A supplement to the award-winning artbook “Building Memories”, this pop-up kit is an easy, do-it-yourself miniature model of one of the most iconic buildings in Singapore’s history – the National Theatre. It aims to help Singaporeans, especially the younger generation, better understand the history and unique architectural features of the building through the hands-on process.

It was awarded a Gold medal for Pop-up, Display, Exhibition and Set Design at the Hong Kong Design Awards 2018.

National Theatre Pop-Up Kit Tutorial

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Once housing audience of diverse ethnicity under one roof to appreciate world renowned multi-cultural performances on stage, the National Theatre celebrates Singapore’s inter-cultural relationships and is a symbol of racial harmony. The name of the building is printed on the packaging in the 3 major languages used in Singapore – English, Chinese and Tamil to commemorate this.

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The packaging is designed like the theatre’s entrance ticket with the building’s construction and demolition dates stamped on it as a record of the era in which it existed.

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“For what had been torn shall not be mended.”

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To demonstrate that the demolition of the building is an irreversible process, these words are revealed when recipients rip the package open along the tear strip.

On the folder, brief write-ups supported by actual photographs of the building take the audience on a short educational journey, explaining the rationale behind each unique structural element of the building and how funds were raised for its construction. Extensive research was conducted by a renowned architect/historian to ensure accuracy in the write-ups.

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Perforation, coupled with clearly labelled parts of the building, made it easy to assemble the pop-up. A simple and easy-to-follow instructional video is available online to guide the pop-up construction process.

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Extra attention was paid to the intricate details of the pop-up kit, such as the diamond shaped side walls and roof truss, to ensure that the model remains true to the original building’s design.

National Theatre Pop-up Workshop

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In conjunction with Singapore Design Week, we conducted a special workshop for the public to understand and appreciate the pop-up kit of the beloved national icon.

© 2018