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

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

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

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

WY-TO'S COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL RESILIENCE. At WY-TO we are engaged towards conservation, advocate for biodiversity & legacy for humanity, demonstrate how design contributes to well-being, empower all citizens for positive shift in mindset, implement user-centered design and more

WY-TO- JULY 2019

The aims of Tropical Lab at LASALLE College of the Arts are to expand the views of the participants, to exchange experiences, and to stimulate creative thinking through a collaborative approach. Our Managing Director Yann Follain shared WY-TO's engagement towards conservation with his talk 'Do we know what we lose? Do we know what we gain?'

13th tropical lab-JULY 2019

Design perspective is a series of knowledge sharing platform held in the most promising cities of India. Yann Follain was invited to the Hyderabad edition to share WY-TO's commitment towards social responsibility to participate in the development of a sustainable future.

Design perspective in Hyderabad-JULY 2019

Yann Follain took part of ARCHIDEX in Kuala Lumpur, anchor event of the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 2019 (KLAF) with his talk about the making of Archifest'18 Design for Life at the PAM Tomorrowland Pavilion.

Tomorrowland Pavillon-JULY 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

WY-TO IS SHORTLISTED FOR THE DESIGN STUDIO AT INDE.AWARDS 2019 featuring The Tab Series 'Talks On Architecture And Beyond', Manifesto New Flagship at Mandarin Gallery, international competition of the Founders' Memorial in Singapore, Shortlist in collaboration with Neri&Hu, Tiong Bahru Bakery at Chip Bee Gardens, Projects with Spa Esprit Group featured in D+A and more

WY-TO- MAY 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

Multi-brand concept store Manifesto has opened a new flagship store on Singapore’s Orchard Road.Inspired by North African architecture, the store uses natural desert hues to reflect the warmth and hospitality. Manifesto’s new space in Mandarin Gallery envelopes guests in “the stark and abstract beauty of the Saharan landscape”, featuring sand colours and organic rock-like contours.

INSIDE RETAIL ASIA- 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

WY-TO LAUNCHES ITS GRAPHIC & BRANDING DESIGN DEPARTMENT IN SG featuring the graphic & branding design projects: Mother Earth Festival at Gardens by the Bay, Mandai Bird Park & Penguin Building, the visual identity of Archifest18 'Design for Life', Children's Festival Small Big Dreamers at National Gallery Singapore, Wind Walkers: Theo Jansen's Strandbeests at ArtScience Museum and more

WY-TO- DEC 2018

In collaboration with the Groupe Pichet and Swan Architectes, WY-TO are finalists of the 2nd edition of Inventing Greater Paris Metropolis. The juries selected 85 projects among 224 international submissions. .

Iventons La Metropole Du Grand Paris-OCT 2018

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

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ARCHIFEST 2018 CONCLUDES 12TH EDITION WITH MORE THAN 150,000 VISITORS featuring the success of Archifest'18 DESIGN FOR LIFE, International competition Inventing Greater Paris Metropolis, Hide and Seek & Tropical Retreat in Singapore, New unit on top of a building in historical Paris district, Innovative beauty outlets in Singapore, Playful exhibition at National Gallery Singapore and more

WY-TO- NOV 2018

Yann Follain opens his house to Habitus Living for the House of the Year issue #41. Do not miss his interview with Rebecca Gross speaking about his background and WY-TO's driving philosophy.

HABITUS-SEP/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

Returning for yet another edition from 28 Sep-10 Oct, Archifest 2018 aims to address the issues of giving back to society and enriching human life as a whole through this year’s main theme: ‘Design for Life’.

QAN VAST-SEP 2018

The annual architecture festival Archifest is back! Organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), this two-week long event will run from this Friday to 10 October 2018. With the theme this year focusing on 'Design for Life', and elaborated in sub-themes: 'Design for People', 'Design for Time' and 'Design for Environment', there's lots of exciting things happening.

HOME AND DECOR-SEP 2018

Open to the public and design professionals of all fields, Archifest 2018 celebrates architecture and the built environment with over 50 events from 28th September to 10th October.This year’s line-up includes 10 exhibitions, 12 talks, and 16 workshops and tours to cater to the varied interests and focus of festival-goers.

