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05/2014
Singapore Institute of Architects
eNewsletter
RECENT EVENTS
Council Retreat 2014
Council Members held a Retreat on Saturday 5 April 2014 at SIA office to chart out the workplan for the
new Council Year. Some of the key initiatives for 2014/2015 include the fund raising and renovation
of SIA Premises, launch of the inaugural ArchXpo with CEMS, collaboration with JTC on Good
Practice Guide for Maintainability and CSR projects with St John’s Home.
Indonesian and Malaysian Students Visit to SIA
SIA welcome 2 groups of students from Parahyangan Catholic University Bandung and Taylor’s
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University Malaysia to the Institute on 23 and 25 April 2014. Council Members Mr Lim Choon Keang (also
Chairman, Board of Architecture Education) and Mr Luther Seet (also Chairman, The Architecture League)
shared with students on the workings of SIA and the architectural development in Singapore.
HAPPENINGS
Archifest – Singapore’s annual Festival of Ideas for the City will be returning in 2014 with a new addition
ArchXpo, an International Exhibition showcasing latest technologies, products and related services in the
architectural and built environment industries.
The inaugural event will be held from 29 September to 1 October 2014 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, and
is also projected to be held over 8,000 gross square meters, and will expect to host 270 exhibitors and 7,000
industry professionals at an international level. Held concurrently with the International Facility
Management Expo 2014 and LED+Light Asia 2014, the strategic integration of exhibitions is set to create a
comprehensive platform for all architectural and building needs under one roof.
The exhibition also enjoys the support of the Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore (STAS) as the Strategic
Partner, as well as the support of the 11 STAS Member Associations – Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
Association of Singapore; Micro Builders Association, Singapore; Security Systems Association of Singapore;
Singapore Building Materials Suppliers Association; Singapore Electrical Contractors and Licensed Electrical
Workers Association; Singapore Electrical Trade Association; Singapore Furniture Industries Council;
Singapore Glass Association; Singapore Plumbing Society; Singapore Sanitary Ware Importers & Exporters
Association; The Singapore Lift & Escalator Contractors & Manufacturers Association.
SIA Architectural Design Awards 2012
Selected Works
Organised by Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), the SIA Architectural Design Awards is the most
prestigious award conferred by SIA to promote and encourage excellence in architectural design in
Singapore.
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In its 12th cycle, SIA Architectural Design Awards 2012 received 112 competition entries from 53
architectural firms. A total of 10 Design Awards and 12 Honourable Mentions was awarded in 6 categories.
Of the 10 Design Awards, one project was awarded “Best Project Constructed Under S$1.5 Million” and two
were awarded “Building of The Year”.
The inaugural publication of SIA Press, SIA Architectural Design Awards 2012 – Selected Works rounds up
the best works by Singapore’s architects in 2012 in a compact, 704-page book. It documents the winners
and a selection of the submitted works of 2012.
To purchase, please contact SIA Press - 79B Neil Road, Singapore 088904; T: 6226-2668
- See more at: http://www.singaporearchitect.sg/news#sthash.tGsp2HaI.dpuf
RUMAH 50:
RUMAH (Review of Urbanism, Modern Architecture & Housing)
50 Years of SIA 1963-2013
Story of the Singapore Architectural Profession
RUMAH: 50 Years of SIA 1963-2013, Story of the Singapore Architectural Profession was launched at the SIA
50th
Anniversary Gala Dinner on 17 May 2013. This special commemorative book was published to tell the
story of the Singapore architectural profession on the occasion of the SIA’s 50th anniversary.
It is part history, part memory and part documentation, and serves as a milestone in the profession’s
development.
The book comprises a chronological narrative highlighting the development of the architectural profession
in Singapore.
Making use of direct quotes, article reprints, together with statements and personal recollections of those
who made this history, the book is a record for the future, an information source for students, as well a
form of reminiscence for those who took part in the events covered.
The book is now on sale …
SIA Member - $98.00
Non Member - $118.00
GeBiz
ITQ No. /
Qualification No. /
RFI No.
Description Closing Date &
Time
RFI No.
NAC000ERP14000008
RFI Ref. No.
NAC 012 010.001
Expression of Interest for provision of Term Contract
Project Management Services for National Arts Council
02/05/2014
04:00:00 PM
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RFI Criteria: Firms listed
on PM03 and PM04 of
BCA’s Public Sector
Panel of Consultants
(PSPC).
RFI No.
NAC000ERP14000007
RFI Ref. No.
NAC 012.010.001
RFI Criteria: Firms listed
on AR03 and AR04 of
BCA’s Public Sector
Panel of Consultants
(PSPC).
