DP Architects: A Monograph

DP ARCHITECTS

E N V I R O N M E N TA L B R A N D I N G & X P E R I E N T I A L D E S I G N

E N V I R O N M E N TA L LY S U S TA I N A B L E D E S I G N

LIGHTING DESIGN & VISUAL PLANNING

L A N D S C A P E & A R B O R I C U LT U R A L C O N S U LTA N C Y

B U I L D I N G E N V E LO P E D E S I G N

ENGINEERING & BUILDING SERVICES DESIGN

I N T E R I O R D E S I G N & S P AT I A L P L A N N I N G

P R O J E C T M A N A G E M E N T C O N S U LTA N C Y

ARCHITECTURE & URBAN PLANNING

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DP Architects and its Group of Companies

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designFIRST

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People+Partners

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One Global Studio

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Our Specialist Services

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Historical Time

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Carlton Hotel Extension | Singapore, 2002

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Carlton Hotel Premier Wing | Singapore, 2011

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Carlton City Hotel | Singapore, 2014

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Alexandra Central | Singapore, 2015

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Orchard Road | Singapore

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Yotel Singapore | Singapore, 2017

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Wisma Atria | Singapore, 1986, 2004, 2012

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MĂśvenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa | Singapore, 2013

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Paragon Shopping Centre | Singapore, 1999, 2003, 2009

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Hotel Fort Canning | Singapore, 2011

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Mandarin Gallery | Singapore, 2009

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Resorts World Sentosa | Singapore, 2012

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Orchard Central | Singapore, 2009

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I12 Katong | Singapore, 2011

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Days Hotel Singapore and Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park | Singapore, 2013

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Marina Centre | Singapore

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One Farrer Hotel & Spa – Connexion | Singapore, 2014

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Marina Square | Singapore, 1986, 2007, 2016

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Novotel & Mercure Singapore On Stevens | Singapore, 2018

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Suntec City | Singapore, 1997

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myVillage @ Serangoon Garden | Singapore, 2010

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The Dubai Mall | Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2008

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Emaar Square Mall | Istanbul, Turkey, 2017

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Oasia Hotel & Novena Specialist Center | Singapore, 2011

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Pan Pacific Serviced Suites | Singapore, 2013

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The Trans Luxury Hotel & IBIS Hotel | Bandung, Indonesia, 2012

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Haitang Bay Resorts Hotel (Design) | Sanya, China, 2008

Lusail Commercial Boulevard | Lusail, Qatar, 2018

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Ista Hotel | Pune, India, 2010

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Doha Festival City | Doha, Qatar, 2017

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State House | Yangon, Myanmar, 2013

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Mall of Dilmunia | Dilmunia, Bahrain, 2018

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Respublika Plaza Astana | Astana, Kazakhstan, 2015

THREE | Sports & Recreational

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Admiral City | Nanning, China, 2006

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Singapore Sports Hub | Singapore, 2014

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One Prime | Shanghai, China, 2012

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Our Tampines Hub | Singapore, 2017

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Design Village Outlet Mall | Penang, Malaysia, 2016

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River Safari | Singapore, 2013

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Senayan City | Jakarta, Indonesia, 2006

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Temasek Club | Singapore, 2016

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Central Park | Jakarta, Indonesia, 2010

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Service Club at Changi | Singapore, 2014

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Soho@Podomoro | Jakarta, Indonesia, 2012

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Downtown East (Phase 1) | Singapore, 2015

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Ciputra World | Jakarta, Indonesia, 2010, 2016, 2018

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Resorts World Sentosa | Singapore, 2010, 2012

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Foshan Arena Centre | Guangzhou, China, 2018

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Singapore Flyer | Singapore, 2008

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Sky Gardens | Bengaluru, India, 2011

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Poly Tianyue | Guangzhou, China, 2016

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Our Tampines Hub | Singapore, 2017

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Goodlife! Makan | Singapore, 2016

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Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre | Singapore, 2017

S E V E N | I n s t i t u t i o n a l

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Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay | Singapore, 2002

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St Andrew’s Cathedral | Singapore, 2010

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Cinnamon & Tembusu Residential Colleges, NUS U-Town | Singapore, 2011

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Archifest Pavilion | Singapore, 2016

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Residential College 4 And College Of Alice & Peter Tan, NUS U-Town | Singapore, 2012

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Stephen Riady Centre, NUS U-Town | Singapore, 2012

F I V E | U r b a n w o r k P l a c e

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Campus for Research Excellence And Technological Enterprise

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One Marina Boulevard | Singapore, 2003

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OUE Bayfront | Singapore, 2011

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SBF Center | Singapore, 2016

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Singapore University of Technology and Design | Singapore, 2014

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MediaCorp Campus | Singapore, 2016

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Four Acres Singapore | Singapore, 2013

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Frasers Tower | Singapore, 2018

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Woods Square | Singapore, 2020

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Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine – Novena Campus | Singapore, 2017

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RMZ Ecoworld | Bengaluru, India, 2016

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Addax Tower | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015

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Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine – Yunnan Garden Campus | Singapore, 2016

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TCC Batavia Tower 2 | Jakarta, Indonesia, 2008

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School of Science and Technology | Singapore, 2011

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Hongqiao Linkong Business Park Plot 5 | Shanghai, China, 2016

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ITE College West | Singapore, 2010

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Nanjing Technology Park – Fu Ying Tower | Nanjing, China, 2013

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Block 51 - Ngee Ann Polytechnic | Singapore, 2014

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SingPost Centre | Singapore, 2017

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Singapore Institute of Technology – Ngee Ann Polytechnic | Singapore, 2014

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Singapore Institute of Technology – Singapore Polytechnic | Singapore, 2014

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Dulwich College | Singapore, 2014

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Raffles Education Corp | Singapore, 2013

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OUE Twin Peaks | Singapore, 2015

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Jardin | Singapore, 2012

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The Minton | Singapore, 2013

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EuHabitat | Singapore, 2015

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The Cape | Singapore, 2014

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Hillsta | Singapore, 2016

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Floridian | Singapore, 2012

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The Trillium | Singapore, 2010

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River Place | Singapore, 2000

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The Bayshore | Singapore, 1997

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Sky@eleven | Singapore, 2010

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Mariner ’s Quarter | London, United Kingdom, 2018

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La Vie | Jakarta, Indonesia, 2014

(CREATE), NUS U-Town | Singapore, 2011

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E I G H T | H e a l t h c a r e 254 256

Farrer Park Hospital – Connexion | Singapore, 2014

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Sengkang General and Community Hospitals | Singapore, 2018

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Elective Care Centre and New National Dental Centre Singapore Singapore, 2022

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Punggol Polyclinic | Singapore, 2017

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St Andrew’s Community Hospital | Singapore, 2005

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Siloam Solo | Surakarta, Indonesia, 2017

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Siloam Gubeng | Surabaya, Indonesia, 2017

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Siloam Srondol | Semarang, Indonesia, 2017

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Sunray Woodcraft Construction Headquarters | Singapore, 2014

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COSL (Singapore) Base | Singapore, 2014

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Singapore Power Headquarters | Singapore, 2017

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Tag.A | Singapore, 2015

T E N | U r b a n s c a p e s Seef Lusail Masterplan | Lusail, Qatar, 2014

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Lusail Commercial Boulevard | Lusail, Qatar, 2018

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Deira Enrichment Project (Design) Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015

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Melaka Gateway | Melaka, Malaysia, 2017

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Danga Heights | Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 2012

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Guangzhou Knowledge City | Guangzhou, China, 2013

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Nanjing Technology Park East | Nanjing, China, 2014

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Land of Legends Shopping Avenue | Antalya, Turkey, 2016 304

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Singapore Cruise Centre | Singapore, 2009

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Thomson-East Coast MRT Line (T10) | Singapore, 2018

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Promenade MRT Station | Singapore, 2009

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Beauty World MRT Station | Singapore, 2015

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Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal | Singapore, 2007

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MRT Stations & Depots | Singapore

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Chhatrapati Sivaji International Airport (Design) Mumbai, India, 2007

T W E L V E | C o n v e r s a t i o n

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The Fullerton Heritage | Singapore, 2010

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Wanderlust | Singapore, 2010

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Hotel Fort Canning | Singapore, 2011

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MĂśvenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa | Singapore, 2013

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Changi Cove Hotel | Singapore, 2012

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SO Sofitel Singapore | Singapore, 2014

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Freemason’s Hall | Singapore, 2012

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One Global Offices

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China

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India

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Indonesia

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IndoChina & Thailand

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Malaysia

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United Arab Emirates

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Turkey

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United Kingdom

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Contact Details

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Credits

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D P A r c h i t e c t s a n d i t s G r o u p o f C o m p a n i e s 8 |

DP ARCHITECTS started as an architecture practice that made a conscious effort to create architecture of excellence that enriches the human experience and spirit. Today, DP exists as a group of companies that cover a spectrum of services, across a comprehensive global network comprising 1,300 professionals in 17 international offices and 8 associated specialist consultancies: DP CONSULTANTS, DP DESIGN, DP ENGINEERS, DP FACADE, DP GREEN, DP LIGHTING, DP SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, DP XPERIENCE. DP recognises the potential of specialisation within architecture and the need to hone specific skills as our practice becomes broader and more encompassing.

Specialisation encourages early integration of services in our pursuit of a holistic design solution to meet the challenging demands of the world today. This integration is facilitated within the group of companies through a common design belief and methodology.

The specialist services are based at the company’s headquarters in Singapore, and each performs as an internal resource for our 17 international offices. Our design work benefits from the close collaboration and synergy between the various disciplines to strengthen our delivery of fully coordinated, context-appropriate and innovative design solutions. With the diversified talents and capabilities, and an interdisciplinary approach, we provide clients with a large breadth of specialist knowledge in the fields of architecture and urban planning, project management consultancy, interior design, engineering, façade design and engineering, landscape architecture, lighting and visual planning, sustainable design, and environmental branding.

An understanding of the needs of the people we are designing for is essential to create a built environment that is purposeful and liveable. This lies at the core of each and every one of DP’s design work. We believe in collective and concerted effort. Our ability to listen, to hear and to harness the strength of partnerships – with its people and project collaborators – is the reason for the firm’s growth and success over the last 50 years. We bring this synergetic spirit – teamwork with clients, consultants, contractors and fellow DPians – to every project that we undertake.

