2019
Keynote Address at Design Dialogues’19, Palakkad, India
26 January 2019
Kevin Lim gave a keynote address at Design Dialogues’19-Rethinking the Design, organised by Indian Institute of Architects – Palakkad Sub-centre on 26th January 2019 at Hotel SriChakra International, Palakkad, Kerala, India. Images by Vibrant Media.
2018
3 Projects awarded at Architecture Master Prize 2018
14 November 2018
We are pleased that 3 of our projects: Ombré Patchwork Apartment, Rattan Clouds, Brick Bakery have been awarded at the Los Angeles based Architecture Master Prize 2018. Links here: A, B, C.
Rattan Clouds awarded at International Design Awards 2017 (IDA awards)
28 May 2018
Rattan Clouds awarded at International Design Awards 2017 (IDA awards) – Honourable Mention. Link here
2017
Black: Architecture in Monochrome
13 November 2017
Published by Phaidon Press Ltd., USA
Phaidon Editors, ed.
2017
ISBN: 9780714874722
A stunning exploration of the beauty and drama of 150 black structures built by the world’s leading architects over 1,000 years.
A visually rich book, Black: Architecture in Monochrome casts a new eye on the beauty – and the drama – of black in the built world. Spotlighting more than 150 structures from the last 1,000 years, Black pairs engaging text with fascinating photographs of houses, churches, libraries, skyscrapers, and other buildings from some of the world’s leading architects, including Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson, and Eero Saarinen, David Adjaye, Jean Nouvel, Peter Marino, and Steven Holl.
2016
Powershop 5 – New Retail Design
13 September 2016
Published by Frame Publishers , The Netherlands
Shonquis Moreno, ed.
13th September, 2016
ISBN: 978-94-91727-93-1
Powershop 5 – New Retail Design
Following in the footsteps of its successful former editions, Powershop 5 delves into the worldwide exploration of the latest leading retail design.
With over 100 featured shops spread across eleven chapters, the book presents current trends and the evolution of retail interiors. Readers are given an exclusive look at how designers conceptualise ideas and bring them to life, creating the ultimate brand experience.
This inspiring book explores the conscious efforts that designers take to encompass outstanding retail spaces with strong brand and client identity – examining the design process, materiality, functionality and the overall user experience. Shops ranging from luxury fashion, books and jewellery to car showrooms are developed through a unique stream of creativity, innovation and spatial context.
Homegrown: A Singapore Design Consciousness
29 March 2016
In celebration of MKPL’s 20th anniversary, ‘HOMEGROWN: A Singaporean Design Consciousness’, an exhibition curated by the architects to reflect and investigate fundamental underlying elements and common threads in contemporary homegrown design and architecture.
Selected work from MKPL Architects, CHANG Architects, Lekker Architects, Materium, Produce, and Studio SKLIM will be publicly exhibited the URA Atrium between Tuesday 29 March and Friday 15 April.
The exhibition will also be anchored by two forums.
Homegrown: A Singapore Design Consciousness
Organised by MKPL Architects
Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Atrium, Singapore
29th March -15th April 2016
Common Ground: Homegrown Designers
Organised by MKPL Architects & URA
Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Function Hall, Singapore
29th March 2016