Bluetaped showcases the works of three Singaporean designers, Eng Geng, Isaac and Choon Wee, each contributing works surrounding the theme of building conservation in Singapore through unique book publications.
Together, they have united their efforts to offer alternative perspectives on conserving en bloc buildings in Singapore.
All books will be launched at our booth during
Singapore Art Book Fair 2024
25 Oct - 27 Oct
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Refuse: A Dumpster Diving Craft Handbook
by Wong Eng Geng
Refuse is a handbook that unveils the complex issue of furniture waste in Singapore, through thoughtful resources catered to the different needs of the dumpster diving and crafting community. Refuse aspires to be the 4th R of recycling - where the 4th R means “Refuse to buy, to throw and to do nothing”.
It is a care package jam packed with different ideas. Every image, word, clip-on and instruction in the book is derived from insights gathered while interviewing the dumpster diving and crafting community.
125mmW x 210mmH 240pp
Exposed binding
Edition of 500
ISBN 978-981-94-0998-3
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63 Minutes Inside Pearl Bank Apartments
by Isaac Lim
63 Minutes Inside Pearl Bank offers a comprehensive visual documentation of Pearl Bank Apartments, an iconic residential complex in Singapore, during its final days before redevelopment into a modern housing condominium. This photo zine presents a chronological sequence of images captured by two photographers who managed to explore the building for a brief 63 minutes on one fateful evening in 2017.
Their journey provides a unique glimpse into areas of the building typically inaccessible to non-residents. Through a series of thoughtfully arranged photographs, this book captures the architectural nuances and the atmosphere of Pearl Bank Apartments, preserving its historical and cultural significance. 63 Minutes Inside Pearl Bank serves as an important record for those interested in urban exploration, architecture, and the evolving landscape of Singapore’s housing.
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Olfactory Archives
by Ng Choon Wee
"Olfactory Archives" aims to propose an innovative approach to preserving built heritage by examining existing conservation strategies in Singapore. Instead of focusing solely on the physical aspects of buildings, this project emphasises the intangible elements of space, particularly through the exploration of scent and the memories associated with it. By delving into the olfactory experiences that define historically, architecturally, and socially significant spaces, Olfactory Archives seeks to capture and convey the essence of these environments in a more holistic manner.
Additionally, the framework developed within the publication necessitates appropriate treatments for buildings under the threat of traditional conservation. By drawing parallels between the rituals of death of a person and the death of a building, it guides users of the space to have proper closure, through celebration and documentation in the inevitable fate of a building within Singapore's urban landscape.
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