NUS ArClab is Celebrating Singapore’s Built Heritage

Come and join us as we delve into the fascinating tales of our buildings and landmarks at the 21st edition of Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) 2024. This year’s festival celebrates Singapore’s built heritage and tells the stories behind the country’s buildings, sites and structures. Don’t miss out on the three ongoing programmes at the NUS Architectural Conservation Laboratory (ArClab) on Neil Road.

Experience the ArClab’s remarkable journey as a research and training centre on our guided tour. Explore the enchanting Blair Plain conservation area or try your hand at decorative tile cleaning in the historic townhouse. Don’t miss the chance to witness 3D laser scanning in action at the Architectural Conservation Laboratory. Sign up now for these activities at https://bit.ly/ArClabSHF2024

You can read the article on Singapore HeritageFest 2024 here.

Check out the CNA interview video clip here, featuring Dr Nikhil Joshi, the Director of ArClab, where he discusses the use of technology in their research. He shares how they utilise 3D printing to recreate lost or damaged items as part of their repair methods. Additionally, he highlights their recent adoption of Artificial Intelligence and deep learning to assist conservationists in understanding the behaviour of buildings.

Photos courtesy of Straits Times and Singapore HeritageFest.