Modernism Week 3

Power

By Soh Zheng Rong (1005199) and Justin Eng (1005126)

Open Ended

What is a Panopticon?

Open Ended

Of the concepts we have introduced (politics, labels, surveillance etc.), how many do you still see today? Provide examples!

Open Ended

Which mechanism for discipline (Vigilantism or Traditional) do you feel is more morally correct and/or impactful?

Open Ended

What are some examples of architecture that seek to shape behaviour?

Poll

Who held the power over the design and management of spaces at the time?

• Singapore Improvement Trust

• Property owners

• Citizens

• Secret Societies

Open Ended

In what ways can we observe the influence of government agenda on the design of public spaces today?

Thank You!

“Happiness is a very pretty thing to feel, but very dry to talk about.”

― Jeremy Bentham, The Panopticon Writings​