LOOKBOX LIVING-SEP 2018

Festival director Yann Follain talks about the inspirations behind this year's theme and groundbreaking programme

HOUZZ-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

This August, WY-TO was invited by the National University of Singapore (NUS) to share with architecture students and faculty about Living Shelter - a prototype capsule adapted for people living in South-East Asia affected by natural disasters.

WY-TO-AUG 2018

We are thrilled to announce that Yann Follain, our Managing Director-Head of Design of WY-TO, has been appointed as the Festival Director of Archifest this year running from 28th September to 10th October 2018.
The Festival theme, “Design for Life”, serves to address various elements such as livability, sustainability, well-being, life satisfaction but also to push creativity and innovation. The use of the word ‘design’ instead of ‘architecture’ promotes collaborations and captures the evolving role of architects. The main theme is elaborated in 3 sub-themes: Design for People, Design for Time and Design for Environment.

WY-TO-SEP 2018

"DESIGN FOR LIFE" featuring Yann Follain Managing Director-Head of Design of WY-TO appointed as the Festival Director of Archifest'18, Arborescence awarded 1st prize of the competition Imagine Angers, shortlisted for the 2nd round of Reinventing Paris II, the Children's Festival at National Gallery Singapore, Wind Walkers: Theo Jansen's Strandbeests at ArtScience Museum, 3 artist studios for the Cité internationale des Arts in Paris, Learning to Design for your 99 per cent with Mobile Lotus

WY-TO- JUL 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

Yann Follain shared Mobile Lotus to the medical facilities experts at the 'Expert meeting on Health Facilities Responsive to New and Emerging Needs' organized by Asian Development Bank - ADB.

ADB-JUL 2018

After being shortlisted for the 2nd round of Reinventing Paris II - The subterranean secrets of Paris, the 2 offices have once again jointly submitted an innovative proposal early July 2018.

Desgin Boom-MAR 2018

Pauline Gaudry presented Arborescence at two major events in Angers: the public presentation with Vinci Immobilier and Crespy-Aumont and Angers ConnectezVous promoting the influence of the competition Imagine Angers nationally and internationally.

IMAGINE ANGERS-JUL 2018

Bob Magazine from South-Korea dedicated its exhibition design story to 'The Art Behind the Game – The Ubisoft Experience', successful temporary exhibition at National Design Center Singapore.

A&C PUBLISHING-MAY 2018

Crespy & Aumont Architectes and WY-TO have won the international competition ‘imagine angers’ with arborescence, a mixed-use project for a new urban development. situated by the maine river bank in anger, western france, the project pays tribute to the city’s historical heritage, merging the vibrant urban centre with the natural landscape.

Desgin Boom-MAR 2018

WY-TO is pleased and proud to announce that the ARBORESCENCE project is the winner of the Imagine Angers competition on GAMBETTA site! We would like to thank each and everyone that voted for us, and stay tuned for more developments!

WY-TO-MAR 2018

Explores cross-disciplinary and co-creation between: ARCHITECTURE & ADVERTISING with Branded Spaces, Architecture a Frame and a Talent, Architecture & Photography as a tool for communication, Architecture & Advertising using personalized storytelling

WY-TO- MAR 2018

Explores cross-disciplinary and co-creation between: ARCHITECTURE & GRAPHIC DESIGN with Visual Design and space in museums and galleries, Wayfinding as a tool for the built environment, Importance of medium in documenting the design process, Facade composition. Our participative installation BA(N)G! promotes the ban of plastic bags in Singapore and is part of the Singapore Urban Route in Tanjong Pagar

WY-TO- MAR 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

Together with the 16 French studios awarded Europe 40Under40 in 2016 and recognised as Europe's emerging young architects and designers, WY-TO will exhibit their portofolio in Paris from Friday 13th October to Sunday 15th October. Join us for the opening on Friday 13th from 7PM at the Maison de l'Architecture.


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

MERCI BEAUCOUP! featuring the success of the Exhibition EUROPE 40UNDER40 at the Maison de l'Architecture d'Ile-de-France and WY-TO Connects #02 at Archifest Singapore 2017


WY-TO- NOV 2017

It is with great excitement to launch the Mobile Lotus pre-workshop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia hosted by the Royal University of Fine Art. Students will be traveling from Singapore and Australia to work alongside students from the hosting university and WY-TO to design to test some of the most critical elements of the Mobile Lotus. The first workshop is currently fully allocated, however please keep an eye open for more opportunites to join us in future workshops!

