Modern Ordinary Architecture & Urban Ensembles: Preservation, Heritage, Sustainability & Innovation (6 CPD pts)
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The recent developments in Singapore, France and elsewhere – to prolong the useful life of modern-era, post-war buildings – refurbishment, creative adaptations and even conservation of a few, point towards a new direction on how we can think about development in a world where sustainability is a common goal.
Built in the 1960s and 70s, these structures hold a special place in the collective memory of city dwellers. Some iconic examples locally, such as the extraordinary Golden Mile Complex – recently gazetted for conservation and rejuvenation, helps to honour Singapore’s history and also fosters community and promotes a more sustainable future. Beyond the extraordinary and iconic, everyday modern architecture has played a significant role in shaping the day-to-day lives, identity and history of people in France, Singapore and around the globe. To safeguard the rich history and identity encapsulated in these structures, these ensembles of often high-rise housing, commerce and community call for more knowledge and expertise, particularly when it comes to sustaining and preserving the ordinary architecture that anchors everyday life. Join us for an exciting two-day symposium to learn what ‘home’ in modern city means and how modern-era buildings: housing, commerce and community buildings – havesevolved in order to adapt to contemporary challenges in future-proofing our built environment. Keynote speakers include Philippe Prost, Winner of Grand Prix national de l’architecture 2022, will be sharing on Continuity from Past, Present and Future and François Decoster from L’AUC, Winner of Grand Prix de l’urbanisme 2021 who will be sharing on Refurbishment of ordinary architecture & its process.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER 1: PHILIPPE PROST, AAPP Philippe Prost is a French architect and urban planner, professor at the Paris-Belleville School of Architecture. He is also the winner of the Grand Prix national d’architecture 2022, the highest national distinction in the field of architecture in France. He is a member of the Academie d’Architecture and was awarded the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. After dedicating ten years to research, Philippe Prost was called for help in 1991 on a 15-year long adventure at the citadel of Belle-Ile-en-Mer. In 2004, he was awarded an Equerre d’Argent special mention for a housing project in Paris. He has also written numerous articles and books on military architecture. His book “Vauban, le style de l’intelligence. Une oeuvre source pour l’architecture contemporaine” has been awarded the Architecture Book Prize in 2008. His International Memorial of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette was inaugurated on November 11th 2014 by the French President Hollande to commemorate the First World War Centenary. This project has been internationally acclaimed and won several important design awards, including the RIBA International Award for Excellence. His project for the Monnaie de Paris – a place mixing industrial, commercial and museum activities in the very heart of Paris – finally opened to the public. He is currently working on the Port Vauban project in Antibes and the Port Gallice in Juan-les-Pins. KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2: FRANÇOIS DECOSTER, L’AUC François Decoster is a French architect and urbanist, co-founder of the architecture and urbanism office l’AUC. l’AUC was awarded the Grand Prix de l’Urbanisme by the French Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion in charge of urbanism, housing, construction, and city politics in 2021, and the Patrick Abercrombie Prize by the UIA (International Union of Architects) which internationally recognises exemplary works of urban and regional planning and design in 2023.François Decoster teaches urbanism and urban design at the National University of Singapore, College of Design and Engineering, Department of Architecture, Master of Urban Design, since 2003. He regularly participates and lectures in schools, institutions, talks, interviews, and conferences related to planning, urban design and urbanism. He is involved in projects and research dealing with the issues of metropolisation, urban and architectural transformation and regeneration, environment, and public space. |