Raymond Woo belongs to a rare breed of architects who were entrusted with large-scale projects during the formative years of Singapore. Jurong Town Hall and the Singapore Science Centre, were obtained through design competitions, embodying the aspirations of Singapore and symbolizing Raymond's proud contribution toward nation-building. His diverse portfolio showcases his innovative spirit and willingness to explore new design concepts. Projects like 78 Shenton Way, Equity Plaza, Loyang Valley Condominium and the SIA Engineering Hangar reflects his unique design philosophy and commitment to delivering architectural excellence.

His stylistic approaches vary across projects, reflecting the socioeconomic conditions and aspirations of Singapore during different periods. From concrete, brick, granite to glass and steel, Raymond's material choices have also evolved, creating designs that are evocative of their time. Raymond always delivers buildings with superior level of craftsmanship through his attention to detailing. His latest project, 268 Orchard showcases Raymond's exploratory spirit and willingness to embrace technology. The highly engineered building, featuring three stacked glass boxes supported by a complex system of stainless-steel cables and slender columns, exemplifies his commitment to staying relevant in Architecture.

Raymond has received numerous awards for this projects and public service contributions. He was notably honoured as the Designer of the Year by the President's Design Award Singapore in 2016. In addition, his contributions to Singapore's architectural landscape include serving on various review panels and advisory committees for the STB, LTA, NHB, SMRT, MND and URA. Raymond's expertise and insights has been instrumental in shaping significant buildings, including the Subordinate Courts Complex, State Courts Complex, National Art Gallery and the rejuvenation of the Golden Mile Complex.

Raymond’s passion for architecture remains undiminished, demonstrated by his energetic personality and vibrant enthusiasm that rival architects half his age. He actively contributes to academia by serving in various capacities at the School of Architecture, National University of Singapore, the NUS Campus Planning and Development Committee and LASALLE College of the Arts Ltd, Building Development Committee.

At 84 years old, Raymond's enduring passion and endearing sense of humour continue to inspire. The jury is confident that he will continue to delight us with his new projects in the years to come.

Mr. Tay Kheng Soon was among the first batch of architects to graduate from Singapore Polytechnic’s architectural school in 1964. Known for his strong viewpoints and forthright approach to architectural issues, Mr. Tay has been described as having “a way of thinking laterally that challenges the norm.”

Mr. Tay started his professional career with Malayan Architects Co-partnership set up by Lim Chong Keat, his teacher and mentor, and later established Akitek Tengagara in 1976. He has long been an advocate of buildings that are appropriate to a tropical environment, and his designs such as KK Hospital, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Bishan and Serangoon Gardens Country Club, all display this sensitivity to place and environment.

Mr. Tay is also an advocate for improving and enlightening strategies in the conduct of architectural competitions that include dialogue with relevant authorities. This approach led to increased professionalism in the way that competitions were conducted.

He served as SIA’s President from 1991 until 1993.

Just as he is known for his architectural contributions, Mr. Tay is equally appreciated for his academic approach, having researched and published important papers presenting his ideas about architecture and urban planning.

A Fellow (Life) of SIA, Mr. Tan Cheng Siong played an active role in SIA in the 1980s. During this period, he held different positions including Vice President, Chairman of SIA Constitution Committee, Council Member, and was appointed to lead teams to prepare the two DGPs commissioned by MND in 1991/1992 and 1997.

He designed Singapore’s first super high-rise housing, the iconic Pearl Bank Apartments, as well as the first condominium, Pandan Valley. His practice has put together diverse and groundbreaking concepts in condominium design. Serving as an Advisory Member to the Planning Committee of Shenzhen since 1986; he had been instrumental in introducing the concept of condominium housing to China in the mid-90s and continues to design pioneering landmarks in many cities in China. For his contributions in China, he was honoured with the title, “Father of Luxury Housing”.

Mr. Tan was an External Tutor, then an Adjunct Professor and External Examiner to the School of Design & Environment, Dept. of Architecture - National University of Singapore. He has shared his knowledge and rich experience through many lectures, talks and papers on topics related to urban planning, architecture and the building industry.

