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Contents Page Mission & Vision 1 Council 2 Boards & Committees 3 Representatives in Statutory Boards & Other Committees 7 Representatives in SPRING Singapore National Standards Committees 10 Events & Activities 11 Honorary Secretary Report 21 DESIGN 23 Archifest 25 Awards 31 Design Competition 35 Publications 36 Sustainability 38 University Liaison 40 PRACTICE 41 Alternative Dispute Resolution 42 Building Contracts 44 Small Medium Architecture Practices 46 Resource & Technology 51 Architect Appointment 54 Regulations Codes & Standards 57 Workplace Safety & Health 63 EDUCATION 65 Board of Architectural Education 66 Continuing Professional Development 70 INSTITUTION 76 Events 78 Membership 82 Corporate Social Responsibility 83 The Architectural League 84 AUDITORS’ REPORT 87

Mission & Vision

SIA Annual Report 2015/2016 1

MISSION To champion excellence in architecture and the built environment VISION Singapore as an Architecture Capital OBJECTIVES 1. To generate in our community a greater awareness and appreciation of the value of a sustainable

approach in good design and the built environment

2. To advance the theory and practice of architecture through the support and reward for quality research and innovation in architectural design, practice and education

3. To continually upgrade through the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme, the level of professionalism among architects in order to better serve our community

4. To promote and provide a common template among architects through a collective vision of working towards a dignified and caring profession that upholds a high standard of professional conduct and ethics

STRATEGIC PLAN Four key strategic development strands will help SIA to fulfil its mission: Design Principally to attain design leadership, to promote excellence in architecture through recognition and awards, education and continuing professional development, research and innovation Practice The key aspects include promoting design competition, to promote equitable conditions of appointment, to promote technical competency, to engage in proactive policy formulation Education The key aspects include continuing professional development and promoting quality architecture education Institution The main emphasis is to enlarge membership, to increase opportunities, to enhance SIA-Industry partnership, to promote globalization, to promote positive image of the profession

Council

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OFFICE BEARERS

MEMBERS

Ong Tze Boon President

Seah Chee Huang First Vice President

Chan Kok Way Second Vice President

Loh Ju-Hon Honorary Treasurer

Theodore Chan Immediate Past President

Darren Benger

Richard Lai

Chan Seng Kee Cheong Yew Kee Richard KF Ho Kuan Chee Yung

William Lau Lim Choon Keang Lesley Lim Catherine Loke

Tan Szue Hann Mark Wee Luther Seet Siow Zhi Xiang Wo Mei Lan

Patrick Lee Honorary Secretary

Boards & Committees


Administration & Finance Ong Tze Boon – Chairman Seah Chee Huang Chan Kok Way Patrick Lee Loh Ju-Hon Theodore Chan DESIGN THRUST Richard KF Ho – Chairman Teo Yee Chin Chio Wen Tian Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal Chan Mun Kit Alan Tay Fong Hoo Cheong Hans Brouwer Jaye Tan Siow Zhi Xiang Archifest Committee Richard Ho – Chairman Chio Wen Tian – Festival Director Lee Zhi Jie – Festival Director Srisaravanan Subramaniam – Festival Director Terrence Ho Dawn Lim Lim Pin Jie Zakiah Supahat Larry Yeung Archifest Steering Committee Richard KF Ho – Chairman Chio Wen Tian – Co-Chair Lee Zhi Jie – Co-Chair Srisaravanan Subramaniam – Co-Chair Luther Seet Siow Zhi Xiang Tan Szue Hann Larry Ng, URA – Representative Yeo Piah Choo, DesignSingapore Council – Representative Tracy Siow – Public Relations Consultant

Awards Committee Teo Yee Chin – Chairman Wu Yen Yen Lee Kay Lian SIA Architectural Design Awards Jury Members: Richard Ho Waro Kishi Li Xiaodong Kerry Hill Thomas Schroepfer Wong Yunn Chii Moderator: Teo Yee Chin 3rd SIA-Rigel Bathroom Design Awards Chua Hung Meng Hoong Bee Lok Teo Yee Chin Design Competition Committee Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal Chan Mun Kit Alan Tay Publications Committee Fong Hoo Cheong – Co-Chairman Chang Jiat Hwee – Co-Chairman Richard Ho - Advisor Hans David Brouwer Teo Yee Chin Tan Szue Hann Sustainability Committee Siow Zhi Xiang – Co-Chairman Jaye Tan – Co-Chairman Kuan Chee Yung – Advisor Sonny Chionh Astee Lim Chang Yen Lin – Resource Person To Kien – Resource Person Benjamin Towell – Resource Person

Boards & Committees


University Liaison Committee Chio Wen Tian – Co-Chairman Lee Zhi Jie – Co-Chairman Srisaravanan Subramaniam – Co-Chairman Practice Thrust Chan Kok Way – Co-Chairman Lim Choon Keang – Co-Chairman Darren Peter Benger Catherine Loke Benedict Lee William Lau Richard Lai Lesley Lim Loh Ju-Hon Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Darren Peter Benger – Chairman Chan Kok Way Choy Kah Kin David Chung John Chung James Leow Lim Kheng Chye Liu Tze Tai Henry Loo Ng Shuh Fang Pauline Sim Johnny Tan Tan Kee Cheong Architect’s Appointment Committee Catherine Loke – Chairman Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal – Advisor Darren Peter Benger – Advisor Choy Kah Kin Fang Yea Saen Sharon Anne Baptist Kaylene Tan Building Contracts Committee Chan Kok Way Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal Darren Peter Benger Benedict Lee

Leong Tatt Man Benson Wee Lim Kheng Chye Johnny Tan Workplace Safety & Security Committee Darren Peter Benger Chan Kok Way Christopher Evert Vickery Luther Seet Regulations Codes and Standards (RCS) Committee Richard Lai – Co-Chairman Lesley Lim – Co-Chairman Song Yew Kee Tony Ang Patrick Lee Ong Eng Liang Wan Siew Fung Yeo Eng Choon RCS Building Control & Park Sub-Committee Ong Eng Liang Ow Wah Foong Thomas Ho Peter Chen Casey Chua Koh Siew Lay Simon Kong Kuan Chee Yung Sim Kooi Chuan Victor Wee Benson Wee Jason Lee Shiuh Liang RCS Development Control Sub-Committee Patrick Lee Lim Choon Keang Joseph Lau Foo E Jin Charles Tan Siti Habibah Binte Haji Siraj Wong Wai Ying Yong Wei Lee

Boards & Committees


RCS Environment Sub-Committee Yeo Eng Choon Richard Lai Choy Kah Kin Wan Siew Fung RCS Fire Safety & Security Sub-Committee Song Yew Kee Eng Yew Hoon Chan Yip Seng Markus Cheng Fong See Chet Koh Tien Beng Koh Siew Lay Simon Kong Lau Kwong Chung Floyde Lee Benedict Lee Gerald Lee Mohan Shanmugam Sim Pauline Tan Beng Leong Andrew Tan Michael Vong RCS Road & Transport Sub-Committee Tony Ang Jeremy Brian Aloysius Ho Seow Hui Lee Mun Hoe Low Soo Sing Small Medium Architectural Practice (SMAP) Committee Catherine Loke David Chung Chan Seng Kee Chan Yat Weng Chia Yong Kwang Chu Yang Keng Gabriel Kon Loo King Keong Ong Eng Liang Teh Joo Heng Thomas Lew Lim Choon Keang

Siti Habibah Binte Haji Siraj EDUCATION THRUST Seah Chee Huang Kuan Chee Yung Larry Yeung Board of Architectural Education (BAE) Committee Seah Chee Huang – Chairman Kuan Chee Yung – Chairman Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal – Advisor Theodore Chan – Advisor Lim Choon Keang – Advisor Lim Kheng Chye Chan Seng Kee Richard Ho Hoong Bee Lok Tay Kheng Soon Tse-Yu Swee Ling Larry Yeung Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee Seah Chee Huang Kuan Chee Yung Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal Theodore Chan Goh Chong Chia Lim Choon Keang Rita Soh Lau Kwong Chung Wo Mei Lan Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee – Joint Accreditation Panel Lau Kwong Chung Wo Mei Lan Seah Chee Huang

Boards & Committees


INSTITUTION THRUST Tan Szue Hann – Chairman SIA Gold Medal Awards Jury Members: Theodore Chan Ng Lang Rita Soh Wong Yunn Chii Tan Cheng Siong CSR Committee Benson Wee Rita Soh Theodore Chan Luther Seet Wong Rouwan SIA Annual Dinner Committee Theodore Chan - Chairman Siow Zhi Xiang Luther Seet SIA Annual Golf Tournament Committee Khoo Boo Aik Desmond Chen Ronny Chin Kan Kon Cheong Lau Kwong Chung Lee Mun Hoe Lim Hock Lam Mohan Shanmugam Raymond Tan Johnny Tan Tony Tan Tony Sum Partnership Committee Kee Wei Hui – Chairman Koh Kai Lee – Chairman Theodore Chan – Advisor Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal – Advisor Review of SIA Constitution Committee Darren Peter Benger

Goh Chong Chia Ian Robert Lander Young Architectural League Committee Luther Seet – Co-Chairman Siow Zhi Xiang – Co-Chairman Chio Wen Tian Christian Sanjaya Wynn Lei Phyu Tan Szue Hann

Representatives in Statutory Boards & Other Bodies


Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee (IACC) Meeting Richard Lai Lesley Lim MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Building and Construction Authority BCA Green Mark Architectural Development Taskforce Cheong Yew Kee Sonny Chionh Kuan Chee Yung Siow Zhi Xiang Jaye Tan Chang Yen Lin Astee Lim To Kien Benjamin Henry Towell BCA Green Mark Taskforce for Products Kuan Chee Yung Building and Construction Standards Committee (BCSC) Benedict Lee BCA Steering & Working Committee for Redevelopment of NPQS Steering Committee Theodore Chan Ashvinkumar Architectural Technical WG William Lau C&S Technical WG Richard Lai Wan Siew Fung M&E Technical WG Chan Seng Kee IT Integration With BIM Loh Ju-Hon Kuan Chee Yung

BIM Centre of Excellence Steering Committee Meeting Kuan Chee Yung Singapore Universal Design 2015 Launch Ceremony and Conference Richard Lai International Panel of Experts (IPE) for BIM William Lau Construction Productivity Centre Advisory Panel (CPC-AP) William Lau SOPA Taskforce Chan Kok Way BCA Waiver Meeting Ong Eng Liang Thomas Ho Casey Chua Kuan Chee Yung Ow Wah Foong Peter Chen Sim Kooi Chuan Victor Wee Benson Wee Koh Siew Lay Simon Kong Jason Lee Shiuh Liang Urban Redevelopment Authority DCG-SIA/SIP/REDAS/ACES Dialogue Patrick Lee Lim Choon Keang Conservation Guidelines Review 2016 Lim Choon Keang Theodore Chan National Parks Board Skyrise Greenery Awards Theodore Chan – Jury



MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS Fire Safety and Shelter Department SCDF Fire Safety Standing Committee Song Yew Kee Eng Yew Hoon Lau Kwong Chung Koh Tien Beng Fire Code Review Committee (FCRC) Song Yew Kee Eng Yew Hoon Standard for Fire Safety in Rapid Transit System (SFSRTS) Committee Eng Yew Hoon Tan Beng Leong FSSD Audit Inquiry Committee (AIC) Song Yew Kee Eng Yew Hoon Briefing on Proposed Implementation of Fire Safety Guidelines for Installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System in Buildings in Singapore Song Yew Kee Review of Minor Addition/Alternation (MAA) Scheme Lau Kwong Chung Fire Safety Engineers Selection Panel Song Yew Kee FSSD Waiver Meeting Song Yew Kee Eng Yew Hoon Chan Yip Seng Markus Cheng Fong See Chet Koh Tien Beng Simon Kong Lau Kwong Chung Floyde Lee Benedict Lee

Gerald Lim Mohan Shanmugam Sim Pauline Tan Beng Leong Andrew Tan Michael Vong Koh Siew Lay MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER RESOURCES Dialogue between SIA, IES, ACES, REDAS, SCAL, PUB and NEA Richard Lai Yeo Eng Choon Lim Choon Keang National Environment Agency Mosquito-proof building structures Richard Lai Yeo Eng Choon IADTF Construction Site Work Group Yeo Eng Choon Richard Lai Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) Professional Registry Lim Choon Keang NEA Board Strategy Advance (BSA) Lim Choon Keang Public Utilities Board Dialogue meeting with PUB on New Process for BP Submission Richard Lai Yeo Eng Choon MINISTRY OF MANPOWER Taskforce on Design for Safety – Inclusive Capability Building Sub-Committee Darren Benger



Construction WSH Leadership Summit Chan Kok Way OTHERS PEB Investigation Panel Catherine Loke SCAL-Safety, Health and Security Campaign 2015 Chan Kok Way BOA/PEB/Law Society Taskforce – SCAL-REDAS-BCA: D&B Contract Conditions and Insurance Chan Kok Way Lim Choon Keang IDCS Design Excellence Awards Richard Ho – Jury ArchXpo UP Awards Catherine Loke – Jury NUS-Hanyang University Architectural Olympiad Judging 2015 Seah Chee Huang Singapore Green Building Council Kuan Chee Yung Seah Chee Huang Tan Szue Hann

Representatives in SPRING Singapore National Standards


Working Group to review SS 492 & CP 90 Sim Kooi Chuan Technical Committee for Surface Coatings Richard Lai Technical Committee Architecture Works Lau Kwong Chung Technical Committee for Liveability within Homes and Community Thomas Ho SPRING Singapore Technical Committee Lau Kwong Chung Technical Committee on SS370, Metal Roof Lau Kwong Chung – Chairperson Technical Committee on SS118, Metal Window Lau Kwong Chung EESC – Technical Committee on Building Facilities & Services Sim Kooi Chuan – main representative Koh Tien Beng – alternate Good Industry Practices on Engineered Wood Flooring Choy Kah Kin WG to Review SS542:2008 Code of Practice for Painting of Buildings Eng Yew Hoon WG Review of CP 51:2004 Code of Practice for Gas Installation (Launch as SS 608:2015) Wan Siew Fung

Events & Activities


January 2015 05 Jan 2015 RCS-FSS: Focus Group Meeting on

External Vertical Fire Spread In Residential Buildings

05 Jan 2015 Design Competition: Meeting with St John’s Home

06 Jan 2015 HDB: My Nice Home Photo Contest 07 Jan 2015 BOA Board Meeting 07 Jan 2015 BCA: 2nd Rebranding Implementation

Workgroup (RIWG) Meeting 08 Jan 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 08 Jan 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 08 Jan 2015 Sustainability Committee Meeting on

GMv5 09 Jan 2015 Archifest: STAS Networking Night 09 Jan 2015 SIA Premises: Meeting on Publication for

the New Premises 12 Jan 2015 RCS: FSS Sub-Committee Meeting 13 Jan 2015 WSH: Kopi Session with Association

Action Planning for Construction WSH 13 Jan 2015 SPRING Singapore Workgroup Meeting

#2 14 Jan 2015 Administration & Finance Committee

Meeting #9 14 Jan 2015 Council Meeting #9 15 Jan 2015 Partnership Programme: Meeting with

Elmich 15 Jan 2015 RCS: Building Control & Park Sub-

Committee Meeting 15 Jan 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 15 Jan 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 15 Jan 2015 Sustainability: GMv5 Taskforce Meeting 16 Jan 2015 Archifest: Prelim Judging of

ArchiPavilion Competition 16 Jan 2015 Partnership Programme: Meeting with

Wacker 16 Jan 2015 Design Competition: Meeting with TTSH 16 Jan 2015 Archifest: Meeting on Architours 16 Jan 2015 RCS: Meeting with URA on Proposal to

Conduct Audit Check at TOP/CSC Application Stage

16 Jan 2015 RCS: FSSD Waorkgroup on Fire Safety Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels Installation in Building

16 Jan 2015 ARCASIA Handing Over and 1st Office Bearer Meeting

19 Jan 2015 The Architectural League: SIA SKIN Design Competition

20 Jan 2015 Partnership Programme: Meeting with Nippon Paint

21 Jan 2015 JTC-SIA Good Practice Guide on Industrial Buildings Meeting

21 Jan 2015 SMAP Committee Meeting

21 Jan 2015 RCS: Meeting with ENV on Roof Gutter 21 Jan 2015 RCS: Dialogue Session on the Provision

of Centralized Chute for Recyclables (CCR) and the Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System (PWCS) for new private residential developments

21 Jan 2015 RCS: Research & Standard Sub-Committee Meeting

22 Jan 2015 Partnership Programme: Meeting with Jaquar

22 Jan 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 22 Jan 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 22 Jan 2015 Sustainability: Meeting on GMv5 24 Jan 2015 The Opening Reception of Khoo Sui Hoe:

An Overview | Part II: The Patron, Datuk Seri Lim Chong Keat’s Collection from 1960s to 1980s

26 Jan 2015 Meeting with NUS on Pioneering Architectural Education in Singapore

26 Jan 2015 BCA-CIJC Meeting 27 Jan 2015 Archifest: Interview Session for

ArchiPavilion Shortlist 27 Jan 2015 WSH: WSHC (Construction &

Landscape) Committee Meeting 28 Jan 2015 Sustainability Committee Meeting 28 Jan 2015 HDB: The Opening of the My Nice Home

Gallery 29 Jan 2015 SIA Members Night 29 Jan 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 29 Jan 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 30 Jan 2015 Practice Convention 2015 – Meeting #1 February 2015 03 Feb 2015 JTC-SIA Good Practice Guide for

Industrial Buildings 03 Feb 2015 URA Briefing on Rail Corridor RFP 03 Feb 2015 RCS: Performance-Based Standing

Committee (PSBC) Meeting on Review of Daylight Reflectance Requirements

03 Feb 2015 GPC Resource Panel Meeting 04 Feb 2015 Administration & Finance Committee

Meeting #10 04 Feb 2015 Council Meeting #10 04 Feb 2015 UIA Celebration Dinner for Tan Sri Esa

Mohamed, President of UIA 05 Feb 2015 Meeting with SPRING Singapore on

Industry Engagement Schemes 05 Feb 2015 NPQS Meeting 05 Feb 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 05 Feb 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 05 Feb 2015 Resource & Technology Committee

Meeting 05 Feb 2015 LTA ADRP Meeting 05 Feb 2015 SBG’s UNESCO World Heritage Site

Events & Activities


Management Committee Meeting 06 Feb 2015 SIA Seminar: Conflict in the

Construction Industry – A perennial problem – Why?