Expression of Interest for provision of Term Contract
Architectural Services for National Arts Council
02/05/2014
04:00:00 PM
RFI No.
NHB000ERP14000001
Invitation to Expression of Interest to render
Architectural, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Civil
& Structural, Quantity Surveying Consultancy Services
for the proposed Addition & Alteration works for Asian
Civilisation Museum at 1 Empress Place, Singapore
05/05/2014
04:00:00 PM
ITQ No.:
NHB000ETQ14000123
Quotation for services of Registered Inspector
(Architectural Fire Safety Works) for inspection of
proposed 4-storey Indian Heritage Centre on Lots
00842l and 99995T TS16 at Clive Street (Rochor
Planning Area)
05/05/2014
1:00 PM
ITQ No.:
HDB000ETQ14000312
Quotation Ref. No.
14QDP064
Quotation for the services of Registered Inspector
(Architectural Fire Safety Works) for works at the Senior
Activity Center at Block 574, Choa Chu Kang N5 C12
06/05/2014
1:00 PM
ITQ No.:
HDB000ETQ14000318
Quotation Ref. No.
14QDP067
Quotation for the services of Registered Inspector
(Architectural Fire Safety Works) for pumping building at
Choa Chu Kang Avenue 6 (off Brickland Road)
06/05/2014
1:00 PM
ITQ No.:
HDB000ETQ14000321
Quotation Ref. No.
14QDP069
Quotation for services of Registered Inspector
(Architectural Fire Safety Works) for Punggol East
Contract 34 (Total: 661 dwelling units)
07/05/2014
1:00 PM
ITQ No.:
NLB000ETQ14000121
Quotation for Green Mark Re-Certification for National
Library Board Building to achieve Green Mark Platinum.
(mandatory site briefing is scheduled on 06 May 2014
(Tuesday) 11:00 am at National Library Building, B3-01
at 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064)
12/05/2014
1:00 PM
ITQ Invitation to quote for Registered Inspector 14/05/2014
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No.:MOE000ETQ140005
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(Architecture) for inspection of building fire safety works
for proposed change of use of part of Block A (1st, 2nd
& 3rd storey), Block B (3rd storey) and Block D (1st
storey) of former Ghim Moh Secondary School to
Ministry of Education's office (interim) on Lots 6387W
PT, 6241P PT & 6931X PT Mk 4 at 285 Ghim Moh Road
(Queestown Planning Area)
1:00 PM
ITQ No.:
PAS000ETQ14000520
Quotation Ref. No. BMQ
6/14
Quotation for appointment of Architect cum Quantity
Surveyor Consultancy Services for Cyclical Maintenance
Programme, Additions & Alterations and Improvement
Works to water venture outlets at Changi, East Coast
and Lower Seletar
15/05/2014
1:00 PM
RFI No.
PAS000ERP14000003
RFI Ref. No.
BDT 15/14
RFI Criteria: Consultants
must be listed in BCA's
Public Sector Panels of
Consultants (PSPC)
PM01. Information on
the PSPC can be found
from the "Panels of
Consultants" at the BCA
website at
http://www.bca.gov.sg
Expression of Interest (EOI) for Project Management
(PM) Consultancy Services for an Integrated Community
& Sports Building development jointly-led by Peoples
Association and Sport Singapore (1st stage of open
2-Stage Quality Fee Selection Method)
16/05/2014
04:00:00 PM
RCS News
S/N DEPARTMENT SUBJECT MATTERS
1 BCA Building Innovation Panel Driving Innovation In Productive Technologies
2 BCA Enhanced Sustainable Construction Capability Development Fund (SC
Fund) For Building Projects With Good SC Designs
3 BCA Summary Of BCA Waiver Meetings
4 LTA Defrayment Of Cost For Subdivision Of Land For Road Reserve Affecting
Private Properties
5 LTA Launch Of New Version Of "Standard Details Of Road Elements (SDRE)"
6 PUB Amendments To The Technical Guide On On-Site Detention Tank Systems
7 PUB Updates On Guidelines For The Use Of Newater For Non-Potable Use
8 RCS-SIA Committee's Feedback Form
9 RCS-SIA RCS Diary
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10 SCDF
SS563: Part 2:2010 - Amendment No 1 - Code of Practice For The Design,
Installation And Maintenance Off Emergency Lighting And Power Supply
Systems In Buildings
11 SPRING SPRING Singapore Calls For Public Comments On Singapore Standards -
16 April 2014
12 URA 2014 URA Architectural Heritage Awards: Open Call For Submissions
13 URA Guideline On Maintaining Advertisement Spaces On Building Facades In
Strata Titled Development As Common Property
Career Opportunities
Members who are looking for architecture students for any employment opportunities, can email TAS at
[email protected]. (NUS Semester Exams: early May and early December)
For other employment opportunities listing, email SIA Secretariat at [email protected].
