RSP will be participating in a variety of activities for Singapore ArchiFest (SGAF) this year, from interesting workshops to architectural tours and exhibitions organised for both architects and the wider community!
The 19th iteration of SGAF, organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), aims to celebrate architecture and the built environment through a plethora of events from 25 June to 25 July 2025. The festivities will begin with a three-day conference, followed by a fringe festival, SGAF+, which includes various eye-opening public programmes.
This year’s theme, “Don’t (Just) Think Like An Architect” positions architecture as a dynamic force shaping lives, communities, and our future. By breaking the moulds in which we design and build, we explore how architecture can evolve and transcend its usual limit.
ARCHITECTS ROUNDTABLE
Our Head of Business/ Executive Director Law Yoke Foong will be participating in the Architects Roundtable, one of the key highlights of the SGAF conference.
Held on the last day, this meaningful event brings together over 60 local architects to share their personal narratives in celebration of Singapore’s diamond jubilee. It takes on a unique theme of unbuilt projects, allowing for rare insights on the creative processes of Singapore’s architects and an alternative vision of Singapore’s skyline.
With a wealth of experience and a treasure trove of projects close to her heart, we are certain that Yoke’s stories will be as fascinating as they are meaningful. Members of the public can attend ArchiFest for free on day 3!
Date: Friday, 27 June 2025
Time: 9am – 6.30pm
Location: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall C, Level 1
Entry Fee: Free
Who can attend? ArchiFest is open to Public on day 3!
KATONG- JOO CHIAT INSTALLATIONS
Another key highlight of the festival are novel installations designed by Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) students together with RSP and SAA Architects. Located along Katong-Joo Chiat neighbourhood, these will serve as lively gathering places for public visitors and the local community from 28 June to 25 July 2025.
“Rejuvenating the historic corridor of Katong-Joo Chiat invites us to imagine the new possibilities that may emerge. I believe these Spaces of Possibility hinge strongly on creative collaboration between many minds.
The work at Katong began with the In-Between Katong Studio in 2024, realized by a partnership between URA and SUTD, and ran by Andrew Lee (SAA Architects), Lee Tat Haur (TAT Architects), Yeo Kang Shua (SUTD) and I. This year, I ran a follow-up, the Wild Katong studio, that built upon the learnings from In-Between Katong Studio but focused on micro-scale installations.
The spirit of collaboration extends from Agency to Academia to Practice, connecting young designers with architecture firms and events like Archifest. I am deeply grateful to our industry collaborators, including IHG, Mercure Hotels, and Roxy MCST, as well as Archifest Festival Director Rene Tan and the RT+Q team for the incredible support.” Shared Teik Rong.
These installations build upon Katong-Joo Chiat’s rich heritage and architecture, and are supported by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in partnership with SIA, as part of larger efforts to encourage more engaging public spaces in Singapore.
SUTD students designed and curated the installations as part of a studio study led by RSP’s Associate Director Khoo Teik Rong. Two projects from the students’ final review were further developed and submitted in collaboration with the two firms.
“Kueh Kueh at Katong”, by Tan Jia Yue, Poon Jun Zhe and Yeo Hai Feng is a playful installation featuring pavillions inspired by Peranakan kuehs, made of materials associated with local architecture, such as clay, breaks and terracotta, offering visitors a glimpse into the neighbourhood’s rich culture.
Date: 28 June to 25 July 2025
Time: 24 hours
Location: In front of Katong Square (former Police Station)
Entry Fee: Free
Who can attend? Open to Public
“Sit in with Tiffin” by Zahira Shofwatunnisa and Nikhita George is inspired by the traditional tiffin carrier with different levels of containers, this installation provides a multiple-layered experience that features curious nostalgic items sourced from Roxy Square and familiar scents that may bring back vivid memories of the area.
Date: 28 June to 25 July 2025
Time: 24 hours
Location: Beside Roxy Square Pedestrian Mall
Entry Fee: Free
Who can attend? Open to Public
“The Jetty” by Zachary Lim, Wong Zi Yi and Sun Yan Ting recreates the old fishing jetty atmosphere where the former coastline used to run along Marine Parade Road.
Date: 28 June to 25 July 2025
Time: 24 hours
Location: Marine Parade MRT green space (near Exits 2,3)
Entry Fee: Free
Who can attend? Open to Public
DON’T BAKE LIKE AN ARCHITECT, BAKE LIKE A BAKER!
RSP has prepared an architecture-inspired bake-off in celebration of SG60 titled “Don’t Bake Like An Architect, Bake Like A Baker!”, which will kickstart SGAF+ this year. Fronted by Yoke, we invite eight teams of architects to recreate cake versions of iconic landmarks that they’ve designed or built, which will be assembled into a delicious map of Singapore’s architectural history. Members of the public are welcome to observe this playful event.
We have also gathered a star-studded panel of judges for the event, including Singapore Fashion Council’s CEO Zhang Ting-Ting, Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Senior Architect Janice Tan and Lianhe Zaobao Senior Correspondent Lim Fong Wei.
Sign up below to spectate this fun and meaningful bake-off by 27 June 2025!
Date: Saturday, 28 June 2025
Time: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm (Judging starts from 12.30 pm)
Location: Cosentino City Singapore | Marina One
Entry Fee: Free
Who can attend? Spectator tickets are free for Public to register whereas local architects may form a group and sign up for free to participate!
ARCHITOUR: SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT) PUNGGOL CAMPUS COURT
Organised by National University of Singapore (NUS) chaperons from The Architecture Society (TAS), RSP’s project architects will be providing an exclusive tour of SIT Punggol Campus Court for SGAF+ Architours this year, aimed at architecture enthusiasts and the wider community! Our team will be sharing insights on the design process for the sustainable campus, awarded BCA Green Mark (Platinum Super Low Energy).
Architours is a series of chaperoned tours around Singapore offering participants exclusive access to some of the city’s best newly built architectural works. It is an annual crowd favourite at Singapore Archifest, open to industry professionals and the general public.
Slots are limited, so register below soon! Tickets go on sale on 21 June, Saturday, 9am (SGT).
Date: Sunday, 6 July 2025
Time: 9am – 1.30pm
Location: The URA Centre, 45 Maxwell Road, Front beside Lift Lobby
Entry Fee: $65 | Students $55
Who can attend? Open to Public
We are excited to see you at SGAF 2025. As Singapore approach its 60th birthday, what better time is there to appreciate the rich architecture all around us? Do not forget to sign up for the various events before their respective deadlines!