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TEOH HAI PIN 02 CHAN SUI HIM (SENIOR DIRECTOR) 03 ANGELENE CHAN (CEO) WU TZU CHIANG 05 FRANCIS LEE (CHAIRMAN) 06 CHAN HUI MIN 07 DADI SURYA LESLEY LIM 09 TONG BIN SIN 10 TOH SZE CHONG 11 TI LIAN SENG TAN CHEE KIANG 13 VIKAS M GORE 14 MAY CHAN 15 SEAH CHEE HUANG MIKE LIM 17 CHIN THOE CHONG 18 JEREMY TAN 19 SUNEETH CHANGAROTH

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d e s i g n F I R S T

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Design is a sum of parts, and DP makes it a point to ensure that every aspect is

To consistently enhance our design standards, DP organises weekly design

deliberated at every stage. Thus far, the firm has been able to pursue meaningful

critique sessions known as designGate. During these sessions, appointed design

endeavours with an underpinning passion for design excellence.

directors consistently question the ideals of good and sensible design through rigorous and constructive discourse as we fathom the changing needs of society

Design is steadily evolving into a more sophisticated and stratified creative process.

at large. These formal critique sessions are coupled with weekly designShare

DP recognises the need to collaborate with other disciplines, existing and new,

– where thought leaders, industry specialists and DPians present and share

through parallel design investigations to remain relevant. Practising as a group

their insights on rising socio-economic concerns, new material technology, and

of companies, we provide early integration of closely knitted services within a

architectural thesis or projects as we widen our world view and develop our

consolidated capability and control. As a result, we are able to assure a greater

interests collectively. Furthermore, we have typology research groups dedicated

cohesiveness in the delivery of a project. The integration is facilitated within our

to studying developments in technology, techniques, trends and user needs of

group of subsidiaries through a common design belief and methodology.

their identified typology. These experts continually advocate for progress by

Technology has been the catalyst in liberating the production, analysis and development of design. The rise of Big Data is influencing a new generation

educating design teams within DP’s vast network, empowering them to answer unique project challenges.

of designers. We leverage IT to identify trends, forestall mistakes and develop

As a practice, we have a strong belief in the pursuit for good and sensible design

solutions, adopting computational design and building information modelling (BIM)

given the direct impact our built environment has on our lives.

to ease workflow processes and allow for greater collaboration.

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P e o p l e + P a r t n e r s

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People are the focus of architecture – its clients, users, builders. DP Architects

On top of designing vibrant spaces that are relevant and sustainable to

recognises that it is a collective and concerted effort to craft the built environment

communities, we work to develop anchored and competent professionals. To

purposefully and ensure that it remains liveable for all. Hence it is essential for the

develop greater technical proficiency among DPians, the DP Academy was initiated

practice to devote more time and energy in understanding the actual needs of the

to impart the latest software skills, updated codes and regulations and even cultural

end-users, concerns of project collaborators and well-being of fellow colleagues.

knowledge. The concerted effort helps to ensure the same quality benchmarks across the group of companies and offices, from the manner in which contracts are

To DPA, the practice of architecture is about the communication of ideas to better

executed to essential documentation procedures. This is further aided by a robust

the human experience in built form. We act as the conductors of a multi-layered

support network of departments such as Design, Documentation and Specification,

communication and creation process to decipher the underlying needs of the

Contracts and Practice, Code Compliance, and Quality. DP also bolsters a strong

client, users, context, climate, and understanding the constraints and challenges

culture of mentorship, with batches of leaders identified and groomed right from

to formulate a solution. To achieve this, we provide a conducive and open work

the inception of their career in the practice.

environment for creative minds and expert individuals to come together, to develop innovative ideas and produce extraordinary work that improves quality

Embracing the spirit of collaboration, DP understands that its strength is

of life. Clients and stakeholders are increasingly engaged in the design process

harnessed from its people and partners.

as they understand how architecture and the built environment can serve their specific needs. With this in mind, we communicate and work closely with them in steadfast partnership.

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LONDON

ISTANBUL

DUBAI

MUMBAI

BENGALURU

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G l o b a l

S t u d i o

DP has always been identified as an established homegrown practice that is grounded and credible. Founded upon a deep concern for the built environment and the desire to create a better future for the nation and people, the practice is now posed to share its design philosophy with the international community.

BEIJING

With keen entrepreneurial insight, the firm has extended its foray into emerging markets across continents. The SHANGHAI

steady expansion overseas has been characterised by a bourgeoning geographical diversity of projects over the years, underpinned by the practice’s belief in localisation.

In fact, these endeavours further reinforce the practice’s

SHENZHEN

GUANGZHOU

ongoing focus on research in building typology, considering the effects of urban geography, as well as

HANOI

the economic and historical in relation to the cultural and YANGON

social context.

BANGKOK

Situating offices overseas entrenches DP within each

HO CHI MINH CITY

unique context that allows the firm to garner information in real time, tailored to the immediate needs of clients.

Geographical boundaries are far less an impediment

KUALA LUMPUR JOHOR BAHRU SINGAPORE

given the effective channels of communication today; overseas offices operate across physical boundaries and are connected by a comprehensive support network with full access to a pool of shared resources. DP aims to increase the intensity of collaborative work, virtually and

JAKARTA

physically, across the various overseas offices. Standing at 1,300 strong, spread across different continents and cultures, DP seeks to tap on one another ’s vast range of skills, experience and knowledge to derive the most holistic design solution for clients and built environment through research and discourse. The One Global Studio concept also takes advantage of dispersed time zones across the world to seamlessly expedite project operations for greater productivity, efficiency and nonstop delivery.

DP delivers the seamless experience of One Global Studio, with the combined expertise of all our subsidiaries, local market leaders and country experts to offer localised design solutions based on a common design methodology.

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S e r v i c e s

ARC H I T E C T U RE & UR BAN PL ANNI NG DP ARCHITECTS is driven by a strong philosophy devoted to the shaping of a sustainable public domain and civic society. Since its inception in 1967, the practice has

INTERIOR DESIGN & SPATIAL PL ANNING

evolved in tandem with Singapore’s nation building and has shaped the evolution of

DP DESIGN is led by qualified architects and interior designers. DPD takes a

its remarkable cityscape through the design of notable landmarks including People’s

holistic approach to interior spaces, responding directly to a building’s intrinsic

Park Complex, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and Singapore Sports Hub. We have

architectural and formal relationships, functionality and user experience.

worked on projects of immense scale and diverse functions; some of them the largest

Working with project-specific materials, lighting conditions and planning

of their type, including The Dubai Mall and Resorts World Sentosa.

techniques, the team creates memorable environments that fulfil the ultimate

P ROJE C T M A NAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

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purpose of the space.

DP CONSULTANTS offers project management services from design to post-

ENGINEERING & BUILDING SERVICES DESIGN

construction phases. DP Consultants specialises in the management of urban

DP ENGINEERS provides civil and structural engineering; mechanical,

planning and architectural design projects worldwide. DPC comprises a team

electrical and plumbing engineering; as well as fire and hydraulics services.

of specialists with extensive professional expertise in the construction and

DPE performs as an interface among the different disciplines to ensure fully

building industries.

integrated, intelligent design solutions.

B U I L DI N G E NVELOPE DES IGN DP FACADE is helmed by a team of architecturally trained designers and engineers with an extensive portfolio in the façade design field. DPF offers façade consultancy services ranging from advice on specific building envelope concerns to comprehensive design, document and quality control.

L ANDSCAPE & ARBORICULTURAL CONSULTANCY

ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

DP GREEN is an interdisciplinary practice that comprises landscape architects,

DP SUSTAINABLE DESIGN adopts a synergetic approach complemented by an

architects and horticulturists whose firm belief is that architecture and landscape

integrated, iterative work process that is fundamental to green design. DPSD’s

are inextricably linked. Offering full landscape and arboricultural consultancy

team of architects, environmental engineers and building scientists – supported

services, DPG creates landscape designs that produce a deep-seated sense of

by sophisticated bioclimatic simulation tools – plays the role of integrator among

place by responding to a site’s natural genius loci.

the different building disciplines to achieve high-performance, environmentally-

LIGHTING DESIGN & VISUAL PL ANNING

friendly designs in a cost-effective way.

DP LIGHTING offers a range of creative services ranging from advice on

ENVIRONMENTAL BRANDING & XPERIENTIAL DESIGN

specific lighting problems to comprehensive design implementation on projects

DP XPERIENCE is the environmental branding and experiential design specialist

of all sizes – from concept, to detailed design and completion. With a keen

that focuses on the human experience through a strategic platform. The team at

appreciation of architecture, DPL’s creative approach applies not only to artistic

DPX believes that powerful brands and graphics make a memorable experience

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H i s t o r i c a l

T i m e l i n e

THE FOUNDING YEARS

Passionate and highly ambitious, armed with high

August 1965, we were fully invested in contributing

1967. It was the best of times; it was the worst of

ideals and the rigour of youth, our aspiration for

to the nation-building process. The spirit of Design

times; it was a time of great ambiguity. Just two years

DP was “to produce an architecture that uplifts the

Partnership was modeled after Architects Co-

into its independence following a century of British

human spirit.� That rather idealistic aim remains today

Partnership of the United Kingdom. A firm established

rule, the young nation of Singapore struggled with

the cornerstone philosophy on which our firm builds.

in the late 1930s, the organisation of Architects

a colonial legacy and a host of teething problems

The results attest to the benefits of working hard and

Co-Partnership offered insight into consensus-based

including a dire need for major infrastructural

having the courage to act on a vision, to convince a

design, where architects worked closely in groups to

developments. Although opportunities were abound,

client to fund a project, to supervise the translation

deliver solutions for shaping socially relevant spaces

local architecture practices nevertheless faced

from blueprint to the materials and ultimately, to

that improved the lives of people in cities. The three

fierce competition for major building projects and

ensure that the spirit of a design comes alive in its

of us supported the idea that like-minded groups

institutional works.

built form.

could offer more than a single dominant designer:

It was in this context that William S. W. Lim, Tay

L AYING THE FOUNDATION

a greater range of expertise, and produce more

Kheng Soon and I set up Design Partnership (DP).