Awards & Competitions
WORLD HABITAT AWARDS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Competitors are invited to submit projects to the World Habitat Awards before 2 May, 2014. Projects must
propose sustainable solutions to specific community housing problems that are transferable or adaptable to
different contexts. The term ‘habitat’ is understood in its broadest sense, including issues directly linked to
the living conditions such as water and waste management, energy performance, social integration,
education and health. The awards will be presented each year at the World Urban Forum or the UN-Habitat
Governing Council. The 2013 WHA Award winners are the Hebron Old City Rehabilitation Programme –
Palestine, and the 100,000 Homes Campaign – USA, which provides accommodation for thousands of the
most vulnerable and chronically homeless people across the country.
http://www.worldhabitatawards.org
NEW EDITION OF THE UIA GOLDEN CUBE AWARDS
The UIA Architecture and children work programme is launching the second edition of its Golden Cube
awards, developed to recognise and promote individuals and organisations that help children and
adolescents to better understand architecture. Candidates are invited to submit their projects, activities or
productions developed with the goal of explaining architecture and the built environment design processes
to children or youth. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: schools, institutions, written media,
audio-visual media.
This edition will recognise projects that were completed or will be in progress between September 2011
and March 2014. The selection process is in two stages. A national jury organised by each participating UIA
member section will shortlist projects to be sent on to the international jury, that will select the four
winners. Prizes will be awarded during the UIA Durban congress on 1st – 10th August 2014.
These prizes contribute to the goal set by UIA work programme to raise awareness about the built
environment, architecture, the city and sustainable development among the youngest generations.
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Learn more and download the project submission documents
http://uia-architecture-children.bak.de/
http://uia-architecture-children.bak.de/awards-en.html
Upcoming Events
Certificate in Contract Administration course, commencing 19 May 2014
Organised by the Quantity Surveying Division of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers,
the 14th intake of the “Certificate in Contract Administration” course is now open for registration.
This course is designed and structured to cover key aspects of contract administration and how
these are and should be addressed within the SIA and PSSCOC contractual framework. It will be of
relevance to all stakeholders in the development process such as developers, quantity surveyors,
managing agents, project managers, superintending officers, architects, engineers, construction
managers, contracts managers and executives, contractors and sub-contractors including
specialist contractors and suppliers of construction materials and products.
Commencing on 19 May 2014 (Monday), it will run over a period of 10 weeks (including the self-
study week and examination). A total of 40 CPD points will be awarded to each SISV (QS Division)
member upon successful completion of the course.
For course details, please click here.
Should you have further queries, please give us a call at 6424 0286 or via email at
THE SINGAPORE WSH CONFERENCE 2014
7-8 May 2014 | Suntec Singapore
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Debuting in 2010, the Singapore WSH Conference was established as a premier platform for workplace
safety and health (WSH) stakeholders across the region. This year, the Conference is poised once again to
bring together WSH professionals, business leaders and government officials to learn about latest trends
and developments impacting WSH and its practice. The third edition of this biennial conference is expected
to bring together more than 700 delegates from across the region and industries.
Increasingly, businesses and organisations have started embracing WSH as a fundamental business value,
instead of viewing it as mere regulatory compliance. However, as we strive towards WSH excellence, it
becomes important to understand health risks and safety issues to embrace WSH in its totality. The
Singapore WSH Conference 2014, with the theme “Integrating safety and health: Towards a holistic
approach”, aims to highlight the importance of adopting a holistic approach towards managing both safety
and health risks in the workplace.
Leading practitioners and businesses will share their insights and experiences on how addressing health,
along with safety, contributes to employee engagement, satisfaction and productivity, as well as
organisational sustenance and business success. Case studies and examples of best practices will also
contextualise the Conference’s message for Singapore. These will provide leaders and professionals with
key knowledge and tools to achieve sustenance in their efforts towards better safety and health outcomes.
The Singapore WSH Conference 2014 is co-organised by the WSH Council, WSH Institute and Ministry of
Manpower (MOM).
For more information, please visit:
http://www.singaporewshconference.sg/
UIA DURBAN 2014 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2013
Registrations for the next UIA congress in Durban (3-7 August 2014) are open online and significant
discounts are offered for early birds. Until 31 December 2013 the price for a professional is 3 500 ZAR (253
euro) ; from January 1st to 30 April 2014 the price is 4 500 ZAR (325 euro) ; from 1st May to 30 June 2014
registration is 5 500 ZAR (398 euro) ; and a last minute price of 6 500 ZAR (470 euro) will be applied after 1st
July 2014.