06 Feb 2015 ACES Design Excellence Awards 2015 09 Feb 2015 RCS: Fire Safety & Security Sub-

committee Meeting 09 Feb 2015 Sustainability Meeting on Green SA

Issue 09 Feb 2015 UIA Professional Practice Commission

Meeting 09 Feb 2015 BOA Board Meeting 10 Feb 2015 UIA Professional Practice Commission

Meeting 10 Feb 2015 NPQS 5th Steering Committee Meeting 11 Feb 2015 UIA Professional Practice Commission

Meeting 11 Feb 2015 ITE College Central Graduation 2015 12 Feb 2015 JTC-SIA Good Practice Guide for

Industrial Buildings – Workshop 12 Feb 2015 BAE: Meeting with RMIT 12 Feb 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 13 Feb 2015 JTC-SIA Good Practice Guide for

Industrial Buildings – Site Visit 13 Feb 2015 Partnership Programme: Meeting with

Graphisoft 13 Feb 2015 Lunch Invitation from Institute of Parks

& Recreation, Singapore 17 Feb 2015 RCS: Technical Committee Meeting on

Building Facilities and Services 17 Feb 2015 BOA Pre-submission under Section

15(1)(c) 17 Feb 2015 BCA Built Environment ITE Scholarship

Award Ceremony 23 Feb 2015 Meeting on SMART Architecture 23 Feb 2015 PADC Appreciation and Welcoming

Luncheon 23 Feb 2015 BOA Section 15(2)(c) Interview 24 Feb 2015 CEMS Lunar New Year Celebrations 24 Feb 2015 Archifest: ArchiPavilion Presentation

Ceremony 24 Feb 2015 JTC-SIA Good Practice Guide – Site

Visit #2 25 Feb 2015 RCS: DCG-SIA/SIP/REDAS/ACES

Dialogue 25 Feb 2015 URA: Conservation Advisory Panel

(CAP) Meeting 25 Feb 2015 MND: Book Lunch Reception “Arts,

Culture and the Making of Global Cities”

25 Feb 2015 SFIC Lunar New Year Celebration 26 Feb 2015 SMAP Committee Meeting 26 Feb 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 26 Feb 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 26 Feb 2015 Sustainability Meeting on GMv5

27 Feb 2015 SIA Appreciation Dinner 2015 27 Feb 2015 REDAS Spring Festival Lunch March 2015 02 Mar 2015 RCS: Silver Industry Standards

Committee Meeting 03 Mar 2015 SIA Seminar: Contributing to the New

Architecture of Singapore: the 60s to the 70s

04 Mar 2015 RCS: Research & Standard Sub-Committee Meeting

04 Mar 2015 BOA CNY Appreciation Lunch 2015 04 Mar 2015 BOA Board Meeting 05 Mar 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 05 Mar 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 06 Mar 2015 Practice Convention 2015 06 Mar 2015 WSH Forum for Landscape Sector 09 Mar 2015 RCS: Fire Safety & Security Sub-

Committee Meeting 10 Mar 2015 JTC-SIA Good Practice Guide for

Industrial Buildings 10 Mar 2015 Design Competition: Meeting with

TTSH 10 Mar 2015 NYP School of Design Unit 15

Graduation Show 11 Mar 2015 SIA Premises: Meeting with

Consultants 11 Mar 2015 Administration & Finance Committee

Meeting #11 11 Mar 2015 Council Meeting #11 12 Mar 2015 RCS: Building Control & Park Sub-

Committee Meeting 12 Mar 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 12 Mar 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 12 Mar 2015 Career Talk at NJC 12 Mar 2015 Singaplural 2015: Talk by SIA

“Architecture – Where do we go from here?”

12 Mar 2015 Sustainability Committee Meeting on GMv5

13 Mar 2015 Singaplural 2015: Talk by SIA “Why Architect?”

16 Mar 2015 Bathroom Awards: Meeting with Rigel 17 Mar 2015 CIJC Meeting #85 17 Mar 2015 LTA ADRP Meeting 18 Mar 2015 SIA Annual General Meeting / SIA

Extraordinary General Meeting 19 Mar 2015 Design Competition: Meeting with BCA

on Crawford Seniors Precinct 19 Mar 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 19 Mar 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 19 Mar 2015 WSH: Kopi Session on Association

Action Planning for Construction WSH 20 Mar 2015 Briefing on Council Retreat

Events & Activities


20 Mar 2015 BOA Confirmatory Examination under Section 15(1)(c) Interview

20 Mar 2015 BCA Annual Dinner 2015 20 Mar 2015 ASCENDAS CEO Night 2015 21 Mar 2015 BAE: BCA Career Fair 2015 23 Mar 2015 SIA Premises: Meeting with

Consultants 23 Mar 2015 BAE Committee Meeting 23 Mar 2015 BOA Section 15(2)(c) Interview 25 Mar 2015 Meeting on Registration Scheme for

Architectural RTO 25 Mar 2015 PADC Meeting 25 Mar 2015 NPQS 5th Steering Committee Meeting 26 Mar 2015 SMAP MWC Work Group Meeting 26 Mar 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 26 Mar 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 26 Mar 2015 Sustainability Committee Meeting on

SA Green Issue 27 Mar 2015 SIA-XCS BIM Implementation

Workshop (BIW) 27 Mar 2015 BOA Confirmatory Examination under

Section 15(1)(c) Interview 28 Mar 2015 Council Retreat 28 Mar 2015 SIA-XCS BIM Implementation

Workshop (BIW) 30 Mar 2015 Publications Committee Meeting #1 31 Mar 2015 JTC-SIA Good Practice Guide for

Industrial Projects 31 Mar 2015 SPRING Singapore 4th WG Meeting April 2015 01 Apr 2015 BOA Board Meeting 02 Apr 2015 CPC-AP Meeting (1/2015) 02 Apr 2015 Formation of iNPQS Meeting with

ACES/IES 06 Apr 2015 Publications Committee Meeting #2 07 Apr 2015 Career Talk at Raffles Institution 07 Apr 2015 Green Mark Advisory Committee

Meeting 09 Apr 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 09 Apr 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 10 Apr 2015 Temasek Polytechnic – Our Visions for

the Float @ Marina and Japanese Garden – TP Design Show 2015

10 Apr 2015 Sustainability Committee Meeting 10 Apr 2015 Meeting with Institutional Thrust and

YAL 11 Apr 2015 BOA Meeting to discuss on Paper to

MND 13 Apr 2015 Practice Thrust Lunch Gathering 13 Apr 2015 WSH: Kopi Session for Construction

WSH Action Planning 13 Apr 2015 Publications Committee Meeting #3 14 Apr 2015 NEA Inter-Agency Dengue Task Force

Meeting (02/15) 15 Apr 2015 Administration & Finance Committee

Meeting #1 15 Apr 2015 Council Meeting #1 15 Apr 2015 Council Welcome Gathering for

Committee Chairs 16 Apr 2015 SIA Premises: Update Meeting 16 Apr 2015 Meeting with Autodesk on Package Deal

for BIM Software 16 Apr 2015 SIA SMAP Series #1 (rerun): SIA Articles

and Conditions of Contract for Minor Works 2012 (MWC 2012)

20 Apr 2015 Design Competition: Jurong Lake Garden Briefing

21 Apr 2015 Design Competition: Meeting with TTSH on Beach Road Precinct

21 Apr 2015 Inter-Agency Coordination Committee (IACC) Meeting (1/2015)

22 Apr 2015 PADC Meeting 24 Apr 2015 Launch of National Workplace Safety

and Health (WSH) Campaign 2015 24 Apr 2015 Meeting with BCA on Re-Engineering

Government Agency Approvals for Building for Productivity

24 Apr 2015 Jurong West: 2nd DAP Session 27 Apr 2015 SIA Gold Medal Award Judging 27 Apr 2015 SIA-NParks Dialogue Session 28 Apr 2015 WSHC (Construction & Landscape)

Committee Meeting 29 Apr 2015 RCS: DCG-SIA/SIP/REDAS/ACES

Dialogue 30 Apr 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 30 Apr 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting May 2015 01 May 2015 ASA Convention – Architect 2015 02 May 2015 ASA Convention – Architect 2015 03 May 2015 ASA Convention – Architect 2015 04 May 2015 Sustainability Committee Meeting 04 May 2015 Briefing to MND Family Board 04 May 2015 Archiprix International 2015 05 May 2015 SIA-JTC Good Practice Guide for

Industrial Buildings: Schematic Submission Meeting

05 May 2015 Archiprix International 2015 06 May 2015 Publications Committee Meeting 06 May 2015 Design Thrust Meeting 06 May 2015 BAE/CPD Committee Meeting #1 06 May 2015 Industry Branding – BCA Interview

Session 06 May 2015 Archiprix International 2015 07 May 2015 SIA-JTC Good Practice Guide for

Industrial Buildings: Update to Council

Events & Activities


07 May 2015 SIA-INSULDEK-BioClimatic Seminar: PROSPERTY BUILDINGS – The Wealthy Way of Building!

07 May 2015 NUS-SIA Appreciation Dinner for External Examiners

07 May 2015 Archiprix International 2015 08 May 2015 Archiprix International 2015 09 May 2015 Archiprix International 2015 10 May 2015 Archiprix International 2015 11 May 2015 RCS: Fire Safety & Security Sub-

Committee Meeting 11 May 2015 BOA Meeting with Straits Times 11 May 2015 Archiprix International 2015 12 May 2015 CIJC Meeting #86 12 May 2015 Meeting on CEFPI International

Conference 2017 12 May 2015 Archiprix International 2015 13 May 2015 Meeting with NAC on Singapore’s

Participation at 2016 Architecture Biennale

13 May 2015 RCS: Development Control Sub-Committee Meeting #1

13 May 2015 SPRING WG on Facility Design for HI 13 May 2015 BOA Board Meeting 13 May 2015 Archiprix International 2015 14 May 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 14 May 2015 RCS: Building Control & Park Sub-

Committee Meeting #1 14 May 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 14 May 2015 SIA-Wacker Seminar: Achieving More

With Less 14 May 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 15 May 2015 SIA Fire Safety Seminar: Unprotected

Openings, Means of Escape, Fire Forensic Cases

15 May 2015 BOA Pre-Submission Briefing 16 May 2015 SIA Weekend Seminar: Construction

Law – Loss & Expense Claims 19 May 2015 SIA-JTC Good Practice Guide for

Industrial Buildings Meeting 20 May 2015 Administration & Finance Committee

Meeting #2 21 May 2015 SMAP Meeting with SPRING –

Development of Practice Management Work Process

21 May 2015 BAE: CJC Think Careers Day 2015 21 May 2015 RCS: Research & Standard Sub-

Committee Meeting #1 21 May 2015 Building Contracts: Meeting with Legal

Advisors on New Contracts 22 May 2015 SIA Annual Dinner 23 May 2015 PAM Annual Dinner 25 May 1015 URA Conservation Advisory Panel

(CAP) Meeting 27 May 2015 Practice Thrust Meeting #2

27 May 2015 Design Competition: Meeting with HDB, MOH, TTSH on Beach Road Precinct Design Competition

27 May 2015 Membership Committee Meeting 28 May 2015 Archifest: Interview with Event

Management Companies 28 May 2015 TAS-SIA Meeting 28 May 2015 RCS: BCA-Industry Work Plan Seminar

2015 28 May 2015 SMAP Committee Meeting #1 28 May 2015 BCA Industry Work Plan Seminar 2015 29 May 2015 WSH: Dialogue Session with Mr Kevin

Myers, Director General Regulation of UK Heakth and Safety Executive and Member of Singapore International Advisory Panel for WSH

29 May 2015 CPD: SG50 SIA Pioneer Architects Series of Lectures and Conversations: A Conversation with William S.W.Lim

29 May 2015 Lysaght’s 50th Anniversary and Customer Appreciation Night

June 2015 02 Jun 2015 Sustainability Committee Meeting 03 Jun 2015 NUS-Hanyang University Architectural

Olympiad Judging 2015 04 Jun 2015 SIA-W Atelier Seminar: Professional

Kitchen Planning & Design 08 Jun 2015 RCS: Fire Safety & Security Sub-

Committee Meeting #2 09 Jun 2015 ADRP Meeting 10 Jun 2015 Administration & Finance Committee

Meeting #3 11 Jun 2015 Meeting with National Gallery on

Permanent Exhibit of Singapore Architecture

11 Jun 2015 Membership Committee Meeting 12 Jun 2015 RCS Committee Meeting #1 15 Jun 2015 Meeting with URA on Conservation

Building Architects 16 Jun 2015 JTC-SIA Good Practice Guide for

Industrial Buildings – Interim Review Meeting

16 Jun 2015 RCS: Building Control & Park Sub-Committee Meeting #2

17 Jun 2015 Architect’s Appointment Committee Meeting #1

17 Jun 2015 RCS: Dialogue Meeting between SIA/IES/ACES/REDAS/SCAL/PUB and NEA

17 Jun 2015 BOA Board Meeting 17 Jun 2015 WSH: SCAL Safety, Health and Security

Campaign 2015 18 Jun 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting

Events & Activities


18 Jun 2015 RCS: Research & Standard Committee Meeting #2

18 Jun 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application & Panel Meeting

19 Jun 2015 BOA Confirmatory Examination Interview

23 Jun 2015 I AM ARCHITECT website meeting 23 Jun 2015 Sustainability Committee Meeting with

Green Mark V5 Architectural Taskgroup Meeting

24 Jun 2015 SIA Practice Sharing Session – Meeting with BCA

24 Jun 2015 Practice Thrust Meeting #2 25 Jun 2015 SIA Group of Companies: Directors

Meeting 25 Jun 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 25 Jun 2015

RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel Meeting

25 Jun 2015 Resource & Technology Committee Meeting #1

26 Jun 2015 BCA-CIJC Joint Committee Meeting 26 Jun 2015 BOA Confirmatory Examination

Interview 27 Jun 2015 Launch of BCA’s BIG Day Out 2015 29 Jun 2015 Meeting with NTUC on U-Associate

Alliance 30 Jun 2015 Archifest Committee Meeting 30 Jun 2015 NUS Designing Resilience in Asia

(Award Ceremony July 2015 01 Jul 2015 Education Thrust Meeting 01 Jul 2015 Publications / Sustainability Committee

Joint Meeting 01 Jul 2015 Design Thrust Meeting 01 Jul 2015 “The 5 Points of Skyland” Opening 01 Jul 2015 L&S Invitation to SAF Day Combined

Rededication Ceremony 2015 02 Jul 2015 President’s Design Award 2015

Networking Dinner 03 Jul 2015 Design Competition: Meeting with St

John’s Home 03 Jul 2015 Membership Committee Meeting 03 Jul 2015 SMAP MWC WG Meeting 03 Jul 2015 NUS City Exhibition 2015 06 Jul 2015 Meeting with ACES & IES on iNPQS

Company Profile 06 Jul 2015 1st BAE/CPD Committee Meeting 06 Jul 2015 Meeting on Singapore City Architecture

Tour 07 Jul 2015 WSH Construction Leadership Summit 07 Jul 2015 Archifest Committee Meeting 07 Jul 2015 Green Mark Advisory Committee

Meeting

07 Jul 2015 LTA ADRP Meeting 08 Jul 2015 SIA Group of Companies: Directors

Meeting 08 Jul 2015 BOA Board Meeting 08 Jul 2015 RCS BC & Park Sub-Committee Meeting 08 Jul 2015 SMAP: Archifest Public Forum – Why

Architect? Meeting #2 09 Jul 2015 RCS FSSD Waiver Meeting 09 Jul 2015 RCS BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 09 Jul 2015 RCS: IADTF 03/15 Meeting 09 Jul 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 13 Jul 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Intro

Session) 13 Jul 2015 RCS Fire Safety & Security Sub-

Committee Meeting #3 14 Jul 2015 CIJC Meeting #87 14 Jul 2015 Archifest Committee Meeting 14 Jul 2015 BOA Meeting with MOM 14 Jul 2015 BCA 3rd RIWG Meeting 15 Jul 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session 1) 15 Jul 2015 Administration & Finance Committee

Meeting #4 15 Jul 2015 Council Meeting #2 15 Jul 2015 PADC Meeting 16 Jul 2015 Sustainability Committee Meeting 16 Jul 2015 BCA Forum on Green Mark V5 16 Jul 2015 SIA Seminar: Minor Works Contract

Series #2 (Re-run) 16 Jul 2015 Elmich 30th Anniversary Dinner 16 Jul 2015 RCS FSSD Waiver Meeting 16 Jul 2015 RCS BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 20 Jul 2015 RCS Research & Standard Sub-

Committee Meeting #3 20 Jul 2015 RCS ENV Sub-Committee Meeting #3 20 Jul 2015 Archifest Committee Meeting 20 Jul 2015 SJI Launch of New Masterplan of

Redeveloped Campus 21 Jul 2015 Meeting with JTC on Proposed New

Zoning Area 21 Jul 2015 Council Meeting #2.1 21 Jul 2015 Annual Golf Committee Meeting #1 21 Jul 2015 Bathroom Design Awards Judging 21 Jul 2015 Architecture Practice Course 2015

(Session 2) 22 Jul 2015 Architecture Practice Course 2015

(Session 3) 22 Jul 2015 SCL (S) 7th Annual Dinner 23 Jul 2015 SIA-Getz Architecture Prize Meeting 23 Jul 2015 SIA Inspirational Talk by Professor

Kishore Mahbubani: Can Singapore Survive?

23 Jul 2015 ADR Committee Meeting #1 23 Jul 2015 Resource & Technology Committee

Events & Activities


Meeting #2 24 Jul 2015 Career Talk at SJI 27 Jul 2015 RCS Engineered Wood Flooring GIP 1st

Technical Committee Meeting 27 Jul 2015 Green Mark Advisory Committee

Meeting 27 Jul 2015 Singapore Universal Design Week 2015

Launch Ceremony and Conference 28 Jul 2015 WSHC (Construction & Landscape)

Committee 28 Jul 2015 Architecture Practice Course 2015

(Session 4) 28 Jul 2015 2015 URA Architectural Heritage Awards

(AHA) Assessment Committee Meeting / Site Visit

28 Jul 2015 BCA-Industry Built Environment Scholarship Award Ceremony 2015

29 Jul 2015 RCS: Internal Meeting Prior to BCA Engagement Session

29 Jul 2015 Annual WSH Awards Gala Dinner 29 Jul 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session 5) 30 Jul 2015 RCS FSSD Waiver Meeting 30 Jul 2015 SMAP MWC WG Meeting 30 Jul 2015 SIA-ABB Seminar: Living Space &

Building Space 31 Jul 2015 SIA Gold Medal Lecture by Lim Chong

Keat: The Future For Architecture 31 Jul 2015 RCS: Discussion Session on Level of

Safety in the Establishment of Skyrise Greenery

31 Jul 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel Meeting

31 Jul 2015 RCS: Research & Standard Sub-Committee Seminar Speakers’ Meeting

31 Jul 2015 2015 URA Architectural Heritage Awards (AHA) Assessment Committee Meeting / Site Visit

August 2015 01 Aug 2015 Skyrise Greenery Awards Shortlisting

Judging 02 Aug 2015 ARCASIA Roundtable Summit for Post-

Disaster Reconstruction of Nepal 03 Aug 2015 ARCASIA Roundtable Summit for Post-

Disaster Reconstruction of Nepal 03 Aug 2015 BCA-SIA Networking Session 04 Aug 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

6) 04 Aug 2015 2015 URA Architectural Heritage

Awards (AHA) Assessment Committee Meeting / Site Visit

05 Aug 2015 RCS: Building Control & Park Sub-Committee Meeting #4

05 Aug 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

7) 05 Aug 2015 BOA Board Meeting 06 Aug 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 06 Aug 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 06 Aug 2015 Singapore Golden Jubilee Award

Judging 11 Aug 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

8) 11 Aug 2015 ASEAN Roundtable and Networking

Discussion 11 Aug 2015 NPQS 7th Steering Committee Meeting 12 Aug 2015 PAM Professional Practice Forum 12 Aug 2015 Meeting with JCC 12 Aug 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

9) 12 Aug 2015 Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 13 Aug 2015 JTC-SIA Good Practice Guide for

Industrial Buildings – Meeting 13 Aug 2015 Bathroom Design Awards: Jury Site

Visit 13 Aug 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 13 Aug 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 13 Aug 2015 ARCASIA Office Bearers Meeting 13 Aug 2015 Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 14 Aug 2015 Administration & Finance Committee

Meeting #4 14 Aug 2015 6th NPQS Steering Committee Meeting 14 Aug 2015 Archifest Committee Meeting 14 Aug 2015 MCCY Appreciation Lunch 14 Aug 2015 Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 15 Aug 2015 Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 17 Aug 2015 RCS: Fire Safety & Security Sub-

