Liveable Cities Best Project Competition AY23/24 Semester 2

The Liveable Cities competition kickstarted in AY23/24 Semester 1 and was established to encourage students to build better and liveable cities through their group project within the course.

In AY23/24 Semester 2, two teams were presented the best projects award at the annual NUS Cities Symposium.

*Projects are shown in no particular order.

Eco-Arts Park

(Left to Right) Mr. Benett Theseira (Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific, PGIM Real Estate), Ms. Chan Hui Min (Director, DP Architects), Nicole Tan Ying Xuan, Lucas Tan, Teh Chen Xi (Teaching Assistant) (Not in photo) Harmony Lau Jue Eern, Koh Sze Xiang Kerwin, Tran Phuoc Huy Khang, Mabel Chung Leyi and Loh Ah Tuan (Studio Leader)
(Left to Right) Mr. Benett Theseira (Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific, PGIM Real Estate), Ms. Chan Hui Min (Director, DP Architects), Nicole Tan Ying Xuan, Lucas Tan, Teh Chen Xi (Teaching Assistant) (Not in photo) Harmony Lau Jue Eern, Koh Sze Xiang Kerwin, Tran Phuoc Huy Khang, Mabel Chung Leyi and Loh Ah Tuan (Studio Leader)

The team identified Pearl's Hill Terrace as their project site and identified a few challenges namely: aging infrastructures, limited amenities, and a lack of creative scene. As a result, the team evaluated that the site requires a comprehensive redevelopment for accessibility, community well-being, expression and urban sustainability. It resulted to the team proposing an eco-arts park that has four main strategies:

  1. The Harmony of Nature: encourage inter-generational bonding through music and exercise
  2. The Canvas of Culture: provide platforms for local artists and accessible art immersion for the community
  3. The Pulse of Commerce: local business hub to expand creative scene in Singapore and with tourists
  4. The Taste of Connection: enhance connectivity and awareness to existing F&B in Chinatown

 

Dementia Care Relocation: A Gentle Transition for Elderlies

(Left to Right) Mr. Benett Theseira (Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific, PGIM Real Estate), Ms. Chan Hui Min (Director, DP Architects), Wanigasekara Arani Himanya, Wong Yi Xuen, Lou Yuhang, John Achari (Studio Leader), Wisely Ong (Teaching Assistant); (Not in photo) Xu Zhen, Woo Ka Yi Amanda
(Left to Right) Mr. Benett Theseira (Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific, PGIM Real Estate), Ms. Chan Hui Min (Director, DP Architects), Wanigasekara Arani Himanya, Wong Yi Xuen, Lou Yuhang, John Achari (Studio Leader), Wisely Ong (Teaching Assistant); (Not in photo) Xu Zhen, Woo Ka Yi Amanda

The team conducted their primary and secondary site analysis at their allocated district, Queenstown, and identified the following problem statement: "How do we create a smooth transition to minimise disruption before, during and after relocation?". The solution's vision is to develop a blueprint and strategic framework for upcoming relocation and minimise operational disturbances throughout the relocation process.

Hence, the team developed a human-centric process to relocation, highlighting three phases:

  1. Phase 1: Planning
  2. Phase 2: Preparation
  3. Phase 3: Implementation