Group rates are also being offered, with one free registration for every 10 paid registrations. The price for
students is fixed at 750 ZAR (54 euro) and for accompanying persons at 2 500 ZAR (179 euro), regardless of
the date of registration.
Register:
http://www.uia2014durban.org/inside_the_event/register_to_attend.htm
Contributions
Submission to SA (Singapore Architect)
Members are invited to submit their projects for consideration and the opportunity to be featured in the SA
(Singapore Architect).
For every issue of SA in 2014, the editor will include the following:
• Interior Projects
• Recent Asian Housing and Individually-designed homes
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• Master-planning and Urban Design
• Reports on conferences, seminars, talks, etc
• Projects on the drawing board
• New products
SA is a bi-monthly magazine with the release on February, April, June, August, October and December.
Materials for submission must be in digital format on a CD-ROM:
1. Articles must not exceed 500 words;
2. No more than 6 images in hi-resolution go to format (min 300 dpi)
Submissions via
Email: [email protected]
Mail:
Ms Kelley Cheng
Singapore Institute of Architects
79B Neil Road
Singapore 088904
Submission to Architecture Malaysia
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) invites SIA Members to contribute to Architecture
Malaysia (AM). AM is a bi-monthly magazine that serves to provide a wealth of
information on the latest architecture projects, news, issues and products. It has a
circulation of 7000 copies in Malaysia and overseas.
Submission Requirements:
Write-up – approximately 500 words.
Below please find a set of questionnaire for your reference. Please remember to
include the list of credits as listed in questionnaire.
Drawings
Basic Black & White, without gridlines, annotations or specifications. Scale & North points are compulsory.
File type: jpeg/eps (if you would like to submit CAD drawings, please forward the plot style file as well (ctb)
Photographs
Resolution: 300dpi
File type: jpeg/tiff/psd
Should you require any clarification, kindly contact Project Officer, Ms Siti Aminah Hussin at +603-2693
4182.
Submission guidelines for Architecture Asia
http://www.architectureasia.co/
A) Text
1) The write-up - or text - on the projects should be analytical
2) The text should preferably be written by a ‘third party’
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3) All text must be "proof-read" for spelling, grammar, facts
4) All text is to be in ENGLISH
5) Word length MUST BE between 1000 – 2000 words
6) All written text MUST BE in Microsoft Word format or compatible to it.
B) Project Data and Credits
Project Data and Credits MUST BE presented in this format and order:
1) Location, with address if possible
2) Site Area [IN METRIC MEASUREMENT – ie square metres or hectares]
3) Client
4) Architect [the LEGAL name of the FIRM not the Individual]
5) Project Team [Architect’s Office. Note: Project Architects’ names will be in this section]
6) Structural Engineer
7) Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
8) Quantity Surveyor
9) Landscape Architect
10) Lighting Designer
11) Any Other Consultants, optional
12) Photographer [all images MUST HAVE a photographer’s name]
13) Name of person who wrote the Main Text (write-up/review/critique)
C) Drawings
1) ALL drawings must be LINE DRAWINGS in Black & White
2) Architectural drawings must be ready for publication
3) Drawings MUST have only LINES and LEGEND NUMBERS
4) Drawings MUST NOT have anything else on them.
5) Each drawing should have a legend using the number system [1, 2, 3, 4, etc]
6) Each drawing MUST HAVE a bar scale (and North Point)
7) Each drawing must be on Separate A4 sheets of paper [hard copy AND scanned]
8) Scanned drawings must be 300dpi or more / Black & White / JPEG / A4 size
9) Every Project MUST HAVE a Site Plan and a Location Plan (Not to scale)
D) Images (i.e. Photographs)
1) All images should include a brief caption describing what it is or where the view is taken from
2) All images MUST BE colour-corrected, good quality, well photographed
3) All images MUST be scanned: 300dpi or more / colour / JPEG / A4 size
4) Maximum number of images for each project: 20 [please provide well photographed examples]
5) ALL images MUST HAVE a photographer’s name
E) Submission format for Materials
1) All material MUST BE submitted on a CD (CD-R or CD-RW) [Not DVD or 31/4 diskette]
2) CD’s MUST BE accompanied by A4 Hardcopy – text, drawings, images [A4 paper NOT A3]
3) Everything MUST BE in ENGLISH. [Please ensure proper translation]
4) All material submitted WILL NOT be returned. Please DO NOT submit originals.
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