Committee Meeting #4 17 Aug 2015 RCS: Research & Standard Sub-

Committee Meeting #4 17 Aug 2015 RCS: Environment Sub-Committee

Meeting #4 18 Aug 2015 RCS: Performance-Based Standing

Committee (PBSC) Meeting 18 Aug 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

10) 18 Aug 2015 Seminar to Launch the TR on Facility

Design Guidelines for Acute Gen Hospitals

19 Aug 2015 Architect’s Appointment Committee Meeting #2

19 Aug 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session 11)

19 Aug 2015 NUS-Shimizu Joint Executive Seminar 2015

19 Aug 2015 Skyrise Greenery Awards Site Visit and Final Judging

20 Aug 2015 SIA Design Talk Series by Mark Wee and Ernesto Bedmar

Events & Activities


20 Aug 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 20 Aug 2015 SMAP Meeting on Public Forum – Why

Architect? 20 Aug 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 20 Aug 2015 School of Design & Environment

Advisory Committee Meeting #1 24 Aug 2015 WSH: 4th Taskforce on Mandate of

Design for Safety Meeting #4 24 Aug 2015 Publications and Awards Committee

Meeting 24 Aug 2015 Meeting on SIA’s proposal on Clerk-of-

Works and Registration of RTOs 25 Aug 2015 RCS: IACC Meeting 2/2015 26 Aug 2015 SIA-Getz Architecture Prize Meeting 26 Aug 2015 Practice Thrust Meeting #3 26 Aug 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

12A) 27 Aug 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 27 Aug 2015 Archifest Media Tour 27 Aug 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 27 Aug 2015 Resource & Technology Committee

Meeting #3 28 Aug 2015 SIA Experiential Visit: NEA Incineration

Plant 28 Aug 2015 SPRING-SIA Practice Management

System Meeting 29 Aug 2015 SUTD Graduation Day 2015 31 Aug 2015 SMAP MWC WG Meeting 31 Aug 2015 URA Conservation Advisory Panel

Meeting September 2015 01 Sep 2015 BAE Meeting with JAP 01 Sep 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

12B) 02 Sep 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

13) 03 Sep 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 03 Sep 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 03 Sep 2015 Singapore Green Building Council

(SGBC) 6th Anniversary Dinner 04 Sep 2015 BCA Breakfast Talk for CEOs 04 Sep 2015 SIA Practice Sharing Series 1 & 2 05 Sep 2015 SIA Practice Sharing Series 3 07 Sep 2015 SIA-SUTD Lunch Meeting 07 Sep 2015 Archifest Committee Meeting 08 Sep 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

14) 08 Sep 2015 88th CIJC Meeting 08 Sep 2015 Meeting with STB on Content Partner

for Craft

08 Sep 2015 Design Thrust Meeting 09 Sep 2015 Administration & Finance Committee

Meeting #6 09 Sep 2015 Publications Committee Meeting with

Editors & Designers 09 Sep 2015 RCS: Development Control Sub-

Committee Meeting #2 09 Sep 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

15, Part 1) 09 Sep 2015 HDB Awards 10 Sep 2015 SIA Inspirational Talk by Mr Ho Kwon

Ping 10 Sep 2015 PEAK Forum 2015 10 Sep 2015 BCA Waiver Application Panel Meeting 11 Sep 2015 SUSTAIN-SUTD Architecture and

Sustainable Design Graduation Show 12 Sep 2015 St John’s Home Charity Dinner 14 Sep 2015 RCS: Fire Safety & Security Sub-

Committee Meeting #5 14 Sep 2015 BOA Board Meeting 15 Sep 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

16, Part 2) 16 Sep 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

17, Part 3) 16 Sep 2015 RCS: Engineered Wood Flooring GIP

2nd TC Meeting 16 Sep 2015 Meeting with NAG on Permanent

Exhibition on Singapore Architecture 16 Sep 2015 NUS-RIBA Visitation Board 16 Sep 2015 REDAS Mid-Autumn Festival Lunch

2015 16 Sep 2015 NUS-RIBA Visitation Board 17 Sep 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 17 Sep 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 18 Sep 2015 SIA Annual Golf Tournament 18 Sep 2015 Stage 1 DAP Presentation and Review 18 Sep 2015 BOA Confirmatory Examination

Interview 19 Sep 2015 Skyrise Greenery Awards Site Visit and

Final Judging 21 Sep 2015 SMAP MWC WG Meeting 21 Sep 2015 Meeting with JCC on Young Architect

Exchange Programme 2016 22 Sep 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

18, Part 4) 22 Sep 2015 Consultation Session with SIA on

Aggregated Simulated Fee Revised Proposal

23 Sep 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session 19A, Part 5)

23 Sep 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 23 Sep 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 23 Sep 2015 ADRP – Canberra Station

Events & Activities


23 Sep 2015 SCAL Annual Dinner 25 Sep 2015 Opening of new SIA Premises and

Archifest 2015 25 Sep 2015 Resource & Technology Committee

Meeting with EcoDomus 25 Sep 2015 BOA Confirmatory Examination

Interview 25 Sep 2015 Publications Committee Meeting on

Singapore Architect 2nd Issue 26 Sep 2015 Architour Session 1 & 2 27 Sep 2015 Architour Session 3 & 4 28 Sep 2015 ACPECC / AAC Roundtable Meeting 28 Sep 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

11A) 28 Sep 2015 SIA Architectural Design Awards Site

Visit 28 Sep 2015 SMAP Committee Meeting #2 28 Sep 2015 RCS: Research & Standard Sub-

Committee Meeting #5 28 Sep 2015 RCS: Env Environment Sub-Committee

Meeting #5 28 Sep 2015 SIA-BOA Dinner for RIBA Visitation

Board 29 Sep 2015 ArchXpo Opening Ceremony 29 Sep 2015 SIA Architectural Design Awards Site

Visit 29 Sep 2015 SIA Architectural Design Awards Final

Judging Session 29 Sep 2015 The Architecture Lecture 2015 |

Christoph Ingenhoven | Supergreen 29 Sep 2015 Singapore Structural Steel Society 31st

Annual Lecture and Dinner 2015 30 Sep 2015 Archifest Conference 30 Sep 2015 BAE: Education Thrust Meeting October 2015 01 Oct 2015 SIA Architecture Design Awards

Presentation Dinner 01 Oct 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 01 Oct 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Meeting 01 Oct 2015 SIA Seminar: All in the Layer 02 Oct 2015 RCS Committee Meeting #2 02 Oct 2015 SMAP: Why Architect? – Radio

Interview with 938 LIVE 02 Oct 2015 Archifest: Conversations 1 03 Oct 2015 SMAP: Why Architect? Forum 03 Oct 2015 Architour Session 5 & 6 04 Oct 2015 Architour Session 7 & 8 05 Oct 2015 BoA-PEB-Law Society: Draft Changes to

SCAL, REDAS and PSSCOC D&B Contracts

06 Oct 2015 Dialogue meeting with PUB 06 Oct 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

19B, Part 6)

07 Oct 2015 RCS: Building Control & Park Sub-Committee Meeting #5

07 Oct 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session 20)

07 Oct 2015 SMC – Unfolding Conversations 2015 08 Oct 2015 Administration & Finance Committee

Meeting #7 08 Oct 2015 Council Meeting #3 08 Oct 2015 RCS FSSD Waiver Meeting 08 Oct 2015 RCS BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 08 Oct 2015 SIA-SIKA Professional Knowledge

Series: Sustainable Waterproofing and Green Roof Solutions

09 Oct 2015 SIA Publications – Post Mortem Meeting and Edition 2

09 Oct 2015 Resource & Technology International Panel of Experts (IPE) for BIM

09 Oct 2015 Publications Post Mortem Meeting and Edition 2

12 Oct 2015 SILA Annual Dinner 12 Oct 2015 RCS: Fire Safety & Security Sub-

Committee Meeting #6 12 Oct 2015 10th Singapore Landscape Architecture

Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner 2015 13 Oct 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

21) 13 Oct 2015 Singapore Construction Productivity

Week 2015 13 Oct 2015 Architecture and the Academy:

designing a Campus for the Liberal Arts at Yale-NUS College

14 Oct 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session 22)

15 Oct 2015 BOA Board Meeting 15 Oct 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 15 Oct 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 15 Oct 2015 SIA Minor Works Contract Series #3 15 Oct 2015 DesignS Participation at Hangzhou

Design Festival 15 Oct 2015 UAP Singapore Chapter Induction

Ceremonies 16 Oct 2015 BOA: Pre-submission briefing for the

Confirmatory Examination under Section 15(1)(c)

19 Oct 2015 Archifest Post Mortem Review of ArchXpo 2015

19 Oct 2015 ADR Committee Meeting #2 20 Oct 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

23) 20 Oct 2015 5th Structural Engineers World Congress

(SEWC) 2015 Opening Ceremony 20 Oct 2015 Singapore Design Golden Jubilee Award 20 Oct 2015 IDCS Design Excellence Awards

Events & Activities


Presentation Ceremony 21 Oct 2015 WSH: DfS Forum 21 Oct 2015 Architect’s Appointment Committee

Meeting #2 21 Oct 2015 Architecture Practice Course (Session

24) 21 Oct 2015 Meeting DSg on Architecture Biennale

2016 22 Oct 2015 SIA Business Talk by Mr Eugene Khoo:

Port Strategy – Development of A New Generation Port

22 Oct 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 22 Oct 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 22 Oct 2015 LIAS Awards of Excellence Ceremony

2015 23 Oct 2015 RCS: Networking Session with BCA 23 Oct 2015 PPE Supervisors and Advisors Tea

Session 26 Oct 2015 RCS: Research & Standard Sub-

Committee Meeting #6 26 Oct 2015 RCS: ENV Sub-Committee Meeting #6 27 Oct 2015 SCAL Environment Sustainability

Conference 28 Oct 2015 Practice Thrust Meeting #5 29 Oct 2015 SIA Design Talk by Kee Wei Hui and

Aamer Taher 31 Oct 2015 BOA Presentation Ceremony & Seminar November 2015 02 Nov 2015 Meeting with SPRING Singapore –

Challenges faced by the Architecture Sector

02 Nov 2015 Archifest Postmortem Meeting 04 Nov 2015 RCS: Building Control & Park Sub-

Committee Meeting #7 05 Nov 2015 Meeting with DesignSingapore Council

on Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition 2016

05 Nov 2015 REDAS 56th Anniversary Dinner 2015 06 Nov 2015 SCAL Charity Golf Tournament 2015 07 Nov 2015 WDA Assessment Day 1 09 Nov 2015 RCS: Fire Safety & Security Sub-

Committee Meeting 09 Nov 2015 Rail Corridor RFP Exhibition Launch 09 Nov 2015 AIA Cocktail Reception 10 Nov 2015 ARCASIA Council Meeting & Forum 18 11 Nov 2015 Design Thrust Committee Meeting 11 Nov 2015 89th CIJC Meeting 11 Nov 2015 RCS 5th WG Meeting on Design for

Maintainability 11 Nov 2015 ARCASIA Council Meeting & Forum 18 11 Nov 2015 RCS: 5th WG Meeting on Design for

Maintainability 12 Nov 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting

12 Nov 2015 BoA/PEB/Law Soc Taskforce – SCAL – REDAS – BCA: D&B Contract Conditions and Insurance

12 Nov 2015 ARCASIA Council Meeting & Forum 18 12 Nov 2015 Invitation to Home Team Festival

Opening Ceremony & Appreciation Dinner 2015

12 Nov 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 12 Nov 2015 UIA Region IV Meeting 12 Nov 2015 BCAA Graduation Ceremony 2015 12 Nov 2015 RCS BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 13 Nov 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 13 Nov 2015 ARCASIA Council Meeting & Forum 18 13 Nov 2015 Law Society Annual Dinner & Dance 14 Nov 2015 ARCASIA Council Meeting & Forum 18 14 Nov 2015 PEB Day of Dedication 15 Nov 2015 ARCASIA Council Meeting & Forum 18 16 Nov 2015 ARCASIA Council Meeting & Forum 18 17 Nov 2015 SIA Seminar on “BIM: Legal and

contractual considerations” 17 Nov 2015 NPQS 8th Steering Committee Meeting 18 Nov 2015 BOA Board Meeting 19 Nov 2015 CEMS- Asia Architectural Glass

Conference 2015 19 Nov 2015 RCS: ABC Waters Professional

Monitoring Meeting 19 Nov 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 19 Nov 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 19 Nov 2015 ADR: Meeting with Singapore

International Mediation Institute 19 Nov 2015 4th Singapore Planning Awards

Ceremony & Gala Dinner 2015 20 Nov 2015 Meeting with NLB on Archiving works

by Pioneer Architects and their firm 20 Nov 2015 Follow-up Meeting with SPRING –

Relook Architects Professional Fees Guidelines

20 Nov 2015 RCS: Engineered Wood Flooring GIP 3rd Technical Committee Meeting

20 Nov 2015 SIA-Cosentino Professional Knowledge Series: How perception of space changes because of large size panels (a world of possibilities!)

20 Nov 2015 RCS: 04/15 IADTF Meeting 20 Nov 2015 Asia Architectural Glass Conference

2015 20 Nov 2015 MND Huddle 2015 21 Nov 2015 Asia Architectural Glass Conference

2015 24 Nov 2015 WSHC (CNL) Strategic Planning

Exercise (SPE) 25 Nov 2015 SMAP Committee Meeting #3

Events & Activities


25 Nov 2015 BAE/CPD Committee Meeting #2 26 Nov 2015 NEA Board Strategy Advance (BSA) 26 Nov 2015 RCS: NEA Board Strategy Advance

(BSA) 26 Nov 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 27 Nov 2015 Meeting on Singapore City Architecture

Tours 27 Nov 2015 DCG-SIA/SIP/REDAS/ACES Dialogue 27 Nov 2015 BOA Confirmatory Examination

Interview 28 Nov 2015 WDA Assessment Day 2 December 2015 01 Dec 2015 SIA Premises Meeting 02 Dec 2015 BOA Board Meeting 03 Dec 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 03 Dec 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 04 Dec 2015 SIA-Grace Professional Knowledge

Series: Designing Watertight Structures: Ways To Keep Water Out

08 Dec 2015 Administration & Finance Committee Meeting #3

08 Dec 2015 NPQS Steering Committee Meeting #7 10 Dec 2015 Extraordinary General Meeting 10 Dec 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 10 Dec 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 10 Dec 2015 SIA Design Talk Series by Ho Tzu Yin

and Alan Tay 11 Dec 2015 Education Thrust Meeting 11 Dec 2015 President’s Design Award 2015 –

Award Ceremony 15 Dec 2015 Invitation to MKPL Book Launch –

“Relentless Pursuit of an Architecture” 16 Dec 2015 SIA-Assa Abloy Professional

Knowledge Series: Door Security Innovation and Lifestyle

17 Dec 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel Meeting

17 Dec 2015 Official Opening of 1000 Singapores Exhibition

21 Dec 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 23 Dec 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting 23 Dec 2015 RCS: FSSD Waiver Meeting 27 Dec 2015 Yishun Community Hospital Open

House 30 Dec 2015 RCS: BCA Waiver Application Panel

Meeting

Honorary Secretary Report


PREAMBLE This report provides a summary on salient features of some of the activities and events, detail of which are elaborated in the individual committee reports. As in previous years, I am glad to report that 2015 was another eventful year. 2015 is a milestone for SIA with the opening of SIA’s newly renovated building on September 25, 2016, and with these new beginnings the foremost priority for council is a drive for renewal, a focused and active engagement with younger architects and to align the deliverables and objectives of the Institution to connect what the matured profession and young profession want. To focus and continue to develop the Institute’s key strategic strands, four Council Members were appointed to lead each of the thrusts. Design – Richard Ho Practice – Chan Kok Way Education – Seah Chee Huang Institution – Tan Szue Hann DESIGN: Promoting Architectural Excellence Singapore Architect A revamped magazine led by a new team of Editors was launched in September 2015, in conjunction with the opening of SIA premises and Archifest 2015. The first edition was led by ‘Folio’; that use a specific aspect of architectural exploration to discuss the works of the members while the subsequent editions will be led by topics of enduring concern that the profession is facing. PRACTICE: Developing The Profession Redevelopment of National Productivity And Quality Specification (Redevelopment NPQS) BCA, together with SIA, ACES and IES, has embarked on the redevelopment of NPQS to enhance its capability and suitability to keep pace with the rapid changes in the construction industry as part of the productivity drive and to incorporate BIM and sustainability issues. A new entity (iNPQS Pte Ltd), with 3 institutes having equal shareholdings, was incorporated on 9 Nov 2015 for the development, manage and maintain of iNPQS. EDUCATION Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme is the cornerstone of SIA efforts to help architects in their continuing professional development through educational courses, seminars, talks and other events. There were 334 courses, seminars, talks, etc organised with a total of 1206 CPD points, of which 39 seminars with 150 CPD points, 5 weekend seminars with 28 points and 13 professional knowledge series seminars with 30 points were organised by SIA. In addition, SIA also introduced 3 new exciting learning and experiential events – CEO/Inspirational Talks, Business Talks and Experiential Visits

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INSTITUTIONAL: Reaching Out to the Society and the Public Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) As part of SIA’s CSR initiatives, SIA appealed to our members to support our donation drive in aid of the relief and rebuilding efforts caused by earthquake disaster in Nepal. We are pleased that members had step forward and contributed generously to the good cause. A sum of USD$15,582.55 was collected and presented to Society of Nepalese Architects (SONA). SIA would like to thank the following members for their generosity.

• Leong Janet • East 9 Architects & Planners Pte Ltd • ADDP Architects LLP • Archurban Architects Planners • Khoo Soo Keong • Seifert Asia • Lim Meng Hwa • Shang Architects • Ong&Ong Group • WOW Architects

THANK YOU SIA Council would like to thank all members, advisors, government officials, and industry partners for their strong support and contribution for a better built environment and for a better tomorrow. We also wish to express our appreciation to the staff of the secretariat for their unfailing support to Council and the committees. Patrick Lee Honorary Secretary 55th Council 2015/2016 Singapore Institute of Architects

Design Thrust


The SIA Design Thrust assists the Institute to fulfil its mission in championing design excellence in architecture and the built environment. The Design Thrust aims to

• attain design leadership • promote excellence in architecture through recognition and awards, education and

continuing professional development, research and innovation, and • promote design competitions as a platform to nurture young talents

With a re-structuring of the various SIA Committees, the 2015 Design Thrust includes 7 committees:

a) Archifest Committee b) Design Awards Committee c) Design Competition Committee d) Design S Committee e) Publications Committee f) Sustainability Committee g) University Liaison Committee

With the injection of new blood to lead each of these committees, the Design Thrust embarked on a new journey this year. OUT-REACH TO THE PUBLIC Archifest 2015 For the first time, the Institute has appointed an internal team of 3 young Festival Directors - Chio Wen Tian, Lee Zhi Jie and Srisaravanan Subramaniam, to lead the annual architectural festival. With the timely renovation of the new SIA premises, the Festival Directors curated a wide range of programmes that artistically showcased the space of our new premises. Themed ‘What Future?’, Archifest 2015 opened on 25th September using the newly renovated premises as our Festival Hub. PROMOTION OF ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE 15th SIA Architectural Design Awards The SIA Architectural Design Awards series is the most prestigious award conferred by Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) to promote and encourage distinction in architectural design. This year, It attracted 94 entries, of which 6 were awarded the Design Award and 8 the Honourable Mention. One building won the Building of the Year Award and another received the award for the Best Project with Construction Cost under S$2 Million.

