Singapore Learning Center Lounge
Philips Design was commissioned to create a conducive environment for users who are being trained in highly technical and medically complex content. To lighten the demanding training experience, an area was created with an open layout of flowing spaces and dynamic ambient lighting, articulated with the use of light materials and inviting forms. In keeping with the company's vision, mission and values, three key areas were identified for the new environment - a Reception area, Chill-out area and an Amphitorium.
It was my first experience to work for outside India project. I entered in the project at design development stage and worked with design lead to develop set of construction documents and on site coordination. The challenging part was remote construction administration and site coordination. The interaction with Singapore Philips Design Studio and communication with local consultants, project managers and contractors was very important
The Singapore Learning Centre was awarded the Asia Pacific Interior Design Award 2006 with an Honourable Mention, as well as the iF Design Award 2006
Throughout the centre, clusters of lighting cells hang from the ceiling and are used to create a 'halo-ambient' effect, particularly at the Reception & Chill-out areas.To construct the round lighting cells, an advanced material called Barisol was used. This synthetic substance, which can be draped like cloth, was used to cover round frames and then heated to shrink into its final shape. This process of shaping itself was very challenging since the behavior of the material is never fully predictable. Barisol was chosen as ideal for the unusually shaped lighting cells because of its malleability, translucence and lightweight characteristics.