Once Singapore became an independent republic in

rational and efficient solutions. In following, the

a group could examine problems more deeply, offer

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Deed of Partnership embraces many of our shared

Urban Research Group (SPUR); Tay Kheng Soon and

THE HEROIC YEARS

ideals and values. For example, there was a common

I also became active members of this organisation

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, we were

desire to ennoble staff by offering partnership to any

along with a number of colleagues. SPUR was

fueled by great optimism. As architects, we were

individual who could transform the firm for the better

one of the nation’s first activist movements and,

confident with our own capabilities and the extent

– the deed therefore stipulates that when a partner

in the seven years of its existence, it introduced a

to which we could contribute to the Singapore

reaches sixty years of age, his ownership shares

number of instrumental alternatives for Singapore’s

community. The architectural scene at this time was

would be sold at par to deserving younger partners.

urban development. Some of these ideas helped to

being transformed by government invitations for

Over the years, such a practice has caused for a

crystallise government planning decisions such as

private sector participation in the country’s urban

continual injection of new vitality and versatility into

the relocation of a civilian airport from Paya Lebar to

renewal programme. It was during this period

the firm’s working body.

Changi and the establishment of a highly networked

that DP completed the People’s Park Complex and

national Mass Rapid Transit system. In 1968/1969,

the Golden Mile Complex — these two projects

In an effort to advocate our ideas and open up the

SPUR published the highly influential “Future of Asian

helped us introduce Singapore to new modes of

discussion concerning national development, William

Cities” in Asia Magazine; the group also produced

modernist architecture, private-public programming

Lim led the formation of the Singapore Planning and

two of its own journals in 1967/1968 and 1968/1969.

of unprecedented scale, and a series of innovative

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public spaces. For instance, the People’s Park

recognised for its capacity to deliver high-quality,

collaboration with Kevin Roche, John Dinkeloo &

Complex contained the country’s first central atrium

large-scale projects. Our works were innovative and

Associates, and John Burgee with Philip Johnson.

– a ‘city room’ designed as a public living room for

socially meaningful, and had helped Singapore’s

social activities – and the Golden Mile Complex

architectural stage evolve beyond the stranglehold of

DEVELOPING THE ‘DP SPIRIT’

offered an upper-level public promenade intended to

a colonial legacy. We had helped give rise to a new

There is no denying that the world economy shapes

revolutionise urban pedestrian circulation patterns;

tropical regionalism.

cities and, therefore, plays a heavily determinative role in the life of our infrastructural projects. DPA’s

both projects were inspired by Fumihiko Maki’s concepts of collective social space and other post-war

With a growing understanding of tropical

growth has therefore always been inextricably

ideologies for civic infrastructures.

architecture, the firm also began working on projects

linked to the economic growth of Singapore. The

outside of Singapore in East Asia, including Ampang

uncertainties of the Indonesian Confrontation as well

GROWTH AND PROGRESS

Park and Imbi Plaza in Kuala Lumpur and an urban

as the Oil Crisis in the late 1960s and early 1970s,

In 1975 Design Partnership was renamed

planning scheme for Malacca, Malaysia. By the mid-

for instance, greatly impacted the development

DP Architects (DPA), now led by partners Chan

1980s, DPA was actively working on projects in China

scene of Singapore’s first decades. The nation later

Sui Him, Gan Eng Oon, William Lim and myself;

under the leadership of director Chan Sui Him.

experienced one of its worst recessions from 1984

Tay Kheng Soon had left the partnership during

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to 1987, an industry decline during which DPA,

a transition in 1974. With new leadership came

Empowered by its extensive experience in retail

now a firmly established practice, was faced with a

expansion, growth and a host of new ideas, such as

and commercial development from the early 1970s,

new set of challenges. Unlike the many firms that

combining off-form concrete with pre-cast concrete

DPA secured a commission for one of the largest

quickly reduced their staff strength in an effort to

in the design of the Orchard Telephone Exchange in

commercial sites slated for mixed development in

cut operation costs, DPA took a non-conventional

1970, and experimenting with dynamic architectural

the newly reclaimed Marina Centre in 1980. Working

approach with a decision among the partners

forms in the Yeo Hiap Seng Factory in 1983.

closely in collaboration with John Portman Associates,

to forego their salaries while the staff, too, made

the design and planning of Marina Square would be

financial sacrifices to support the firm as a whole.

By the early 1980s, the reputation of Design

the largest of its kind to be undertaken in South-

Partnership was firmly established. The firm had

east Asia when completed in 1986. A number of

Our staff became honed with what we like to now

gained considerable peer recognition and garnered

successful partnerships with foreign architects were

call the ‘DP Spirit’ – compassion for our co-workers

numerous design awards, and the practice was

to follow, including Millenia Singapore designed in

as exhibited in such times of trouble ultimately

leads to a united strength. By these means, DPA

Complex and the Golden Mile Complex. In this

DPA’S CONTINUED AND FUTURE STRENGTH

has capitalised on economic transitions to better

way, we formed a continuum in our philosophy and

Since its inception in 1967, the multidisciplinary

prepare for the future, taking time to nurture its

design methodologies from the 1960s. For example,

practice of DPA has been driven by a deep-

resources and sharpen its competitive edge. By

modern urban interventions and ‘city rooms’

seated philosophy devoted to human activity

refocusing its efforts in the 1980s on projects like

were introduced at Bugis Junction – a covered

and improving the civic quality of the city. The

the government-sponsored Singapore Mass Rapid

corridor connecting reconstructed shophouses

firm approaches each project as the continuation

Transit system, public sector work ingrained our

and a new 5-star hotel built in 1994 – and in Far

of an ongoing exploration in shaping the public

professionals with a highly specialised technical skill

East Square – a heritage conservation project in

domain. Our consistency does not attune to

set. When the economic conditions improved by the

1998 that redeveloped one of Singapore’s earliest

stylistic conventions; rather, it pursues a common

late 1980s, our firm stood equipped with the skills

Chinese settlements into a new, vibrant social space

architectural goal: a sustainable civic society.

and strength of its staff fully intact to pursue projects

composed of restaurants, cafes, pubs, and shops

of even greater complexity.

under a shared canopy.

But the nature of competition in the architectural profession is changing both within Singapore and

STRENGTHENING THE DPA BRAND

1991 was a milestone year for the firm. By

globally. More than at any time in the past, there is a

Through the 1980s a new generation of directors

winning an international design competition for

growing need for DPA to re-invent itself, to synthesise

became groomed for leadership — Arthur Loh,

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in collaboration

complex ideas as clear solutions. As we look to the

Francis Lee, Ti Lian Seng, Vikas Gore, Wu Tzu

with Michael Wilford and Partners, DPA became a

future, DPA must remain steadfastly devoted to

Chiang and Teoh Hai Pin and later Chin Thoe

serious contender in many following public project

its social principles. I urge our directors and staff

Chong, Angelene Chan, Lesley Lim and Dadi Surya.

competitions in Singapore. By the new millennium

to continuously hone their design skills in order

Despite our growing size, our ideals remained

DPA had extended its design works beyond

to deliver projects of outstanding quality. By these

consistent with those that shaped our earliest

Singapore and the ASEAN countries to locations

measures, we will maintain the DP Spirit and push the

projects. This new set of leaders possessed a shared

including China and the Middle East. Today we work

firm to even greater heights.

design approach aimed at enriching the lives and

in locations ranging from Turkey, Qatar and UAE to

experiences of people, foundational social values

United Kingdom, Mongolia and Pakistan.

that had been implemented in the People’s Park

KOH SEOW CHUAN

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DESIGNING URBAN SPACES Guided by our founding philosophy to create architecture of excellence that uplifts the human spirit, DP Architects aims to create localised, delightful and meaningful spaces for present and future generations to enjoy. Our architecture is designed to last and benefit the human experience while fostering a strong sense of community and invigorating the local context.

Since its first major foray into the realm of public architecture, DP Architects has been involved with urban projects of immense scale and an increasing diversity of function. The firm’s works are some of the largest of their type in the world – Singapore Sports Hub, the world’s largest hub ecosystem that bridges sports and the community, with venues to cater to world-class sporting events and everyday participation; The Dubai Mall at 550,000sqm is a ‘city within a city’; Resorts World Sentosa is a mixed-use complex in Singapore comprising a Universal Studios theme park, a marine life park, a maritime museum, a casino and six hotels; and a series of 16 retail projects along Singapore’s Orchard Road that redeveloped an entire shopping corridor.

Like cities, these urban projects are massively complex systems. Sites of this scale take years to complete. Each involves monumental construction efforts and management undertakings, reshapes hundreds of thousands of square metres of ground space, demands close attention by scores of designers, and often engages millions of visitors over the period of its use.

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In their pursuit to better pattern the lives of people in cities, DP Architects

and activities node that often becomes an urban centre of gravity about

has for five decades explored architectural and urban planning techniques

which people work, eat and live. DP Architects believes this element can

that inject new vitality into the city fabric. The urban projects serve as

resonate deeply with urban inhabitants around the world.

regional focal points, hubs of human activity and social space. Projects span from the People’s Park Complex and the Golden Mile Complex

To invent — and build — the city room successfully into the urban fabric is

built shortly after Singapore’s independence in the late 1960s, to Noon

a process that requires much imagination, creativity and intelligence. The

Square opened in 2006 — a mall that helps to revitalise an architecturally

cross-section of the firm’s works exhibited in this portfolio employs these

outdated region of Seoul, South Korea — and to Our Tampines Hub, a

tools as means for the celebration of public architecture. These projects

pioneering model of an integrated community, sports and lifestyle hub

and others employ city rooms as social centre points: Emaar Square Mall

in Singapore purposefully designed to instil a greater sense of pride and

is inspired by Istanbul street life with a sequence of activity nodes and a

belonging among the Tampines residents.

central sunken plaza that operate as social gathering sites; Stephen Riady Centre at NUS U-Town has an open plaza at the heart of the building

As the urban theorist Jane Jacobs once wrote when identifying the

that provides a congregating point for students and visitors; Esplanade

ingredients of successful city spaces: “Life attracts life.” 1 With each project

– Theatres on the Bay hosts a string of outdoor event spaces that form a

DP Architects intends to endow the urban framework with new life, to

civic reference point for Singapore’s entire Marina Bay area.

encourage social and cultural interaction, and to ensure a more sustainable future for cities.

