Post 6 | Conceptualization | 04/06/2014

Hello there,

Its been only a few days but i believe the concepts for my design are interesting and has much potential. The interior design of The Tan Teng Niah house is Spirituality. I derived to this concept because of the roots of Tan Teng Niah itself. A Chinese Home situated in the heart of Little India,anything but IRONIC. Well this irony definitely appealed to me. It got me thinking; What is any one type of connection between a Chinese and Indian? Be it people, culture or anything. And only then did it occur to me. Buddhism.


Buddhism is not a religion. It is a way of life. Something that can be practiced with the ultimate goal of becoming enlightened where they find ultimate peace and feel bliss.

There are 3 stages to reach enlightenment.

Acceptance is being aware and in the moment but being able to be neutral instead of thinking too much and judging.

Connections is being able to feel drawn to everything and anything around you. The ability to attach yourself to people and things around you

And Oneness is being to understand that everything is you and you are in everything.

Using these stages i wish to highlight 3 different spaces in the house.


Ciao, Lulu:)

Post 5 | Standardization | 02/06/2014

Its been some time since i last wrote. Have been really busy making decisions and coming up with designs for both Tan Teng Niah and Design Studio. Managed to finally find time to to it. Progress has been good so far. Am awaiting for my Interim II on 4 June. Anyway, below are my Cient's(NAC) vision, my individual vision for Tan Teng Niah and the Programmes i wish to instill in the Tan Teng Niah House.

Clients Vision

The vision is to create more awareness and appreciation for the Arts Scene in Singapore. Currently, the arts scene is hiding behind the fast pace and urbanization of Singapore. Though not neglected, the arts has lot more to show and admired by Singaporeans. Other than that, the need for cross cultural understanding of the arts in necessary in a country that pushes for harmony within a multi-racial community.

My Vision

I envision that dance though different for the various cultures will be regarded as a language of its own. Dance is after all dramatic movement of the body without the need for words to be understood. Expressions can be seen, Emotions can be felt, Everything can be understood.

Programmes:
A GALLERY will educate Singaporeans and Tourists on Dance from the various cultures at the Arts Belt. They will be able to gain knowledge on the various types of dances in Singapore.

PERFORMANCE SPACE to allow the people to see and appreciate the art through dance performances.

RESTAURANT drawing factor for the place that will let people chance upon the dance gallery and thus, spark interest in the art forms

A Store to allow more practicing space within their individual shop houses by transferring their costumes and required items there.

Backstage to allow Preparation before performances.

This is Lulu signing off:) Ciao!

PS: Stay tuned for more updates on my Concept and draft drawings of my probable designs for the Tan Teng Niah House