Restlessness in Architecture: NUS Lecture by Prof Wu Yen Yen

Lo-Hi Tech: Primitive Futures

“Lo-Hi Tech explores the intersection of high and low technologies, leveraging the strengths of both to create innovative hybrid design solutions that are efficient, sustainable, and responsive to urgent environmental challenges. This approach emphasizes the layering of different trajectories—investigating how primitive materials and techne can be enhanced with modern technology, while honouring cultural nuances and local capabilities. In a world facing rapid change, architects and designers must also plan for a ‘primitive future,’ where the built environment is shaped by adaptability, resilience, and a thoughtful response to resource limitations”

This talk will delve into the design processes and fabrication journeys of Studio SKLIM, showcasing their work across material research, industrial design, and architecture at multiple scales. Kevin Lim will discuss how the studio balances digital and analogue design methods, offering insights into their diverse projects spanning Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and India.