery

(Photo by: Daniel Swee)

Dita The Answer Earphones

Project Perfection Pte Ltd (Dita Audio)

DISCIPLINE
Product & Industrial Design

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‘‘Persevere. It sounds simple enough, but it’s actually harder to do. In the beginning, think of everything, down to the smallest screw. As your design progresses, start thinking bigger.’’

DITA, THE ANSWER EARPHONES

The earphones’ ergonomic fit

(Photo by: Dita)

DITA, THE ANSWER EARPHONES

The minimalist packaging of the earpieces and accessories

(Photo by: Dita)

DITA, THE ANSWER EARPHONES

Y-splitter with integrated chin stop

(Photo by: Dita)

DITA, THE ANSWER EARPHONES

Flight adaptor

(Photo by: Dita)

DITA, THE ANSWER EARPHONES

Customised carbon fibre plug

(Photo by: Dita)

DITA, THE ANSWER EARPHONES

The complete set of earphones’ accessories

(Photo by: Dita)

DITA, THE ANSWER EARPHONES

The earphones are milled from a single block of 6061-T6 aluminium

(Photo by: Dita)

DITA, THE ANSWER EARPHONES

Precision milled nozzle

(Photo by: Dita)

DITA, THE ANSWER EARPHONES

The earphones’ component parts

(Photo by: Dita)

Dr Colin K Okashimo

Sculptor and Landscape Architect
OKASHIMO Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Landscape Design

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‘‘Design needs to be thought provoking. It should have a deeper cause embedded into it since it cannot simply be about solving problems. It needs to question things at a higher level.’’

VICTORIA PARK

(Photo by: Patrick Bingham-Hall - Pesaro Publishing)

FIVE STONES CONDOMINIUM, MALAYSIA

(Photo by: Song Boon Keat - Staek Photography)

FIVE STONES CONDOMINIUM, MALAYSIA

(Photo by: Song Boon Keat - Staek Photography)

PARK SEVEN CONDOMINIUM, MALAYSIA

(Photo by: Patrick Bingham-Hall - Pesaro Publishing)

YUN FENG SPA RESORT, CHINA

(Photo by: Patrick Bingham-Hall - Pesaro Publishing)

EPHELIA RESORT, SEYCHELLES

(Photo by: Patrick Bingham-Hall - Pesaro Publishing)

FRASER SUITES, THAILAND

(Photo by: Patrick Bingham-Hall - Pesaro Publishing)

PARK SEVEN CONDOMINIUM, MALAYSIA

(Photo by: Patrick Bingham-Hall - Pesaro Publishing)

20TREES, MALAYSIA

(Photo by: Patrick Bingham-Hall - Pesaro Publishing)

Franklin Po Sui Seng

Principal
Tierra Design (S) Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Landscape Design

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‘‘You cannot legislate good design. Design is a creative process. It has to have spontaneity.’’

CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 3

(Photo by: Albert Lim)

LEE KONG CHIAN NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

(Photo by: Jordan Bates)

BANYAN TREE LIJIANG, CHINA

(Photo by: Tierra Design)

BANYAN TREE LIJIANG, CHINA

(Photo by: Tierra Design)

LIEN COLLECTIVE

(Photo by: Patrick Bingham-Hall - Pesaro Publishing)

LIEN COLLECTIVE

(Photo by: Patrick Bingham-Hall - Pesaro Publishing)

PARKROYAL ON PICKERING

(Photo by: Amir Sultan Photography)

LEE KONG CHIAN NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

(Photo by: Jordan Bates)

158 CECIL STREET

(Photo by: Amir Sultan Photography)

OCEAN FINANCIAL CENTRE

(Photo by: Amir Sultan)

MARINA BARRAGE

(Photo by: Amir Sultan)

Fugue 1, 3, 5, 7 - Archifest Pavilion 2014

HCF and Associates

DISCIPLINE
Exhibition Design

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‘‘It’s best not to dwell on mistakes. Keep designing. It gets better. Just absorb the change that mistakes inevitably bring about in you and move on. Do less wrong as a result.’’