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3rd SIA-Rigel Bathroom Design Awards With the strong support from the co-organiser, Rigel Technology, the entries for the 3rd cycle of Bathroom Design Awards has more than quadrupled. The jury panel awarded two Bathroom Awards and two Honourable Mentions this year. We would like to thank the following partners:

• Jaquar & Company for sponsoring the Building of the Year Award in the SIA Architectural Design Award 2015

• Rigel Technology for their strong support in the Bathroom Design Awards in the past years. Proposed Exhibition Space at National Gallery Singapore With the completion of the National Gallery Singapore (NGS), SIA approached NGS with the proposal to have a gallery of architecture. The showcase proposes to educate the laymen about our architecture and to show us to the world. The Institute believes that in having a gallery of architecture would have acknowledged this key contribution to our nation building. The Institute also believes that the previously unified entity of art, architecture, artist, and architect needs a re-introduction in our times. However after much consideration, NGS had decided to consider such a proposition at a future date. The Singapore Architect A new team of Editors were appointed to take over the Editorial Direction of The Singapore Architect magazine. The new team presented a revamped magazine in conjunction with the combined opening of the new SIA premises and Archifest 2015. The revamped Singapore Architect will be published quarterly instead of bi-monthly. The first edition was led by ‘Folio’; that use a specific aspect of architectural exploration to discuss the works of the members while the subsequent editions will be led by topics of enduring concern that the profession is facing. Building on past achievements and working closely with partners, old and new, I am heartened to share that the Thrust has achieved what we set out for at the beginning of this Council Year. I would like to thank all the committee members and resource persons for their tremendous efforts in making this journey a fruitful one and together we look forward to achieving our aims of attaining design leadership, promoting excellence in architecture and nurturing future talents. Prof Richard KF Ho Chairperson, Design Thrust

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The annual Archifest – a Festival of Ideas for the City - returned in 2015 in its 9th edition with a thought-provoking theme 'What Future?'. From 26 September to 10 October 2015, Archifest celebrated the urban environment, hosted a program of exhibitions, installations, conference, conversations, screenings and architecture tours, anchored at the newly completed SIA Building on Neil Road. The theme “What Future?” seeks to encourage Singaporeans to look ahead and imagine the possibilities and opportunities we collectively face as we celebrate the nation's 50th year of independence. The subject matter manifested itself as a series of questions posed by the myriad of activities, through which participants could envisage their own interpretation of the future of architecture. The two-week-long festival addressed the theme 'What Future?' through different contexts. Some of the festival highlights included a Conference featuring award-winning architects Prof Li Xiaodong, Kerry Hill, Prof Waro Kishi and Wong Mun Summ; a pop-up design studio City-Studio; specially curated Architours to explore Singapore's hidden architectural gems; a forum WHY ARCHITECT? to share insights on how to realise your dream home; an interactive mural installation Tabula Merah by A Whispering Campaign; an arresting series of Singapore's land spaces documented in Plot as well as a digital art exhibition by celebrated photographer Caleb Ming. Opening Party: The Opening of the Archifest 2015 on 25 September was held in conjunction with the opening of the new SIA premises and the launch of a revamped Singapore Architect magazine. The combined event attracted close to 400 members and partners that evening. Those who attended were presented with a special limited edition of the Singapore Architect. Archifest Conference: Held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Hall B, Conference Room 1 on 30th September 2015, the Conference hosted renowned local and international keynote speakers as follows: Kerry Hill | Director, Kerry Hill Architects (Singapore) Waro Kishi | Principal, K.Associates / Architects; Professor, Kyoto University (Japan) Li Xiaodong | Principal, Li Xiaodong Atelier; Professor, Tsinghua University (China) Wong Mun Summ | Founding Director, WOHA Architects (Singapore) 428 participants attended the Conference. Archifest Conversations: A series of conversations between architects and creatives of other discipline, revolving around the theme "What Future?". It was full-house attendance on both evenings! Conversations 1 featured: 1. Tan Szue Hann, Principal Architect & Deputy Head (Sustainable Urban Solutions), Surbana

Jurong Topic: Singapore, what's our Future in Architecture?

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2. Leonard Yang, Artist

Topic: Absence & Presence: Relationships between Heritage, Memory, and the built-up environment

3. Instagram Architecture Photographers | Yafiq Yusman (@_yafiqyusman_) & Yais Yusman (@_yaisyusman_) Topic: Future of Instagram

4. Emi Honda, Architect, Manager, Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei (Japan) Topic: Imagination for the future

Conversations 2, Featured: 1. Koh Hui Ling, Associate Artistic Director, Drama Box Ltd

Topic: Who Says My Future?

2. Alan Chong Wei Lun Topic: Feng Shui for Shrinking Spaces in Singapore

3. Lorenzo Petrillo, Chief Crane Operator, Lopelab Topic: Public Space in Motion

4. Teo Yu Siang, Graphic Designer Topic: How Buildings Build Us

5. Jonathan Choe Topic: Digital Networks & the Future of Architecture

6. Adib Jalal, Director, The Shophouse & Co Topic: Your Place or Mine?

7. Prof Stephen Cairns, Program Leader, Future Cities Laboratory at the Singapore-ETH Centre

8. Andreas Schlegel, Lecturer, Coordinator Media Lab, LASALLE College of the Arts Topic: Snapshots of a City

9. Prof Joseph Lim, Vice Dean, Academic (SDE), Dept of Architecture, School of Design & Environment, NUS Topic: Pathways And Obstacles in the Profession

City Studios: Design studios in architecture schools function as incubators for design solutions which respond to the issues of our built environment. Architecture students are confronted with crucial and relevant topics such as social, housing, environmental, cultural and urban issues in their course of studies and

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attempt to resolve them through innovative design solutions generated in the vigorous studio discussions. City-Studio welcomed the public to have an insight of the process to produce good architecture projects and discover how thoughtful design can solve potential future issues. The critique sessions brought the intellectual conversations within the design studios, out to the city. Student participants came from NUS, SUTD, Singapore Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic and the “crit sessions” were very well attended by students and members of the public. Architours: A signature programme of Archifest curated and organised by The Architecture Society NUS, Architours is a series of guided tours to explore and learn about local design and architecture. Participants got exclusive introduction to unique architecture in our city, learnt about the design strategies that were employed in the projects as told by the architects and their associates themselves as they take participants on an experiential journey through their creations. Architecture is essentially about experience and one cannot get any better experience than this. Tickets for 6 sessions were sold out. ArchXpo: The 2nd edition of ArchXpo 2015 is the key showcase of relevant technologies, products and related services in the architectural and built environment industries. A key gathering for industry experts and talents, ArchXpo 2015 was an invaluable platform for the exchange of research and innovation in architectural design, practice and education. ArchXpo 2015 attracted 6,465 visitors from 46 countries. We Build the City - Interactive Installation and Children’s Craft Workshop: We Build This City is an interactive installation that invites visitors to express their visions of our city in the future in the form of simple architectural models. This installation was open throughout the festival, everyone added their creations to an ever-growing model of our future city. Using an array of prefabricated cardboard components, visitors put their creativity and craft skills to a test by making imagined buildings that will sit on a variety of sites like the Tanjong Pagar ports, Queenstown housing estate, and Marina Bay. In celebration of Children’s Day, there were complimentary workshops conducted for children to have some fun, splashing out their creativity in constructing miniature models of imaginative cities to take home, as well as contribute to the large-scale interactive city model - an opportune activity to get these young minds ticking over their visions of our future. The response from the kids and their parents were amazing and it’s certainly worth continuing this activity in some form in future Tabula Merah: The mural/installation was a visual exploration on the trajectory of Singapore's urbanism. It invited the general public to engage in a dialogue to imagine a skyline that is perpetually changing. The participatory aspect of the mural/installation revisits the reading of Singapore as a Potemkin Metropolis to suggest that even a generic city par excellence has a collective history that can be traced and projected to give urban forms, elusive as it may be. While fantastical in construct, the

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piece also highlights in honest realism that our built environment, while influenced by architects and planners, are shaped and informed by the denizens that reside in it. 50 Futures: A collaboration between Singapore Institute of Architects & The Puttnam School of Film, LASALLE College of The Arts. A collection of our aspirations, dreams & ambitions, "50 Futures" documents the thoughts of 50 individuals across the island. How they imagine the homes, work spaces, public spaces of future, and how we can help to mould our future together? This compilation of video interviews presents us with an array of visions to inspire, as well as a myriad of questions to ponder. Archifilms: From quintessential architectural films to today’s shorts and documentaries, the screenings during this year’s Archifilms aimed to aid the public in imagining what our future holds. Featured firms include Old Places, Old Romances and Singapore Stories. FESTIVAL PARTNERS SIA would like to thank the following agencies, organisations and firms for their generous support for the festival:

• DesignSingapore Council, • Urban Redevelopment Authority, • Conference and Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd

Sponsors:

• The Balvenie • Hendrick’s Gin • HunterDouglas Singapore • InFocus • Light Basic Studio • Meka • Sharp • XTRA

Architours:

• Partners • National University of Singapore • The Architecture Society • Sponsor • XTRA

City Studio Partners:

• Ngee Ann Polytechnic • National University of Singapore

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• Singapore University of Technology & Design • Singapore Polytechnic

Official Media

• Singapore Architect Official Mobile App Partner:

• Qanvast Media Partners

• Cubes • Form • Going Places • Home & Décor • IndesignLive Singapore

Festival Partners

• A Whispering Campaign • Basheer • Civil Service Club • Future Cities Laboratory • LASALLE College of the Arts / The Puttnam School of Firm • National University of Singapore / NUS Museum • Nature Society • Open Farm Community • Paper Carpenter • Saturday Kids • Sixtrees • Singapore-ETH Centre • The Beautiful Strangers • The Working Capitol • Vicol Engineering Pte Ltd • Word Forward • XTRA

Design Partner:

• Quirk Festival Manager:

• Rubix Cube Communications

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ARCHIFEST STEERING COMMITTEE Chairman Richard KF Ho Co-Chairs Chio Wen Tian

Lee Zhi Jie Srisaravanan Subramaniam

Members Luther Seet

Siow Zhi Xiang Tan Szue Hann

Representatives Larry Ng (Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore) Yeo Piah Choo (DesignSingapore Council) Tracy Siow (Public Relations Consultant) ARCHIFEST MAIN COMMITTEE Chairman Richard KF Ho Festival Directors Chio Wen Tian


Members Terrence Ho Dawn Lim Lim Pin Jie Zakiah Supahat Larry Yeung

Awards Committee


The Awards Committee is responsible for developing the framework for awards organised by the Institute which include defining the categories, judging criteria, judging process, etc. It is also responsible for organising the related exhibitions. 15TH SIA ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AWARDS This award series recognizes the achievements of SIA members in their pursuit of architectural excellence and motivates architects to push the boundaries with innovative solutions. The judging criteria of the SIA Architectural Design Awards are:

• originality and innovation, • sensitivity to context, • sustainability, • response to climate, • response to users’ needs and • elegance of construction and detail.

The 15th cycle was judged by a panel of industry professionals comprising Jury Members Designation Organisations / Firms 1. Prof Richard KF Ho Principal Architect RichardHO Architects 2. Prof Waro Kishi Department of Architecture

and Architectural Engineering Kyoto University

3. Prof Li Xiaodong Chair EPMA Programme School of Architecture, Tsinghua University

4. Dr Kerry Hill Director Kerry Hill Architects Pte Ltd 5. Prof Thomas Schroepfer Head of Pillar (Architecture

and Sustainable Design) Singapore University of Technology and Design

6. Associate Prof Wong Yunn Chii

Head of Department of Architecture

National University of Singapore

Moderator Mr Teo Yee Chin (Chair, SIA Awards Committee / Red Bean Architects) A total of 6 Design Awards and 8 Honourable Mentions are awarded in 4 categories. In addition, one project is awarded as the “Best Project Constructed under $2 Million” and one other project as the “Building Of The Year”. Building of the Year

• Victoria Theatre And Victoria Concert Hall, W Architects Pte Ltd Best Project Constructed under $2 Million

• DECK: An Art Space For People And Photography, LAUD Architects Pte Ltd

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Category: Residential Projects Design Award

• House With Bridges, RT+Q Architects Pte Ltd • SkyTerrace @ Dawson, SCDA Architects Pte Ltd

Honourable Mention

• Ardmore Three, Architects 61 Pte Ltd • The Greja House, Park + Associates Pte Ltd • Gallop House, Formwerkz Architects

Category: Institutional Projects Design Award

• Victoria Theatre And Victoria Concert Hall, W Architects Pte Ltd • National Gallery Singapore, studioMilou singapore Pte Ltd in collaboration with CPG

Consultants Pte Ltd • Al Islah Mosque, Formwerkz Architects

Honourable Mention

• Indian Heritage Centre, Singapore, Robert Greg Shand Architects in collaboration with Urbnarc Pte Ltd

Category: Special Categories Design Award

• Victoria Theatre And Victoria Concert Hall, W Architects Pte Ltd Honourable Mention

• House At Neil Road, ONG&ONG Pte Ltd • DECK: An Art Space For People And Photography, LAUD Architects Pte Ltd • National Gallery Singapore, studioMilou singapore Pte Ltd in collaboration with CPG

Consultants Pte Ltd Category: Interior Architecture Projects Honourable Mention

• riceLAB, studiogoto The Institute is grateful to Jaquar & Company Pvt Ltd for sponsoring the Building of the Year Award. 3RD SIA-RIGEL BATHROOM DESIGN AWARDS The SIA-Rigel Bathroom Design Awards were established to stimulate and encourage new ideas, innovations and development in the world of intelligent bathroom design. The jury panel comprises:

• Mr Chua Hung Meng (Executive Director, World Toilet Organization) • Mr Hoong Bee Lok (Senior Director of Campus Development, SUTD)

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• Mr Teo Yee Chin (Awards Committee Chairperson, Singapore Institute of Architects) A total of 2 Bathroom Design Awards and 2 Honourable Mentions are awarded in 2 categories. Category: Completed Projects Design Award

• House with Bridges, RT+Q Architects Pte Ltd Honourable Mention

• 41 Swiss View, GENOME Architects • CHIJMES, Multiply Architects LLP

Category: Hypothetical Projects (by Student) Honourable Mention

• Hugging Landscape Amenity Station, Mr Riberd (Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore)

We would like to thank Rigel Technology (S) Pte Ltd for sponsoring the Bathroom Design Award. 3RD SIA DESIGN AWARDS PRESENTATION DINNER Held at the Suntec City Convention Centre on Oct 1st evening, the Presentation Dinner honoured and celebrated exceptional work and talent within our architecture fraternity, honouring:

• sixteen (16) recipients for SIA Architectural Design Awards, • four for the SIA-Rigel Bathroom Design Awards, and • four winners for the UP Awards

SIA HOSPITALITY LOUNGE AND DESIGN AWARDS SHOWCASE The Design Awards Committee curated and designed the SIA Hospitality Lounge at the recently concluded ArchXpo2015 at Marina Bay Sands, facilitating the exhibition of the shortlisted finalists of the SIA Architectural Design Awards 2015 and the SIA-Rigel Bathroom Design Awards. In addition, the SIA Lounge served as a networking hub for members, conference delegates and visitors to ArchXpo, as well as serving as an event space for press interviews and small scale sharing sessions. We would like to thank the following partners for their support in the setup of the SIA Hospitality Lounge: Designer: Red Bean Architects Aluminium Structure: The Shelter Company Chip Board Panels: Zijian Design Pte Ltd Cardboard Signage: The Architectural Society, NUS Furniture by: Pure Interior, Lava East

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AWARDS COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairman Teo Yee Chin Members Lee Kay Lian

Wu Yen Yen

Design Competition Committee


The Institute started promoting Design Competitions as early as the 1960s. SIA believes that a good design competition will facilitate a progressively enlightened environment for design, architectural services and the built environment. Over the years, many notable buildings have been built through the design competition process, including Maybank Headquarters Redevelopment, Marina Line Stadium and Museum Stations and Punggol Mosque (Al Islah Mosque). ST. JOHN’S HOME FOR ELDERLY PERSONS The committee is working with St. John’s Home on development of a competition brief for a new 5-storey building at Wan Tho Avenue. St. John’s Home provides shelter and care for the physical and spiritual needs of such elderly persons who have no home or suitable accommodation and no children or close relatives who have adequate resources to look after them. It provides long term residential care for elderly above the age of 60 who are ambulant. A new lease has been granted to St. John’s Home, with an increased licensed capacity on a smaller site. As such, the Home requires a new building to accommodate the larger capacity. RETIREMENT VILLAGE FOR HDB HEART LANDERS Previously the Committee was in discussion with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) to co-organise a design competition to transform the Crawford/Beach Road precinct into an “in situ” retirement village for HDB heart landers to age in place. The Institute completed the competition brief together with MOH and TTSH. However MOH and TTSH ultimately chose to forgo a design competition; and a Quality Fee Method (QFM) was preferred. DESIGN COMPETITION COMMITTEE MEMBERS Co-Chairmen Ashvinkumar

Chan Mun Kit Alan Tay

Publications Committee


THE NEW SINGAPORE ARCHITECT MAGAZINE When the Editors embarked on the change from SA to The Singapore Architect we were deeply aware of the need to bring about a new examination of tradition and especially what we have become accustomed to in print. This remaking is a natural extension of the continuing maturation of a profession. As our confidence grows in making architecture at home and abroad, we must examine the essence of our talent and know exactly what our foundation is. The technique is a twinned reflection on the representation of the intrinsic skills of the architect as a way of self-discovery as well as continuing discourses on Singapore as our principal context. Eschewing the lay methods, we use a very architectural way of discussing our works and use an architectural lens through which we see issues. This will allow the public at large to gain deeper insights into the structure of our genius. This is especially pertinent and even urgent at this moment when there is no other space in Singapore for architectural discourse, criticism, and debate. For too long, under the influence of lifestyle magazines, the public assumes that architecture is about frivolous styling and the fickle trends of fashion; the public thinks that architectural discourse entails no more than sales pitch and promotional reportage. In successive editions the committee will continue to search for a documentation and discursion of Singapore’s architecture, its finest exemplar and the everyday, in particular, the works of our members. The strategy of the inquiry will manifest the ability of an architect: to think critically and creatively, as well as advocate through representation and discourse. The committee would like to thank all who had helped in one way or another in contributing to the production and development of The Singapore Architect magazine. CAPABILITY PROFILES The Capability Profiles publication is developed as a marketing tool to showcase the capabilities of our member firms collectively as well as individually. In its 9th cycle, the publication continues to present our member’s capabilities to prospective global markets and to provide information to encourage member firms to collaborate on a complementary and synergistic manner. 59 member firms participated by showcasing some of their better projects, which could serve as a useful reference for potential clients. The SIA would like to thank all members for their participation and wonderful support, as well as their cooperation and understanding in the production of the Capability Profile.

