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ArClab: Decorative Tiles Hands-on Cleaning Workshop

by NUS ArClab
4, 11, 18, 25 May • 10:30am

Ever wondered how historic tiles stay bright and beautiful even after decades of use? Take up the opportunity to gain hands-on experience cleaning decorative tiles.

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Saturday, 4 May | 10:30am - 11:30am
Saturday, 11 May | 10:30am - 11:30am
Saturday, 18 May | 10:30am - 11:30am
Saturday, 25 May | 10:30am - 11:30am

Venue: ArClab, 141 Neil Road, Singapore 088870
Fee: $20/pax
Registration Link: https://shf24arclab-decorativetiles.peatix.com

Try your hand at decorative tile cleaning in the historic townhouse of the Architectural Conservation Laboratory (ArClab).

The ArClab contains an array of historic tiles of various European and Japanese origins with Chinese symbolism, encapsulating Straits Chinese households’ affluence and eclectic aesthetics in the late 19th and 20th century. Learn about these historic tiles and the various appropriate cleaning techniques used in heritage conservation, and be guided in a hands-on workshop to apply these cleaning techniques to the ArClab’s decorative tiles.

NUS ArClab
The Architectural Conservation Laboratory (ArClab) is part of National University of Singapore’s Department of Architecture. With a focus on developing innovative techniques to advance the documentation and conservation of the historic fabric, creative design, and policy research for broader conservation issues, the ArClab enables cutting-edge cross-disciplinary research and collaboration across digital conservation technology, material sciences, and building aesthetics.