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Durable, flexible, adaptive … These are some of the words that are linked to “Resilience” when it is mentioned. The heart of this multifaceted concept lies a simple theory of a regenerative and passive system that transcends scale and time. When applied to the built environment, it means repurposing and transforming the current context to mimic Nature’s way of a “no waste” approach. Every design intervention is responsibly planned and destined with the possibility of more than one application throughout the cycle. It avoids the take, construct, toss linear model.

WY-TO-DEC 2021

Our Virtuous Food Cycle concept reevaluates modern capitalistic goals and roots to provide an enduring solution to the true quality of life which includes Nature as an integral Partner.

WY-TO-NOV 2021

Presented by Cosentino and curated by WY-TO Founder, Yann Follain, this series delves into the topics of sustainability and circular economy in the world of architecture and the built environment. 

Included ArchiFest 2021's calendar of events, RT+Q Architects's Jonathan Quek and Kai Li Koh tell us how their guiding principles have shaped various built projects in 'Shaping Spaces'.

COSENTINO- OCT 2021

"It is finally here. The Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, one of Asia's most prestigious and largest physical exhibitions has officially opened! We are thrilled that against all odds, the biennale has continued with its 3rd edition, "CROSSROADS, Building the Resilient City". We are even more excited that we are part of their "phygital" experience with "The Disappearance of Modern History in Southeast Asia: The Case of Pearl Bank Apartments in Singapore"! ..."

WY-TO-SEPT 2021

Presented by Cosentino and curated by WY-TO Founder, Yann Follain, this series delves into the topics of sustainability and circular economy in the world of architecture and the built environment. 

Included ArchiFest 2021's calendar of events, RT+Q Architects's Jonathan Quek and Kai Li Koh tell us how their guiding principles have shaped various built projects in 'Shaping Spaces'.

COSENTINO- OCT 2021

"Every aspect relied on the precision of the other in order to present itself as an ensemble in the space.” - Yann Follain

TATLER-OCT 2021

Yann Follain - The Disappearance of Modern History in Southeast Asia: The Case of Pearl Bank Apartments in Singapore

SBAU - OCT 2021

Presented by Cosentino and curated by WY-TO Founder, Yann Follain, this series delves into the topics of sustainability and circular economy in the world of architecture and the built environment. 

In this session, CHAT Architects's Director Chatpong Chuenrudeemol shares his amazing muse on 'Bangkok Bastards'.

COSENTINO-SEPT 2021

"Former Bukit Timah Fire Station to reopen in 2022 as community node with food street, garden plots ..."

THE STRAITS TIMES-SEPT 2021

Introducing our bi-annual special feature of the people behind the WY-TO Group! 3 members from both studios will take centre stage and give you a glimpse into their design point-of-view!

WY-TO- SEPT 2021

The newly coined term, "phygital" in the design-scape has emerged as a result of the pandemic and social distancing. In the 2nd talk of the quarterly series by SEGD (Society for Experiential Graphic Design) Singapore Chapter, Crafting Experiences: Stories by Experimental Designers from South-East Asia, design veterans weigh in what the term means to them and how it has transformed their approach to generating innovative design solutions in the new hybrid spaces "phygital" has created!

The LIVE Webinar is jointly moderated by both SEGD Singapore Chapter Chair, Olha Romaniuk and Yann Follain.

SEGD-AUG 2021

Presented by Cosentino and curated by WY-TO Founder, Yann Follain, this series delves into the topics of sustainability and circular economy in the world of architecture and the built environment. 

In this session, Plystudio Architects’s co-founders, Director Victor Lee and Jacqueline Yeo detail innovative approaches to overcome constraints in design, practice and construction by working small and thinking big. 

COSENTINO-AUG 2021

Together with 6 other built industry insiders, Cofondarteur-Directrice of WY-TO Paris, Pauline Gaudry has co-founded Printemps des Villes — a movement group committed to radically change professional practices of urban manufacturing in order to allow greener, more democratic and more human cities to emerge.

