Tours & Trails

To Draw An Idea: Curator's Tour

by National Library Board
24 May • 02:00pm

The guided tour will explore the historical context to the featured projects under the themes of Refract, Respond and Reflect, and expound on the exhibition’s significance in the context of the Singapore Architecture Collection.

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Timings: 24 May | 2pm - 3pm

Link: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/curators-tour-to-draw-an-idea-exhibition-tickets-845591355507?aff=odcleoeventsincollection (Registration starts from 24 Apr, 12pm onwards)

 

Led by architect-curator Ronald Lim, the guided tour will explore the historical context to the featured projects under the themes of Refract, Respond and Reflect, and expound on the exhibition’s significance in the context of the Singapore Architecture Collection.

 

About the Exhibition

TO DRAW AN IDEA: RETRACING THE DESIGNS OF WILLIAM LIM ASSOCIATES - W ARCHITECTS

To Draw An Idea follows the design evolution of William Lim Associates – W Architects through 19 projects over its 40-year history. This exhibition presents more than 500 architectural drawings – from hand sketches to watercolour renderings, construction drawings – as well as architectural models and documentation, to reveal the firm’s design process. These materials have been donated to the Singapore Architecture Collection. Founded in 1982, William Lim Associates (WLA) was the third firm affiliated with the architect William S. W. Lim who was involved in designing post-independence landmarks like People’s Park and Golden Mile Complexes. The architect Mok Wei Wei joined WLA that same year, becoming the lead architect for many groundbreaking projects. This exhibition celebrates the architectural works by one of Singapore’s most respected practices, inviting visitors to explore its designs in the context of key events and movements in Singapore’s recent architectural history.

National Library Board

The National Library Board (NLB) manages a network of 27 public libraries, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore. NLB promotes reading, learning and information literacy by providing a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service through the National Library and a comprehensive network of Public Libraries.





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