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PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS Co-Chairmen Fong Hoo Cheong

Chang Jiat Hwee Advisor Richard Ho Members Hans Brouwer

Tan Szue Hann Teo Yee Chin

Sustainability Committee


MISSION STATEMENT 1. To promote an understanding and good practice of sustainable architecture through sharing of

knowledge and leadership. 2. To empower and enable designers to integrate environmentally responsible design in the built

environment through engagement with policy makers in shaping guidelines and legislation. 3. To facilitate and provide a platform for engagement between the government, industry and

academics, to promote opportunities in sustainability related innovations. 2015 ACTIVITIES Green Mark Architecture Taskforce The Sustainability Committee continued to participate in the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Architecture Taskforce for Green MarkV5. The taskforce completed the review processed in Q3/2015 and the Green Mark 2015 was release during the Singapore Green Building Week 2015. Capstone Research Programme and All in the Layers Seminar The Sustainability Committee has also facilitated a SUTD-research programme, CAPSTONE, in which students completed the research project on an innovative facade system integrated with sun-shading elements and greenery and proposed as a new model typology and to spark sentiments on facades designed particularly for Singapore's Tropical Climate. The Committee and students made a presentation at the SIA Hospitality Lounge during ArchXpo on 1 Oct, titled ‘All in the Layers’. Findings and the prototype of the proposed model were exhibited at the Archifest Festival Hub from 1 October to 10 October 2015. ACCPEC/AAC Roundtable SIA, with IES and BCA, hosted the regional professional engineers and architect councils’ joint roundtable. – Exchange, discussion and tour of sustainable waterfront housing typology at Punggol, Singapore. ITAD Competition The BCA, supported by SIA and the SGBC, co organized the International Tropical Architecture Design (ITAD) Competition. Open to international architectural schools, the brief called for innovative building solutions to address climate change challenges in the tropical region. The SIA was involved in judging the approximately 100 entries received. ARCASIA 2015 The ARCASIA forum is the biannual conference of the Architectural societies in the ASEAN and APAC regions. SIA's Sustainability Committee presented the ACGSA (ARCASIA Committee on Green & Sustainable Architecture) with a country report on notable sustainability related developments in legislature, initiatives and activities in the built environment in Singapore.

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2016 PLANNED ACTIVITIES Seminar - Green Mark v5 for Architects The Sustainability Committee shall be organising a seminar introducing changes in Green Mark v5 and highlighting salient points concerning architectural design and integration that architects and designers need decision making. The purpose is to prepare and equip architects to meet their Green Mark project targets. Articles – Case Study on Green Mark v5 design vs Green Mark v4.1 Factual case studies on built Green Mark v4.1 buildings comparing against the new Green Mark v5 and required improvements necessary to meet targets. These articles shall be documented in SA magazine as a continuum knowledge base on architectural design for Green Mark. Policy Making on Sustainability – Legislations and Code of Practices The Sustainable Committee shall engage with industry policy makers and associations to facilitate enhancing existing guidelines to incorporate new ‘green’ design and building materials. This may include:

• Government Agencies: FSSD, NEA, BCA, URA, etc • Associations: SPRING (on SS codes for sustainable architectural materials)

Industry Outreach – Networks With the SIA LinkedIN group launched in Q4 2015, the Sustainable Committee shall use this platform for sharing of knowledge, seminar webcasts or podcasts to network architectural thought leaders globally towards sustainable design. Other Outreach The SIA was invited to speak at the Nanyang Junior College Career fair to take place in February 2016. To look into other similar opportunities in other institutes to engage pre-university population in sustainable architecture. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Co-Chairman Siow Zhi Xiang

Jaye Tan Advisor Kuan Chee Yung Members Sonny Chionh

Astee Lim

Resource Persons Chang Yen Lin To Kien Benjamin Towell

University Liaison Committee


The Committee has made contact with SUTD and NUS in an effort to understand how the Institute can play a bigger role in their education and welfare. They will also gather feedback from students on the new membership fee structure for students and reaching out to the polytechnics in the near future. University Liaison Committee Members Co-Chairman Chio Wen Tian


Practice Thrust


In Council Year 2015/2016, Practice Thrust continues with the pursuit for enlightened policies and improved practices on architectural services by actively engaging with the relevant authorities with the aim to raise construction quality/productivity, improve processes, promote equitable conditions of appointment and technical competency so as to work towards a dignified and caring profession that upholds high standard of professional conduct and ethics. The various Committees and Sub-Committees had actively engaged with respective authorities to review and participate in building related regulations/policy formulation. To equip the practitioners with current legislations/guidelines and to advance the practitioners’ skills and knowledge, Practice Thrust endeavours to organise as many and relevant seminars on pertinent and important practice knowledge affecting architectural profession. 2 sessions of Practice Sharing and 2 sessions of Boot Camp were planned. Besides Practice Sharing and Boot Camp, Practice Thrust has also successfully organised other ad hoc seminars/talks. The other major activity that Practice Thrust will continue to pursue in reaching out to general public by educating them on the scope of works, roles and responsibilities of an Architect, correcting public misperception of an Architect, sharing insights on important issues that home owners should be aware of and take into consideration when renovating their homes, providing a channel for public to seek proper advice. Following are the major activities that Practice Thrust embarked on 4th quarter of 2015;

1. BCA-SIA Networking Session 2. DCD/SIA/SIP/REDAS Dialogue With URA 3. SIA/IES/REDAS/SCAL/PUB and NEA Dialogue Meeting 4. Inter Agency Dengue Task Force Meeting 5. Active, Beautiful, Clean, Waters (ABC Waters) Monitoring Committee 6. Technical Committee (TC) for Good Industry Practice Guide On Engineered Wood Flooring 7. Why Architect? Forum 8. Why Architect? Forum - Radio Interview with 938LIVE 9. WSH (CN/L): Strategic Planning Exercise 10. Kopi Session On Association Action Planning For Construction WSH 11. DfS Forum 12. Continuing Professional Developments (CPD) events

Practice Thrust will endeavour to achieve its objectives set for the betterment of architectural fraternity and profession. Chan Kok Way Lim Choon Keang Co-Chairman Co-Chairman Practice Thrust Practice Thrust

Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee


INTRODUCTION The terms of reference for the committee for Year 2015/2016 were as follows;

• Review of the SIA Arbitration Rules • Review and Renewal of Panel of Arbitrators • Review of ADR postings on the SIA Website • Organise Continuing Professional Development (CDP) Events

REVIEW OF THE SIA ARBITRATION RULES With arbitration cases getting more complex, procedural and sophisticated and the current rules not adequate in dealing with today’s arbitration demand, it is timely to conduct a full review of the SIA Arbitration Rules. Council’s approval was sought in October 2015 to proceed with the review exercise. The objective of the review also included to update and develop the current rules to be in in line with the arbitration clauses in our current forms of building contracts. In addition to obtaining feedback from committees, the Committee also sought feedback from lawyers, contractors and developers in the SIA Industry Consultation on ADR Services. A legal advisor was also engaged to advise the committee. It is targeted to complete this review exercise by Q4 of 2016. RENEWAL OF ARBITRATOR-LISTING ON THE SIA PANEL OF ARBITRATORS The listing-renewal exercise is in progress and is expected to be complete by Q3 of 2016. REVIEW OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION CLAUSES IN DRAFT MINOR WORKS SUB-CONTRACT On the invitation from Small & Medium Architectural Practice (SMAP) Committee, the ADR Committee provided feedback on the proposed dispute resolution provisions in the draft Minor Works Sub-Contract CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CDP) EVENTS Seminar on ‘Security of Payment and Adjudication - What have we learnt in the last 10 years?’ Speaker: Mr Edwin Lee of Eldan Law LLP The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act has been in force since 2005. During the last 10 years, the number of adjudication cases has increased manifold and the number of court cases has also multiplied. The seminar on 4 September 2015, took participants through the evolution and development of the law in Singapore regarding adjudications, and the current practice and trends in adjudication claims today—discussing matters both from the perspective of the claimant as well as the respondent.

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100 participants attended this seminar Seminar on 'Constructive Acceleration' The Committee is planning a seminar on 'Constructive Acceleration' on 4 March 2016. The speakers will be Mr Johnny Tan and Mr Derek Nelson. Training Programme for SIA Panel of Expert Determinators As part of the effort to formalise a Panel of Expert Determinators, the Committee plans to organise a training programme in the next Council year. The training will cover the principles and practices of the SIA Expert Determination Rules, Terms of Reference and Expert Determination, drafting technique for different scenarios. Participants will be required to work on an independent assessment of a test case and submit his/her decision at the end of the training. Participants who pass the training will qualify for admission to the SIA Panel of Expert Determinators. ARBITRATION CASES In Council year 2015/2016, there were 7 requests received for the appointment by SIA of an Arbitrator, of which 4 cases proceeded to the appointment of an Arbitrator. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairman Darren Benger Legal Advisor Raymond Chan Members Chan Kok Way

Choy Kah Kin Chung Kah Keat David Henry Loo James Leow John Chung Johnny Tan Lim Kheng Chye Liu Tze Tai Ng Shuh Fang Sim Pauline Tan Kee Cheong

Building Contracts Committee


The Building Contracts Committee is responsible for the SIA Forms of Contracts, which include ensuring the Form of Contracts is up to date and relevant for use by the building industry. It will also train professionals in the use of the Contract for contract administration of contracts for projects as well as answering to queries relating to the clauses in the Contract. Over the years, the committee has periodically reviewed and updated the SIA Forms of Contract and related publications based on changes in regulations, industry practices and issues that had surfaced in case law. The SIA Form of Contracts includes the following publications:

• Lump Sum • Measurement • Sub-Contract • Guidance Notes for Main Contracts and Sub-Contract • Specimen Forms and Certificates

SIA NEW BUILDING CONTRACT AND SEMINAR A Sub-Committee was formed in 2011 to work on a new version of the SIA Building Contracts, with appointed drafter, Emeritus Professor Justin Sweet. The new version of SIA forms of Contract was drafted with the following features in mind:

• to retain the spirit of SIA Form of Contracts; • to pro-business; • to be in plain English and short sentences; • to avoid disputes by identifying risks and allocating risks so that parties are able to work on

the risks or price for the risks in their tender; and • to provide single point project management approach under the Architect.

The Sub-Committee is in the process of reviewing and evaluating the feedback submitted by various members, SMAP Committee, panel of legal advisors and allied professionals. Upon completion of the review and evaluation exercise, the Sub-Committee will refine the draft contracts. The Sub-Committee plans to publish the new version in 2nd quarter of 2016. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT To share with the practitioners current legal development which has impact on the Architect's status, a seminar titled ‘A review of recent legal development affecting the impact of the SIA Architect's status was organised on 5 September 2015. Dr Philip Chan, Associate Professor, NUS was the speaker. In this seminar, the speaker made reference to the proposed SIA DB contract and the proposed international versions of the new SIA suite of contracts and highlighted some current practices and

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provisions between SIA DB contracts with other DB contracts in Singapore. The speaker also reviewed recent cases that affirm the impact of the Architect’s Certificate of Payment as the chosen arbiter of what work has been properly carried out and deserving payment in a given project. Special provisions that will make the SIA Form of Contract useful for use internationally were also shared in this seminar. 3 major points highlighted in the seminar were;

• Regaining control of the DB projects through SIA's very own DB contract • Recovering the architect's respect from the SOP provisions through the SIA Interim

Certificate of Payment - lessons from recent case law • Venturing overseas through SIA's international version of the building contract

Close to 90 participants attended this seminar. CONTRACTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2015/2016 Chairman Chan Kok Way Legal Advisor Raymond Chan Advisors Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal

Seah Choo Meng Billy Wong

Members Darren Benger

Benedict Lee Leong Tatt Man Lim Kheng Chye Johnny Tan Benson Wee

Sub-Committee Members Chairman Chan Kok Way Member Patrick Chia Advisor Philip Chan Drafter Emeritus Prof Justine Sweet

Small Medium Architectural Practice Committee


The Small And Medium Architectural Practice Committee was setup with the objective to provide a dignified and sustainable platform for Small and Medium Architectural Practice. Small and Medium Architectural Practices are firms with comprising 1 to 20 personnel. The objectives for the committee are as follows

• Practice - To provide SMAP with practice needs / tools, e.g. publication of the SIA Articles and Conditions of Contract for Minor Works 2012, organising seminars on practice matters, etc.

• Procurement - To provide an avenue for SMAP to give feedback on procurement issues for public projects

• Peer support - To provide an avenue for SMAP to seek peer support and advice on practice matters through the SMAP Practice Clinic

• Public Education - To address the problem of illegal persons providing architectural services, to educate the public on the importance of engaging an Architect, and to provide an avenue for the public to seek the advice of an architect.

SMAP PRACTICE CLINIC Members of SMAP often work in isolation and may not have access to advice when experiencing difficulties during their course of practice. The clinic provides an avenue for practitioners to seek a second opinion or informal advice from their peers. This clinic is free and available to SIA Fellow & Corporate Members. Those wishing to attend the clinic can write to [email protected] SMAP PUBLIC EDUCATION – PUBLIC FORUM - WHY ARCHITECT? WHY ARCHITECT? was a forum organized to share insights on important issues that home owners should be aware of and take into consideration. The SMAP Committee organised 2 forums in this Council Year. The first Why Architect? forum was held on 13 March 2015 in conjunction with SingaPlural 2015 at 99 Beach Road and the 2nd forum was held on 3 October 2015 in conjunction with Archifest 2015 at Festival Village, 79 & 81 Neil Road. The Forum panel for SingaPlural 2015 comprising 4 Architects and an Architect/Builder while the Forum panel for Archifest 2015 comprising 4 Architects and an Architect/Builder, shared with the audience the architect’s competencies, architect’s roles and responsibilities, misconceptions about architects, importance of good working relationship between the architect, contractor and owner, and how a project should be run. The topics presented at the SingaPlural 2015 were;

• Registration & Regulation of Architects • Authorities’ Requirements • What is the role of the Architect?



• What Is A Contract? The speakers and panellists in the SingaPlural 2015 were: Mr Theodore Chan (Immediate Past President) Mr Ong Eng Liang (SMAP & RCS Committee) Mr Loh Ju-Hon (R&T Committee) Ms Catherine Loke (SMAP Committee) Mr Khoo Soo Keong (Architect/Builder) The topics presented at the Archifest 2015 were;

• Who is an Architect? • What are their responsibilities? • When do you need to appoint an Architect? • Why is appointing an Architect important for homeowners.

The speakers and panellists in the Archifest 2015 were:

• Mr Teh Joo Heng (Architect) • Mr Bernard Ng (Architect) • Mr William Ng (Architect) • Mr Raymond Ang (Architect) • Mr Khoo Soo Keong (Architect/Builder)

After the Forum, participants were invited to stay on to interact with the speakers and those architects present in an informal setting. SIA ARTICLES AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR MINOR WORKS 2012 (MWC 2012) SEMINAR SERIES After successfully organised the 1st series SIA Articles and Conditions of Contract for Minor Works 2012 in CY2013/2014 and on members’ request, a re-run was organised in CY2015/2016. The series cover the following topics MWC Series #1 held on 16 April 2015 Topic 1 - Basic Principles, Guidance Notes & Quick-Start Guide Topic 2 - Preparation of Tender Documents MWC Series #2 held on 16 July 2015 Topic 1 - Cost Control – Payment, Valuation & Variations Topic 2 - Extension of Time & Liquidated Damages MWC Series #3 held on 15 October 2015 Topic 1 - Contractor’s Responsibilities, Topic 2 - Quality Control Topic 3 - Completion & Maintenance Period



MWC Series #4 held on 25 February 2016 Topic 1 – Liabilities & Indemnities and Topic 2 – Insurance MWC Series #5 to be held on 21 April 2016 Topic 1 – Dispute Resolution Methods Topic 2 - Termination Speakers: MWC Series #1 - Ms Catherine Loke and Mr Sam Wong MWC Series #2 - Mr Anil Changaroth and Ms Catherine Loke MWC Series #3 - Mr Anil Changaroth, Ms Catherine Loke and Mr Thomas Lew MWC Series #4 - Mr Anil Changaroth, Ms Catherine Loke and Mr Harry Goh MWC Series #5 - Mr Anil Changaroth and Ms Catherine Loke SIA Conditions of Sub-Contract for use in conjunction with the Minor Works Contract 2012 The Minor Works Contract Working Group completed drafting the SIA Conditions of Sub-Contract in September 2015. Council’s approval was sought and approval was obtained to circulate the draft to Council, Building Contracts Committee, New Building Contracts Work Group, Alternative Dispute Resolutions Committee, and SMAP Committee for comments. The Working Group is currently studying the feedback received. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT QUALITY FEE METHOD (QFM) The SMAP Committee has been compiling input and feedback to the Council, Board of Architects and Architect Appointment Committee on the Government Procurement Quality Fee Method (QFM) especially in terms of relevance to smaller practices and effectiveness of the selection process, and with the objective to increase participation of SMAP in public projects. The position paper on public procurement system was officially sent to BOA Procurement Taskforce. The paper focused on 2 main points (i) global competitiveness and (ii) productivity. From SMAP's perspective, (i) deals with the need to provide a good environment for SMAP to develop their skills, while (ii) deals with SMAP being able to work efficiently by using technology and not needing to employ a lot of staff. BOA Procurement Taskforce had further put forward the feedback to Ministry of National Development (MND) on Fees and Procurement Issues ILLEGAL PRACTICE - NON-ARCHITECTS PROVIDING ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE SMAP Committee continues to monitor illegal practices and highlight this issue to the Council and subsequently to the Board of Architects to take action against these illegal practices.



SMAP PUBLIC CONSULTATION SERVICE SMAP members serve as a Public Consultation Service panel to provide a channel for the public to approach and seek proper advice from an architect, instead of relying on the advice of those who are not qualified. This consultation service was publicised at the SMAP Public Forum on 28 October 2014 at Archifest Pavilion 2014. The consultation service is not meant to be pro bono service but general advice only. Members of the public wishing to use this service can contact Secretariat who will arrange for an appointment to see a SMAP member or an email reply by SMAP Chairperson. In this Council Year, SMAP Committee completed drafting a set of guidelines for the panel to use as reference. The guidelines set out some ground rules, i.e. Procedure, Parameters, Do’s and Don’t’s. The draft was circulated to Practice Thrust for comments. The comment from Practice Thrust was to incorporate a ‘Disclaimer’. Council’s in principle approval was obtained for SMAP Committee to incorporate ‘Disclaimer’’ for which legal advice will be sought on the appropriate wording. SMAP COMMITTEE ONGOING INITIATIVES Practice Management System In this Council Year, SMAP Committee actively engaged with SPRING Singapore to explore schemes and initiatives that SIA could tap on. One area identified is Practice Management whereby currently each architectural firm practises its management processes independently. A common method/workflow among SMAP will lead to an improvement in productivity and more consistent standard of professional service. The objective of a Practice Management System is to have a standard framework for architectural firms to adopt. 7 members' firms have expressed interest to participate in the development of the system. While SPRING is open to support the development of the Practice Management System, SPRING has to determine if the system will benefit the public at large and whether or not it will be accepted by the industry and the stakeholders, i.e. BCA (and PSPC framework) and BOA, as the current accepted system is the ISO 9000 system. Discussion with SPRING is ongoing. SPRING Singapore Assistance Schemes For SME/SMAP SMAP Committee is in discussion with SPRING Singapore to organise talks and share more about the schemes and initiatives that SPRING has. Discussion is ongoing Branding for Regional Expansion With the challenges in competing for jobs in the local market, many firms have attempted to source for job overseas. SIA has been in discussion with SPRING for assistance to help branding local architectural firms so that they could venture into the international markets. Discussion is ongoing SMAP Inspiration Stories SMAP Committee plans to organise seminars for those small & medium architectural firms which have made significant contributions in the architectural landscape to share their experience. In this way, SMAP could draw inspiration from the seminar, the focus being on skill rather than size.



SMAP COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairperson Catherine Loke Advisors Chan Seng Kee David Chung Members Chan Yat Weng

Chia Yong Kwang Chu Yang Keng Gabriel Kon Lim Choon Keang Loo King Keong Ong Eng Liang Teh Joo Heng Thomas Lew Siti Habibah Bte Siraj

Minor Work Contract Working Group Chairperson & Facilitator Catherine Loke Advisor David Chung Legal Advisor Anil Changaroth Members Thomas Lew Sam Wong (Quantity Surveyor) Forum Panelists - Why Architect? @ SingaPlural 2015 Architect Theodore Chan Architect Ong Eng Liang Architect Catherine Loke Architect Loh Ju-Hon Architect/Builder Khoo Soo Keong Forum Moderator/Architect Tan Szue Hann Forum Panelists - Why Architect? @ Archifest 2015 Architect Teh Joo Heng Architect Bernard Ng Architect William Ng Architectural graduate Matthew Lai Architect/Builder Khoo Soo Keong Forum Moderator/Architect Raymond Ang

Resource & Technology Committee


The Resource & Technology Committee was setup with the objective to explore, review, share and update new IT technologies/processes/tools that will be beneficial to architectural practice especially for members and the building industry. The committee works closely with SIACAD. The objectives for the committee are as follows

• To actively engage with BCA to participate in the redevelopment of the NPQS • To promote and raise the level of awareness to members on the effectiveness and benefits

of Building Information Modelling (BIM) more of a process change(rather than a tool) to the architectural practice through seminars.

NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY SPECIFICATION (NQPS) The NPQS is a set of standard specifications for building projects. It covers Architectural, Civil & Structure and Mechanical & Electrical works. The aims of NPQS is to harmonise the industry building specification and provide a standard platform for achieving greater efficiency and quality in the design, procurement and construction processes. Current NPQS will evolve to iNPQS to incorporate BIM and sustainability issues. Key members of the committee are already members of various iNPQS works groups in BCA. They will actively participate in the redevelopment of iNPQS and will continue to provide views / feedback to BCA to align with current practice. Redevelopment of National Productivity And Quality Specification (Redevelopment NPQS) The National Productivity and Quality Specifications (NPQS) was first launched in 2004 and the subscription service terminated in Nov 2012. It was developed and managed by Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in collaboration with Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) and Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES). Together with SIA, ACES and IES, BCA is embarking on the redevelopment of NPQS to enhance its capability and suitability to keep pace with the rapid changes in the construction industry as part of the productivity drive and to incorporate BIM and sustainability issues. The proposal to setup a new NPQS entity jointly owned by SIA, Institution of Engineers (IES) and Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES) was approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 18 March 2015. The new entity(iNPQS Pte Ltd) was incorporated on 9 Nov 2015 with 3 institutes having equal shareholdings Together with IES and ACES, iNPQS Pte Ltd will be responsible for undertaking the assignment for the development of iNPQS and will manage and maintain iNPQS on behalf of the 3 institutes. IES is the secretariat for the iNPQS Pte Ltd for the 1st year Moving forward, iNPQS Pte Ltd will engage specification writer to update the NPQS to include latest technologies, BIM and Green Mark and Domain Expert to provide information and inputs as well as to review draft prepared by specification writer



To equip the practitioners with the knowledge on BIM, following are the workshop and seminars successfully organized by the Resource & Technology Committee SIA-XCS - BIM Management Workshop (BMW) Together with Xcube Solutions Pte Ltd , SIA is organising a BIM Implementation Workshop (BIW) on 29 & 30 January 2016. This 2-day program aims to provide Management and Project Managers essential BIM knowledge to effectively apply and roll out every business’s BIM planning and implementation. The topics covered in the programme includes BIM management planning; understanding of hardware and software requirements; BIM training methodology; how to start a BIM project; BIM standards and practice; introduction to BIM execution plan and other BIM management topics. Mr Jim Tan of Xcube Solutions Pte Ltd and Mr William Lau of William Lau Architects were the trainers in this workshop. SEMINARS “BIM: Legal and contractual considerations” The speaker presented how construction contracts and team selection processes can help make BIM work and shared on UK case studies, including the largest prison in Europe, where BIM has been combined with collaborative working and early contractor involvement. His presentation also touched on his assessment on impact of BIM on design liability, the duty to warn, project programming and IP rights, as well as risk management and dispute resolution. "Contractual provisions for BIM - the Singapore experience" The Singapore BIM Particular Conditions ("BIMPC") was published in response to the construction industry's move towards the implementation of BIM. The second edition was published in 2015. In the 2nd segment of the seminar, the speaker shared the Singapore experience in drafting the (BIMPC and the changes made for the second edition." Professor David Mosey of King’s College London and Mr Paul Wong were the speakers in this seminar. The seminar was held on 17 November 2015 and close to 100 participants attended the seminar. “When I first began” - How BIM supports the practice In this seminar, the speaker shared various tools for the various deliveries that an Architect needs to achieve. The speaker show BIM as a tool for Academic, Competitions, Visualisation, Communication, Documentation, Coordination, Construction, Presentation The seminar was held on 15 Jan 2016. Mr Marcelo Morim of Graphicsoft Singapore was the speaker in this seminar.



“Why EVERY BIM projects starts off with a BEP” A BIM project should ALWAYS start off with a BIM Execution Plan. This seminar to find out what a BEP really is and how it can help bring the project together and make everyone’s lives easier. The speaker shared structure, format and content required to prepare a comprehensive BEP for project use. The seminar was held on 15 Jan 2016. Mr Jim Tan of Xcube Solutions Pte Ltd was the speaker in this seminar. RESOURCE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Co-Chairman William Lau

Loh Ju-Hon

Members Daniels Chandra Ho Kwok Tao, Thomas Kuan Chee Yung Lim Chiauw Lim Yeung Mein, Eric Tan Boon Soo Tan Yew Yaw, Jim Thum Mun Cheong, Ben Ong Eng Liang (Observer) Angel Torres Castro

Resource Person Chander Gupta

Gerard Heng Manish Sharma

Architect Appointment Committee


INTRODUCTION The objectives set by the Committee for the Council year 2015/2016 were as follows;

• Convert the SIA Conditions of Appointment And Architect’s Services And Mode of Payment to an on-line (electronic) type (“eContract”)

• Prepare and publish the SIA D&B Conditions of Appointment And Architect’s Services and Mode of Payment

• Address ongoing interfacing issues with BOA • Drafting of Partnership Agreement Checklist/Guidance Notes

PRACTICE MATTERS On-Line Version of the SIA Conditions of Appointment And Architect’s Services And Mode of Payment The objective for the on-line version of SIA Conditions of Appointment And Architect’s Services And Mode of Payment (currently aka “Blue Book”) is (i) to provide flexibility to members to customise Service Agreements to suit particular project needs and conditions and (ii) to make SIA’s standard form of Service Agreement more easily accessible to SIA members as well as to other industry players (to promote the use of the SIA form throughout the industry). The Architect’s Appointment Committee has been actively reviewing and updating the clauses to align with current legislations and has been working closely with SIACAD for the implementation of the eContract for members to use. An outline has been established to facilitate in the review exercise. The endeavour is ongoing. SIA D&B Conditions of Appointment And Architect’s Services and Mode of Payment The Architect’s Appointment Committee is reviewing the draft D&B Conditions of Appointment And Architect’s Services and Mode of Payment and is working with the Building Contracts Committee on the suitable clauses to be incorporated into the D&B Conditions of Appointment and the major issues that this committee should take note of in respect of D&B. The endeavour is ongoing. Partnership Agreement Checklist Given the evolution of the profession towards specialisation to address the complexities of a project, the Committee is working on guidance notes/checklist to encourage more collaboration among Architects. This is also to make clear to the industry that specialised fields do not form part of basic service, and one firm alone should not be expected to be able to offer services beyond what constitutes basic service. This checklist is intended to serve as a template to facilitate partnership/collaboration among members, as well as with other consultants, local and foreign. The Architect’s Appointment Committee has completed the 1st round of discussion. The feedback/suggestions generated are to be incorporated. The endeavour is ongoing. Procurement Services Issues The Committee has actively followed up with the relevant Government agencies for clarification and dialogue on the following procurement issues; primarily involving (i) Architect Fee Scale, (ii) public



procurement system – Public Sector Panel of Consultants (PSPC) and Quality-Fee Method (QFM), including particular communications on:

1) evaluation criteria 2) entry barriers 3) documentation and submission requirements 4) how the current system is not conducive to collaboration of firms 5) How the current system mixes the AR panel (for architectural firms) with Economic Planning

& Procurement Unit (EPPU) panel (for non-architectural firms) in the procurement of projects like interior works, creating situations where non-architectural firms can tender as lead consultant even though there are major authorities' issues involved in the interior works, and the architect takes on a subordinate role even though the degree of liability is not lessened.

6) categorisation of architectural firms - how the current system limits smaller firms from moving up to higher tier AR panels through arbitrary criteria not directly related to capability or expertise.

Matter To Raise With Minister of National Development Arising from feedback received from members on tenders (include Design Bid Build – Early Contractor Involvement – Progressive Project Information) which require submission of design, the Architect’s Appointment Committee is tasked to study and come up with a formula for reasonable compensation for design concept and to stipulate the formula in the SIA Design Competition Guidelines. The 1st draft was completed and was presented to the Council in February 2016 for deliberation. The finalized copy of the position paper will then be presented to the Ministry of Development for consideration. The project is ongoing. Addressing Ongoing Interfacing Issues With BOA At the previous Council year, the Committee had drafted a position paper on public procurement system and it was sent to BOA. The position paper was sent to the Ministry of National Development by BOA. The Committee will continue to actively send feedback to BOA on matters that affect the practice and procurement. Proposal On Registration Of Architectural RTOs (Architectural Resident Technical Officers) Commonly site supervision staff such as ‘resident technical officers’ or ‘clerks-of-works’ are engaged for constant supervision of construction works, including architectural works. Architects are increasingly having to rely on site supervision staff to not only ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the building contract but also in compliance with authorities' requirements, the most recent being buildability and sustainability requirements. A task force was formed to prepare a proposal on registration of architectural RTOs (Architectural Resident Technical). The objective of the proposal is to seek BOA’s support to formalize role of “Architectural RTO” (include regulatory compliance and building quality aspects). to:

1) Incorporate this scheme with current RTO legislation i.e. Building Control Act 2) Seek source of funding through allocation of Productivity Fund to defray the setup cost of

developing the Architectural (RTO) curriculum by SIA Academy



3) Seek support of this initiative by encouraging Workforce Development Agency(WDA) to provide funding to subsidize Architectural(RTO) training

4) Incorporate requirement for the engagement of Architectural(RTO) within Public Procurement Framework, e.g. Architectural(RTO) for public projects in excess of $3 million;

The proposal was presented to BOA last year and approval in principle to submit the paper to Building and Construction Authority was obtained from BOA. The task force will brief the Council on the proposal and will refine the draft before forwarding to BOA for further perusal. This project is ongoing. GEBIZ INFO ALERT The GEBIZ Info Alert is an initiative by the Committee started in 2009 with the aim to inform and disseminate information on opportunities on Government projects for SIA members. The GEBIZ INFO Alert is sent to members via email notification. ARCHITECT'S APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE Co-Chairperson Catherine Loke

Darren Benger Advisor Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal Legal Advisor Edwin Lee Members Choy Kah Kin Sharon Baptist Fang Yea Saen Kaylene Tan TASK FORCE FOR REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTURAL RTO’S (ARCHITECTURAL RESIDENT TECHNICAL OFFICERS) Theodore Chan Chan Seng Kee Darren Benger

Regulations Codes & Standards Committee


INTRODUCTION The Regulations, Codes and Standards Committee (RCS) aims to engage regulatory authorities activities and to participate in the early stage of formulation of building regulations as well as to provide constructive feedback on current policies and issues related to rules, regulations, codes and standards. The objectives for Year 2015/2016 were as follows

• To actively engage with the authorities to review and participate in regulatory formulation, improve the existing regulatory procedures and to encourage good design and practices

• To inform and update members on new applications on policies and guidelines in shorter time

• To organise seminars for practitioners to equip them with the current legislations/guidelines The relevance of the Committee and its activities to the profession have attracted many SIA members to contribute their valuable service and time. Through this involvement they gain exposure and deep insights into the important aspect of practice. The RCS Committee has constituted 6 sub-committees overseeing different aspects of building regulations, namely:

i) Building Control & Park Sub-Committee (to engage with BCA and NParks) ii) Fire Safety & Security Sub-Committee (to engage with SCDF) iii) Development Control Sub-Committee (to engage with URA) iv) Environment Sub-Committee (to engage with MEWR and its agencies) v) Road & Transport Sub-Committee (to engage with LTA) vi) Research & Standard Sub-Committee (to engage with SPRING Singapore & the New

Construction Technology & Innovation at large) DIALOGUE AND FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION WITH GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS & STATUTORY BOARDS The sub-committees held periodic dialogue sessions with the respective authorities to review and participate in the formulation of regulatory guidelines and controls. These include dialogues with BCA, URA, ENV, FSSD and LTA and Focus Group Discussions with URA Outcomes of these dialogues were circulated for members’ information. The following are some of the guidelines, where the relevant sub-committees participated or are participating;

• BCA Weekly Waiver Meeting • Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee (IACC) Meeting • Standard for Fire Safety in Rapid Transit Systems (SFSRTS) Committee • Fire Code Review Committee (FCRC) • SCDF Fire Safety Standing Committee • FSSD Weekly Waiver Meeting • FSSD Audit Inquiry Committee • DCD/SIA/SIP/REDAS Dialogue With URA



• SIA/IES/REDAS/SCAL/PUB and NEA Dialogue Meeting • Inter Agency Dengue Task Force Meeting • SIA/BCA Dialogue • SIA/LTA Dialogue • SIA/NParks Dialogue • SIA/URA Dialogue • Building & Construction Standard Committee • BCSC Technical Committee (Architectural Works) • EESC Technical Committees under the Singapore Standardisation Programme • Inter Agency Coordinating Committee • NEA Board Strategy Advance(BSA) • Review of Minor Addition / Alteration (MAA) Scheme • Fire Safety Engineers Selection Panel • SIA-NParks Dialogue • DCG-SIA/SIP/REDAS/ACES Dialogue • Dialogue Meeting between SIA, IES, ACES, REDAS, SCAL, PUB and NEA • Conservation Guidelines Review 2016 • Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) Monitoring Commitee • Industry Consultation / CUGE Skyrise Greenery Standards • Discussion session on level of safety in the establishment of skyrise greenery • Review The Code On Accessibility In The Built Environment • Review Panel For The Code of Practice On Environmental Health (COPEH) • Spring Singapore Technical Committees • Technical Committee for Liveability within Homes and Community • Technical Committee Architecture Works • Technical Committee For Surface Coatings • Working Group On Modular Mould System For Precast Production • Technical Committee for BCA's Good Industry Practices Guide On Engineered Wood Flooring • Technical Committee on SS370, Metal Roof • Technical Committee on SS118, Metal Window • Working Group to review SS 221-2002 Road Marking Paint • Working Group to review the SS 542 : 2008 Code of Practice for Painting of Buildings • Completed review and launch of SS 608 : 2015 Code of Practice for Gas Installation (formal

CP 51) INTER-AGENCY COORDINATING COMMITTEE (IACC) MEETING Formerly known as the Inter-Department Coordinating Committee (IDCC), the committee was revamped and renamed as the Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee (IACC), led by BCA. The objective of IACC is to look into conflicting regulatory requirements by different agencies encountered in projects, as well as conflicting policies implemented by agencies. In this Council year, the RCS Committee has actively participated in the IACC discussion focusing on 2 issues as follows;



1. Location of Manhole for private landed properties 2. Crossing of Incoming Water Pipe through Planting Verge and Footpath into Development

A taskforce comprising representatives from BCA, LTA, NParks, PUB and SIA was formed to study the two specific scenarios. The study is ongoing. SEMINARS To equip the practitioners with the current legislations/guidelines, following are the seminars successfully organized by the RCS Sub-Committees; SIA Fire Safety Seminar 2015: Unprotected Openings, Means of Escape, Fire Forensic Cases 4 topics were presented in this seminar, namely;

• “Unprotected Openings Part 1: Interpretation & Application of Clause 3.5” • “Unprotected Openings Part 2: Interpretation / Application of the New Method” • “Means of Escape: Fundamentals” • “Fire Forensic Cases and Lessons Learnt”

The speakers spoke and elaborated in depth with illustrations the Fire Code Clause 3.5 including Part I of Appendix B with the aim to help practitioners understand both application and interpretation of Clause 3.5, new method of calculation of Unprotected Openings and illustrate how to use Table III and Table IV to Part 1 of Appendix B. The speaker for Means of Escape, explained the basic principles and fundamentals of means of escape, elaborated on the fire code requirements on means of escape from building designer's point of view, highlighted some of the challenges frequently faced, overlooked or misinterpreted by many practitioners. The speakers from SCDF shared past high-rise residential unit fires involving external vertical fire spread and the implications on residential unit design. SCDF also highlighted the proposed recommendations on effective building designs in preventing external vertical fire spread in high-rise residential buildings. The seminar was held on 15 May 2015 and was attended by close to 360 participants, Speakers: Mdm Eng Yew Hoon – Principal Architect of EZY Architects Mr Andrew Tan – Sole Proprietor of Seeds Architects Mr Michael Vong – Managing Director of Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd MAJ Cheong Yew Dong - Senior Instructing Officer, Specialist Fire-Fighting Training Centre, Civil Defence Academy Profile CPT Yazeed Bin Abdul Rahman - Fire Investigation Team Leader, Fire Investigation Unit Research & Standard Committee Seminar - From Prefabricated Bathroom units (PBU) to Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC)! 3 topics were presented in this seminar, namely;

• “PBU - An Architect's Experience • “Performance requirements for PPVC



• Don’t waste your time designing a PPVC building - what Architects in Singapore should know””

In this seminar the speakers shared an Architect's journey of learning, experiencing and understanding the use and implementation of the PBUs. The speakers also highlighted various concern with regard to the limitation/constraints of the PBUs and the benefits and challenges associated with PBU. The seminar also touched on different types of PPVC used in local and overseas context, common mistakes Architects make that negate the advantage of PPVC (time saved and productivity gained), highlighted 2 key areas where Architects commonly make mistakes and how it applies to the Singapore context. The 2 key areas are ; (i) Design - modular vs conventional design process, set out of drawings, BIM, specification (ii) Scope of works for architect/contractor/manufacturer The seminar was held on 4 September 2015 and was attended by close to 100 participants Speakers: Mr Richard Lai - Senior Principal Architect, ADDP Architects LLP Mr Ramamoorthy Rajendran, Deputy Director, BCA Mr Andrew Lian, Director, Alda Consultants ABC WATERS (ACTIVE, BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN WATERS) PROFESSIONAL REGISTRY In line with the revisions to the Code of Practice on Surface Water Drainage Developers/Owners shall engage an ABC Waters Professional to design, oversee the construction of, and develop a maintenance plan for the ABC Waters design features. The design and design calculations for these features, endorsed by the ABC Waters Professional, should be submitted to PUB as part of DC submission. To build up the expertise of industry professionals in ABC Waters design features, the ABC Waters Professional Programme was launched by the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) with the support of the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA) as well as PUB, NParks, HDB and LTA in 2011. As at 31 December 2015, a total of 2 ABC Waters Professional were registered under SIA registration scheme. RCS NEWS ON-LINE ARCHIVE SERVICE RCS News On-line Archive is a collection/consolidation of ALL circulars received from the various authorities, including summary of waivers from FSSD and BCA as well as other useful information. The RCS News On-Line Archive is updated regularly for the benefit of members to facilitate ease of reference. Currently, the RCS News On-Line has the record of circulars and summary of waiver meetings from 1993 to current.



