The GEAR Launches FutureSCAPE to Reframe Architecture Through Dialogue and Design
SINGAPORE, 24 July 2026 – The GEAR by Kajima (“The GEAR”) hosted the inaugural FutureSCAPE [Framing], bringing together architects and built environment leaders from Singapore and Japan, public sector representatives, educators and students.
Centred on the theme “Reframing Architecture Through Dialogue and Design”, the event explored architecture not only as what is built, but also through how spaces are designed, delivered, experienced and reinterpreted by the people who use them. The half-day programme featured presentations by Kajima Design, a cross-border panel on Design-Build, student architectural models, a startup founder sharing and the finals of The GEAR Photography Contest.
The GEAR Built Environment Prize at LKYGBPC: Accelerating Startup Commercialisation
SINGAPORE, October 2, 2025 – Mimicrete was announced as the winner of The GEAR Built Environment Accelerated Commercialisation Prize, introduced as part of the LKYGBPC at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University. The winning team will now begin the exciting next step as official members of The GEAR Startup CoLab programme (CoLab), working with The GEAR to explore a proof-of-concept (PoC) supported by in-kind resources, guidance, and mentorship from Kajima’s business units and ecosystem partners.
The GEAR Future City Festival 3.0 Unites Global Visionaries to Reimagine Urban Futures
In this third edition of The GEAR’s flagship event, held in collaboration with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) as part of International Built Environment Week (IBEW), cross-sector innovators were brought together in co-visioning urban futures. Through industry talks, startup showcases, and Kajima’s R&D updates, the event not only highlighted frontier technologies but also leveraged Singapore’s strategic role to foster open collaboration and drive broader global impact.
The GEAR Startup CoLab Launches at GITEX Asia, Powering Next-Gen Built Environment Solutions
Through the Startup CoLab Programme, The GEAR by Kajima is driving the next frontier of built environment technologies as a globally recognised, industry-driven startup collaboration hub.
Overcoming Barriers to Innovation in the Built Environment: Insights from IBEW 2024
The built environment is often seen as a challenging sector for innovation due to its complexity, regulations, and the sheer scale of its projects.
Kajima Launches Technology Transfer Office in Singapore
The Japanese construction firm aims to use the new venture as a platform to spur capability development in the local built environment sector
Introducing the 2023/24 Cohort of The GEAR Startup Residency Programme
The GEAR Future City Festival (FCF) 2.0, a bi-annual event showcasing innovation in the built environment sector, was hosted today by Kajima Corporation, one of Japan’s oldest and largest construction and real estate firms. Organised by Kajima Development Pte.
The GEAR Future City Festival 2.0: A Nexus of Innovation in the Built Environment
The GEAR Future City Festival (FCF) 2.0, a bi-annual event showcasing innovation in the built environment sector, was hosted today by Kajima Corporation, one of Japan’s oldest and largest construction and real estate firms. Organised by Kajima Development Pte.
Kajima and Temasek Polytechnic Forge Partnership to Enhance Education in Facilities Management
The Japanese construction and real estate firm joined hands with the local tertiary education institution
Kajima Launches its First Innovation Day
The Japanese construction and real estate firm today launched its first Future City Festival in Singapore, taking their innovation initiatives a step forward.