Besides receiving the sixth SIA Gold Medal, Mr. Tan Cheng Siong was also awarded the President’s Design Award in 2012.

He served as a Vice President of SIA from 1984 to 1986, Chairman of SIA Constitution Committee from 1982 to 1984 and a Council Member from 1982 to 1985.

Mr. Lim Chong Keat was born in Penang, and educated at Penang Free School, University of Malaya, University of Manchester, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Manchester (1995-2004), and as the Quatercentenary Visiting Fellow at Emmanuel College, Cambridge (1995). Mr. Lim was the PAM Gold Medallist in 1997, and the recipient of the SIA Gold Medal in 2015.

Mr. Lim was active in SIA, Singapore Polytechnic School of Building & Architecture, CAA, Arcasia, and the Housing and Development Board. He practised under Malayan Architect’s Co-partnership and Architects Team three, and served many advisory roles in education and urban planning. Two of his projects were gazetted as national monuments - Singapore Conference Hall (2010) and Jurong Town Hall (2015).

He retired from active practice in 1995, and has served advisory roles in education and urban planning. He has served as Chairman of the Malaysian Forestry Research & Development Board, FRIM (2001-2004), and has been dedicating himself to botanical research, inter alia, and currently in the publishing of the journal Folia malaysiana, and with the Suriana Botanic Conservation Gardens in Penang. He was recently elected a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia.

He served as SIA’s President from 1967 to 1969.

The first recipient of the Gold Medal, Alfred Wong was among the first overseas-trained architects to return to Singapore in the last days of Colonial rule, and set up his own practice in 1957.

Mr. Wong introduced a modernist approach at a time when no buildings could be described as ‘modern’ in Singapore. These projects include The Marco Polo Hotel, Singapore Polytechnic Campus, The Catholic Junior College, St. Joseph’s Institution and St. Patrick’s Secondary School. Perhaps his most notable contribution to the modern face of Singapore was the innovative and iconic National Theatre.

He is one of the founding members of the Singapore Institute of Architects, playing an active role in creating an independent professional organisation. The youngest President of the SIA, he served for an unprecedented 4 terms between 1962 and 1966.

Mr. Wong is also recognised for his contributions to education. He served as a member of the Singapore Polytechnic School of Architecture and advocated that architectural training should be transferred to the university. He worked as Chairman of the newly-formed Board of Architectural Education to establish the terms of reference and criteria for the recognition of the School. It was in large part due to his commitment that the NUS School of Architecture received formal recognition from RIBA/SIA.

Mr. Alan Choe’s professional career has been closely linked to public service. He was the Housing and Development Board's first architect-planner and founder of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).

At URA, he created opportunities for architects and developers to participate in competitions to bid for URA tender sites, resulting in the construction of office towers, mixed-use buildings, hotels and condominiums that would otherwise not have been possible through private land sales.

He undertook comprehensive urban renewal and redevelopment of Singapore’s central areas and played a key role in the master planning of the Old Raffles Institution, Kallang Sports Complex and Sentosa.

For his contribution to education, Mr. Choe received the Service to Education Award from the Ministry of education in 1996. He was also the recipient of numerous awards, including four National Day awards.

Ar. William S.W. Lim was educated at the Architectural Association School of Architecture and Harvard University in the 1950s. Upon returning from his studies, Mr. Lim began an illustrious career that spanned 4 decades.

He established several firms with different partners in his professional practice, including Malayan Architects Co-Partnership in 1960. The firm produced some of the best modern architecture in Singapore, such as the Singapore Conference Hall and Trade Union House (gazetted as a national monument in 2010).

Under Design Partnership, the firm was lauded for introducing ‘Brutalism’ to the region with their projects such as People’s Park Complex (1972), Golden Mile Complex (1974).

