Colourful SHOPHOUSES
Spatial Design, Installation Art, Graphic Design
2024
Event Details: Colourful Shophouse, two 3-hour workshops, i12 Katong Mall.
Produced by: Play!
Client: National Heritage Board, as part of the Heritage Activation Node in Katong-Joo Chiat
Outcome: Celebrate Singapore’s heritage by inviting participants to create miniature shophouses, which can be added to a community art installation.
Miranda handled graphic design, spatial design for the workshop area, and the creation of an art installation for the community display.
Graphic Design: After extensively reviewing shophouse images, URA records, art history, and personal blogs, key architectural features of the Peranakan shophouse were distilled to create a craft activity that produced a model clearly resembling a shophouse, without being overly intricate for its small scale. The project highlighted her ability to blend historical accuracy with creative accessibility.
Installation Art: Sustainability was a key focus — constructed largely with recycled and reused materials. The installation served as the centrepiece, bringing individual creations together into a stunning collective artwork.
Spatial Design: Considering how participants would move and interact within the space, the layout of workshop tables, craft stations, and the art installation was optimised to create a seamless and engaging flow.
The event was a resounding success, drawing families and participants of all ages to celebrate Singapore’s heritage in a creative, interactive way.