While the nation of Singapore has performed as the testing ground for the majority of the firm’s works, the ideas and techniques of DP Architects are

In this continued pursuit, the firm employs a critical architectural element

increasingly expanding to projects overseas in cities throughout Asia, the

in its practice of architecture and design: the city room. The city room is

Middle East, and Europe.

a potential social centre for urban life. It can take many forms: a space

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Jane Jacobs, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, (New York:

planned at the crossing of pedestrian paths, an atrium at the heart of a

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Shopping is about the pleasure of authentic

DP implements architecture and planning

discovery, an urban adventure that is characterised

techniques to accommodate a host of additional

by creative and spontaneous exploration. In

functional requirements for the modern urban

an increasingly mobile and digital age, fresh

mall. The social and commercial importance of the

interpretations of the spatial experience of the

mall continues to grow, and as it does, DP explores

physical mall are essential. Urban malls make up

ways by which the public spaces of retail can

many of today’s largest public places and are often

evolve to meet the needs of each new generation

planned to accommodate a breadth of activities.

of consumers. Seeing malls as generators of social

DP Architects has been involved in retail projects

activity, supporting and integrating the increasingly

of increasing scale and complexity since the 1960s;

convergent social and lifestyle needs, DP’s mall

some so large, like The Dubai Mall, they perform as

designs inject life and vibrancy through softer

micro-urbanisms. Building at this scale becomes a

social spaces. Having undertaken the design and

practice of experiential space planning in which the

transformation of many shopping malls along

human movement is embraced and the architecture

Orchard Road and in cities around the world over

of the pedestrian is appreciated on foot. Experiential

the years, DP has built an extensive expertise on

retail has come to represent the architecture and

different types of shopping mall concepts that has

urbanism of mall complexes, the activities these

put the firm on the forefront of retail development

multifunctional spaces offer, and the social and

in Asia.

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MARINA SQUARE | SINGAPORE, 2016, 2007, 1986 (CLOCKWISE) 42 |

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MYVILLAGE AT SERANGOON GARDEN | SINGAPORE, 2010 46 |

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THE DUBAI MALL | DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2008

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THE DUBAI MALL | DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2008

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THE DUBAI MALL | DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2008 56 |

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EMAAR SQUARE MALL | ISTANBUL, TURKEY, 2017 58 |

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LUSAIL COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD | LUSAIL, QATAR, 2018 60 |

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DOHA FESTIVAL CITY | DOHA, QATAR, 2017 62 |

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MALL OF DILMUNIA | DILMUNIA, BAHRAIN, 2018 64 |

RESPUBLIKA PLAZA ASTANA | ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN, 2015 | 65

ADMIRAL CITY | NANNING, CHINA, 2006 66 |

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ONE PRIME | SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2012

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DESIGN VILLAGE OUTLET MALL | PENANG, MALAYSIA, 2016 | 69

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SENAYAN CITY | JAKARTA, INDONESIA, 2006 | 71

CENTRAL PARK | JAKARTA, INDONESIA, 2010 72 |

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SOHO@PODOMORO | JAKARTA, INDONESIA, 2012 74 |

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CIPUTRA WORLD | SURABAYA, INDONESIA, 2010 (PHASE 1) 2016 (PHASE 2), 2018 (PHASE 3) | 77

KUNINGAN CITY | JAKARTA, INDONESIA, 2006

TRIPLEONE SOMERSET | SINGAPORE, 2010 NOON SQUARE | SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, 2007

THE CENTREPOINT | SINGAPORE, 2006 THE HEEREN | SINGAPORE, 2012

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VIVOCITY | SINGAPORE, 2006

JOY CITY | SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2010

BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2003

MILLENNIUM VILALGE | KARAWACI, INDONESIA, 2020

KEMANG VILLAGE | JAKARTA, INDONESIA, 2011 CROSSROADS MUMBAI, INDIA, 2004

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Hospitality 80 |

Hotels are designed to establish a unique personal

Each project is dynamically designed to capture the

identity, interwoven with the surroundings to

unique energy of its site, with connections to the

celebrate a powerful sense of local character, while

city that are contextual and specialised. Restoration

encouraging visitors to feel at home in a new place.

and adaptive re-use projects reconfigure existing

Design processes for these projects are as equally

heritage buildings and present guests with both

concerned with being immersed in local culture

the historical and the contemporary. Addition and

as they are with fostering a level of autonomy –

alteration projects reposition existing structures

creating a buffer between the room and the city to

within the city’s denser fabric to create new urban

harbour comfort and privacy. DP Architects pursues

relationships. For resorts situated within the urban

a holistic approach in its hospitality building design,

fringe, built spaces are distributed across the

synthesising the technical and the functional to

landscape to bind guests intimately with nature.

correspond with the highest standards of service to

These urban hotels are programmed to blend a

deliver an unforgettable experience.

range of spaces – indoor and outdoor, private and public, small and large in scale – to facilitate social engagement and civic vibrancy. | 81

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THE FULLERTON BAY HOTEL | SINGAPORE, 2010 | 83

CARLTON HOTEL EXTENSION | SINGAPORE, 2002 84 |

CARLTON HOTEL PREMIER WING | SINGAPORE, 2011

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CARLTON CITY HOTEL | SINGAPORE, 2014 | 87

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ALEXANDRA CENTRAL | SINGAPORE, 2015 | 89

YOTEL SINGAPORE | SINGAPORE, 2017 90 |

MÖVENPICK HERITAGE HOTEL SENTOSA | SINGAPORE, 2013

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HOTEL FORT CANNING | SINGAPORE, 2011 | 93

RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA | SINGAPORE, 2012 94 |

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RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA | SINGAPORE, 2012 96 |

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DAYS HOTEL SINGAPORE AND RAMADA SINGAPORE AT ZHONGSHAN PARK | SINGAPORE, 2013 98 |

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ONE FARRER HOTEL & SPA – CONNEXION | SINGAPORE, 2014 | 101

NOVOTEL & MERCURE SINGAPORE ON STEVENS | SINGAPORE, 2018 102 |

OASIA HOTEL & NOVENA SPECIALIST CENTER | SINGAPORE, 2011 | 103

PAN PACIFIC SERVICED SUITES | SINGAPORE, 2013 104 |

THE TRANS LUXURY HOTEL & IBIS HOTEL | BANDUNG, INDONESIA, 2012 | 105

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HAITANG BAY RESORTS HOTEL (DESIGN) | SANYA, CHINA, 2008

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ISTA HOTEL | PUNE, INDIA, 2010 110 |

STATE HOUSE HOTEL | YANGON, MYANMAR, 2013

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AMOY HOTEL | SINGAPORE, 2013

PREMIER INN | SINGAPORE, 2016

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CHANGI VILLAGE HOTEL | SINGAPORE, 2004

GRAND PARK ORCHARD | SINGAPORE, 2010

SHERATON DANANG RESORT | DANANG, VIETNAM, 2017

WANDERLUST | SINGAPORE, 2010

IBIS SINGAPORE ON BENCOOLEN SINGAPORE, 2009

SO SOFITEL | SINGAPORE, 2014

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CHANGI COVE HOTEL | SINGAPORE, 2012

S p o r t s & R e c r e a t i o n a l 114 |

Architecture can be used as a vehicle to enrich the

transform the existing urban landscape through

everyday lives of a community. DP Architects has

applying principles of connectivity and shared

been able to contribute to the general quality of

amenities. Singapore’s sports initiatives are tied

life in built communities through a variety of sports,

closely with the country’s development policies,

leisure and recreational facilities. The projects

which are focused on the building of a nation

in this portfolio are defined by clear pedestrian

made of strong communities. All about raising a

circulation routes, spaces for social bonding

resilient population and inclusive communities, our

and nodes of interaction for groups of all sizes,

sporting facilities are world-class developments

designed for rich programmatic diversity and to

renowned for being specialised yet multi-faceted.

complement its surroundings.

They encompass recreational spaces and amenities, flexibly stitched together to accommodate major

In our large-scale sports and recreation projects,

sporting events, community-based activities and

deliberately rooted to specific social causes and

leisure, at an international and local level, for both

local context, DP Architects has been able to

the young and the old. | 115

SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB | SINGAPORE, 2014 116 |

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SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB | SINGAPORE, 2014 118 |

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SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB | SINGAPORE, 2014 | 121

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SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB | SINGAPORE, 2014 | 123

OUR TAMPINES HUB | SINGAPORE, 2017 124 |

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RIVER SAFARI | SINGAPORE, 2013 126 |

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TEMASEK CLUB | SINGAPORE, 2016

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TEMASEK CLUB | SINGAPORE, 2016 130 |

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CIVIL SERVICE CLUB AT CHANGI | SINGAPORE, 2014 132 |

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DOWNTOWN EAST (PHASE 1) | SINGAPORE, 2015 134 |

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RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA | SINGAPORE, 2010, 2012 136 |

CLOCKWISE: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE, THE MARITIME EXPERIENTIAL MUSEUM & ADVENTURE COVE WATERPARK | 137

FOSHAN ARENA CENTRE | GUANGZHOU, CHINA, 2018 138 |

SINGAPORE FLYER | SINGAPORE, 2008 | 139

OUR TAMPINES HUB | SINGAPORE, 2017

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OUR TAMPINES HUB | SINGAPORE, 2017

SAFRA RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB | SINGAPORE, 1994

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LAGUNA NATIONAL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB | SINGAPORE, 1994

C o m m u n i t y C u l t u r a l C i v i c 142 |

Community, cultural and civic spaces that cultivate

landscape and social fabric. The design goal is to

inclusion and active participation are at the core of

transform these spaces into public destinations

what makes a city vibrant. These spaces perform

where people intermingle and connect over

as social hubs that support, connect and inspire.