Under DP Architects, restructured from Design Partnership, Mr. Lim explored postmodernism with projects such as Church of Our Saviour (1987), Marine Parade Community Centre (1999) and The Gallery Hotel (2001), which were completed after he left to form William Lim Associates in 1982.

The prolific writer authored 13 books, edited 2 volumes and published numerous articles. Mr. Lim wrote and lectured on a wide range of subjects relating to architecture, urbanism, urban planning in Asia as well as on current issues relating to the postmodern, cultural identity, glocality, and social justice.

Ar. William S.W. Lim will be remembered for his urban activism, intellectual discourse on architecture and inspiring mentorship.

Ar. Tang Guan Bee began workin as an accounts clerk in a rubber processing factory at Ngee Soon. He later considered a career in architecture and graduated from the Singapore Polytechnic School of Architecture in 1970.

After a grand tour to study the architecture of Europe, Mr. Tang set up Tangguanbee Architects in 1984. His innovative, cutting-edge designs were frequently featured in international publications. Mr. Tang won the first SIA Eco Housing Competition in 1995, which was part of the Institute’s drive towards ecologically sustainable architecture. In 2001, East Point at Simei and The Gallery Hotel on Robertson Quay were nominated for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

Mr. Tang played an active role in SIA’s development and activities. He served as a Council Member from 1984 to 1986 and transformed the then-journal of the Institute (SIAJ) into the highly acclaimed Singapore Architect magazine.

Mr. Tang was a mentor to the younger generations of architects through his 20-year teaching career at the NUS School of Architecture.

Ar. Liu Thai Ker is recognised for enhancing the prestige of the architectural profession, dedication to architectural education, and a role model for younger architects.

Dr. Liu spent 24 years in public service, serving as the chief architect and chief executive of the Housing Development Board, as well as chief planner and chief executive of the Urban Redevelopment Authority. He made adjustments to the URA Concept Plans that included formulating a methodology to prepare Development Guide Plans’ clarifying regulations, speeding up the approval process and consolidating the conservation guidelines and gazetted building list.

An equally dedicated commitment to education is evident through Dr. Liu’s long involvement with the NUS School of Architecture. He served on the Advisory Committee of the School between 1981 and 2000, and the now-restructured School of Design and Environment. He has played a key role in the curriculum development for architectural education in Singapore.

Dr. Liu is as well known for his involvement with and contribution to the arts as he is an architect, having served in advisory roles with the National Heritage Board and the National Arts Council.

His notable accolades included the prestigious AGA Khan Award for his exceptional work on the Datai in Langkawi in 2001. In 2010, he was honoured as the Designer of the Year by the President's Design Award, Singapore. Over time, his portfolio diversified to include community buildings, hotels, office towers, and multi-residential projects. He became a Singapore Permanent Resident and a Singapore Registered Architect, solidifying his ties to the country.

He was widely respected as a public figure who brought awareness to the architecture profession. His remarkable works received extensive recognition in major architectural journals and were showcased in exhibitions held in Singapore, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Berlin. Kerry Hill Architects continues to thrive and uphold his legacy of consistently producing architecture of the highest quality. The practice remains a testament to his enduring influence.

Kerry's multifaceted talents as an architect extended beyond his design prowess. He generously shared his knowledge by giving lectures, serving on judging panels, and teaching at several leading schools of architecture. He dedicated himself not only to architecture but also to building a strong design practice that fostered the growth of young architects. As a mentor, he provided unwavering support and valuable guidance, nurturing the talents of emerging architects who went on to establish their own successful practices.

Kerry Hill held a deep affection for Singapore and consistently expressed optimism for the local architectural scene. The Jury recognizes his tremendous contributions in uplifting the architectural standards in Singapore and nurturing the next generation of architects. Descriptions such as "hands-on," "exacting," and "a perfectionist" aptly capture Kerry's character. A man of few words who preferred to let his projects speak for themselves, these attributes undoubtedly contributed to his esteemed and respected status. Kerry's absence is keenly felt, but his lasting legacy endures through his numerous projects and will continue through the new works produced by his thriving office.