This project aims to revitalise Jalan Kukoh, one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Singapore. It bridges the skilled elderly with the unemployed youths to create a community skill hub which provides services and builds an economy for the people of Jalan Kukoh. This skill hub will be ran by the youths and elderly and provide services and products for visitors.
Site analysis was conducted in two directions: social and architectural. Interviews with the residents revealed that many of the retired elderly were well equipped with skills of many trades. On the other hand, many youths were leaving school before completing secondary school because they needed to earn an income for their family. Therefore, the community skill hub was created to bridge these two demographics and help them both financially and meaningfully.
The topography of Jalan Kukoh gives it a unique character. It isolates Jalan Kukoh and creates an island. The concept of the community skill hub is to connect the urban, human and natural elements of Jalan Kukoh, creating a space that merges seamlessly with its topography.
Status: School Project
Location: Singapore City, SG
My Role: Individual
Additional Credits: Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)