Hi all,
i'm a fellow Singaporean studying in Melbourne for my master in
architecture.
I am interested in whether design of the residential master plan
and housing model help ease or cope with xenophobic mentality (or
the symptoms). The project would probably happen in a old housing
estate such as toa payoh or bishan.
The reason for studying our housing model is that in my personal
opinion, the Housing model Singapore has was designed to target
fundamental housing issues such as the amount of occupancy and
lacked counter measures for residents to adapt socially to rapid
globalisation and immigration problem. Possibly resulting in
xenophobic mentality.
I would like to hear the voices or suggestion of other local
Singaporeans who think architecture can help the social fabric and
in what ways would you suggest.
Thank you very much for your input and it will go a long way in
the research project.
Regards,
Barry