PRINTEMPSDESVILLES-AUG 2021

In this webinar session of Thursday Townhall by Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), Yann Follain, Ar. Jonathan Poh (Provolk) and Ar. Pan Yi Cheng (Type0) shed some light on positioning a built environment practice in the new normal.

This 1-hour long online session is hosted on Zoom by Ar. Adrian Lai (Meta) and Ar. Wong Ker How (ASolidPlan)

SIA-AUG 2021

In the Circular Economy Worldwide Congress, WY-TO Managing Director, Yann Follain discusses his other passion - circular economy, in a virtual event together with Laura Iturria and Matthew Carlisle of XCO2.

The event is organised by Municipalidad de Córdoba.

We are committed to doing our part for the environment by adopting more sustainable ways and enduring solutions in all that we do.

We encourage you to pledge your commitment too!

EVERYDAY EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN FOR ALL

Technology is changing the way the world responds to interaction. It is getting progressively challenging to create positive engagement in public spaces. A holistic human-centred approach is called upon to create a memorable design service experience even when meeting the most basic of needs, such as wayfinding. This demand in immersive design is dubbed "The Age of Experience" and it requires different creative disciplines to work hand-in-hand to create a meaningful and inspiring spatial experience. The first step is acknowledging that each experiential journey is unique and listen intently to the purpose of the service for its people.

WY-TO- JUL 2021

In a LIVE Facebook virtual discussion hosted and moderated by Docomomo SG Founder and The Projector's Boss, Karen Tan, WY-TO Director Ar. Jonathan Poh addresses community displacement and his conservation efforts for his ground-up initiative, "SAVE DAKOTA CRESCENT"

This virtual discussion also includes documentary filmmaker Jeremy Ho (Between Two Homes), director Tan Bee Thiam (Tiong Bahru Social Club), and the directors of GAGARINE, Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh.

PROJECTOR- AUGUST 2021

Presented by Cosentino and curated by WY-TO Founder, Yann Follain, this series delves into the topics of sustainability and circular economy in the world of architecture and the built environment.

In this session, Goy Zhenru of Goy Architects explores the power of emotive Architecture that evokes intangible qualities. 

COSENTINO-JULY 2021

"A long bookshelf merges seamlessly with the kitchen unit. Instead of conventional partition walls, the Parisian architects opted for gently curved built-in cupboards with rounded corners ..."

AIT- JUL 2021

Presented by Cosentino and curated by WY-TO Founder, Yann Follain, this series delves into the topics of sustainability and circular economy in the world of architecture and the built environment.

In this session, Studio Bikin's Founders and Partners, Farah Azizan and Adela Askandar fill us in on the process of striking a perfect balance in telling a client's story through architectural and interior design. 

COSENTINO-JUNE 2021

TAB Series 2 (The Making of Architecture), presented by Cosentino Asia and curated by Yann Follain, is a quarterly thematic series that focuses on sustainability and the circular economy for the architecture industry.

Each live themed session invites industry professionals from Southeast Asia to dissect their process of making architecture, the built environment and designing for special environments.

WY-TO- JUL 2021

Get to know Yann Follain's motivation for being part of SEGD and why he chose to call Singapore his home for the past 12 years! 

PLUS: The story behind the name "WY-TO"

SEGD- MAY 2021

« la nature dans la ville, c’est aussi protéger ce qu’il en reste, arrêter d’étendre la ville, densifier sans grignoter sur des zones vertes… », rappelle Yann Follain

REVUE SUR-MESURE - MAY 2021

Presented by Cosentino and curated by WY-TO Founder, Yann Follain, this series delves into the topics of sustainability and circular economy in the world of architecture and the built environment.

In this session, Formwerkz Co-founder, Alan Tay discusses his passion for Architectural Types, and how he balances these form designs interaction with nature to achieve the perfect intimacy harmony. 

COSENTINO-MAY 2021

Our future is indeed at stake and it is only when change becomes the responsibility of everyone, then can we create a better tomorrow.