FUGUE 1, 3, 5, 7 – ARCHIFEST PAVILION 2014

Night view

(Photo by: HCF and Associates)

FUGUE 1, 3, 5, 7 – ARCHIFEST PAVILION 2014

Circle, square and crosses

(Photo by: HCF and Associates)

FUGUE 1, 3, 5, 7 – ARCHIFEST PAVILION 2014

Crosses, bars and stools

(Photo by: HCF and Associates)

FUGUE 1, 3, 5, 7 – ARCHIFEST PAVILION 2014

Banner design integrated into the pavilion’s façade

(Photo by: HCF and Associates)

FUGUE 1, 3, 5, 7 – ARCHIFEST PAVILION 2014

Internal perspective

(Photo by: HCF and Associates)

FUGUE 1, 3, 5, 7 – ARCHIFEST PAVILION 2014

Night view

(Photo by: HCF and Associates)

FUGUE 1, 3, 5, 7 – ARCHIFEST PAVILION 2014

External perspective

(Photo by: HCF and Associates)

FUGUE 1, 3, 5, 7 – ARCHIFEST PAVILION 2014

Lighting detail

(Photo by: HCF and Associates)

FUGUE 1, 3, 5, 7 – ARCHIFEST PAVILION 2014

Column, beam and foil roof

(Photo by: HCF and Associates)

library@orchard

Singapore Polytechnic
In collaboration with DIA Brand Consultants Pte Ltd,
New Space Architects Pte Ltd,
National Library Board

DISCIPLINE
Interior Design

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‘‘Design is as much about creating solutions for people, as it is about space, form and details.’’

LIBRARY@ORCHARD

Welcoming RFID gates

(Photo by: National Library Board)

LIBRARY@ORCHARD

The library’s imaginatively crafted brand language

(Photo by: National Library Board)

LIBRARY@ORCHARD

Curvilinear shelves

(Photo by: National Library Board)

LIBRARY@ORCHARD

Magazine wall on level 3

(Photo by: National Library Board)

LIBRARY@ORCHARD

Cocoon on level 4

(Photo by: National Library Board)

LIBRARY@ORCHARD

Shelves on level 3, with view of the Arena

(Photo by: National Library Board)

National Gallery Singapore

Studio Milou Singapore Pte Ltd
CPG Consultants Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Architecture

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‘‘Take the time to look at what you want to be and what you want to do. Try to recall the earliest influences on your character, those that touched you deeply, and grow a style, resisting influence most of the time – be faithful to the origins of your feelings and aesthetics.’’

NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE

Courtroom of the former Supreme Court

(Photo by: Fernando Javier Urquijo and Studio Milou)

NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE

A new veil is draped over the rooftop of the former Supreme Court

(Photo by: Fernando Javier Urquijo and Studio Milou)

NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE

Main atrium space

(Photo by: Fernando Javier Urquijo and Studio Milou)

NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE

The curved veil entrance of the Gallery between the two monuments

(Photo by: Fernando Javier Urquijo and Studio Milou)

Pour

Hans Tan Studio

DISCIPLINE
Product & Industrial Design

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‘‘Learn the rules, bend the rules, then break the rules. Above all, take risks, and learn from your mistakes.’’

Both tables in abstract perspective

(Photo by: Hans Tan)

POUR

View from the bottom up

(Photo by: Hans Tan)

POUR

Front view

(Photo by: Hans Tan)

POUR

Pour process

(Photo by: Hans Tan)

Both tables in abstract perspective

(Photo by: Hans Tan)

POUR

Pour process

(Photo by: Hans Tan)

POUR

Pour process

(Photo by: Hans Tan)

POUR

Documentation of resin experiments

(Photo by: Hans Tan)

Prologue Collection

Outofstock Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Product & Industrial Design

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‘‘Learn the rules, bend the rules, then break the rules. Above all, take risks, and learn from your mistakes.’’

PROLOGUE COLLECTION

Duo Sofa

(Photo by: Jessica Wong - Oats Studio)

PROLOGUE COLLECTION

Mono Dining Set

(Photo by: Jessica Wong - Oats Studio)

PROLOGUE COLLECTION

Tetra Shelf

(Photo by: Jessica Wong - Oats Studio)

PROLOGUE COLLECTION

Mono Sideboard

(Photo by: Jessica Wong - Oats Studio)

PROLOGUE COLLECTION

Duo Swivel Bench

(Photo by: Jessica Wong - Oats Studio)

PROLOGUE COLLECTION

Duo Swivel Bench

(Photo by: Jessica Wong - Oats Studio)

PROLOGUE COLLECTION

Duo Coffee Table

(Photo by: Jessica Wong - Oats Studio)

RUBBISH FAMzine Series

Kinetic Singapore

DISCIPLINE
Visual Communication

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‘‘Technologies, trends and fads will come and go, but an idea or story that is fresh and heart-felt will be everlasting.’’