common interests, and to fulfil the larger purpose

With their strong social character, these spaces also

of empowering the users as stewards of their own

function as a vehicle for positive and meaningful

community and everyday public spaces.

social change. Thus, when tasked to conceptualise an architecture of such purpose and capacity, the

Each project within this portfolio features

responsibility of the architect goes beyond design;

architectural articulations unique to its cultural

the commitment is to the people and place-making.

context and locality. Aesthetic configurations aside, our design solution is also concerned with

Specific social causes, context and the local

functionality – a key factor that interprets user-

community take precedence when designing

experience and facilitates interactions. As public

with the people and for the people. Translating

destinations, our spatial programming weaves in

all these elements into thoughtful programming

nodes of interaction for people. The design scheme

of space, intuitive pedestrian circulation patterns

also factors in climatic conditions; creating facades

and comfortable aesthetics, our people-centred

that offer sunshading and rain protection while

buildings are refreshing expressions of its urban

optimising natural daylight. | 143

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OUR TAMPINES HUB | SINGAPORE, 2017 | 145

GOODLIFE! MAKAN | SINGAPORE, 2016 146 |

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SINGAPORE CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE | SINGAPORE, 2017 | 149

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ESPLANADE – THEATRES ON THE BAY | SINGAPORE, 2002

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ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL | SINGAPORE, 2010 | 153

ARCHIFEST PAVILLION | SINGAPORE, 2016 154 |

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SEA GAMES CAULDRON | SINGAPORE, 2015

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TRINITY CHRISTIAN CENTRE | SINGAPORE, 2008

BONNEVAUX | POITIERS, FRANCE, 2019

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SHAH JAHAN MOSQUE | LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2015

U r b a n W o r k p l a c e s 158 |

The modern workplace is changing rapidly.

Office buildings – large structures that need to be

Inhabitant flexibility and connectivity are integral

functional throughout the year during peak energy

factors that inform DP Architects’ workplace

load hours – have stringent energy demands. DP

designs. As business performance is heavily tied

develops each workplace in response to contextual

to changing technologies, workplace functions are

climate conditions in an effort to balance user-

constantly being reformulated. Open, modular floor

comfort with energy costs and to minimise a

plans that are adaptive to future organisational

building’s ecological footprint. Workplace designs

change have become an inherent feature of

implement a combination of passive and active

workplace planning. For innovation-led economies,

energy strategies. Passive design elements are

a diversity of spaces within the development is

considered for every office project and include

necessary to foster social interaction, inspiration,

outdoor terraces, shading devices, materials, use

creativity, collaboration and improve overall

of greenery, building form and orientation to

efficiency. DP organises these spaces with reference

enhance ventilation and thermal efficiency. In some

to user-specific requirements and varying occupant

specialised projects, active techniques supplement

types, ranging from national headquarters to multi-

those above to further minimise energy usage,

tenant layouts and small business owners.

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ONE MARINA BOULEVARD | SINGAPORE, 2003 | 161

OUE BAYFRONT | SINGAPORE, 2011 162 |

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SBF CENTER | SINGAPORE, 2016 164 |

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MEDIACORP CAMPUS | SINGAPORE, 2016 166 |

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FRASERS TOWER | SINGAPORE, 2018 168 |

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WOODS SQUARE | SINGAPORE, 2020 170 |

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RMZ ECOWORLD | BENGALURU, INDIA, 2016

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RMZ ECOWORLD | BENGALURU, INDIA, 2016 | 177

ADDAX TOWER | ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2015 178 |

TCC BATAVIA TOWER 2 | JAKARTA, INDONESIA 2008 | 179

HONGQIAO LINKONG TECHNOLOGY PARK PLOT 5 | SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2016 180 |

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NANJING TECHNOLOGY PARK – FU YING TOWER | NANJING, CHINA, 2013 182 |

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SINGPOST CENTRE | SINGAPORE, 2017

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SPH NEWS CENTRE | SINGAPORE, 2001

CLARKE QUAY CENTRAL | SINGAPORE, 2007

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NUHS ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK | SINGAPORE, 2010

ST ANDREW’S CENTRE | SINGAPORE, 1997

DUO | SINGAPORE, 2017

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OUE DOWNTOWN | SINGAPORE, 2019

R e s i d e n t i a l 188 |

Residential designs are about creating quality

DP has considered each of its housing projects with

environments to nurture communities beyond

reference to its site, its regional urban placement

the inclusion of functionalities and the fulfilment

and its climate. With each urban residential project,

of commercial requirements. DP Architects’

DP seeks to provide a unique set of formal and

residential projects are designed in ways that

functional characteristics with which inhabitants

jointly celebrate the benefits of city dwelling yet

can individually identify. In each residential

offer spaces that break from the city – places

housing scheme, DP negotiates between views and

offering both community and a harbour for the

environmental orientation to optimally immerse

comforts of private life. Housing patterns must

residences within their surroundings. With high-

continually respond to the needs of the city, as new

density residential projects, DP investigates a variety

developments situate people in existing or future

of techniques in plan, layout and indoor-outdoor

spaces for work and play. Residential projects, and

spatial relationships to develop new housing types

particularly those for high-density urban blocks,

specialised for urban settings and grounded in the

have the potential to dramatically alter the city by

characteristics of the local community.

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OUE TWIN PEAKS | SINGAPORE, 2015 | 191

OUE TWIN PEAKS | SINGAPORE, 2015 192 |

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JARDIN | SINGAPORE, 2012 194 |

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THE MINTON | SINGAPORE, 2013 196 |

EUHABITAT | SINGAPORE, 2015 198 |

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THE CAPE | SINGAPORE, 2014 | 201

HILLSTA | SINGAPORE, 2016

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FLORIDIAN | SINGAPORE, 2012 206 |

THE TRILLIUM | SINGAPORE, 2010 | 207

RIVER PLACE | SINGAPORE, 2000 208 |

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THE BAYSHORE | SINGAPORE, 1997 210 |

SKY@ELEVEN | SINGAPORE, 2010 | 211

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MARINER’S QUARTER | LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2018 | 213

LA VIE | JAKARTA, INDONESIA, 2014 214 |

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SKY GARDENS | BENGALURU, INDIA, 2011 | 217

POLY TIANYUE | GUANGZHOU, CHINA, 2016 218 |

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THE CHUAN | SINGAPORE, 2007

PAVILION 11 | SINGAPORE, 2009

SOUTHBANK | SINGAPORE, 2010

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PALM SPRINGS | BEIJING, CHINA, 2001

ORION | SINGAPORE, 2008

PATERSON SUITES | SINGAPORE, 2010

PATERSON COLLECTION | SINGAPORE, 2015

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Serving a wide range of government clients and

to encourage discourse, inter-activity and

project types, DP Architects has effectively manage

collaboration among students and faculty.

every institutional project type from large-scale academic mixed-use campuses, government

Campus design is a combination of urban planning

headquarters, learning facilities to small-scale

and architecture at a scale that focuses on the

feasibility studies. Educational doctrines and

pedestrian – the association between indoor and

pedagogies are evolving to accommodate changing

outdoor spaces, the way people move between

technologies, the way information is broadcast

buildings, cityscape integration, and aspects of

and received, and the increased emphasis on

environmental design that influence energy costs.

critical thinking in a creative and knowledge-

Institutional buildings have to be able to adapt to

based economy. New architectural solutions are

constantly changing educational demands; thus

emerging from these shifting pedagogies and

flexible models that can be adaptable and elastic

DP has built institutional campuses that respond

in how it provides a usable learning environment

to these factors. DP has helped to shape new

is key. A number of modular facilities are designed

campus architecture to support holistic learning

into these campuses as a means for the educational

environments and offer open-source platforms

institutions to be receptive to future variation.

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CINNAMON & TEMBUSU RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES, NUS U-TOWN | SINGAPORE, 2011

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CINNAMON & TEMBUSU RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES, NUS U-TOWN | SINGAPORE, 2011 226 |

RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4 AND COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN, NUS U-TOWN | SINGAPORE, 2012

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STEPHEN RIADY CENTRE, NUS U-TOWN | SINGAPORE, 2012 228 |

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STEPHEN RIADY CENTRE, NUS U-TOWN | SINGAPORE, 2012 230 |

CAMPUS FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AND TECHNOLOGICAL ENTERPRISE (CREATE), NUS U-TOWN | SINGAPORE, 2011 | 231

SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN | SINGAPORE, 2014 232 |

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FOUR ACRES SINGAPORE | SINGAPORE, 2013 | 235

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LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE – NOVENA CAMPUS | SINGAPORE, 2017 | 237

LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE – YUNNAN GARDEN CAMPUS | SINGAPORE, 2016

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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | SINGAPORE, 2011 242 |

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ITE COLLEGE WEST | SINGAPORE, 2010 | 245

BLOCK 51 – NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC | SINGAPORE, 2014 246 |

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC | SINGAPORE, 2014 | 247

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC | SINGAPORE, 2014 248 |

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DULWICH COLLEGE | SINGAPORE, 2017 250 |

RAFFLES EDUCATION SQUARE | SINGAPORE, 2013

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NANYANG POLYTECHNIC | SINGAPORE, 1998

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ST ANDREW’S VILLAGE | SINGAPORE, 2005

TANGLIN TRUST SENIOR SCHOOL | SINGAPORE, 2009

NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING | SINGAPORE, 2005

REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC | SINGAPORE, 2007

TANGLIN TRUST SENIOR SCHOOL 2 | SINGAPORE, 2012 TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC, SINGAPORE, 1996

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The dynamics of our healthcare system is ever

positive ends. DP Architects has worked in line with

evolving. No longer limited to the applied science

Singapore’s community-based planning schemes

of medicine, healthcare is increasingly holistic

to design healthcare buildings that are fully

as it encompasses medical research, specialised

accessible to patients while integrating the public

treatments, rehabilitation and the community.

realm into its hospital settings. Enriching the lives

Among the strongest in the world, Singapore’s

of the community, medical programmes are fully

healthcare system is widely known for its community

integrated with commercial and recreational spaces

health programs. The country has spent billions

to strengthen links between healthcare and the city.