D+A-APR 2021

"As much remains to be discovered about
how these plants can provide solutions to ailments
or problems which may not even exist yet, the
Seed Bank is a valuable institution to prevent the
extinction of species, to bring knowledge to the
masses, as well as to benefit future generations." - Yann Follain

CITYGREEN ISSUE 18- OCT 2020

WY-TO Graphic Designer, Catherine Ng was part of the 11 local creatives panel for DigiMuse Virtual Conference 2021! The event was open to the public and she shared her inspiration on her work, “aMUSEme”, a personality quiz that matches you to a remarkable historical figure of Singapore.

Give Catherine’s quiz a go on DigiMuse Virtual Showcase and explore other interactive heritage games by local creatives in Singapore.

DIGI-MUSE- JAN 2021

Inspired by his everyday encounters, WY-TO Managing Director and Head of Design, Yann Follain shares the fundamentals of the built environment, how it relates to everyday interactions and the community that we live in. He gives insights into how it has shaped his design process.

This webinar also includes Dr Monty P. Satriadarma, UNTAR Academician, is moderated by Rio Sanjaya, UNTAR Academician.

ARCHITALK- MAY 2021

ACT OF PRESERVATION = ACT OF SUSTAINABILITY

Beyond the obvious environmental commitment, preserving our buildings also means preserving and transmitting our history. WY-TO’s Director Jonathan Poh came across countless comments on social media lamenting the loss of yet another historical estate that is doomed for destruction. He then led and coordinated a team to put together a comprehensive conservation report to persuade the government to conserve the estate with the support of the MP who helped table the issue in parliament.

WY-TO- FEB 2021

This project aimed to reinvent segregated enclosed zones into an integrated and connected space, thereby enhancing the quality of the abode. The design was done with a thorough understanding of how the homeowners envisioned the usage of the space, along with paying the utmost attention to details in designing and providing sustainable solutions.

ARCH-DAILY- DEC 2020

As part of Archifest 2020 ‘Architecture Saving Our World’, our proposed Shelter for the Homeless in Singapore is a collaboration between WY-TO and the students of the School of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE), at Singapore Polytechnic, with the support of our wood supplier JCI sponsoring the materials.

This programme is supported by the Design Singapore Council and the prototype was displayed at the National Design Centre in October, with the students leading tours for the FLOWS shelter design.

"COLOURS OF MY LIFE" featured on Archdaily! 

We are honoured that we are able to share our design vision with millions of architects and designers globally through the esteemed platform of Archdaily!

WY-TO- DEC 2020

NEW DIRECTOR ON BOARD. Jonathan Poh is the newest member of the WY-TO partnership, bringing in his expertise as a registered architect. He received his Master of Architecture Degree from the National University of Singapore.


WY-TO- OCT 2020

May your New Year be filled with prosperity and joy!

WY-TO- FEB 2021

HUMAN-CENTRIC APPROACH FOR INCLUSIVE SPACE APPROPRIATION. Human Interaction Design is essential to Design Domain at large. In the current trying times, it is even more important for designers to remain connected with the end-users and to ensure a sense of “Human Dimension” in their design. It needs to feel real from aesthetics to interactions to motion (perceived and real) to Emotional Connection.
The first step is saying it out loud: “Humans come first.”.

WY-TO- MAY 2020

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY WITH THE POWER OF DESIGN. In the current global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, here at WY-TO, we want to share some encouraging initiatives and projects done over the years to positively contribute to human needs, better living conditions and a more sustainable environment.

WY-TO- APR 2020

A playscape is a playful landscape that is enjoyed by all citizens from all walks of life and ages in a very inclusive and generous way. More importantly, playscapes are non-intimidating and they offer a wide range of open-ended play options that enable everyone to interact, be creative and use their imagination with no sense of competition or hierarchy. Playscapes increase emotional, cognitive, and motor improvements and ultimately contribute to social participation, quality of life and well-being. Watch the webinars of local design leaders' sharing their thoughts on incorporating play across different areas; with WY-TO's Yann Follain sharing his expertise on playscapes in the museum

Redefining Playsccapes for All-JULY 2020

10 YEARS OF COMMITMENT. This year marks the 10th anniversary of WY-TO! As we look back and celebrate our achievements and milestones of the decade, we also reminded ourselves again of our commitments towards the industry, the community and the environment. We thank all our partners, collaborators and supporters for this fruitful decade! As we embark into an exciting new era here at WY-TO, we look forward to new opportunities and forming many more meaningful connections.

