Research by Design

Overview

The Research by Design (RxD) cluster develops translational research approaches through creative practice. It emphasises the importance of rigorously engaging critical and creative practice in making, writing, and thinking in architecture. RxD strives for innovation and influence in the built environment through its research outcomes. To date, a number of these outcomes have won awards and made considerable impact.

RxD focuses on design in Asia and around the equator, and on research into contemporary concerns as well as the identification of speculative future directions. Members work in a range of design modes from sole authorships to collaborative and interdisciplinary configurations. As a group, RxD leverages its combined creative expertise, teaching within design studios and graduate elective modules. Research outcomes include leading buildings, texts, exhibitions, installations, films, drawings, photographs, and object-making, alongside design monographs, edited volumes, and research papers.

RxD’s commitment towards integrative and translational creative practices empowers design research with intellectual and critical bearings, for a discipline in transformation.

• Erik G. L’Heureux (Cluster Leader)
• Lilian Chee (Co-Leader)
• Cheah Kok Ming
• Lim Ee Man, Joseph
• Ong Ker-Shing
• Shinya Okuda
• Ruzica Bozovic Stamenovic (Minor)
• Tan Beng Kiang (Minor)
• Francois Blanciak (Minor)

(Minor) indicates a secondary membership