of dollars to expand its building stock dedicated

A focus on modularity and flexibility accommodates

to modern facilities. The addition of university

changing needs. These buildings and complexes

buildings, hospitals and rehabilitation centres come

are patient-centric, accessible and designed for

together to further enable our healthcare system to

clear and efficient wayfinding. The projects also

serve its growing and aging population.

offer plenty of natural light and air, and introduce public-green spaces and gardens, which lend to the

Here, architecture can be a means to effect

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FARRER PARK HOSPITAL – CONEXION | SINGAPORE, 2014 256 |

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ST ANDREW’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | SINGAPORE, 2005 | 265

SILOAM SOLO | SURAKARTA, INDONESIA, 2017 266 |

SILOAM GUBENG | SURABAYA, INDONESIA, 2017

SILOAM SRONDOL | SEMARANG, INDONESIA, 2017 | 267

BRIGHT VISION HOSPITAL | SINGAPORE, 2001

REN CI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | SINGAPORE, 2007 CAMDEN MEDICAL CENTRE | SINGAPORE, 1999

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THONG CHAI MEDICAL INSTITUTION | SINGAPORE, 2012

NANJING MATERNITY MEDICAL CENTER | NANJING, CHINA, 2018

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The industrial building typology represents a

DP has helped to redefine the industrial building

unique set of conditions that challenge designers

typology with design solutions that not only optimise

to think about utilitarian buildings that could

the operating processes, but are also attractive,

transform the environment. Starting from our first

promote the well-being of the occupants, and instil

factory building project, the Yeo Hiap Seng factory

pride and purpose in the owners and employees.

at Dunearn Road to the recent President’s Design

Besides addressing the functional and efficiency

Award-winning Sunray Woodcraft Construction

requirements of the client, users, context and climate,

headquarters, DP Architects has eschewed the

DP’s factory building designs consider ventilation,

typical enclosed factory building of monotonous

landscaping, circulation and plan layouts for greater

appearance and severe massing to create refreshing

efficiency and collaboration, colour palette and

and dynamic alternatives.

material choices, and scale to ensure a human-centred experience within an industrial environment. | 271

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SUNRAY WOODCRAFT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS | SINGAPORE, 2014 | 273

COSL (SINGAPORE) BASE | SINGAPORE, 2014 274 |

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SINGAPORE POWER HEADQUARTERS | SINGAPORE, 2017 276 |

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At DP Architects, we have always held the belief

research and functional criteria which inform our

that the built environment has the power to uplift

planning work from multiple perspectives.

the human spirit and experience. Beginning at the inception of a master plan, our primary goal

Our experience means we have developed a

and key interest is to create long-term vibrancy

principled, multidisciplinary methodology; within

in the area we are designing for. In realising

which place-making is top priority. It extends

this vision, we have acquired built experience

beyond form to include programming components,

in a multitude of projects across a wide variety

balanced with sensitive consideration of the people,

of building types, at various scales and for a

their cultural norms, their practices, climate and

diversified clientele, including government bodies,

weather. We also ensure our plans are economically

real estate developers and institutions, over the

transformative, open and flexible, so that the design

last fifty years. This breadth of experience has

can adapt as the culture or locale that it is situated

allowed us to work on master plans for mega

in evolves. In starting the projects, issues of social

developments and singular buildings alike. It has

inclusiveness, ‘image-ability’, identity, sustainability,

also enabled us to develop familiar insights into

memorability, liveability and economic viability are

the diverse requirements and priorities of different

all key principles that we keep in mind. Our design

stakeholders. Simultaneously, the depth of our

goal is to create and transform urban environments

experience has provided us with a rich database of

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SEEF LUSAIL MASTER PLAN | LUSAIL, QATAR, 2014

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LUSAIL COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD | LUSAIL, QATAR, 2018 286 |

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DEIRA ENRICHMENT PROJECT (DESIGN) | DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2015 288 |

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MELAKA GATEWAY | MELAKA, MALAYSIA, 2017 290 |

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DANGA HEIGHTS | JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA, 2012 292 |

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GUANGZHOU KNOWLEDGE CITY | GUANGZHOU, CHINA, 2013

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NANJING TECHNOLOGY PARK EAST | NANJING, CHINA, 2014 298 |

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LAND OF LEGENDS SHOPPING AVENUE | ANTALYA, TURKEY, 2016

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DILMUNIA HEALTH CITY | DILMUNIA, BAHRAIN, 2009 JAZAN ECONOMIC CITY | JAZAN, SAUDI ARABIA, 2006

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BOKOR MOUNTAIN RESORT | KAMPOT, CAMBODIA, 2012

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Conceived as a means to carry our communities into

for terminals and stations, and extensive experience

the future, transport infrastructures are constantly

in collaborative work. With the former, our

evolving alongside shifts in our urbanscape and

comprehensive and thoughtful approach integrates

movement patterns. Interestingly, while its primary

airports and transit systems with the travellers

purpose of alleviating congestion and providing

they serve. It connects these transit points to their

accessibility – factors that contribute to the

context, including commercial outfits; and provides

economic wellbeing of a city – remains, it is no

an accessible, safe and comfortable experience for

longer limited to these functions. Due in part to

all. With the latter, our collaborative outlook enables

its high pedestrian traffic, transport infrastructures

us to work closely with some of the world’s best

are increasingly envisioned as spaces in which its

engineering and specialist talents. These teams are

end-users may commute and commune. This is

tailored to suit the specific needs of a project, which

already evident in transit points across Singapore.

allows the firm to formulate the best combination

Bus interchanges and train depots incorporate retail

of skillsets and value to service the goals and

extensions and recreational elements, effectively

ambitions of our clients. Our experience with a wide

serving as town hubs for its community.

range of contract-procurement models – including conventional consultancy, design-and-build contract,

To help realise the wider vision of transforming our

guaranteed-price contract and build-operate-and-

transport infrastructure into place-markers and

transfer – adds value with the facilitation of smooth

community hubs, DP Architects delivers on two

operations and timely project completion.

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SINGAPORE CRUISE CENTRE | SINGAPORE, 2009 306 |

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THOMSON-EAST COAST MRT LINE (T10) | SINGAPORE, 2018 308 |

PROMENADE MRT STATION | SINGAPORE, 2009 | 309

BEAUTY WORLD MRT STATION | SINGAPORE, 2015 310 |

TANAH MERAH FERRY TERMINAL | SINGAPORE, 2007 | 311

Orchard | 1987, 2007 Somerset | 1987, 2003 Canberra | 2015 Novena | 2003

Beauty World | 2015

City Hall A&A | 2007, 2019 Kranji A&A | 2007

Bishan Depot | 1988 Woodleigh | 2002 Serangoon | 2002 Kim Chuan Depot | 2009

Tuas Depot | 2020

Expo A&A | 2007 Tampines A&A | 2003

Paya Lebar A&A | 2007 Aljunied | 2007

Clementi | 1987, 2019 Buona Vista | 1987, 2019 Commonwealth | 1987

Promenade | 2009 Bugis A&A | 2007

Queenstown | 1987 Redhill | 1987, 2007

LEGENDS DPA’s MRT Projects DPA’s Depots Projects North South Line East West Line Circle Line North East Line Downtown Line

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Tiong Bahru | 1987, 2007

Raffles Place A&A | 2005, 2009 Tanjong Pagar A&A | 2007, 2009 Outram Park | 2002, 2003

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BISHAN DEPOT | SINGAPORE, 1988

WOODLEIGH MRT STATION | SINGAPORE, 2002

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SERANGOON MRT STATION | SINGAPORE, 2002

SATS MAINTENANCE CENTRE 2 | SINGAPORE, 1996 OUTRAM PARK MRT STATION (NORTH-EAST LINE & EAST-WEST LINE) | SINGAPORE, 2002, 2003

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Architecture is an epoch translated into space.

relevance to the current fabric of the society

Inherited from previous generations, the built

surrounding it. This, DP Architects has a keen

environment makes up part of our historical

discernment of. Our extensive experience with

narrative. As a built heritage, it represents a society’s

conservation and heritage projects has allowed

collective memories, concretising the interaction

us to understand the transition of a city’s identity

between people and places through time. Thus,

over time. More than designers, we are stewards

conservation works on heritage buildings – whether

of our environment. We carry the responsibility

they are schools, places of worship, public housing,

of protecting our cultural identity by preserving

offices or retail malls – go beyond mere utility.

significant elements of our built environment and developing them responsibly. We believe that

Here, the work of the architect is to conserve with

responsible conservation and adaptive re-use of

the historical value of the building in mind; design

significant buildings help communities in building

with respect for its historical context and create

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HOTEL FORT CANNING | SINGAPORE, 2011 326 |

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MÖVENPICK HERITAGE HOTEL SENTOSA | SINGAPORE, 2013 328 |

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CHANGI COVE HOTEL | SINGAPORE, 2012 330 |

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FREEMASON’S HALL | SINGAPORE, 2012

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CAPELLA SINGAPORE | SINGAPORE, 2009

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FOUR ACRES SINGAPORE | SINGAPORE, 2013

FORT CANNING ARTS CENTRE | SINGAPORE, 2016

EMPRESS PLACE | SINGAPORE, 1989

THE MAJESTIC HOTEL | SINGAPORE, 2006

FUK TAK CHI MUSEUM | SINGAPORE, 2015

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SUN YAT SEN NANYANG MEMORIAL HALL A&A | SINGAPORE, 2001

SMART OBJECT LIBRARIES PROTOTYPING WEB-BASED

COUNTRIES / MARKETS

WikiDPia

INTELLIGENT OBJECTS SMART CITIES

DATABASE

DIGITAL

COMPONENTS

SMART DATA BIM INTEGRATION

PARAMETRIC DESIGN

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TYPOLOGY

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dpINSPIRE

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DRIVERS designSHARE

MATERIAL EXPERTS

designGATE

MARKET EXPERTS

DISCOURSE

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COMPONENTS EXPERTS

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TYPOLOGY EXPERTS

INNOVATION GROUP

d e s i g n F I R S T E c o s y s t e m LEVERAGING ON THE POWER OF ‘WE’ Over five decades of design journey, driven by people- and environment-centric values, DP has developed its own unique design-focused DNA: a suite of design expertise, approaches and initiatives that has evolved the firm’s design ecosystem – designFIRST. This design ecosystem leverages on the power of ‘we’: the collective design experience and knowledge of DPians. This spirit of designFIRST crystallises into a foundational framework of four Ds – drivers, database, discourse and digitalisation.