WY-TO- AUG 2020

A decade ago Dubai, world architectural leader, had one of the largest ecological footprints of any city in the world. By 2050 it wants to have the smallest. To get there, another city is becoming a reference model: Singapore..

City In Nature Web Talk -JUNE 2020

Humanity is at a crossroads. With the unprecedented global climate emergency, we are seeing tipping points with social and environmental upheaval in countries worldwide. The conversation around social inequalities and injustice has risen to the fore. The unprecedented pandemic has put us through a stress test of a world impacted by various environmental and social risks. WY-TO has joined the panels of esteems speakers to share more on the topic of circular economy and its potential to help build a better future.

Circular Economy-OCT 2020

Le colloque international intitulé « L’architecture en milieu tropical : construire le paysage. Entre pratique et recherche », organisé par l’Antenne réunionnaise de l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Montpellier, se tiendra le 30 et 31 octobre 2019 à La Réunion. Il prévoit de traiter, de manière pluridisciplinaire, des problématiques liées au projet architectural, urbain et paysager, spécifiquement dans les milieux tropicaux.

ENSAM-OCTOBER 2019

In this season of joy and celebration, may the Year of the Rat bring you prosperity!

WY-TO PLEDGE TO FIGHT CLIMATE BREAKDOWN AND BIODIVERSITY LOSS. WY-TO has joined the initiative "Architects Declare", which started in the UK and now has spread to France and other parts of the world. It is essentially a collective of architects who have pledged to protect the environment and promote a more sustainable industry and more

WY-TO- DEC 2019

The Phosboucraa Foundation organized the 1st International Urban Forum on City of Challenges on the theme of Eco-Technological Innovation in Laayoune, Southern Morocco. Yann Follain shared the bold concept that Sustainable Tropical Architecture which is suited to its context has great potential to make our cities more resilient and ready to face the challenges of climate change, as well as to improve the daily life of the people and help mankind to work with rather than against nature.

Phosboucraa-OCTOBER 2019

On 9th July, Yann Follain modarated the Why architects? Design Series organised by SIA/SMAP and with the participation of Casey Chua from ADX architect.

Why architects? Design Series-JULY 2019

INDE.Awards 2019 The Design Studio honours the practice that thinks forward, creates voraciously and changes perceptions in architecture, design or both. As a team, we focus on the improvement of the lives of the people and we believe this shortlisting will help to raise awareness about the communities in need and how design can contribute to the betterment of their living conditions. Stay tuned for the winners announcement in June. Find out more at: INDE.AWARDS

IA- MAY 2019

Presented by Cosentino and curated by WY-TO Founder Yann Follain, Architecture will take center stage to stimulate creativity and to take small steps to transform our world as we approach 2020. Inspiring Architects will take the lead to communicate on the quarterly themes of Ecosystem, Materiality, Typology and Human Factor. Each series will be followed by a short time to open the discussion with like-minded audience members in a welcoming and cozy setting.

COSENTINO-MAY 2019

Colloque international sur la mémoire des lieux à l'épreuve des conflits et des guerres, organisé par Soko Phay et Patrick Nardin, enseignants à l'Université Paris 8 Vincennes Saint Denis en partenariat avec l'Université Royale des Beaux Arts de Phnom Penh, l'Université Lumières Paris, Creatic, EPHA-Laboratoire AIAC , l'Institut Français du Cambodge.

WY-TO-MAY 2019

On 30th March, our Managing Director-Head of Design (SG) Yann Follain will be giving an exclusive lecture as a Keynote Speaker at Inspirit, School of Architecture, RIT - The Annual Architectural Design and Cultural Fest hosted by The School of Architecture, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore.

