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Singapore and the SIA, a powerhouse of design

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Singapore and the SIA, a powerhouse of design

Shortlisted in the 2026 INDE.Awards are a plethora of projects from Singapore and the Singapore Institute of Architects’ members. We celebrate the talent that resides in this country, as we showcase design that crosses borders and resonates in our Indo-Pacific region.

Celebrating ten years of Indo-Pacific design: 2026 INDE.Award winners revealed

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Celebrating ten years of Indo-Pacific design: 2026 INDE.Award winners revealed

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 2026 INDE.Awards recognised the outstanding people, projects and products shaping design across the Indo-Pacific.

A line straight to the top

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A line straight to the top

Drawing at a young age gave Angelene Chan an appreciation for architecture and provided the impetus to propel her to the top of her profession.

Anything but standard

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Anything but standard

Ministry of Design crafts playful interiors for The Standard, Singapore, blending mid-century style with lush tropical luxury.

An exemplar jury for the 2025 INDE.Awards

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An exemplar jury for the 2025 INDE.Awards

With the 2025 INDE.Awards now over, it’s time to take a breath before it all begins again in early December. However, integral to the awards this year and every year is the jury – and what an amazing group came together in 2025.

Another swimming pool in the sky at The Singapore EDITION

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Another swimming pool in the sky at The Singapore EDITION

From its tropical sunken garden to its swimming pool in the sky, The Singapore EDITION’s standout design offers a unique and multilayered experience in the Lion City.

Simone Haag decorates Capella Manor in Singapore

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Simone Haag decorates Capella Manor in Singapore

The Melbourne-based interior decorator mixes vintage pieces with botanical accents in Capella Singapore’s most exclusive dwellings.

2025 INDE.Awards Jury

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2025 INDE.Awards Jury

This year the INDE.Awards jury breaks all records as the largest and most iconic group ever gathered together for the program.

Pullman Singapore Hill Street pays homage to luxury train travel

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Pullman Singapore Hill Street pays homage to luxury train travel

Opened for stay in October this year, Pullman Singapore Hill Street brings guests on a journey through thoughtfully curated spaces, representing a modern take of the bygone era.

Mondrian Singapore Duxton draws inspiration from Singapore’s shophouses

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Mondrian Singapore Duxton draws inspiration from Singapore’s shophouses

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Studio Carter, based in Los Angeles, has joined forces with Singapore’s DP Architects to reimagine the iconic shophouse concept, giving birth to the Mondrian Singapore Duxton.

The Greenhouse is Singapore’s first net-zero international school building

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The Greenhouse is Singapore’s first net-zero international school building

Set to launch later this year, The Greenhouse at Dulwich College Singapore designed by DP Architects and DP Sustainable Design contributes to Singapore’s Green Building Masterplan.

#ConstructionDeclares Singapore

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#ConstructionDeclares Singapore

Singapore architects and engineers join the declaration of environmental crisis and commit to positive action.

Public Invited To Vote For Favourite Founders’ Memorial Design

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Public Invited To Vote For Favourite Founders’ Memorial Design

Next week, an exhibition of the five shortlisted designs in the Founders’ Memorial competition begins a two-month tour of the island, with the public invited to choose their favourite ahead of the jury’s final selection.

URA’s 3D-Printed Sugar Prada Aoyama Wins WATG’s Great Architectural Bake-Off 2018

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URA’s 3D-Printed Sugar Prada Aoyama Wins WATG’s Great Architectural Bake-Off 2018

3D-printed sugar glazing, fondant buddha, and gold foiled temple – here are the spice and everything nice from Archifest x WATG’s Great Architectural Bake Off 2018!

Smart Today, Smart Tomorrow. We Discuss The ‘Smart Home’ With BSH Group

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Smart Today, Smart Tomorrow. We Discuss The ‘Smart Home’ With BSH Group

What are the ingredients of a smart home? Will smart tech change how we design residential spaces? Indesign Media recently partnered with BSH Group to lead a panel discussion on the smart future of our homes.

Talking ‘Smart Tech’ with Schneider Electric – New Ways to Design and Live

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Talking ‘Smart Tech’ with Schneider Electric – New Ways to Design and Live

How will smart technology affect designers and architects? Indesign Media Asia partnered with Schneider Electric to host a panel discussion with leading figures from Singapore’s A&D industry.

WATG x Archifest Great Architectural Bake-Off

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WATG x Archifest Great Architectural Bake-Off

The inaugural Asian edition of the Great Architectural Bake-Off saw some of the region’s landmarks rise (and almost fall) from flour and sugar.

DP Architects Celebrate 50 Years and an Expanding Global Reach

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DP Architects Celebrate 50 Years and an Expanding Global Reach

DP has grown from a partnership focused on post-independence nation building to an international mega firm. An exhibition at The URA Centre and a hefty book commemorate the journey so far.

Tradition and Inclusivity in Balance

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Tradition and Inclusivity in Balance

For the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, DP Architects merge traditional Chinese influences with a forward-thinking design vision to create a venue that fosters socio-cultural interactions.

Doing Business in the Park

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Doing Business in the Park

Located at the heart of the Central Business District, the upcoming Frasers Tower boasts two rooftop gardens, a green terrace and a park, generating a soft work-play environment that encourages interaction between tenants.

Winners Of This Year’s SIA Architectural Design Awards

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Winners Of This Year’s SIA Architectural Design Awards

A total of 29 projects were honoured at the prestigious SIA Architectural Design Awards for displaying originality, sensitivity, and innovation across concept, design and construction.

A Pavilion That Invites Pause

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A Pavilion That Invites Pause

Offering a welcoming breather in the heart of Singapore’s busy business district, DP Architects’ Archifest Pavilion invites the public to connect with each other and with the surrounding environment through design.

Simon Berry: Enlightening Spatial Experiences

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Simon Berry: Enlightening Spatial Experiences

Simon Berry, founder and partner at Illuminate Lighting Design, sets his company apart from the competitors by injecting some heart and soul into the science of illuminating spaces. Olha Romaniuk uncovers.

CUBES INDESIGN: ISSUE 79 OUT NOW

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CUBES INDESIGN: ISSUE 79 OUT NOW

An inclusive, green public space forged from a former training institute campus; a conversation about participatory design; a rare inclusive preschool; open-ended design processes; and much more in our latest issue.

New Appointment: Angelene Chan Is Named CEO of DP Architects

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New Appointment: Angelene Chan Is Named CEO of DP Architects

Angelene Chan now leads the world’s 12th largest architectural firm as its CEO.

An Industrial Space that Puts People First

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An Industrial Space that Puts People First

DP Architects challenges the boundaries of industrial factory design and places emphasis on a healthy environment at COSL Base. Olha Romaniuk writes.

Building for the Future; Remembering the Past

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Building for the Future; Remembering the Past

This Alterations & Additions project by DP Architects transforms a low-rise colonial development into a recreational and hospitality destination along the Changi Coast shoreline. Olha Romaniuk writes.

Canberra MRT Station Goes Nautical

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Canberra MRT Station Goes Nautical

DP Architects draws inspiration from the site’s historical context to give the station a nautical theme.

A Factory Redefined

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A Factory Redefined

The new headquarters of Sunray Woodcraft Construction may be located in one of the oldest industrial estates in Singapore, but from its exterior to its interior, the building redefines the traditional ideas of a factory in Singapore.

The World’s Largest Free Spanning Dome Is Complete

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The World’s Largest Free Spanning Dome Is Complete

Singapore’s new and iconic sports hub has been designed as a destination that the public can enjoy every day of the week.