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Folder and publication of Issue #2
Till Death Do Us Part

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Folder and publication of Issue #2
Till Death Do Us Part

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Spreads for Issue #2
Till Death Do Us Part

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Packaging and memorabilia for Issue #3
Forever and A Day

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Packaging for Issue #2
Till Death Do Us Part

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Memorabilia for Issue #3
Forever and A Day

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Memorabilia for Issue #3
Forever and A Day

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Biscuit tin packaging for Issue #3
Forever and A Day

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Spreads from Issue #1
Google Translating Tokyoto

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Spreads from Issue #1
Google Translating Tokyoto

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Variations of cover for Issue #1
Google Translating Tokyoto

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

RUBBISH FAMZINE SERIES

Packaging for Issue #1
Google Translating Tokyoto

(Photo by: John Nursalim - VisualMind)

Siew Man Kok

Chairman and Founding Director
MKPL Architects Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Architecture

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‘‘You must not lose yourself to regulations.’’

GLENTREES

(Photo by: Albert Lim)

HORTPARK VISITOR CENTRE

(Photo by: Tim Griffith)

GUJARATI BHAVAN ON CUFF ROAD

(Photo by: Albert Lim)

KENT VALE

(Photo by: Tim Griffith)

BRANKSOME HALL ASIA, SOUTH KOREA

(Photo by: Tim Griffith)

DUCHESS RESIDENCES

(Photo by: Albert Lim)

VENTUS

(Photo by: Tim Griffith)

Sunray Woodcraft Construction Headquarters

DP Architects Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Architecture

DISCIPLINE
Architecture

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‘‘Always take the time to understand the issues carefully and critically. True innovation comes from a deep understanding of the fundamentals as well as the forecasting of potential issues.’’

SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS

Drop-off point

(Photo by: DP Architects)

SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS

Building façade

(Photo by: DP Architects)

SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS

The vertical louvred façade of the workers’ dormitory

(Photo by: DP Architects)

SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS

South view

(Photo by: DP Architects)

SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS

Main entrance

(Photo by: DP Architects)

SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS

View of the showroom

(Photo by: DP Architects)

SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS

A spiral staircase connects showroom to office and meeting spaces

(Photo by: DP Architects)

SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS

Vertical and horizontal louvres differentiate the building’s separate functions

(Photo by: DP Architects)

SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS

Detail of the horizontal louvres

(Photo by: DP Architects)

SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS

(Photo by: DP Architects)

SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS

Varying volumes and variations in surface treatment

(Photo by: DP Architects)

The Caterpillars Cove Child Development and Study Centre

Lekker Architects Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Interior Design

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‘‘Take your time and plan your moment to go into practice yourself. Architecture is not a young person’s game. There is a mind-boggling number of things you need to be able to do if you want to survive.’’

THE CATERPILLAR'S COVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND STUDY CENTRE

The sand play area is imagined as a miniaturised landscape

(Photo by: Darren Soh)

THE CATERPILLAR'S COVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND STUDY CENTRE

A series of micro-environments for imaginative play

(Photo by: Darren Soh)

THE CATERPILLAR'S COVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND STUDY CENTRE

The dining area

(Photo by: Darren Soh)

THE CATERPILLAR'S COVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND STUDY CENTRE

This playhouse evokes a shelter in the woods

(Photo by: Darren Soh)

THE CATERPILLAR'S COVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND STUDY CENTRE

The enclosed classrooms, as seen from the open classroom area

(Photo by: Darren Soh)

THE CATERPILLAR'S COVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND STUDY CENTRE

(Photo by: Darren Soh)

THE CATERPILLAR'S COVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND STUDY CENTRE

The open classroom area

(Photo by: Darren Soh)

THE CATERPILLAR'S COVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND STUDY CENTRE

Supporting columns have been re-cast to resemble trees

(Photo by: Darren Soh)

The Oliv

W Architects Pte Ltd

DISCIPLINE
Architecture

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‘‘Have the wisdom to wait. See the bigger picture. Good work takes time. Don’t despair and give up because you think you cannot design well. Find out what you’re really good at.’’

THE OLIV

Swimming pool, view deck and playground

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)

THE OLIV

View of the double-volumed living, dining and dry kitchen spaces

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)

THE OLIV

A close-up of the planted sky terraces

(Photo by: TG Development)

THE OLIV

The sky terraces rise and dip across the façade

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)

THE OLIV

View of façade from Balmoral Road at dusk

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)

THE OLIV

View of front drop-off

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)

THE OLIV

The apartments’ distinctive sky terraces

(Photo by: Edward Hendricks)