An exhibition curated and designed by MCA - Mario Cucinella Architects at this year’s World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands, 29 November – 1 December, 2023
Written by
Laura Iloniemi
Photography
Mario Cucinella Architects
The open framework of the design invites multi-authored narratives in the creation of an interactive and immersive campus. Students are the directors of their own daily encounters and plot developments on campus, devising their narratives through choosing different paths to take.
Project name
Ningbo Gulin Vocational High School
Architecture firm
ARCHIS Design Studio
Photography
Xiazhi, Runzi Zhu. Video: Black Station
Principal architect
Shining (Christina) Sun
Design team
Shining (Christina) Sun, Zirui (Allen) Pang, Yotam Ben-Hur, Yuzhou Peng, Yiqing Wu, Xun Lu, Yalun Li, Guangwei Ren, Liding Fan, Jiahao Shi, Xinyao Xiao
Collaborators
Zhejiang Xinjie Construction Co., Ltd. (Hao Zhang, Liangjun Chen, Ming Luo, Yifei Pan, Xin Luo, Tianqian Zhu, Huili Liang, Linghang Li, Yuanwang Zhu). Facade Consultant: Chuanxing Jiang, Jun Wang. Signage Design: SURE Design. LED Panel: Unilumin. Monitoring System: Dahua Technology
Landscape
Feng Liu, Sheng Cao
Material
Wood Grain Magnesium Carbonate Board, Corrugated Aluminum Plate, Wood Grain Perforated Aluminum Grille, Sound Absorbing Coating, Macallen Marble, Plastic Floor
Client
Ningbo Gulin Vocational High School, Ningbo Education Bureau
Typology
Educational › School
Shanghai-based y.ad studio has engaged in the construction of the Rural Future Community of Xikou, a renewal project that transforms a residential quarter for pyrite workers built over 60 years ago into a vibrant rural future community with a distinct local identity of Xikou Town.
Project name
Future Community Center, Xikou
Architecture firm
y.ad studio
Location
Huangnishan Community, Xikou Town, Longyou County, Quzhou City, China
Principal architect
Yan Yang
Design team
Wu Kejia, Gao Chengkai
Collaborators
Architectural design collaborator: Shanghai Times Architecture Design Co., Ltd. Development organization: People's Government of Xikou Town, Longyou County
Design year
March 2020 - June 2020
Completion year
July 2023
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Community Center
TYarchistudio: House OO is the transformation of a 40-year-old house that has been revitalized into a sanctuary of light, warmth, and space for family connection. The project showcases the profound impact thoughtful renovation can have on a living space.
Architecture firm
TYarchistudio
Location
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Principal architect
Jianhe wu
Design team
TYarchistudio
Interior design
TYarchistudio
Civil engineer
Linchen Corp.
Structural engineer
Daho Corp.
Construction
Linchen Corp.
Material
Japanese cypress, solid wood, coating magnetic glass, bamboo carbon paint (formaldehyde-free), LVT waterproof floor, green-key, laminate hard plastic sheet
Typology
Residential › House
Our completed residential project in Hanoi boasts a distinctive land shape, characterized by six irregular edges, challenging the conventional norms of design. The uniqueness of the plot demanded an innovative and unique design approach to optimize space and create a luxurious living environment.
Architecture firm
Beshaus Studio
Principal architect
Ho Quoc Toan
Design team
Tran Tung Duong, Le Duc Thang, Nguyen Minh Trung, Nguyen Trung Kien
Interior design
Tran Tung Duong
Civil engineer
Nguyen Viet Dung
Structural engineer
Nguyen Trung Kien
Environmental & MEP
Le The Trinh
Visualization
Tran Tung Duong
Tools used
Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD
Construction
Thai Dung Construction
Material
Concrete, Brick, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
This modern farmhouse is nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Vietnam and offers a blend of minimalism and enchanting charm of nature. Surrounded by verdant hills, the residence is a serene sanctuary that welcomes residents to escape the frenetic pace of city life.
Project name
Sylvan Serenity Residence: A Modern Haven in Harmony with Nature
Architecture firm
Mahna Momenzade
Location
Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mahna Momenzade
Visualization
Mahna Momenzade
Typology
Residential › Vacation House
When envisioning a culinary star’s residence, our minds often gravitate towards the kitchen as the focal point. For our client, an esteemed Chef of Asian’s 50 Best Restaurants, who has just been awarded One MICHELIN Star, his home is much more than just a kitchen.
Project name
Asian Top 50 Chef’s Mid-Century Sanctuary
Architecture firm
Hintegro
Location
Wan Chai mid-levels, Hong Kong
Photography
Keith Chan, Hintegro
Principal architect
Keith Chan, Director, Hintegro
Design team
Hintegro Design Team
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Teak wood, black steel, diatomite earth, tiles in basket weave
Client
Founder & Chef of Asian’s 50 Best Restaurant, Owner of a Century-old Jewellery Boutique
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Singapore’s New Science Centre will provide unique facilities and programmes as a destination for all Singaporeans to access science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and experiences.
Project name
New Science Centre
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Jurong Lake District, Singapore
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
ZHA Project Team (Design Development Stage) Benedetta Cavaliere, Damir Alispahic, Didem Sahin, Flavia Santos, Gabriele De Giovanni, Gizem Muhtaroğlu, Juan Pablo Londono, Lara Zakhem, Lorena Espaillat Bencosme, Luciana Maia Teodozio, Mauro Sabiu, Sara Criscenti, Shi Qi Tu, Valeria Perco
Collaborators
ZHA Project Directors: Michele Pasca Di Magliano, Maurizio Meossi. ZHA Project Associate: Cristina Capanna. ZHA Competition Project Directors: Michele Pasca Di Magliano, Maurizio Meossi. ZHA Competition Associate: Jakub Klaska. ZHA Competition Project Architects: Cristina Capanna, Mario Mattia. ZHA Competition Project Lead Designer: Bogdan Zah. ZHA Competition Team: Saman Dadgostar, Arya Safavi, Sven Torres, Michela Falcone, Natasha Marks, Serra Pakalin, Billy Webb, Michael On, Neil Rigden, Alex Turner, Damiano Rizzini, Christina Christodoulidou
Visualization
Negativ, SCB
Client
Singapore Science Center Board
Typology
Education › Science Centre