FYP Process Work

Project type: Residential

Designer(s): Chua Jia Ning,Sherica

Year: 2022/2023

Project Description:

Void decks, located in all residential neighborhoods across Singapore, are often forgotten and not highly regarded as part of our urban landscape. In its social significance and use, the void deck is definitely not ‘void’. It is malleable, working to fit a myriad of purposes – connection, celebration and grief. To some, it might have underlying connotations of fear and vulnerability – perhaps because it the closest to their private homes, their safest spaces. The Interiority Complex comes from the void deck being at the intersection of interior, urban, public, social complexities and governance.The Atelier with kick off with workshops led by researchers (LKYSPP) who have expertise in the understanding of housing and economic insecurity in our society. During the workshops, we will discuss the socio-political context and history of inclusion and vulnerability in relation to public housing in Singapore.Social connection within the void deck space exists not just for those in the community who own flats above it, but all who occupy and pass through the space. At their heart, void decks exist for the community and so its design intervention (and the way we think about it) has to be highly critical, sensitive, and yet sensational.

OBJECTIVES

1.Understand the socio-political contexts of insecurity and claims to space (interpretation).

2.Develop a robust research methodology framework which includes spatial analytics (space syntax) alongside qualitative methods (interviews, journey mapping) from a social perspective. Develop research questions as the research progresses.

3.Translate this framework and tooling to form well-informed, thoughtful design strategies (processing and documentation).

4.Producing evidence-based design solutions with a high level of aesthetic sensibility (experimentation)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

•Apply data-driven techniques such as spatial analytics and systematic observations to conduct an objective and effective baseline site analysis into design outcome•Develop empathy from social perspective to develop critical thinking in design

•Develop an highly acute spatial intuition with the aid of digital tooling

•Produce well-inform design strategies based on evidence and robust research

SITE LOCATION:

HISTORY OF CANTONMENT AREA:

The area of Cantonment Road was the site assigned by Stamford Raffles in 1819. Cantonment refers to a group of lodgings assigned to troops, hence the name of the road. British troops were "cantoned" here between 1824 and 1858. Prior to 1853, Outram Road was also part of Cantonment Road.

THE NOURISHED

DESIGN INTENT:

The garden brings out the “heart” of the community, which disseminates a healthier lifestyle for the elderly and youth. Where the “artery” provides social connectivity through complex curve shapes.

MATERIAL BOARD: