Reunion Social Space and Cafe is a joint initiative between the National Museum of Singapore and the Lien Foundation to create more community spaces in civic buildings for seniors.
| Site Area | 377.27 m2 |
| Location | Singapore |
| Completion | 2023 |
| Services | Architecture, Mechanical & Electrical, Interior Design |
| Owner(s) | National Museum of Singapore |
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO CREATE A DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY SPACE
Stakeholders such as the elderly and their caregivers gave inputs on the furniture, materials and colours during the design phase, resulting in a comfortable, familiar and forgiving space.
AN ACTIVITY AND DROP-IN SOCIAL SPACE
Reunion houses reminiscing tools for seniors to interact with. Facilities include an immersive memory room, a collection of songs of different genres and languages, and a handling collection of various artefacts.
A BALANCE BETWEEN OLD AND NEW
To achieve a homely atmosphere in the formal-looking colonial facade, designers introduced modern reinterpretations of rattan and bird-singing cages into the space. Artworks from the museum’s William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings is also included.
AWARDS
| Year | Award | Rank |
| 2023 | Patron of Heritage Awards (POHA) | |