Amidst Singapore’s economic progress and urbanisation, the cultural heritage of wholesale markets could slowly die out. As the convenience of modern supermarkets continues to overshadow these businesses around every mall and neighbourhood corner - the “Dried Food Sensorium” was a concept designed within the atrium of Albert Centre to pay homage to the local dried food wholesale markets and its vendors obscured at the top floor of the building that have existed within it for decades.

Hence, this project aims to highlight and spark public curiosity in hopes of inspiring future generations to sustain this cultural heritage. Its serpentine structure houses a variety of sensory experiences, educating the public on the localised heritage and history of the market. The circulation design symbolises the movement of scent throughout the space and acts as a cultural bridge that connects the hawker below to the market above.



wood, glue, mdf board, acrylic sheet

(bronze) spades design awards 2023, singapore design week 2023