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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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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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
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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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India
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Indonesia
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IndoChina & Thailand
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United Arab Emirates
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Turkey
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United Kingdom
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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
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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
and architectural form but also to urban infrastructure.
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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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Random House, 1961) 348.
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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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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 54 |
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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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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.
employing advanced building systems that monitor environmental conditions in real-time. | 159
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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.
injecting it with new regions of vibrancy that remain active both day and night. | 189
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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
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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
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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
into attractive destinations characterised by vibrant community-building and economic investment. | 283
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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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DILMUNIA HEALTH CITY | DILMUNIA, BAHRAIN, 2009 JAZAN ECONOMIC CITY | JAZAN, SAUDI ARABIA, 2006
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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
CHHATRAPATI SIVAJI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DESIGN) | MUMBAI, INDIA, 2007 | 313
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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WANDERLUST | SINGAPORE, 2010 322 |
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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
DP
TYPOLOGY
designFIRST
dpINSPIRE
designGROUP
DRIVERS designSHARE
MATERIAL EXPERTS
designGATE
MARKET EXPERTS
DISCOURSE
detailGATE
COMPONENTS EXPERTS
APD
DESIGN IN PRINT
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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.
ATTRIBUTES OF PURPOSEFUL DESIGN (APD) IS AN ASSESSMENT TOOL TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CORE DESIGN ETHOS. | 339
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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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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: WU ZHI WEI, TEOH HAI PIN, TAN CHEE YONG, IAN LIEW & NIEW PEY RAN 342 |
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
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: WU TZU CHIANG, RIDA SOBANA, DADI SURYA & BERNARD TAY 346 |
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
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: MAY CHAN, TOH SZE CHONG, SATISH RAJAN & SONYA KUNDI 352 |
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
group of companies can provide. | 357
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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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