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WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design was selected over four shortlisted firms in a competition to design and build the first-ever Pavilion for Singapore’s Archifest 2012.Specificity Of The SiteThe design of the pavilion was a response to the duality of the site. On the one hand, Fort Canning, once know as t... read more

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WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design was selected over four shortlisted firms in a competition to design and build the first-ever Pavilion for Singapore’s Archifest 2012.Specificity Of The SiteThe design of the pavilion was a response to the duality of the site. On the one hand, Fort Canning, once know as the “Forbidden Hill” still retains its quiet, reposeful and almost mythical character. Directly opposite is Clarke Quay, vibrant and bustling with people and activities. The proposed pavilion seeks to embody the duality between the two realms, with its permeable skin. The undulating web inspires curiosity and amazement as well. At certain angles, the membrane looks almost solid like a wall, and when one moves along, a “moire” effect is created due to the double cladding around the structure. Zero Waste, Buildability and After LifeThe zero waste and buildability strategy was developed around two highly rapid deployable and re-useable systems. The first is the main structure, composed of box-truss systems developed for the Singapore’s Formula One Night race and the National Day Parade. The second is a polymer mesh developed for slope control that has unique attributes that enhance the usability and interaction of the space.  Our zero waste strategy considered time, materials, cost and the afterlife of the elements. The box-truss system, including the roof takes a maximum of approximately 7 days to deploy. The membrane takes a maximum of approximately 3 days to install. Overall time frame to complete Wonder|Wall erection would be 10-15 days.The cellular membrane once taken down can be re-used in Fort Canning Hill’s other areas that require slope protection and stabilization or donated to a nearby country whose village/farmland has been affected by soil erosion from slopes.  The steel box-truss once taken down will be re-used in other commercial events along with the future National Day parades.
Credits:James Tan - Project ManagerFernando Velho - ArchitectPrabhu Sugumar - ArchitectChristopher Lee Liang Neng - ArchitectYvonne Yung - Landscape Architect
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