修复设计

Adaptive Design/Urban Futures/Urban Design Repair as Design: Rethinking Urban Futures through Care Candice Lim At first glance, cities appear to be built on bold gestures—the skyscraper that pierces a skyline, the gleaming transit line that promises efficiency, the new masterplan that rebrands a district. But walk a little slower, look a little closer, and another […]
新加坡的阳光面

Renewable Energy/Solar Power/Design Futures The Sunny Side of Singapore: Powering the City’s Tomorrow Candice Lim Living in Singapore, it’s easy to take the flick of a switch for granted. The city hums around us, a vibrant testament to reliable energy. But have you ever paused, perhaps during a quiet evening stroll as the city lights […]
利用再生材料进行建筑设计

Architecture/Sustainable Materials/Design Futures Architecture of Reused Materials Candice Lim When I came across Dhammada Collective’s The Tube Chair project, I was reminded of other similar projects that I have featured in the past in architectural magazines. In this case, the one that immediately struck a chord was Shigeru Ban’s architectural masterpieces—some of his most notable […]
节能充电的未来

Energy Efficiency/Sustainable Tech/Design Futures The Future of Energy-Efficient Charging Do you know how much energy your smartphone consumes daily? And more importantly, in today’s resource-constrained times, what’s the most energy-efficient way to keep it powered? Candice Lim When it comes to IT trends, they seem to be chasing me instead of the other way round. […]
雅加达沉没之城(第二部分)

Design Futures/Cities/Climate Change Jakarta’s Sinking City Part 2 A Continuation from Rethinking Urban Futures with Kampung Wisdom: Modern Kampung Hybrid Examples from Jakarta and Beyond Candice Lim Some projects show how kampung principles can be adapted to modern urban realities, though not without challenges. Kampung Susun Bayam (Jakarta) Located next to the Jakarta International Stadium, […]
雅加达的下沉之城

Design Futures/Cities/Climate Change Jakarta’s Sinking City Rethinking Urban Futures with Kampung Wisdom and Modern Innovation Candice Lim For years, organising ideas competitions for tertiary students and young professionals has revealed a recurring pattern: Indonesian participants frequently propose solutions to Jakarta’s sinking and flooding problems, while entries from countries like Vietnam often suggest floating villages as […]