TAS Debates 2016: Photography killed architecture

The 6th TAS Debates will take place on 15th July 2016 and will, for the first time, collaborate with  SUTD for friendly competition. The debate is a platform for academia, professionals and student to discuss issues and themes pertaining to architecture. This year, the debate motion is, “PHOTOGRAPHY KILLED ARCHITECTURE”.

A team of 1 professor and 2 students from any year of study will be nominated to represent NUS and SUTD for the debates. The champion is decided by audience vote.

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Proposition: National University of Singapore

Dr Jeffrey Chan Kok Hui, Ng Yi Loong, Lim Zi Yuan

Opposition: Singapore University of Technology and Design

Mr. Calvin Chia You Jin, Ong Yong Siang, Tan Yen Lin

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Debate format

Proposition 1st speaker: Opening stand (5 mins) Opposition 1st speaker: Counter and opening stand (5 mins)

Opposition 2nd speaker: Questions directed at a proposing speaker  (1.5 mins) Addressed proposing speaker: Answers questions (3.5 mins) Opposition 2nd speaker: Questions directed at another proposing speaker (1.5 mins) Addressed proposing speaker: Answers questions (3.5 mins)

Proposition 2nd speaker: Questions directed at a opposing speaker  (1.5 mins) Addressed opposing speaker: Answers questions (3.5 mins) Proposition 2nd speaker: Questions directed at another proposing speaker (1.5 mins) Addressed proposing speaker: Answers questions (3.5 mins)

Q&A from the floor (20 mins)

Proposition 3rd speaker: Conclusion (5 mins) Opposition 3rd speaker: Conclusion (5 mins)