WOHA Architects have set about implementing what might possibly be described as t̀he architecture of the new Asia',where respect for place and tradition must be offset by the intimidating social realities of the 21st century, where architectonic aspirations must be tempered by the limitations of construction techniques, and where - above all - problems must be solved. WOHA's recent work has de…
A celebration of Orchard Road, the shopping and entertainment mecca in Singapore, and DP Architects significant contribution to its evolution.
Founded in 1967, DP Architects was one of the seminal firms responsible for the urban landscape of Singapore. Guided by the simple philosophy that architecture of excellence enriches the human experience and spirit, early notable works like the Golden Mile Complex and the People's Park Complex revolutionized retail development and high-rise living. Now a leading architecture firm in Asia, DP Ar…
First published in 1989, Wendy Hutton's Singapore Foodhas since been recognised as one of the most authoritative titles on the unique culinary heritage of Singapore. The only cookbook of its genre to provide an extensive socio-historical map of the culinary traditions of this island state, this new edition retains the original fascinating insights - how the various ethnic groups including the C…
It's the eve of her wedding to Nicholas Young, heir to one of the greatest fortunes in Asia, and Rachel Chu should be over the moon. She has a flawless Asscher-cut diamond from JAR, a wedding dress plucked from the best salon in Paris, and a fiancé willing to sacrifice his entire inheritance in order to marry her. But Rachel still mourns the fact that the father she never knew won't be there t…
Traditional Chinese edition of Crazy Rich Asians
"This book, while examining the role of batik in the social and cultural context of modern Indonesia and Singapore, exposes the reader to the various styles of batik prevalent today in modern society" -- Back cover.