The theme for ArchiFest ’09, “Architecture for Humanity”, expresses our ambition to reconsider one of the fundamental purposes of creating architecture – to celebrate and embrace the concept of humanity. In the midst of frantic urbanisation, a proliferation of globalised one-size-fits-all solutions, and the ubiquitous production of icons, have architects, intentionally or not, forsaken their duty to create architecture for people?
We hope to find inspiration through the spirit of humanity in the works of various architects from around the world. From low-cost social housing to disaster relief housing, from schools to social design services, these architects have improved lives, supported community development, and provided invaluable contributions to community partners.
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ArchiFest 2009 on Lush 99.5FM with Kate Reyes
on Thursday, 1 October 2009 at 4pm
Three-part radio interview with President of SIA Mr Ashvinkumar and Chairman of ArchiFest Organising Committee Seah Chee Huang.
Reproduced here with permission from Lush 99.5FM.
Part I | Part II | Part III
About ArchiFest
The Singapore ArchiFest is an annual festival for the city to celebrate the built environment. ArchiFest ’09 will be a precursor for the Singapore Architecture Biennale in 2010. Organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects, the main aim of the festival is to provide a platform for the breeding of a vibrant design culture, and consequently a design-conscious society, by encouraging and guiding the general public and design professionals of all fields to interact in a fun and free atmosphere.
Singapore ArchiFest strives to promote the importance of architecture and urban design, which are playing an increasingly important role in the global competition among cities. It will foster a sense of community to harness the common goals and vision towards the making of an exciting Singapore, by bringing together the architects, planners and associated professionals to share future directions. Finally, the myriad of activities aim to educate and engage the general public, as well as enthuse and motivate students, who are key in shaping the society and culture, in city planning and architecture.
ArchiFest ’08, the second ArchiFest, was held from 6 October to 31 October 2008. This month-long festival featured myriad exciting events including exhibitions, a forum, and ArchiTours (architectural tours). We were very pleased to see many members and friends supporting the festival last year.
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