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EDUCATION
4 YEARS AGO
Have you ever noticed white deposits on the wall and floor surfaces of your tile or stone installations? This white residue is the result of efflorescence. Efflorescence is a natural occurrence in Portland cement applications.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
A house renovation project takes a lot of preparation, not only the budgeting but also the design and the timeline planning. Without such careful planning, the project may be stopped or the result end up being undesirable. If this is the case, homeowners have to spend more money on repairing. Here are five common mistakes to avoid while renovating. Hope they help!
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Children need a room for playing because doing fun activities is part of their development process. Therefore, a lot of parents set up a playroom for their kids at home. Not only functioning as a storage room for dolls and toys, a playroom should be safe as well.
EDUCATION
4 YEARS AGO
Most concrete structures have joints as part of their design. Joints are necessary to accommodate movements in the concrete units caused by thermal contractions and expansions as well as exposure to loading conditions.
EDUCATION
4 YEARS AGO
There are various scenarios of improper installation that could result in the debonding of tiles. Below are some factors that can affect adhesion during tile and stone installation.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
How does one design a well-featured and spacious hotel room in a 12.5 square metre space? While there are various approaches in designing for compact spaces to function well and still feel expansive, Yotel Singapore chooses to draw the inspiration from a plane cabin design, hence the guestrooms are referred to as the “cabins”.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
A minimalist house, but feels small? You should probably try an “open plan” interior concept that combines a family room and a kitchen. Rooms without partitions will for sure make your house feel more spacious. Here are several advantages of a kitchen-living room combo or an open plan concept.
PROJECT CASE STUDIES
4 YEARS AGO
We announced plans for Sentosa and Pulau Brani earlier today. Look out for more world-class attractions, fresh night-time offerings
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
Klaasen Lighting Design (KLD) is a lighting design company based in Singapore, with offices in Perth, Shanghai, Jakarta and Delhi. We specialized in architectural and event lighting.
EDUCATION
4 YEARS AGO
Join Martin Klaasen on Saturday 13th of June at 3pm Singapore time for the first of six lighting design masterclasses.
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
4 lamp poles are mounted at each corner of the field and having the lights and beams pointing towards the center of the field.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
A prototype of micro house developed by Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture, AAND Sayana is designed to be fully assembled within three weeks.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Taking care of our health can be started by keeping our environment clean. The recommendation to stay at home during the pandemic can be a great opportunity to pay more attention to our homes’ cleanliness. There are a lot of places at home that can actually be the areas where germs thrive but are often missed when we’re cleaning the house.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Kitchen is an area that’s most likely to get dirty. Therefore, in designing a kitchen, homeowners usually expect a kitchen that don’t get dirty easily and is easy to clean. You can solve that by choosing the right design, material and colour. One of the colours that you can go for is black.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
There are plenty of areas in the kitchen that we need to pay more attention to. Besides cabinets and countertops, a backsplash is one that we shouldn’t forget. A backsplash is the wall behind the stove and sink—usually covered with durable material for easy cleaning if liquid falls onto it. Because of its position, a backsplash can get dirty easily. However, it doesn’t mean that we should leave it as it is. Indeed, by designing of your backsplash more attractively, the whole appearance of your kitchen will improve.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
In Singapore, it is not unusual to see rows of heritage shophouses transformed into boutique hotels, be it for backpackers or luxury travellers. Most of these hotels, however, were renovated with the approach to restore or uplift the shophouses’ original exterior as well as the interior, resulting in the ubiquitous, predictable impression when staying at one of these properties.
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
In handling the COVID-19 outbreak, Singapore has come up tops in its whole-government response (Statnews) in acting quickly; rigorous detection and strict quarantines, as well as effective communication (Time). How exactly do the measures play out in terms of space and building use? We take a look at some of the key governmental measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 that have impacted the use of common/public and commercial/private spaces.
TIPS
4 YEARS AGO
Goal: Obtaining the proper humidity balance between the top and bottom sides of the decking.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
Located in Kuala Lumpur, Bina Warehouse is an established kitchen and bathroom supplier with business history of more than 45 years. One of its galleries, exclusively displaying kitchenware, is housed in a four-row, five-storey building that has undergone a major renovation recently.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
Tulang Bawang Barat, known as Tubaba, might not sound familiar to most Indonesians. The district, inaugurated approximately 20 years ago, is a proliferated region occupied mostly by migrants from various regions in Indonesia. With the absence of strong regional identity, whether in the form of buildings or distinctive natural beauty, the mayor initiated collaboration with andramatin to develop the district, both in terms of urban planning and the district as a whole.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
There are various wall covering materials available, such as concrete for the recently popular industrial look, paint with its vibrant or classic plain colours, wallpaper, ceramics, tiles, and natural stone. Although paint is a common choice for a wall covering material, natural stone as wall cladding is increasingly popular for its excellent qualities. Then, what are the advantages and disadvantages of applying natural stone as a wall covering material? Let’s take a look!
EVENTS
4 YEARS AGO
Earlier this month, library@harbourfront in VivoCity Singapore hosted a public exhibition for this year’s submissions for SILA Student Design Awards organised by Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects.
PROJECT CASE STUDIES
4 YEARS AGO
In urban cities, a spot of green goes a long way in enhancing the lives of its inhabitants. Green facades, in particular, are aesthetic features that will make a significant difference in a rapidly urbanising city filled with buildings and skyscraper
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
Elmich founder and executive chairman, Mr Alan Lee, has been appointed as an executive committee member in the Enterprise 50 Association (E50A) for the term of 2019 to 2021.
