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The 15 great engineers and architects aged 40 and under
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kyscrapers and cutting-edge architectural designs are amongst Singapore’s most visible evidence of economic prosperity, spanning the entire length of its history and the influence of a great many different cultures. From the cool houses we marvel at to historical and iconic buildings that we recognise instantly, Singapore’s past, present and future can be told. Singapore Business Review put together a list of outstanding young people in Singapore to recognise a chosen few engineers and architects aged 40 and under that are behind buildings and homes paving the way for ingenious design and innovation to create the ultramodern cityscape that we now live in. 1 Koh Zhi Wei, 32, Manager at Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (S.E. Asia) He has proven to be a valuable employee with stellar performance since joining the firm in 2008 and has risen through the ranks to reach the managerial position that he holds today. Some of the major engineering projects that he has been involved in include Community Hospital at Yishun; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, National Heart Centre Singapore, Continuing Education & Training East Campus and NUS University Town, Kaya & Angsana Residential College.
3 Tang Kai Vern, 38, Vice President (Architecture), CPG Consultants In 2009, Kai Vern completed the 200-bed Hanh Phuc Women and Children Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. He also played an instrumental role in the team’s winning of the design competition for the Jurong General Hospital (renamed as Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital). He is currently the lead architect driving this high profile project towards completion. Upon its completion, the development will serve as a regional benchmark for hospital designs.
5 Ng Shao Wei, Colin, 39, Vice-President (Architecture), Surbana Jurong Shao Wei is active in designing several public housing projects for HDB Towns, some of which have obtained coveted HDB and BCA design and construction awards. Shao Wei has successfully designed and completed several interesting people-related projects such as landscaped parks and a mixeduse community centre. Amongst which is the award winning public housing Casa Clementi. He has also been involved in industrial feasibility studies and projects for JTC and Mapletree.
2 Tan Shin Wei, 36, Vice President (Architecture), CPG Consultants Shin Wei was part of the architectural team involved in the development of the iconic Gardens by the Bay, Singapore. As the project architect for the Conservatories, Shin Wei was a key member of the project from design to implementation of the development. She was also the project architect for the redevelopment of National Museum of Singapore, billed as Singapore’s largest and the most modern museum. The monument underwent 3 years of major restoration.
4 Jerry Ong, 39, Vice President (Architecture), CPG Consultants Jerry Ong is a key team member who is involved in the development of the upcoming Ng Teng Fong General Hospital & Jurong Community Hospital. He is also the design architect for Chek Jawa Wetlands. He leads a dedicated team of professionals developing the masterplan and design proposals for international projects such as the new 250 bed Sime Darby Medical Centre ParkCity in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Indus Medical Campus in Karachi, Pakistan. He was involved with the design of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
6 Er Richard Phua, 39, Associate Director, Squire Mech Richard was the Electrical Engineer on the ITE College East and Formula One Pit Building, and coordinated site-wide utilities and designed the Low Voltage, Extra Low Voltage system and the Lighting System of the Paddock Clubs. The critical level of the electrical supply for the pit building during the race was a major challenge to him, and he had worked with the QP to design motorised changeover switches to backup the electrical supply, in case the grid supply is down during the race.
16 SINGAPORE BUSINESS REVIEW | JANUARY 2016