The Punggol Channel
Chloe Liang Xiuling & Choo Ee Pin
As one of the hallmarks of the Singaporean livelihood, hawker centres create a common space whereby people from all walks of life can enjoy delicious food together. We aim to use this unique atmosphere of food consumption to instill mindfulness about the producing the ingredients for Singapore's beloved hawker dishes.
Community farms are placed around the site, aiming to contribute a percentage of the raw produce that is used by the hawkers. This establishes both a visual connection with the patrons of the hawker center and an emotional connection brought about by the combined contributions of Punggol community toward growing and harvesting the food.
The main building rests atop the hawker centres in the basement, providing shade and performing as a bridge that links the park connectors on the north and south ends of the site.
The duality of production and consumption is linked through water, acting as a natural irrigation of the crops, usable water for washing of hands and utensils and a guide to the paths within the site.
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