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School of Tomorrow Fireside Chats

When

24 Oct 2024 - 07 Nov 2024

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About this event

Serving as a platform for thoughtful exchange, the School of Tomorrow x Temasek Shophouse Fireside Chats provide a platform for insightful discussions on conservation and sustainability.

Fireside Chat 1: Conservation Conversations

Delve into the restoration of a row of 100-year-old shophouses in Orchard Road to preserve Singapore's heritage for future generations.

Conservation Conversations will feature Ho Weng Hin, cofounder of Studio Lapis and Jerome Lim, author of The Long and Winding Road. The panel will delve into the challenges and opportunities of restoring a row of 100-year-old conserved shophouses amid the broader conservation landscape in Singapore.

Hear them share personal anecdotes and hidden stories from projects like Temasek Shophouse, and witness first-hand how they are laying the groundwork for sensitive restoration and a regenerative future.

Date: Thursday, 24th October 2024

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Location: New Bahru, 58 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239351 | Find it on Google Maps here.

Fireside Chat 2: When New Meets Old

Discover the challenges and opportunities of restoring a row of 100-year-old conserved shophouses sustainably and regeneratively.

When New Meets Old will feature Naree Phinyawatana, Director of Atelier Ten and Chum Jia Xin, Associate Director Architecture, Landscape and Urbanism of Henning Larsen. The panel will take a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of integrating sustainable principles and nature into the restoration of a row of 100-year-old conserved shophouses in Orchard Road.

Date: Thursday, 7th November 2024

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Location: New Bahru, 58 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239351 | Find it on Google Maps here.