ON-LINE RCS NEWS The relevant information, circulars and summaries of waivers are sent to general memberships’ email address registered with SIA. The on-line dissemination of RCS News has resulted in timely receipt of the information by general membership. Members receive consolidated RCS News on a monthly basis via e-mail. Members also receive the latest circulation on ad hoc basis via e-mail as and when new circulars are issued by the authorities. REGULATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE Chairperson Richard Lai Deputy Chairperson Lesley Lim Advisor Lim Choon Keang Building Control & Park Sub-Committee Co-Chairperson Ong Eng Liang Co-Chairperson Ow Wah Foong Advisor Thomas Ho Members Chen Siew Loong Peter

Chua Kae-Shin Casey Koh Siew Lay Kong Chee Choon Simon Kuan Chee Yung Lee Shiuh Liang Jason Sim Kooi Chuan Wee Chye Hin Victor Wee Guoqin Benson

Fire Safety & Security Sub-Committee Chairperson Song Yew Kee Deputy Chairperson Eng Yew Hoon Members Chan Yip Seng

Cheng Thuan Hann Markus Fong See Chet Koh Tien Beng Koh Siew Lay Kong Chee Choon Simon Lau Kwong Chung Lee Chin Shiun Lee Khee Chong Benedict Lim Lee Meng Gerald Mohan Shanmugam Pauline Sim Tan Beng Leong



Tan Swee Tiong Andrew Vong Yee Yan Michael

Development Control Sub-Committee Chairperson Patrick Lee Deputy Chairperson Wong Wai Ying Advisor Lim Choon Keang Members Joseph Lau

Foo E-Jin Charles Tan Siti Habibah Yong Wei Lee

Road & Transport Sub-Committee Chairperson Tony Ang Members Ho Seow Hui

Jeremy Aloysius Lee Mun Hoe Low Soo Sing Research & Standard Sub-Committee Co-Chairperson Wan Siew Fung Co-Chairperson Richard Lai Members Choy Kah Kin Yeo Eng Choon Nassar Bin Mohamad Zain (Resource Person) Environment Sub-Committee Co-Chairperson Yeo Eng Choon Co-Chairperson Richard Lai Members Choy Kah Kin Yeo Eng Choon Nassar Bin Mohamad Zain (Resource Person)

Workplace Safety & Health Committee


INTRODUCTION The WSH Committee deals with workplace safety and health matters, in particular, in regard to the architectural profession in the construction industry context, and with a focus on design-for-safety (“DfS”). The objectives for the committee for CY2015/2016 were as follows;

• To actively participate in the WSH Council’s Construction & Landscape Committee, and, in particular, the Sub-committee on DfS. Also to be a member of WSHC’s DfS Regulations Taskforce (including its sub working groups).

• To advise SIA Academy in its organisation of the DfS Coordinator Course • To continuously promote design for safety and health as part of the Architect’s core

competency of architectural design • To promote Architects as industry leaders in regard to designing for safety and health in

buildings. WSH (DESIGN FOR SAFETY) REGULATIONS The WSH (Design for Safety) Regulations will be effective from 1 Aug 2016 and requires stakeholders such as Developers, Designers and Contractors to work together to address the risk at source as far as reasonably practicable, for foreseeable risk(s) borne by the design of the structure (building). To prepare and equip members with this new regulation the WSH Committee is planning to organise seminar/talks in CY2016/2017. SIA is not satisfied with some aspects of the DfS Regulations, and will continue to lobby WSHC to have appropriate amendments made. DFS COORDINATOR COURSE Together with SCAL, ACES and IES, SIA has been organising the DfS Coordinator Course for the industry. For the past years SIA and ACES had successfully jointly organized the DfS Coordinator Course and will continue to work together in organising the DfS Coordinator Course for the betterment of the industry. In light of the gazetted DfS Regulations, this will now be referred to as the “DfS Professional” Course. To promote the Design for Safety in the construction industry The WSH Committee actively participated in the Design-for-Safety Sub-Committee to the WSH (Construction & Landscape) Committee under the WSH Council. Through this committee & sub-committee, as well as the Dfs Regulations Taskforce, the Committee worked closely and provided constructive feedback to WSH Council in promoting the adoption of acceptable practices relating to design for safety, health and welfare at work.

Workplace Safety & Health Committee


DfS Handbook SIA is committed to the promotion of Design-for-Safety (DfS) principles and practices. To assist architects in striving to implement DfS processes by effectively, efficiently, seamlessly and naturally integrating DfS in the practice of architectural design, WSH Committee has developed a "DfS Handbook. This handbook provides a simple, yet systematic, approach to Design-for-Safety (DfS) in accordance with the essential DfS principles presented in the WSH Council’s ‘Guidelines to Design for Safety in Buildings & Structures’, and in pursuit of compliance with the WSH legislation (including WSH (Design-for-Safety) Regulations). The Handbook is published on SIA website, and will continue to be updated as and when appropriate. WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH Chairman: Darren Benger Members: Chan Kok Way

Dr Chris Vickery Luther Seet

Education Thrust


Education is one of the core thrusts of our institute, and a key vehicle towards fulfilling one of our key ambitions of continuous learning, championing innovations and promoting thought leadership. The main objectives of Education Trust are to:

• Create platform for knowledge sharing through educational programmes of talks and courses

• Elevate standard of architectural professionalism • Promote continuous learning • Help architects develop professionally through continuous updating and upgrading of their

skills set and knowledge • Strengthen outreach to younger architect & students through knowledge sharing and

transfer. At present, the Thrust has developed a series of courses and talks such as Architectural Practice Course, the Professional Knowledge Series seminars where industry partners share the latest advances in building material and products, Weekend Seminars, Career Talks for Junior Colleges, and Senior Architect-Student Mentorship Programme, etc. In the new council year 2015/2016, on top of the continuation of existing educational related programmes that the Thrust are conducting the past years, a array of refreshing various talks, sharing and courses have also been introduced, for instance, the new series of Design Talks, Business Talks, Inspirational Talks by CEO/Ministers, Experiential Talks/Visits, Technology Talks/Workshops, and various of Practice Sharing Sessions with the architectural fraternity. These new sessions have been generally well received and attended. All in all, it was an exciting year for the institute’s Education Thrust, and we look forward to all member’s active and continuous participation in the coming years. Seah Chee Huang Kuan Chee Yung Co-Chairman Co-Chairman Education Thrust Education Thrust

Board of Architectural Education Committee


Board of Architectural Education (BAE) is responsible to promote the spirit of continuous learning and uphold the highest standards of professionalism amongst the local architectural fraternity. The key objective is to create an effective platform for knowledge sharing and gaining through an array of purpose-designed educational programmes. ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE COURSE (APC) Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) has been authorized by Board of Architects (BOA) Singapore to develop and manage the Architecture Practice Course (APC), one of the main programmes under BAE Committee that is conducted annually within SIA. Since its inception in 2008, a total of 1037 trainees had sat through the course either fully or partially. Attending APC is mandatory for candidates enrolling in BOA’s Professional Practice Examination (PPE). The course is specifically designed with a combination of both theoretical principles and best-practice curriculum. The syllabus of this course is based on cross reference from the current PPE syllabus and building upon our pool of tutors’ and expert lecturers’ knowledge and real-life experiences. The course covers several essential topics in areas of discipline, integrity, skills, judgment and practices to raise the standard of professional knowledge. Tutors for APC are primarily practicing professionals who not only impart core theories and concepts, more importantly share insights through real life experiences, relevant practical case studies and applied knowledge. The APC curriculum has also been adopted and instituted by Workforce Development Agency (WDA) as an Approved Training Organization (ATO) since Year 2011 under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification System (WSQ) to deliver stipulated training and/or assessment services as well as funding for WDA participants. WSQ-SIA APC is one of the courses which are accredited by WSQ and the Institute has successfully completed 6 cohorts from 2010 to 2015 and a total of 89 trainees had benefited from the WDA funding with a total subsidies of $134,600 disbursed to them. The curriculum is as follows:-

‐ Inception stage ‐ Feasibility study ‐ Outline Proposal ‐ Planning Submission ‐ Building Plan Submission ‐ Fire Safety & Security ‐ Green Mark and WSH ‐ Detail Design ‐ Product Information ‐ Tender Conditions ‐ Tender Evaluation ‐ Site & Contract Administration ‐ Application for TOP/CSC ‐ Maintenance Period / Defects Liability



‐ Closing out of Project ‐ Professional Ethics ‐ Relevant Acts & Statutes

The Committee wishes to thank the following tutors for their contributions to the APC: Chan Eng Chye Theodore Lai Teck Chuan Richard Chan Yew Kwong Lim Choon Keang Chin Kim Hong Lai Pui Joon Choy Kah Kin Ng Lye Hock Larry Darren Peter Benger Raymond Chan Eng Yew Hoon Richard Soon Yu Kong Eugenie Lip Ho Swee Sun & Yoon Puay Leng Sol June Bek Jun Hui CAREER TALKS ON ARCHITECTURE The Career Talks aims to promote architecture as a career to the most passionate, talented and some of the best students, as well as to increase their understanding of design and architecture. As part of a career guidance counseling programme for students, the Institute received several invitations from Junior Colleges to deliver Career Guidance Talks or assistance in events on Architecture. The objectives are to increase students’ awareness / understanding of career options and working life of architectural practice, and to facilitate an insight and transition from school to work life. The Committee would like to thank the following practitioners for volunteering their time to deliver the Career Talks to the various schools:- Date School Speaker Company 12 Mar 2015 National Junior College Keith Khoo Ezra Architects 21 Mar 2015 BCA Career Fair 2015 Tan Szue Hann Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd 7 Apr 2015 Raffles Institution Lim Hseng Iu Hiladt Architects LLP 21 May 2015 Catholic Junior College Theodore Chan CIAP Architects Pte Ltd 24 Jul 2015 SJI Independent Theodore Chan CIAP Architects Pte Ltd SENIOR ARCHITECT – STUDENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME Since 1996, the Institute has been implementing the programme for SIA student-members (Mentee) from Department of Architecture, NUS. Under the programme, Mentee is assigned to a senior architect who acts as a Mentor to one or more Mentees for a year. The main objective of the programme is to help Mentee gain better understanding of and insights into architectural practice early through his/her Mentor. It is also intended to forge professional relationship between Mentee and architectural firm while bridging employment expectation gaps between them.



In addition, Mentor could provide the opportunity for Mentee to gain practical knowledge of design, acquaint with building processes and construction methods through site visits, as well as learn about pitfalls and likely challenges of practice, with a view for him/her to understand the process of implementing a design, from paper to brick and mortar. This year, we successful matched 5 students with 5 Senior Architect Mentors. The Committee would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following Senior Architect Mentors for volunteering their precious time for this programme:- Tan Eng Teik Raymond Wong Wai Sung Han Loke Kwang Yeo Eng Choon Sian Chong Ping INSPIRATIONAL TALK / BUSINESS TALK / EXPERIENTIAL VISIT SIA had also initiated a series of Inspirational Talks, Business Talks and Experiential Visit, exclusively for SIA Members only. We look forward to all members’ continual support and active participation in the coming months’ line-up of exciting and enriching educational programmes. Inspirational Talks: The inspirational talks are best given by some of the top innovators, thought leaders and public figures, with proven track records in their respective areas of endeavours, who possess the vision, foresight and determination to achieve beyond the common man. Their exemplary leadership will inspire others othersand imbue greater consciousness for those who listen, so that the fraternity will also be influenced to achieve the extra-ordinary. We had witnessed overwhelming responses by both our distinguished guest speakers Prof Kishore Mahbubani, Professor in the Practice of Public Policy Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy of National University of Singapore and Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings. The next session will be conducted by Mr Liak Teng Lit, Group Chief Executive Officer of Alexandra Health System on 31 March 2016. Business Talk: Living in an interdependent world, in which the action of one has impact on others, where “no man is an island”. Architects must think beyond its domain and be conscious of the world around us, take cognisance of the inter-play of forces, to stay relevant and operate more effectively in the conduct of our affairs. Therein lays the motivation behind the series of business talks being organised to inculcate awareness and increased consciousness amongst the architects. We had invited Mr Eugene Khoo, Project Director of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to give a talk on the global maritime business environment and regulatory compliance of today and future developments around the world, and share key challenges facing the ports around the world.



Next speaker will be Mr Ken Koh from My School of FISH on 23 June 2016. Experiential Visit: The visit allows SIA members to gain first-hand experience of the environment we operate in, specifically the technology, applications, operations and maintenance of processes that are essential in the design of buildings and the built environment. These events aim to provide learning points and lessons that will help the architects contribute more effectively in carrying out his/her job. The first visit we had organized was to NEA Incineration Plant in 2015 and the next upcoming visit will be visit to Environment Building and member will have first-hand view of how firefighters execute its operation in a high rise building on 24 February 2016. BIM IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP We had organised a 2-day program in first quarter in 2015, aimed to provide Management and Project Managers essential BIM knowledge to effectively apply and roll out every business’s BIM planning and implementation. The topics covered in the program includes BIM management planning; understanding of hardware and software requirements; BIM training methodology; how to start a BIM project; BIM standards and practice; introduction to BIM execution plan and many other BIM management topics. Positive feedbacks were received from participants who had also helped make the workshop a success. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION (BAE) COMMITTEE MEMBERS Co-Chairperson Seah Chee Huang Co-Chairperson Kuan Chee Yung Advisor Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal

Chan Eng Chye Theodore Lim Choon Keang

Lim Kheng Chye Member Chan Seng Kee

Hoong Bee Lok Ho Kong Fatt Richard Tay Kheng Soon Prof Tse-Yu Swee Ling Yeung Man Ki Larry Zakiah Supahat

Architectural Detailing (Ad) Sub-Committee Members Co-Chairperson Seah Chee Huang Co-Chairperson Kuan Chee Yung

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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (CPD) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme is established with the principal objective to help architects to develop professionally through continuous updating and upgrading of their skill set and knowledge, so that their knowledge and experience will remain current and relevant in our rapidly changing environment. This is achieved through organizing educational courses, seminars, talks and other events. Since late 90s, these seminars/courses were constantly reviewed, refined and restricted (if necessary) to meet the objectives and requirements of mandatory CPD programme. Over the years, the Institute has also been working closely with the various trade partners in organizing seminars, courses and conferences to update, upgrade and educate architects with state-of-the-art professional knowledge. Through continuous development of their professional knowledge, architects are empowered and better equipped to meet the challenges of ever changing professional practice, rising demand and expectation of their clients, as well as growing competition in local and global arenas. For the year 2015, there were a total of 334 CPD accredited events/seminars. The events/seminars/courses covered a wide range of issues, concerns and professional interest subjects. Some of the CPD events/seminars/courses that were organized by SIA, with fees charged were as follows:- Events CPD Points SIA Minor Works Contract Series #2 (re-run) 4 SIA Minor Works Contract Series #3 (re-run) 4 SIA Practice Convention 2015 - Future Fundamentals 8 SIA SMAP Series #1 (rerun): SIA Articles and Conditions of Contract for Minor Works 2012 (MWC 2012)

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SIA: Archifest Conference 2015 8 SIA: BIM: Legal and contractual considerations 4 SIA: Conflict in the Construction Industry – A perennial problem – Why? 6 SIA: Contributing to the New Architecture of Singapore: the 60s to the 70s 6 SIA: Pioneering Architectural Education in Singapore 6 SIA: SG50 SIA Pioneer Architects Series of Lectures and Conversations: A Conversation With William S.W. Lim

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SIA-XCS: BIM Implementation Workshop (BIW) - 2 days’ workshop 4 SIA: Architectural Practice Course 2015 (28 sessions) 3 each Professional Knowledge Seminar Series were put in place to focus on professional knowledge and learning experience with contents covering technology development, application of materials and systems, advantages and disadvantages, value for money etc. The seminars demonstrated applications in real projects, what were issues to look out for when applying the system/product to enable learning from the experience. In this manner, the professional practice knowledge of our architects can be improved and better empowered them to

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meet the challenges of the ever-evolving professional environment, high demand and expectation of clients, as well as to have more competitive advantage especially in the larger global context. All Professional Knowledge Seminar series are complimentary for SIA members. Out of the total of 334 events/seminars/courses, 57 seminars were organized by the Institute, of which 13 (with a total of 30 CPD points) were Professional Knowledge Seminars, SIA Design Talks and other talks which were complimentary for SIA members. Some of the complimentary CPD events/seminars/courses organized by SIA were as follows:- Events CPD Points SIA Design Talk Series by Ho Tzu Yin & Alan Tay 4 SIA Design Talk Series by Kee Wei Hui & Aamer Taher 4 SIA Design Talk Series by Mark Wee & Ernesto Bedmar 4 SIA Gold Medal Lecture by Datuk Seri Lim Chong Keat: “The Future for Architecture”

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SIA: All in the Layer 2 SIA-ABB Professional Knowledge Series: Living Space & Building Space 2 SIA-Assa Abloy Professional Knowledge Series: Door Security Innovation and Lifestyle

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SIA-Cosentino Professional Knowledge Series: How perception of space changes because of large size panels (a world of possibilities!)

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SIA-Emix Professional Knowledge Series: Achieving More With Less 2 SIA-Grace Professional Knowledge Series: Designing Watertight Structures: Ways To Keep Water Out

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SIA-INSULDEK-BioClimatic Professional Knowledge Series: PROSPERTY BUILDINGS – The Wealthy Way of Building!

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SIA-SIKA Professional Knowledge Series: Sustainable Waterproofing and Green Roof Solutions

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SIA-W Atelier Professional Knowledge Series: Professional Kitchen Planning & Design

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PRACTICE SHARING / BOOT CAMPS SERIES SEMINARS In the new council year 2015/2016, the Education Thrust had worked closely with Practice Thrust to introduce two Practice Sharing Sessions (in Sep 2015 & Mar 2016) and two Boot Camps (Nov 2015 & May 2016) as an updated format of our former 3 SIA Weekend Seminars (May, Aug & Nov). By clustering 3 events within 1.5 days, it will not only allow overseas practitioners to meeting their CPD point requirements but also provide an effective platform to update the local professional on latest development in the industry and hone their skills.

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The following clustered seminars (with a total of 28 CPD points) were held in 2015:- Date Events CPD Points 15 May 2015

SIA Fire Safety Seminar 2015: Unprotected Openings Means of Escape Fire Forensic Cases

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16 May 2015 SIA Weekend Seminar: Construction Law – Loss & Expense Claims 6 4 Sep 2015

SIA Practice Sharing Series (PSS 1): Security of Payment and Adjudication - What have we learnt in the last 10 years?

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4 Sep 2015

SIA Practice Sharing Series 2 (PSS 2): From Prefabricated Bathroom units (PBU) to Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC)!

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5 Sep 2015

SIA Practice Sharing Series 3 (PSS 3): A review of recent legal development affecting the impact of the SIA Architect's status

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SIA GOLD MEDAL LECTURE – 6 CPD In celebrating the highest honour SIA bestowed on a senior architect, in recognition of his life time contribution to architecture and his most distinguished service to the profession of architecture, the Thrust had invited the Seventh SIA Gold Medal Recipient, Datuk Seri Lim Chong Keat, to lecture on 31 July 2015 and share with the architectural fraternity, his vast experience and professional knowledge, insights and substantial wisdom of our evolving profession and architectural landscape. It was a full house event with 200 participants attending the talk at URA Function Hall. SIA DESIGN TALKS – 4 CPD SIA Design Talks are led by local architects who have completed a body of works that contribute to the advancement of Singapore architecture and the built environment, which has demonstrated key innovation in design ideas and concepts. The objective of the talk is to create a platform for the fraternity to discuss; exchange and debate on design ideologies and issues that will foster creative thinking and inspiration, as well as provoke conversations that matter. We had conducted successful talks by Mr Bedmar Ernesto & Mr Mark Wee, Ms Kee Wei Hui & Aamer Taher and Mr Ho Tzu Yin & Mr Alan Tay. SIA PRACTICE CONVENTION 2015 – “Future Fundamentals” – 8 CPD SIA Practice Convention 2015 was the 7th Practice Convention organized since its inception in 2009. Our training and practice of Architecture provided the fundamentals to address future adoption of Modern Methods of construction, Integrated Universal & Safe designs, procurement processes and submissions/approvals linked to it.

