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Dib Bangkok: Bangkok’s first international contemporary art museum opens this weekend

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Bangkok is no stranger to sensory overload, from the heat to the constant movement of tourists, to the food and its stimulating burst of culture. But come 21st December 2025, the city will gain a place designed for something rarer: pause. Dib Bangkok, Thailand’s first international contemporary art museum, is preparing to open its doors as a bold new cultural landmark, one … Continue reading Dib Bangkok: Bangkok’s first international contemporary art museum opens this weekend

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Preview: Singapore Archifest 2025 – Don’t (Just) Think Like An Architect

Singapore Archifest (SGAF) 2025, an annual festival celebrating architecture and the built environment, today unveiled its highly anticipated programme, inviting design enthusiasts and the public to explore a radical new perspective on design. Running from 25 June to 25 July 2025 across the city, the 19th edition challenges audiences to “Don’t (Just) Think Like An Architect,” positioning architecture not merely as building structures, but as … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Archifest 2025 – Don’t (Just) Think Like An Architect

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Preview: Archifest 2024 – The Performance of Measurement – When is Enough, Enough?

This May, get ready for the 18th edition of Archifest, Singapore’s premier architecture event, as it brings together organisers Singapore Institute of Architects’ (SIA) marquee awards and conferences trade-related events and fringe events such as the ever-popular Architours in one grand celebration of architecture. One of the highlights taking centrestage during this year’s edition is the homecoming of the Singapore Pavilion, featured at the 2023 … Continue reading Preview: Archifest 2024 – The Performance of Measurement – When is Enough, Enough?

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Archifest 2023: An Interview with Festival Director Calvin Chua, on adapting to our architectural landscape in constant flux

How many of us recall the Singapore of our childhood looking completely different from the Singapore of today? Considering how quickly the buildings and structures come and go, in a manner of speaking, we as Singaporeans have long become used to living in a state of flux, a constant interim, so to speak, where we are keenly cognizant of how nothing lasts forever. But that … Continue reading Archifest 2023: An Interview with Festival Director Calvin Chua, on adapting to our architectural landscape in constant flux

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Preview: Archifest 2023 – Interim: Acts of Anticipation

As society continues to grow and evolve, can architecture help us navigate these changes and create a more resilient and sustainable future? Rethinking our built environment as continually being in a state of transition can be an effective response to change, as posited by the overarching theme of Singapore Archifest 2023, “Interim: Acts of Adaptation”. Happening from 29 September to 28 October 2023, the 17th … Continue reading Preview: Archifest 2023 – Interim: Acts of Anticipation

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architecture, travel, travelXculture

The Most Revered Pilgrim Place For Catholics: All You Need To Know

For Catholics, there is no more revered pilgrimage destination than the Vatican City. This tiny country-state in Rome is home to some of the most important religious sites in the world, including St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. If you’re planning a trip to Rome, make sure to include a visit to Vatican City! In this blog post, we will provide an overview of … Continue reading The Most Revered Pilgrim Place For Catholics: All You Need To Know

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Raising A Theatre: An Interview with Charcoalblue theatre consultants Amanda Brecknell and James Nowell

When you stop to think about it, the physical space of the theatre is a magical space. As an audience member, each time we step into a theatre venue, we are greeted with a surprise – the scene of a war-torn nation, a grandiose mansion interior, or a fantasy realm rife with otherworldly creatures. The ability for a single theatre to hold a multitude of … Continue reading Raising A Theatre: An Interview with Charcoalblue theatre consultants Amanda Brecknell and James Nowell

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Reimagining *SCAPE – the New Paradigm of Collaboration and Innovation for the Youth of Tomorrow

A new vibrant youth-centric concept is set to unveil in the heart of the Somerset Belt in early 2024. *SCAPE has announced its plans to rejuvenate its existing development into an exciting space for youth development that appeals to all ages. The new *SCAPE will take a refreshed approach to programming and partnerships, in response to evolving youth trends, while serving as a hub where youth … Continue reading Reimagining *SCAPE – the New Paradigm of Collaboration and Innovation for the Youth of Tomorrow

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architecture, design, Singapore

Design Wise: Park Yourself’ bags top prize for rejuvenating Paya Lebar Central

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah has announced the winning design ‘Park Yourself’ at the URA-REDAS SPARK Challenge1 award ceremony held at Marina Square today. A cash prize of $10,000 has also been awarded to the team behind ‘Park Yourself’. “The place to be happy is here” – reads a handwritten message on … Continue reading Design Wise: Park Yourself’ bags top prize for rejuvenating Paya Lebar Central

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Putting good on the big screen: Gary Hong shares projections for ‘landmark of good’ Ten Square

New York City has Times Square, but Singapore may not be too far behind, with 3D projection screen Ten Square. Located at Short Street in Rochor, Ten Square is a massive screen towering over all who pass by it. But what sets it apart from the regular billboards you see around town is how Ten Square comes with a distinct goal – to platform initiatives … Continue reading Putting good on the big screen: Gary Hong shares projections for ‘landmark of good’ Ten Square

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