Design portfolio / concept + text, Architectural Department, Building and Development Division, Housing and Development Board, Singapore.
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TextLanguage: English Series: Monograph of architectureSingapore : The Board, 1992©1992 Description: 99 pages ; illustrations, plans, maps ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9810039239 (paperback)Subject(s): Singapore. Architectural Department | Architecture, Domestic -- Singapore | Housing policy -- Singapore | Urban renewal -- Singapore | Singapore -- Buildings, structures, etcLOC classification: NA1530.S55 D47 1992Summary: A walk through the old and new HDB towns will reveal the diffrences in the designs. Over the last thirty years, the designs of public housing hasprogressed from simple slab blocks to designswith indigenous architectural expressions to feflect the rich ethnic mix of Singapore. This was possible with the critical housing shortage problem resolved which enabled the architects to concentrate on raising te quality of designs. The emphasis thusmoved from providing just a flat to giving total living environment which will help build coommunities. In this aspect, the architects have done well and have also been commended by professionals in the industry. Yet, the architects have never rested on their archievements. From the late 80s, HDB has stepped up its efforts in poroviding chracter and identity as well as quality finishes to its public housing. The 90s pose greater challenges for the architects to maintain the standards of giving character, identity and quality to each new town. These are translated into the individual housing, amenity and faclity projects within the new town. Each poject may be unique in itself but it has to be consistent with the new town's overall theme. Additionaly emphasis is given to the precinct identity through enhancement of the over all environment in terms of scale, colour and landscaping. This brings the quality of HDB's flats closer to that of prşvate condominiums, meeting the aspirations of youger Singaporeans. All these are achieved within the objective of providing an quality living environment to the majority of Singaporeans, keeping in mind the need to have value for money. Herewith lies the greatest challenge to the architects. I am confident that we will be able to meet the challenge 90s as the development of many existing schemes are well on the way to fruition. The schemes are well on the shown in this book are a testimony of our efforts, dedication, inspirition and vision of the 20th Century.--Abstract.
| Item type | Current library | Shelving location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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| Books | MEF Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi | Genel Koleksiyon | NA 1530 .S55 D47 1992 (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Available | Bağışlayan: Prof. Dr. Derin Ural | 0007065 |
"Collections of works by the Architectural Department, Housing & Development Board"--Cover.
A walk through the old and new HDB towns will reveal the diffrences in the designs. Over the last thirty years, the designs of public housing hasprogressed from simple slab blocks to designswith indigenous architectural expressions to feflect the rich ethnic mix of Singapore. This was possible with the critical housing shortage problem resolved which enabled the architects to concentrate on raising te quality of designs. The emphasis thusmoved from providing just a flat to giving total living environment which will help build coommunities. In this aspect, the architects have done well and have also been commended by professionals in the industry. Yet, the architects have never rested on their archievements. From the late 80s, HDB has stepped up its efforts in poroviding chracter and identity as well as quality finishes to its public housing. The 90s pose greater challenges for the architects to maintain the standards of giving character, identity and quality to each new town. These are translated into the individual housing, amenity and faclity projects within the new town. Each poject may be unique in itself but it has to be consistent with the new town's overall theme. Additionaly emphasis is given to the precinct identity through enhancement of the over all environment in terms of scale, colour and landscaping. This brings the quality of HDB's flats closer to that of prşvate condominiums, meeting the aspirations of youger Singaporeans. All these are achieved within the objective of providing an quality living environment to the majority of Singaporeans, keeping in mind the need to have value for money. Herewith lies the greatest challenge to the architects. I am confident that we will be able to meet the challenge 90s as the development of many existing schemes are well on the way to fruition. The schemes are well on the shown in this book are a testimony of our efforts, dedication, inspirition and vision of the 20th Century.--Abstract.