DRIVERS Central to designFIRST are the drivers, a group comprising design leads and

designFirst. Our design database is chiefly categorised into two groups:

representatives that drives weekly critiques and sharing sessions to championing

typology and component. The typology database is a shared-knowledge

design excellence. These design leads serve as conduits for transference of

depository of evidence-based inputs from the typology research groups

ideas, information and knowledge from different projects or teams.

within the firm. In each typology category, information such as design norms, templates, 3D libraries, precedents and benchmarks, specific codes and

Another thrust, designEXPERTISE, seeks to develop specialisation in 11 key

compliance, trend studies as well as unique requirements that influence design

typologies, namely, residential, retail, healthcare, hospitality, education, office,

and planning are collected and organised.

transport and mobility, master planning, mixed-use developments, theme parks, as well as community and sports. These focus groups research and develop

The components database is a system-based depository that contains a

architectural design particular to the typology clusters, leveraging the wealth of

collection of design standard details, components and intelligent object libraries

DP’s experience and knowledge.

and materials research. Our unique DP database, amassed over five decades of design solutions, ensures that the knowledge is well organised, categorised for

In parallel, the firm is developing design expertise based on methods and

effective transfer to various teams in DP. In this way, design processes can be

materiality such as Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and Virtual

streamlined, with past compliant and workable solutions as ready reference.

Design and Construction (VDC), as well as leads in geographical territories. In some cases, these groups collaborate with external consultants and experts

DISCOURSE

from research and higher-learning institutes to further enrich our design

The availability of current, credible information is critical to the function of an

processes and products.

architecture firm. Platforms to showcase thought leadership and trade design

DATABASE The sustenance of a robust design database is another essential aspect of

ideas promote constructive discussions. An example in DP is designGATE — a weekly design review and critique session led by the firm’s directors for ongoing projects. This platform encourages a culture of open discussion and

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cross-team collaboration. During designGATE, projects are assessed with a key

embracing innovation. Our designINTELLIGENCE initiative has been crucial in

design assessment tool, known as the Attributes of Purposeful Design (APD).

ensuring enhanced connectivity across regions and communities to power active participation of our One Global Studio in vital sharing sessions and discourse,

The APD wheel lays out a set of design values in four key design pillars:

regular design charrettes, moving towards developing virtual design studios

economics, environment, people-centricity and architecture. It is used at

to facilitate seamless collaboration with our overseas partners. Central to this

designGATE and review sessions to achieve greater design consistency among

initiative is the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM), with a greater

teams. The APD also helps to raise awareness and increase collaboration among

advance towards adoption of productive design methodology such as VDC.

disciplines, i.e. the integration of sustainable design, landscape and engineering in the design process. The APD can be used as an analytical tool for evaluating

designINTELLIGENCE also aims to empower our designers with skills to

trends and inclination of projects or typologies, as well as benchmarking and

capitalise on technologies as vehicles for innovation, to facilitate greater

optional studies, allowing a more evidence-based design approach.

cross-disciplinary integration and the development of cutting-edge design methodologies. For instance, SharePoints was set up to foster explorations

In addition, the weekly designSHARE – featuring lectures by external experts

in the fields of digital fabrication, data analytics, parametric design, and

and peers, and insights by DP team leaders – serve as an extensive, informal

the utilising virtual reality and augmented reality for visualisations. These

platform for intellectual exchanges. These presentations are recorded and

tools further contribute to the exploration of new hybrid typologies, digital

shared within the firm. To extend the discourse beyond our doors, Design in

prototyping and advanced geometry, investigated through experimental

Print, our quarterly magazine, showcases new and upcoming projects and

projects such as the 2016 Archifest Pavilion, Rhizome House (Amsterdam Light

their design innovations, as well as interviews with key personnel, covering a

Festival), Every Cask Smells of the Wine it Contains (Logroño’s Architecture and

vast range of design and industry-related topics. The latest of our efforts push

Design Festival) and Project Bus Stop.

our emphasis on design discourse and the launch of the DP Inspire Award in 2017 recognises design excellence. This annual internal award celebrates

LOOKING AHEAD

inspirational and transformative projects within the firm, spurring teams to

In the past five decades, the progressive implementation of programmes and

create invigorating architecture.

initiatives that collectively form our unique design ecosystem has empowered

DIGITALISATION

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DP Architects to grow from strength to strength. As we look towards the opportunities in the coming decades, we are confident that with our core

In keeping with the speed of change fuelled by the increased incidence of new

spirit, structure and system of designFIRST in place, DP together with our

technologies, it is essential for the design ecosystem to continually evolve by

partners will continue to shape the built environment meaningfully.

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O f f i c e s

Beginning with its first overseas venture into Malaysia in the 1970s,

DP’s work to be led by design, melding global research with local action. The firm

DP Architects has continued its pursuit into emerging markets around the world.

leverages its extensive network of global offices, and taps into the knowledge and

Today, the firm is a large architectural practice powered by 1,300 staff in

resources of its 8 specialist companies to deliver well-tailored, localised design

17 offices across 11 countries. The success of its corporate expansion and

solutions. These are, in turn, based on a common design methodology and a

international reach is due to the firm’s ability to combine fresh thinking with

unified commitment towards design excellence. The outcome is architecture that

local insight on user-driven design.

is sensitive to the climate and culture of a place.

This design approach has been further refined through the One Global Studio

DP is strengthening its global presence and building an internationally

concept. Individually, each office serves to entrench the firm’s position within its

recognised brand. To do so, the firm continues to audit its projects against

region and offers design solutions that are catered to the needs of the clients

global standards, develop unique strategies that are contextually sensitive and

and end-users. Together, they function as One Global Studio. This has enabled

produce universally good design.

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C h i n a

Shanghai | Beijing | Guangzhou | Shenzhen China was a key market in DP Architects’ early overseas expansion. Taking advantage of the wave of optimism in the region in the 1980s, DP made its first foray into China. Qingdao Hotel (1983) and Yan Shan University (1984-1987) were among our first projects in China. Both are in full operation today despite the accelerated construction in China over the last decade. The mid-1990s saw the completion of a series of high-profile commissions including a prestigious office tower in Hong Kong Central, The Centrium.

Today, DP is well-entrenched in the Chinese market with offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Beijing. Despite the speed and scale at which urbanism is occurring in China, we continue to push out designs of excellent form and function across different typologies and varying scales. Attesting to this are Foshan Arena Centre, Wuhan Yulong Financial Centre, Nanjing Fu Ying Tower, Nanjing Software Park Chuan Yuan Tower, and Dalian Meilihui Mixed-development, and Beijing Lippo Plaza. Massive in scale, each features distinctive architecture and design that is thoughtful to people-space relation and user-experience.

As a firm of creative professionals working in the fiercely competitive local market and designing for a rapidly changing urbanscape, the team is constantly recalibrating our tools and strategies from the outset of each project, specialising in concept and schematic design and design development. Our designers have acquired in-depth experience in master plans of vibrant and attractive commercial and business districts, as well as the design of large-scale residential and commercial complexes. Our design capability is further strengthened through DPA’s multidisciplinary approach and One Global Studio concept. Fully interconnected and supported by a comprehensive network of shared global experience, we tap into DPA’s unique design methodologies and extensive knowledge in typology research to deliver design excellence.

To date, DPA China has collectively commissioned and completed more than 350 projects of different typologies throughout China. | 343

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I n d i a

Mumbai | Bengaluru

A subsidiary of DP Architects, DPA Consultants Pvt Ltd is a design and management consultancy service for the building industry that is based in and managed from India.

We work on the design and management of projects across several typologies.

Our goal is to work with clients; guiding their aspirations and needs into physical reality with a level of excellence and control beyond what they could normally expect. This includes advice on innovative design and managing the coordination of information between various consultants on major, complex projects.

Our staff travels frequently to work with overseas teams on local and international projects. As a firm of professionals, DPA Consultants believe strongly in supporting allied consultants and have a strong relationship with architects, engineers and specialist designers from various disciplines in the diverse cities that we work in. Where advice is requested, we also engage with professionals and specialists within the DP Architects group of companies.

Today, we have offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru. The footprint of our projects are now national, extending from Delhi in the north to Chennai in the south, and from Mumbai on the west coast to Guwahati in the eastern states. | 345

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I n d o n e s i a Jakarta

DP Architects has established a strong presence in Indonesia since the early

interaction, which helps develop a greater sense of community. The complexities

1990s. Over the past few decades, we are fortunate to have grown from

of integrating so many different functions are manifold, but we have established

strength to strength, garnering deep experience in a wide range of typologies

a good track record in producing pragmatic and elegantly designed solutions

projects. This includes hospitality, residential, institutional, commercial and

within each client’s means.

mixed developments at various scales. Contributing to the country’s urban development, our team of professionals has delivered quality projects across all

In recent years, our team has also worked on smaller projects with boutique

major cities throughout the archipelago and continues to do so today.

developers. Here, the clientele demands to differentiate their projects with unique, beautiful and people-oriented spaces that raise the quality of life.

