d+a Magazine - Issue 120

In this issue

As we mark our 20th anniversary this year, we realised we have grown up with an entire generation of architects, serving as companions to them through their university days, those early years as young practitioners and later, ascension to senior positions or even the setup of their own firms.

Over the past two decades, we have featured their projects, supporting them in their contribution to Singapore’s built environment, while also subliminally giving definition to the country’s architecture. It is therefore apt that this become the focus of a feature, where we trace its evolution in the last 20 years.

Yet, even as we look back, we must look forward. We have singled out eight architects to keep our eyes on, making up the next generation who will shape Singapore’s buildscape.

Elsewhere in Issue 120 (yes, we have also published 120 issues to date), read about the project featured on the cover, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore, a hotel and clubhouse conceptualised by Mercurio Design Lab. This remarkable piece of architecture is distinctive for its swooping roof, which reflects the silhouette of the golf course it is sited by, giving it that all-important contextuality.

Worth highlighting too is Gibert&Tan;’s ECT Headquarters in Klang, Malaysia. We have identified how it is the latest in a slew of award-winning industrial architecture projects in the country that eschew boring and boxy for creativity and consideration.

We like to think it is our ability to spot trends like this (among other reasons) that keep our readers loyal to us since their days as an architecture student. Thank you so much and we look forward to remaining lifelong friends.

Placemaking Possibilities

We hope these examples inspire you to introduce more community-oriented spaces into your next project.

1 min

Japan In A Car

The design language of the Ultra-Luxurious Lexus ls Sedan exemplifies the quintessence of its home country.

1 min

Twist And Turn

This New Toilet Flushing System From Villeroy & Boch Offers A More Sustainable Way Of Life.

1 min

A Polished Piece Of Soho Architecture

A polished piece of Soho Architecture by Tan’ck architect rises in the peripheries of Kuala Lumpur’s bukit ceylon.

3 mins

Abstract Rhythm

Gibert&Tan reframes industrial building conventionality with its interpretive asian headquarters architecture.

5 mins

A Contemporary Drama

Conceived by a singular pencil stroke, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore designed by Mercurio design lab is an extraordinary addition to the country’s buildscape.

4 mins

The Agropolitan Designer

Prof Stephen Cairns, co-director of the recently launched future cities lab global, wants you to play a part in his project that incorporates urban and agricultural conditions in areas of high population densities.

4 mins

The Unpredictable Architect

Building upon a practical foundation formed at SCDA and w architects, Carl Lim set up his own practice, Czarl Architects, to create projects that take their cues from the surroundings.

2 mins

Context And Hospitality

One designs buildings and the other, cars. Both have unique insights to offer into the way they work.

2 mins

Reimagining Rome

What would you do if you had the chance to update some of the most revered works of architecture in ancient and baroque Rome, Italy?

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d+a Magazine Description:

d+a is a bimonthly design magazine that covers the latest trends and developments in design, architecture, and technology. The magazine is known for its high-quality photography and in-depth articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Design: d+a covers the latest design trends in everything from product design to interior design to graphic design. The magazine also features profiles of leading designers and design studios.
* Architecture: d+a covers the latest architectural projects from around the world, with a focus on sustainable and innovative design. The magazine also features interviews with renowned architects and architecture firms.
* Technology: d+a covers the latest technological innovations that are shaping the world of design and architecture. The magazine also features articles on how technology is being used to create new and exciting design possibilities.

d+a is a must-read for anyone who is interested in design, architecture, and technology. The magazine provides readers with a unique perspective on the latest trends and developments in these fields, as well as insights from leading designers, architects, and technologists.