We look forward seeing you in Cambodia!


WY-TO-OCT 2017

WY-TO Connects is back as an official event at Archifest 2017. The second series of multidisciplinary talks focuses on Crafting Workspaces, The Art of Display, Education as Change Agent and Innovative Moving Spaces. Hear the perspectives of leading practices such as DP Architects, Gallagher & Associates Asia, HNI Asia and CapitaLand, among others. Only on 7th and 14th October at the Funan Showsuite and National Design Centre respectively.


WY-TO-OCT 2017

WY-TO CONNECTS is back as an official event at Archifest 2017. Also featuring EUROPE 40UNDER40 Paris Exhibition, Pecha Kutcha by the Maison de l'Architecture in Paris, WY-TO Paris Office Open House, Architour


WY-TO- OCT 2017

Living Shelter, our disaster relief solution was awarded an Honourable Mention at the 2016 Red Dot Award: Design Concept for design excellence. Find out how we did it at library at orchard in the heart of Orchard Road this Saturday 30 September from 2-3pm in our talk on Humanitarian Architecture and Design Solutions.


WY-TO-SEP 2017

LET'S INNOVATE TOGETHER featuring Reinventer la Seine, Industry Recognition, The Art Behind the Game, WY-TO Connects, Frontliners in Action, Thought Leadership


WY-TO- APR 2017

Designed to mimic the gaming experience of discovery and Assassin’s Creed’s real-life environment, the exhibition also shows how many of the images were based on real places, such as Havana, said Yann Follain of Wy-To, which designed the space.


CNA- APR 2017

We were blown away by the diversity of our speakers and audience. Our gratitude to the guest speakers who inspired & motivated with their innovative & thought-provoking content. Also featuring Living Shelter's prototype exhibited at the Frontliners in Action Exhibition during the Singapore Design Week.

WY-TO- MAR 2017

We've curated an exciting and fun programme that reflects our philosophy that DESIGN MUST SERVE A CAUSE with Architectural Design for Humanitarian Aid, Design for Galleries and Museums, Floating Architecture, Sustainability and Biodiversity in Tropical Architecture

WY-TO- FEB 2017

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

An annual conference in Beijing, the Global Innovation Conference brings together global strategic thinkers to exchange insights and ideas on science, technology, business, health, education, design, entertainment, arts and culture. WY-TO received The Future-Maker Award representing the innovators whose solutions demonstrate far-reaching social impact.


GIC- JAN 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

The Red Dot Award: Design Concept is one of the biggest, most prestigious international design awards that recognises the most innovative, next-generation product design concepts. It received more than 18,000 submissions in 2016 alone. With a global jury of architects and industrial designers, it is the global design industry’s benchmark for exceptional and cutting-edge innovation. Find out more at:
Red Dot Singapore

RED DOT SINGAPORE- DEC 2016

Open House at WY-TO studio in Paris to support French Institute of Architects. Come and find out more about WY-TO's philosophy and current projects.


WY-TO- 3,4 JUN 2016

Singapore-based WY-TO architects put their expertise to the test to create a shelter solution for the asian pacific region, where a staggering 42.9% of natural disasters occur


DESIGNBOOM-APR 2016

From the architect. The main idea of this project is to extend the area of the family home. Indeed, the client has inherited the house from her grandfather and prefers remaining living inside to keep alive the memories of the family. The History continues with the next generations now inhabiting the house.


ARCH DAILY- OCT 2015

“WY-TO” is part of the “I Am” project, a documentary series about new contemporary artists all over the world; this story - shot in Singapore - is about a young, french architect and designer who leads the local WY-TO office: Yann Follain.
Official Selection @ Milano Design Film Festival '15



LA TRIENNALE DI MILANO- JUN 2015

Anyone, art collector or not, who was at Art Stage 2013 cannot deny that the artworks displayed were brilliant and beautiful. However, we are shifting the focus to a different type of art for Art Stage 2013 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention space: The art of designing Art Stage.


POACHED ONLINE PUBLICATION, MICHELLE NEO- FEB 2013