Click on the link below to view the complete lineup of the festival: INSPIRIT

WY-TO-MAR 2019

WY-TO Connects demonstrates the need for collaboration and broadens the discussion to complementary fields of expertise. This new edition focuses on the multifaceted routes taken by architects and designers in pursuit of Successful Careers and Creative Balance.

WY-TO- MAR 2019

Yann Follain shares his experience as Festival Director of ArchiFest'18 at Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia D.I. Yogyakarta

WY-TO-FEB 2019

In this season of joy and celebration, may the Year of the Pig bring you a prosperous Happy New Year!

WY-TO- FEB 2019

Yann Follain's talks at B1 OCT Loft and Vanke Design Commune for the PechaKucha Night Shenzhen 10th year anniversary + Volume 40th celebration on Saturday 12.01.19.

WY-TO-JAN 2019

WY-TO Architects have been featured in the publication, Young Visionaries, The New Generation of Architects. The book presents 51 outstanding protagonists of all schools and styles who determine the architectural scene of tomorrow, the visionaries featured in the book have already caught the attention of the professional world and opened the eyes of the general public for what the future has in store, already securing their spot in the top league of the architecture sector.

BRAUN PUBLISHING-OCT 2018

What are the needs and challenges of our time and how does architecture respond and be responsible towards them? People, time, environment and life were the main themes around which speakers presented their work and ideas at the Singapore Institute of Architects Conference (SIA Conference), held on 2 October at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore Expo & Convention Centre as part of Archifest.

INDESIGNLIVE SINGAPORE-OCT 2018

The Archifest 2018 Festival Director talks about the current state of the architecture industry and crafting the festival experience around sub-themes ‘Design for People’, ‘Design for Time’ and ‘Design for Environment’.

INDESIGNLIVE SINGAPORE-SEP 2018

Peu connu en dehors des frontières de l’Asie du Sud-Est, le festival d’architecture de Singapour est un évènement fédérateur dont la 12ème édition se tiendra du 28 septembre et 10 octobre prochains. Dans ce contexte architectural et urbain spectaculaire, Archifest2018 se fera l’écho d’initiatives et de projets à échelle humaine, humbles et nécessaires.

A VIVRE-SEP 2018

Mobile Lotus’s Design & Built workshop is featured on a 6-page article by Narelle Yabuka on Cubes Issue 91: Designing Resilience.

INDESIGNLIVE-JUL 2018

In this season of joy and celebration, may the Year of the Dog bring you prosperity, good health and happiness.


WY-TO- FEB 2018

INAUGURAL MOBILE LOTUS CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP. WY-TO successfully hosted the inaugural Mobile Lotus Construction Workshop at the Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

WY-TO- FEB 2018

WY-TO is part of the Pecha Kucha hosted by the Maison de l'Architecture in Paris on Sunday 15th October from 14:00-19:00, alongside the 16 French studios awarded Europe 40Under40 and the four participating architects from the exhibition, "My Architect".


WY-TO-OCT 2017

Camping doesn’t always involve mud and dirt – glamping: a new trend merging camping and luxury travel, is the way to go. And Yann Follain, founder and head of design of Singapore design practice WY-TO, has the ultimate luxury tent.


WY-TO-NOV 2017

Tropical Pyramids embodies a sustainable approach that re-enact architecture with nature and reunites people with their immediate environment.

WY-TO proposes a futuristic and humanistic metropolis set in an imaginary world thirty-five years from now, writes Yvonne Xu.

While at first glance futuristic with helipads built for flying vehicles and mid-air transport networks, Tropical Pyramids is an urban model grounded in humanist ideals. This feature creates constant transformation and the building evolves as it ages, not unlike a living organism.

Europe 40 Under 40 is a bi-annual program presented by The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. It recognises Europe’s most influential young architects and designers whose achievements epitomise the spirit of innovation and imagination that characterise contemporary European design today.


EUROPE 40 UNDER 40- FEB 2017

In this season of joy and celebration, may the Year of the Rooster bring you prosperity, good health and happiness.


WY-TO- JAN 2017