Singapore Supergarden: An Ecosystem of Design Thoughts from a New Generation of Architects and Visionaries
Pizza, gelato and vino are easy to come by in Italy but eco is not. The word even gets lost in translation there, until reinforced with hints like verde (green) and il mondo (the world).
That’s why I was surprised to bump into Singapore Supergarden on one of those meandering alleys off the San Marcos Square. Part of the 11th annual Venice Architecture Biennale, the exhibit showcases 22 objects which reflect the insights of emerging young architects and visionaries working in Singapore today.
I was drawn into the Supergarden Pavillion through a continuous green surface from the exterior of the walled space. In the ultra clean courtyard, a footpath with park benches in a garden setting leads to the main exhibit room. There, a display table with objects stretches across the entire space. Each design is accompanied by a pre-recorded audio description by its maker.
An object that caught my eye immediately was Zeth, a bike described as a “formidable machine inspired by the fluid expressions of kinetic sculptures” with a frame made of recycled steel. The rims are fabricated using refurbished spokes that were previously discarded. The seat and headlamp are vintage. The architects, Angelus Novus Studio customize recycled bikes for sale to the public under the name Vanguard.
Another firm, called UNION, says it is dedicated to the creation of beautiful human environments that inspire hope. It created The Unreasonably Beautiful Fan of Faith, Hope and Love, a hand-crafted design peopled with their colorful Asian community and new office in a former church atop Mount Sophia.
Another presenter, Out of Stock Design, offered a Forrest Stool with an organically sculpted Y-junction of the legs inspired by tree branches. And Singapore-based artist Tang Ling Nah built a Luggage of Possibilities packed with the art tools she uses to create her work which is inspired by transitory spaces such as public housing void decks, alleys, ehopping malls and Mass Rapid Transit stations.
Curator Peter Sim observes the goals of the Pavillion are to present a slice of design culture in a country where the potential for new ideas is immense. This ecosystem of design thoughts involves young professionals connecting with one another to create a hothouse of ideas for future environments.
“Visionaries and social commentators alike predict a future for architecture highly augmented by new technology; both with regards to the softer aspects: robotics, electronics, projections, sensors, monitors; and those more traditionally associated with the building: newer, greener, stronger, lighter, cheaper materials and methods,” says Sim.
The exhibit runs through November of this year.
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