Ar. Lee Shiuh Liang Jason

Principal Architect – Absolute X

Session topic: Transforming Urban Living: Flexible Architecture and Adaptive Furniture in Singapore’s Future Spaces

As Singapore continues to grapple with limited land resources and a growing population, living spaces are becoming increasingly compact. This presentation, “Transforming Urban Living: Flexible Architecture and Adaptive Furniture in Singapore’s Future Spaces,” explores how innovative interior design practices are reshaping the way Singaporeans live. By examining the challenges posed by shrinking living units and limited space, the presentation highlights the importance of flexible architecture and adaptive furniture as essential solutions. 

Through real-life examples and future trends, this presentation delves into how these design strategies maximize space efficiency, enhance functionality, and improve overall living quality. Attendees will gain insights into current challenges, innovative case studies, and emerging trends that are transforming Singapore’s interior design landscape. Whether you’re a design professional, urban planner, or homeowner, this presentation offers valuable perspectives on creating sustainable and livable spaces for the future. 

Averse Yau

Founder – ABCD

Session topic: Designing Tomorrow: Sustainable Living Spaces in Singapore 

In this speech, Averse Yau delves into the future of sustainable living spaces in Singapore, emphasizing the importance of functional and flexible design in an increasingly urbanized environment. By integrating smart home technology, these spaces are not only energy-efficient but also adaptable to the diverse needs of modern living.  

Averse will explore how innovative design solutions can transform small urban apartments into multifunctional spaces that cater to work, leisure, and daily life, while significantly reducing our environmental footprint. The speech will highlight practical examples and forward-thinking strategies that align with Singapore’s vision for a sustainable and livable city. 

Juliana Chan

Principal Architect – NS Chan Studio

Session topic: Beyond Permanence: Innovating Design in a Shifting Landscape   

In today’s evolving design landscape, the relationship between users, space, and designers is more interconnected than ever, forming a dynamic ecosystem. This relationship is undergoing a paradigm shift, with each element experiencing changes in roles and definitions. The traditional boundaries are becoming more fluid due to advancements in communication and technology, leading to increased uncertainty in design requirements. 

As permanence gives way to flexibility, the definitions of spaces and roles are increasingly challenging traditional design approaches. Designers now face critical questions: How much should they anticipate future needs? How quickly can they deliver solutions? And how can they effectively help clients visualize and understand design concepts in this rapidly changing environment? 

Wayne Ching

Managing Director – Design Neu Pte Ltd

Session topic: Space Planning & Optimization on Sustainability  

In Singapore, it is very important to plan and optimize space without compromising comfort and functionality, especially the projects with compact sizes. Most projects like these require creative space planning or even ideas on flexible spaces that can serve multiple functions at the very beginning stage. 

Sustainability in interior design context is creating spaces that are environmentally responsible from the start of the design project all the way to residents living in it. When we have a well-designed space, it should automatically show the sustainable features side of it. They should be co-related. 

• Space Efficiency & Flexibility – Most of the projects we take on require creative space planning to maximize space usage including flexible spaces to serve multiple functions, which in turn reduces the demand for construction materials and resources.  

• Natural Light & Ventilation – When we put these thoughts into our planning, we are also reducing the need for artificial lighting and air conditioning when residents stay in. Hence, lower energy consumption.

Antoine Besseyre des Horts

Leader – LIXIL Global Design, Asia

Session topic: Addressing macro trends through water solutions

Discover how LIXIL’s power brands GROHE and American Standard address the three macrotrends of health and well-being, sustainability and urbanization by offering some solutions that allow the creation of tailored bathroom experiences and some that encourage sustainable behaviors without compromising the consumer experience.