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 were 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 is a visual documentation of Pearl Bank Apartments, an iconic residential complex in Singapore. Captured a year and a half prior to demolishment. This zine features a chronological series of images taken within a span of 63 minutes, when I explored the building in the middle of 2017. The photographs provide a unique view into typically inaccessible areas of the structure, capturing the architectural details and atmosphere of the building. The zine serves as a record for those interested in urban exploration, architecture, and the evolving landscape of Singapore’s housing. Goodbye Pearl Bank.
148mmW x 210mmH 66pp
Softcover
Perfect Bound
Edition of 75
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by Isaac Lim
On 3rd March 2023, a tree fell across Tiong Bahru Road, completely blocking all traffic and damaging nearby structures. The incident, likely caused by heavy rains and strong winds, showed the vulnerability of trees within urban environments like Singapore and the impact they can have on infrastructure when they fall. This incident sparked an unusual fascination with fallen trees, leading to an exploration of how urban areas manage the risks posed by aging or weakened trees. The zine documents this incident alongside instances of tree pruning and tree removal, reflecting on how cities like Singapore balance nature and development.
148mmW x 210mmH 80pp
Softcover
Perfect Bound
Edition of 100
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by Isaac Lim
Golden Mile Complex is a photographic zine captured in the months prior to its official closure. They serve as a deliberate attempt to document and archive the building in its raw state before it undergoes restoration and redevelopment. At the time of documentation, the complex was still bustling with it’s usual activity with familiar sights, sounds and smells. However, many tenants and residents had also began to move out - leaving their flats and shops empty. Many shops had sections of the word “GOLDEN MILE COMPLEX” cut from a piece of red duct tape and stuck on their locked doors. A confirmation that the unit’s tenant had
permanently vacated.
148mmW x 210mmH 82pp
Softcover
Perfect Bound
Edition of 100
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