Working with numerous diverse developers and consultants in the industry, our design teams have developed a niche in designing both complex, large-

Our close-knit teams specialise in projects in Indonesia and, at the same

scale developments as well as smaller boutique projects. In fact, a major

time, function as part of DPA’s One Global Studio; fully inter-connected and

part of our portfolio in the region comprises mixed-use developments that

supported by a comprehensive network of shared global experience and

integrate multiple components – namely commercial, residential, hospitality,

expertise. Today, as DPA continues to advance our brand and work globally, the

medical and educational – all in one convenient location. In congested cities

design teams working in Indonesia continue to push the envelope. With more

like Jakarta, where developments tend to be ahead of infrastructure and public

diverse projects in Jakarta and other major cities throughout the archipelago, we

services, such mixed-use offerings minimise travelling time and promote social

are pursuing a deeper expansion and growth in the Indonesian market. | 347

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T h a i l a n d & I n d o c h i n a

H o C h i M i n h C i t y | H a n o i | Ya n g o n | B a n g k o k Developing countries demand specialists. Entering the Indochina region,

consultants to achieve the objectives of our clients and deliver products of

DP Architects recognises the value that our services and multidisciplinary

excellence. Standing as testaments of DP’s service and design excellence are

approach can bring. With extensive experience in a wide range of typologies,

the competition-winning design for Sabeco World Trade Centre and the design

technical expertise in overseas operations and teams of professionals with

of BIDV Tower in Ho Chi Minh City. Lauded by the jury for its originality and

specialist skills, we are well-placed to meet urban development needs. Our

environmentally-friendly design, the residential development Dolphin Plaza

valuable experience in shaping Singapore’s urban landscape further places us in

also received top honour at the Vietnam National Architectural Awards.

a good position to transfer our knowledge and expertise to the region.

Recording healthy growth, we opened our Vietnam offices in Ho Chi Minh City DP Thailand was established with the vision to serve Thailand and Indochina at

in 2008 and Hanoi in 2017. Then following our first project in Myanmar, the

large. Since opening our doors in February 2017, the office has been growing

Myanmar International Convention Centre, we took our commitment further

steadily in numbers towards our full capacity of 60 designers and specialists.

and set up an office in Yangon in 2014.

We directly handle a range of works, providing design solutions for all typologies, at all scales and in all locations.

As part of DPA’s wider One Global Studio movement, each office works in close collaboration with our 8 specialist companies and 17 global offices.

DPA understands that different markets call for different strategies.

This extensive network not only allows our overseas offices to tap on the vast

Experience in diverse foreign markets has sharpened our skills to adapt to

resources around the world, but also physically provide clients with on-the-

different customs and conditions, thus enhancing our collaboration with local

ground service excellence. | 349

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M a l a y s i a

Ku a l u L u m p u r | Jo h o r B a h r u

A professional consultancy managed by locally registered architects, DP Architects Sdn Bhd is based in Malaysia with offices in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. Like our Singapore-based parent company, DP Architects, we are also founded on a deep-rooted belief in design and service excellence. This spirit of excellence has been and remains paramount in our delivery process.

Over four decades, DP Architects Sdn Bhd has consolidated our resources and developed consummate professionalism in providing holistic design solutions.

Our dedicated and competent team is well-equipped to undertake projects of varying scales and complexities, and deliver projects in accordance with international quality standards. Beyond architectural design, we also play a key role as a consultant on planning and design issues across a diverse range of building typologies.

At the core of our work, DP Architects also believes in building relationships. We recognise the importance of understanding the stakeholders’ corporate values and requirements. In return, the trust from stakeholders has been rewarding, as many are repeat clients. We have also expanded our portfolio of works to include design projects for retail shopping centres, hotels, work places, high-density residences, religious institutions, recreational and mixed-programme developments. | 351

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United Arab Emirates Dubai

Working in the Middle East since the 1990s, DP Architects’ successful design

overcome challenges to deliver excellent and economically successful design

and completion of The Dubai Mall, a landmark project that developed the

projects to our clients. The common thread tying these varied projects together

city into a global hub, enabled us to establish a foothold in the United Arab

is our continuous commitment to good design that responds to local conditions

Emirates. Our Dubai office functions as a base from which to serve the region

and specific requirements of our clients. Our creative edge lies in the breadth and

while reaching new markets in MENA countries. We have been able to achieve

depth of our design experience, our relentless pursuit for excellence and constant

this progressively and have expanded our portfolio of works to include projects

questioning of the status quo; allowing us to gain fresh insights, see the big

in the neighbouring Abu Dhabi, Jordan, Syria and Qatar. The footprints of our

picture, and focus on the users in our design solutions. Led by a team of diverse

works now extend to international territories such as Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

professionals, we work on the design and management of projects. This includes

Across the Middle East, we have built a significant portfolio of works covering a

concept design, architectural consultancy as well as project co-ordination between

multitude of project types from retail to residential, commercial to hospitality,

industry players. The Dubai office, together with our other international offices,

and large-scale complex to city-scale master plan.

functions as One Global Studio – tapping into the skills and knowledge of our 8 specialist companies, DPA brings a multidisciplinary approach that is tailored to

Passion is what sets DP apart – our indomitable can-do spirit enables us to

the needs of each project and the demands of each client. | 353

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T u r k e y

Istanbul

DP Architects’ foray into Turkey began with the Emaar Square master plan,

projects, we give clients the assurance of Singapore’s high standards of work

followed by the design of its retail component, the Emaar Square Mall.

with the understanding of a local company.

This retail component is part of the larger Emaar Square, a mixed-use development that comprises office, hotel and service apartment units; which

To date, the Land of Legends Shopping Avenue in Antalya and the concept

are designed by various architecture firms. To further facilitate our work

design of the Okmeydani Urban Redevelopment Master Plan are also among the

and to serve as a base to reach new markets in the CIS region, we officially

list of completed projects by our Turkey branch. We have also been appointed

established a branch in Istanbul.

Design Architect for the biggest part of the Haliç Taşkızak Tersanesi Project, one of the most prominent adaptive re-use project of Istanbul. Through these

Our Turkey office is led by a team of highly committed and creative

projects, DP aims to gain recognition as a permanent player in the Turkish

professionals. Tapping on DPA’s multidisciplinary approach, unique design

design and construction sector with the advantage of being an international

methodologies across various project types, strength in large-scale projects

company with worldwide experience, bringing new values, solutions and a

and vast experience in project management, we work on both design and

fresh look to the sector. In addition to this, current projects such as the concept

management of projects. Adding to this is our knowledge and experience of

architectural design of a headquarters office development in Mirabad District

the industry as well as our attitude to service excellence. Having collaborated

and the pre-concept master plan for Tashkent City, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan,

with overseas teams and industry consultants on both local and international

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U n i t e d K i n g d o m London

DP Architects has steadily grown beyond our home in Singapore across

design competition for two residential towers – namely, Marco Polo and James

Asia. Upon building a strong presence in the Middle East, Europe is the next

Cook Buildings. The towers are developed by Oxley Holdings and Ballymore,

natural step. Thus, as part of DPA’s global expansion, DP International (UK)

and forms the last phase of their vibrant master plan of Royal Wharf Mariner’s

was established. Located in the heart of London, our Europe branch gives the

Quarter. Other notable commissions include Millennium Hotel Mayfair London,

larger DP group of companies a strategic foothold in the West.

a high-end hospitality project located near Bond Street in central London, as well as Bonnevaux Meditation Retreat Centre in Poitier, France.

Design excellence is central to the focus of our UK branch. To gain recognition as a world-class design office, our team of professionals are simultaneously

DP International (UK) works closely with our headquarters in Singapore and

participating in global design competitions and taking on unique local

all DP offices globally to offer the full suite of services that the DP Architects

projects. One of the office’s earliest successes was winning an international

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COLLABORATION CREDITS page 40, 41 : Millenia Mixed-use Development In collaboration with Kevin Roche, John Dinkeloo & Associates, John Burgee and Philip Johnson, USA page 40-43 : Marina Square, 1986 In collaboration with John Portman Associates, USA

page 254, 268 : Camden Medical Centre In collaboration with Richard Meier & Partners Architects page 334 : Capella Singapore In association with Foster and Partners (Singapore office) page 334, 335 : Fort Canning Arts Centre In collaboration with Guinamard-Casati

page 40, 41, 44, 45 : Suntec City In collaboration with Tsao & McKown, USA page 78 : VivoCity In collaboration with Toyo Ito Associates & Architects, Japan page 94-97, 136, 137 : Resorts World Sentosa In collaboration with Michael Graves and Associates, USA page 114-123 : Singapore Sports Hub Architectural design by DP Architects & Arup Associates page 114, 139 : Singapore Flyer In collaboration with Kisho Kurokawa Architect and Associates, Japan page 143, 152 : Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay In collaboration with Michael Wilford & Partners, United Kingdom

PHOTO CREDITS Alvin Arre

Firman Saleh

Mori Hidetaka

Andhie Wicaksono

Harshan Thomson

Pocholo Mauricio

Bahr Karim

Iain Masterton

Rida Sobana

Bai Jiwen

Iran Naqi

Rory Daniel

Chan Hui Min

Ivan Yap

Sean Lee

Dionisius Nio

Jeremy San

Tan Jing Yi

Edwin Arokiyam

Marc Tey

Tong Bin Sin

Edwin Camuyong

Mario Wibowo

Vikas M Gore

Page 166, 167 : Mediacorp Campus In collaboration with Maki & Associates, Japan

All photos are owned by DP Architects Pte Ltd, except:

page 187 : DUO In collaboration with Buro OleScheeren

Noon Square, page 78: Mr Wonyang Kim, Baum Architects.

page 231 : Campus for Research Excellence And Technological Enterprise (CREATE) - NUS U-Town In collaboration with Perkins+Will, USA page 222, 232-233 : Singapore University of Technology and Design In collaboration with UNStudio, The Netherlands page 252 : Nanyang Polytechnic In collaboration with Gwathmey Siegel Associates Architects, USA page 252 : National Library Building In collaboration with TR Hamzah & Yeang, Malaysia

Suntec City, page 45: Wayne Barclay.

Fullerton Bay Hotel, page 80, 82, 83: Sino Land Company Limited.

Zhongshan Park Integrated Development, page 98, 99: Ramada and Days Hotels Singapore.

Amoy Hotel, page 112: Far East Organization.

Changi Cove Hotel, page 113, 330: Changi Cove Pte Ltd. NUHS Administrative Block, page 186: National University Hospital (S) Pte Ltd Jardin, page 194, 195: Far East Organization.

Floridian, page 206: Far East Orchard The Fullerton Heritage, page 318-321: Sino Land Company Limited.

page 253 : Republic Polytechnic In collaboration with Maki & Associates, Japan page 253 : Temasek Polytechnic In collaboration with Michael Wilford & Partners, UK page 253 : SAFTI Military Institute In collaboration with Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects, Australia

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