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PC2015 seek to recalibrate our processes and knowledge towards these new foundations of IDP, DfMA, DfM, DfS, Re-Generative Design, UD & the Silver Industry. We need to lead the way for high skilled, high productivity, high creativity and high quality work-life in the face of global changes and uncertainty. The below 5 key thrusts were presented: IDP: Procurement & Processes Sustainability: Re-Generative Design BIM: IDOL-INPQS-DfMA Regulations: BP & TOP Best Practices UD: Designing for 3 Generations Speakers from the different professions were invited to share their knowledge and experience moderated by Mr Kuan Chee Yung. The following were the speakers and moderators for Practice Convention 2015; Ms Goh Siam Imm - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY Mr Lim Choon Keang - CKLi:et ARCHITECTS Mr Cheong Yew Kee - CPG CONSULTANTS PTE LTD Mr Tan Shao Yen - CPG CONSULTANTS PTE LTD Mr Sandor Bali - GRAPHICSOFT Ms Loke Su Im Catherine - LANDER LOKE ARCHITECTS Ms Cheng Pai Ling - MKPL ARCHITECTS PTE LTD Mr Thum Mun Cheong Ben - SIACAD PTE LTD The next Practice Convention 2016 scheduled on 15 April 2016 will touch on ‘Regional Opportunities, Local Expertise’. ALLIED PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES / GOVERNMENT AGENCIES During the year, CPD Committee has also accredited 277 seminars/events organized by Allied Professional Institutes, Government Agencies and other Organizations under the BOA-SIA CPD Programme. These accredited parties are:- Organisation No. of event accredited CPD points Building and Construction Authority 151 599 Board of Architects 2 11 The Chartered Institute of Building, Singapore Centre 1 2 Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology 6 13 DesignSingapore Council 3 10 Housing and Development Board 7 27 The Institution of Engineers, Singapore 16 36 JTC Corporation 1 4

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Langdon & Seah 2 6 Ministry of National Development 1 6 National University of Singapore 23 69 Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia 2 6 Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore 2 6 The Singapore Contractors Association Ltd 3 9 Singapore Civil Defence Force 1 4 Society of Construction Law (Singapore) 3 10 Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore 2 4 Singapore Green Building Council 7 15 Singapore Institute of Arbitrators 1 6 Singapore Institute of Building Ltd 4 14 Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects 1 6 Singapore Institute of Planners 1 2 Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers 8 33 Singapore Polytechnic 1 4 Society of Project Managers 4 10 Spring Singapore 3 7 Singapore University of Technology and Design 10 23 Urban Redevelopment Authority 11 56

Total 277 998 In summary, 334 seminars with a total of 1206 CPD points were organized in Year 2015 for the architectural fraternity: Types of Seminars No. CPD points Seminars/Courses organized by SIA 39 150 Weekend Seminars organized by SIA 5 28 Complimentary CPD Seminars organized by SIA for members

13 30

Seminars organized by Government Agencies/Institute of Higher Learning

216 819

Seminars organized by Allied Professional / Institutes 61 179 Total 334 1206

CPD Committee would like to thank all speakers, moderators, service providers and participants for their kind support, co-operation and contribution which in one way or another add to the success of the Continuing Professional Development Programme last year and hopefully in 2016.

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CONTINUING PROFRESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) COMMITTEE MEMBERS Co-Chairperson Seah Chee Huang Co-Chairperson Kuan Chee Yung Advisor Ashvinkumar S/O Kantilal

Chan Eng Chye Theodore Goh Chong Chia Lim Choon Keang Soh Siow Lan Rita

Members Lau Kwong Chung Wo Mei Lan Ng Lye Hock, Larry (ex-officio) JOINT ACCREDITATION PANEL Chairperson Lau Kwong Chung Members Seah Chee Huang Wo Mei Lan

Institution Thrust


The SIA Institution Thrust continues to be strongly involved in the championing of SIA as an Institute. Working in tandem with the Design, Practice and Education Thrusts, the Institution Thrust focuses on the establishment of SIA as the official professional institute for Architects in Singapore, and enhancing its standing in the eyes of both its members and the public at large. The SIA Institution Thrust comprises the following committees, chaired / co-chaired by the following SIA members: Committee Chairpersons Membership Joanne Goh, Christina Thean SIA Golf Tournament Khoo Boo Aik SIA CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Benson Wee, Jeremy Chan Partnership Programme Kee Wei Hui, Koh Kai Li Young Architects League Luther Seet, Siow Zhixiang SIA Annual Dinner Luther Seet, Siow Zhixiang A key milestone in the Council Term, as well as the history of SIA, was the expansion of the SIA Headquarter Premises at Neil Road. Now occupying two shophouse lots, Nos. 79 and 81, the newly revamped facility was opened in September 2015 and played host as Festival Village for Archifest 2015. With its expanded facility, members have been enjoying talks, seminars and exhibitions, including the Design Talks hosted by the Education Thrust, as well as the various committee meetings. Members now also have access to an expanded resource archive, as well as meeting rooms. The all-new SIA Headquarter Premises is poised to become the new hub for SIA members, and the success of Archifest 2015 is testament to its drawing power. Key to this Council Year’s developments were the revisions in the Membership application scheme, which are to be web-enabled and made more convenient for prospective members. Membership fees have also been regularised to become a simplified two-tiered membership fee system, tallying with the membership privileges and prestige. The SIA Golf Tournament 2015 drew a total number of 132 golfers, and generated revenue in the region of approximately S$150,000, amounting to a 56% surplus margin. The upcoming SIA Golf Tournament 2016 is slated for April 2016, at Tanah Merah Country Club’s Tampines Course, and we hope it will once again become a strong bonding event for the golfers amongst us! On the Corporate Social Responsibility front, SIA assisted Dairy Farm in their CSR programme – “Green Ambassador 2015” – involving primary school children in the construction of cardboard city blocks. In the “Help Nepal” fund-raising campaign, following the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, SIA collected S$22,068.50 in rebuilding aid. The Partnership Programme saw the partnership between SIA and the following strategic partners, established successfully by the Secretariat. Uniseal Green Architect Award (in progress) Roca Annual Golf Tournament Main Sponsor

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Rigel SIA-Rigel Bathroom Design Award Hunter Douglas SIA Premises donation, SA Magazine, Archifest TECE SIA Premises donation Crizto SIA Premises donation Sansei SIA Premises donation Jaquar SIA Architectural Design Awards – Building of the Year Award The Young Architects League (YAL), the Institute’s channel for the Student and Associate (youth) members, saw a few programmes organised in the last Council Year. These included the Handmade exhibition in conjunction with Singaplural 2015, where YAL curated a series of handmade models from the tertiary institutions in Singapore, as well as the SIA SKIN Competition, where a façade installation competition was held for the SIA new expanded headquarters. More engagement activities are to be planned for the coming Council Year, in conjunction with more youth membership in the Student and Associate membership categories. The SIA Annual Dinner will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, on 5th May 2016, with Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong as Guest of Honour. We encourage SIA members to sign up for the seats / tables, and look forward to a successful and meaningful gathering of the fraternity on the 5th of May! Other programmes kick-started by the SIA Institution Thrust in the previous Council Year included the I Am Architect website introduction, and to be concluded in this coming Council Year. A separate Constitution, By-laws and Code of Conduct Review Committee was set up by Darren Benger, with an immediate aim of reviewing the Constitution to keep up to date with new changes. These will be effected in an EGM before the closing of the Council Year. In January 2015, a new committee looking into the Archival of Pioneering Architects’ Work was set up, in line with the National Library Board’s drive to archive valuable work by pioneering Singapore architects. Tay Kheng Soon leads this task force, in collaboration with representatives from the Board of Architects, the Urban Redevelopment Authority, National University of Singapore, the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the National Library Board. Moving into the new Council Year, the SIA Institution Thrust will continue to ensure that programmes that have begun to gain traction will continue to be developed, and initiatives that have been conceptualised will see their fruition. We also aspire to a larger, yet more closely-knitted architectural fraternity, enabled by the Singapore Institute of Architects. Tan Szue Hann Chairman, Institution Thrust February 2016

Events Committee


PREAMBLE The main activities for year 2015 are SIA 54th Anniversary Gala Dinner, the Appreciation Dinner and Annual Golf Tournament. SIA ANNUAL DINNER SIA 54th Anniversary Gala Dinner was held on Friday 22 May 2015 at Resorts World Convention Centre Compass Ballroom. The evening was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Minister of State, Dr. Maliki Osman. The dinner was well attended with our 1000 guests from the Built Environment including Architects, government officials and allied professionals. The highlights of the evening were:-

• Handing over of Presidency Ceremony • Honouring of Pioneer Architects • Presentation of Token of Appreciation to Friend of Architecture • Presentation of Token of Appreciation to SIA Strategic Partners • Presentation of Token of Appreciation to Board of Architects Singapore & DesignSingapore

Council • Conferment of Fellow to Fellow Life Members • Conferment of Corporate Members to Fellow Member • Presentation of Gold Medalist Awards

1) Handing over of Presidency Ceremony This year also marked the handing over of Presidency from Mr Theodore Chan to Mr Ong Tze Boon. 2) Honouring Pioneer Architects Our pioneer architects are our architectural heritage that defines architecture not only in the pioneering days but also in the present times. They leave behind the legacy of hard work, independent judgement; daring to be different, engaging in continuous learning and always yearning for deeper knowledge. 117 pioneer architects who are SIA Members and above 70 years old were recognized at the dinner function. 3) Presentation of Token of Appreciation to Friend of Architecture The Award recognises their sustained relationship with the Institute for a period of at least 3 years. Through the patronage of the Institute’s programmes & activities, these “Friend of Architecture” organisations have contributed to the promotion of the architectural profession.

• Geberit South East Asia Pte Ltd

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• Uniseal Singapore Pte Ltd • Rigel Technology (S) Pte Ltd • Elmich Pte Ltd

4) Presentation of Token of Appreciation to SIA Strategic Partners To thank SIA Strategic Partners for their contributions in SIA events, tokens of appreciation were presented to the following:-

1. Geberit South East Asia Pte Ltd 2. Far East Organisation 3. Uniseal Singapore Pte Ltd 4. Roca Bathroom Products 5. Rigel Technology (S) Pte Ltd 6. Hunter Douglas Singapore Pte Ltd 7. Elmich Pte Ltd 8. TECE South-East Asia Pte Ltd 9. Crizto Singapore Pte Ltd 10. Sansei Singapura Pte Ltd 11. Jaquar & Company Pte Ltd 12. Graphisoft Singapore

5) Presentation of Token of Appreciation to Board of Architects Singapore & DesignSingapore Council The token of appreciation for both organizations; Board of Architects Singapore and DesignSingapore Council is to thank them for making their facilities available for our use during our renovation of SIA Premises. 6) Conferment of Fellow to Fellow Life Members The conferment of Fellow (Life) is to honour a Fellow who has contributed significantly to the profession and society. The recipient has also attained a high standing in the profession that inspires future generations of architects. He has also been a Fellow for at least 10 years. Mr. Lee Mun Hoe was conferred Fellow Life Member. 7) Conferment of Corporate Members to Fellow Member The conferment of Fellow is to recognise a Corporate Member who has attained a high standing in the profession, for advancing architecture, and for bringing good repute to the profession. Mr. Chan Sau Yan Sonny was conferred Fellow Member. 8) Presentation of Gold Medalist Awards The SIA Gold Medal is the SIA highest honour conferred on a senior member who has:

1. achieved a sustained and substantial work of architectural excellence and promoted the advancement of architecture.

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2. attained respected professional standing in society, personal integrity and an ambassador

for the profession.

3. demonstrated leadership qualities by providing direction for and enhance the prestige of the architectural profession, serve as role model and will aspire other architects to emulate.

Datuk Seri Lim Chong Keat was presented the Gold Medalist Awards. Lastly, the Committee would like to express their appreciation to all members and friends for supporting the dinner event. ANNUAL DINNER COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairman Luther Seet Siow Zhi Xiang SIA APPRECIATION DINNER The Appreciation Dinner is an annual occasion for the Council to thank all Committee Members, government officers, sponsors, well-wishers and all those who had contributed towards SIA’s activities. This year, the SIA Appreciation Dinner was held on Friday 27 February 2015 at the The Scape Gallery. It was well attended by about 180 guests, comprising SIA members, government officials and industry partners. The Committee would like to thank all members and friends for gracing the occasion. SIA ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 2015 The SIA Annual Golf Tournament 2015 was held on Friday 18 September 2015 at Tanah Merah Country Club, Garden Course. The tournament was a resounding success, with 132 players taking part. The Main Sponsor for the tournament was Roca Bathroom Products Singapore Pte Ltd and the Hole-In-One prizes are as follow:-

‐ Mercedes-Benz C Class sponsored by Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd ‐ Cash S$130,000 sponsored by Carera Bathroom Pte Ltd ‐ Cash S$100,000 sponsored by Nippon Paint (S) Co. Pte Ltd

The success was attributed to many organizations for their generous sponsorship of prizes and goodie items, which have added value to the event.

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The Committee would like to express gratitude to all the sponsors for their continuous support over the years. ANNUAL GOLF COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairman Khoo Boo Aik Members Benjamin Tan Gim Hian (Resource Person)/(Tournament Director) Kan Kon Cheong (Tournament Director) Johnny Tan Cheng Hye (Master of Ceremony) Mohan Shanmugam (Souvenir Publications) Ronny Chin Hong Oon (Sponsors & Prizes) Raymond Tan Eng Teik (Sponsors & Prizes) Lee Mun Hoe Lau Kwong Chung Lim Hock Lam Tony Tan Keng Joo Tony Sum Chew Yew Huat Desmond

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OBJECTIVES

• Increase general membership • Help maintain good conduct and discipline of general membership • Promote the benefits of being a SIA Member to the fraternity

MEMBERSHIP POSITION In 2015, there were a total of 1625 members in the various categories. This year, the Institute saw the conferment of 1 Fellow (Life) and 1 Fellow, to recognize their seniority in the profession. The following table summarises the membership position as at end December 2015:

Membership Statistic

Dec 2014 New Members

Transfer Reinstatement Defaulters Resignations Deceased Dec 2015

Honorary 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Allied 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 Fellow 21 1 (1) 0 0 0 0 21 Fellow (Life) 25 1 0 0 0 0 0 26 Corporate 827 39 (4) 4 (15) (8) (1) 842 Associate 170 16 (1) 2 (9) (3) 0 175 Student 521 45 0 0 0 (69) 0 497 Fellow (Retired) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Corporate (Retired)

41 3 0 0 (2) 0 (3) 39

Total 1625 105 (6) 6 (26) (80) (4) 1620 DISCIPLINARY & INQUIRY MATTERS There was no disciplinary & inquiry case in 2015. Membership & Disciplinary Committee would like to thank all our members for their kind support and cooperation over the years. The work of the Membership & Disciplinary Committee had been rendered more effectively through our members’ support, understanding and cooperation. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS Co-Chairperson Christina Thean Joanne Goh Members Tan Szue Hann Advisor Luther Seet Siow Zhi Xiang

Corporate Social Responsibility Committee


Over the years, SIA has performed its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in several areas, such as donating to charity, awarding scholarships and prizes to students, involvement in community projects, promoting design for barrier free accessibility, promoting ecological friendly design. To further the institute’s CSR initiatives, SIA formed the CSR Committee in 2013. Since the formation of the CSR Panel of Architects, SIA had actively approach non-profit and charitable organisations for possible collaboration on CSR projects. RELIEF EFFORTS FOR NEPAL EARTHQUAKE SIA had appealed to our members to support our donation drive in May 2015. We have collected USD$15,582.55 and presented towards Society of Nepalese Architects (SONA) for their relief and rebuilding efforts caused by earthquake disaster in Nepal. The following members had step forward and contributed generously to the good cause.

• Leong Janet • East 9 Architects & Planners Pte Ltd • ADDP Architects LLP • Archurban Architects Planners • Khoo Soo Keong • Seifert Asia • Lim Meng Hwa • Shang Architects • Ong&Ong Group • WOW Architects

CSR COMMITTEE MEMBERS Co-Chairperson Benson Wee Jeremy Chan Advisor Rita Soh Theodore Chan Luther Seet

The Architectural League Committee


MISSION To engage and serve the architectural community, aspiring architects as well as architectural students in Singapore. It serves as a platform to foster dialogue and interaction, as well as public outreach, in order to meet the needs and aspirations our younger members. Objectively : -

1. Increase SIA memberships in the 18-40 age set. 2. Increase SIA activity participation in the above. 3. Create/curate activities that would be of interest and benefit to the above. 4. Identify talent and interests within membership and

a. make available for recruitment within other SIA committees, workgroups, etc b. create / direct to appropriate platforms for dialogue/interaction.

DEFINING MEMBERSHIP The definition of what constitutes the cohort under the YAL had been loose, which had created difficulty in defining its long term mission, and planning its activities. The outline of these issues can be referred to in the 2014 report. A review of similar associations within other architectural professional bodies (RIBA, AIA, etc) was taken, for their definition of their membership as well as the model of their organization. On consideration, a working definition for YAL membership is defined as items 1-3 below, and will also seek opportunities to engage with pre-tertiary education students who are interested in pursing an education/career in architecture.

1. students within the architectural track, 2. recent graduates of above who are working in the architectural industry 3. recently registered Architects of within 5-10 years of experience.

2015 REORGANIZATION The 2015 reorganization of the committees and workgroups has established 4 "pillars", Design, Education, Institution and Practice. The YAL operates under the Institutional pillar and coordinates with related sub--committees under it such as the Membership committee. To note, there are proposed changes to the membership structure made in 2015, to be reviewed and voted on by the general membership, that will be relevant to future planning and coordination.



ACTION PLAN 4 interconnected principles/tracks have been developed to focus strategies for creating/curating activities that are of interest and benefit, as well as to increase membership. A) Culture, B) Career C) Community and Curriculum. 2015-2016 ACTIVITIES Notable events in 2015 -2016 are as follows: YAL participated in and organized an exhibition "Handmade - Student Edition" as part of the 2015 Singaplural event, that took place at the conserved Beach Road Police Station. The event was part of the SG50 celebration events, and features creative exhibitions from various organizations, art groups and individual artists in Singapore. The exhibition features quality examples of hand drafted and constructed works by students from NUS, SUTD and Singapore Polytechnic. A membership meet up session "Wake Up Your Idea" was organized, taking place at the Refinery, a bar/restaurant co-located with an incubation/workspace, for an evening of drinks, fine food and creative sharing. Anchor event was an exhibition the SIA:SKIN (2014 competition) finalists and award/announcement of winners. In collaboration with Studio Milou Singapore, CPG and The National Gallery organization, the YAL organized a special tour at the National Art Gallery - the new museum that amalgated the conserved Former Supreme Court and City Hall, for SIA members, Pioneer Architects and other invited attendees. The tour was conducted by the Architect for the gallery, Jean Francoise Milou. The timing was of note, as the tour was planned just prior to the start of the architectural fit out and exhibition installation stage (where access will be restricted for an extended period) and was a rare opportunity to view the building in its "naked" stage. The YAL was involved in Archifest 2015 as part of the steering committee to provide advice, review and feedback, due to involvement in prior year's Archifests. Related event- the ITAD- International Tropical Design Competition, co-organized by the BCA, SGBC and the SIA - a competition for students of international tertiary design institutes to propose new sustainable building typologies. YAL provided judging and final review for the approxiamately 100 entries. Future event - The National Junior colleague contacted YAL to provide talks to advice their AEP (Art Elective Programme) on reading architecture and pursuing a career in architecture. To take place in Early 2016.



THE ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairpersons Luther Seet Siow Zhi Xiang Member Tan Szue Hann

Darius Tham Wynn Lei Christian Sanjaya

Chio Wen Tian Sri Saravanan Aloysius Lian

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