The Future of Us Pavilion

Located in the Gardens by the Bay Singapore, The Future of Us Pavilion follows the tradition of architectural structures that evoke a dialogue with nature by blending an intricate form made of a perforated skin fluidly with the adjacent environments. For visitors, the Pavilion offers a climatically comfortable outdoor environment and a visual experience akin to walking under the foliage of lush tropical trees. Designed to create a comfortable oasis in Singapore's hot and humid outdoor climate, the innovative structure boasts a unique two-layer perforated aluminium skin that allows for natural ventilation and cooling, with extremely climate-friendly results. Utilising an algorithm to perforate each of its approximately more than 11,000 panels in response to sunlight, the pavilion maintains a cool temperature without the need for polluting air conditioning systems; its unique form allowed for optimal material usage and reduced waste during construction and minimised carbon emissions during everyday use. Originally built to house The Future of Us, Singapore's fiftieth anniversary capstone event, and completed for its current purpose in 2019, the Pavilion has become a permanent landmark in the Gardens by the Bay that continues to serve as a public space and venue for important national community and cultural events.