Leaders

Chee Kien leads the architectural division at RSP, bringing more than 30 years of experience to the craft. He holds that the society is immensely influenced by its spaces, and architects therefore have the responsibility to connect the past, present and future in the surviving milieu. A believer in searching for the right questions to distill the essence and arriving at the right balance, his works reflect how spaces can be used to build and uplift communities.

Prior to RSP, he was the Chief Architect at JTC Corporation, the lead government agency in Singapore to spearhead the planning, promotion and development of Singapore’s industrial landscape and Jurong Consultants. He was involved in the development of Singapore leading R&D and knowledge hub, One-North’s Fusionopolis and Biopolis campus. Having a multitude of major projects under his belt such as ITE College Central and West, Altez, Cyan, and the new integrated waterfront development Watertown & Waterway Point, Chee Kien is able to bring a holistic design approach that fulfills the needs of the community.

Chee Kien is a Registered Architect, and a member of the Singapore Institute of Architects, Royal Institute of British Architects and the American Institute of Architects. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts (Arch Studies) from the National University of Singapore.

Beh Swee Chiew leads RSP’s engineering division and is strongly focused on structural design excellence, good project management and delivery.

With more than 30 years of experience, he has led many projects in the region covering a diverse range of sectors, including hospitality, residential, offices, retail, education, infrastructure and industrial. Notably, he has been the successful delivery of many projects since the beginning of Singapore’s industrialisation journey under EDB’s initiatives of developing strategic industrial clusters. He played important roles in leading the engineering and project management for the various multinational corporations in setting up their greenfield operations in Singapore, contributing to the development of these industries in the country.

From game-changing global icons, world-renowned international schools, world-class facilities for leading pharmaceutical companies, sophisticated chemical plants on Jurong Island for oil & gas firms, precision tool manufacturing facilities for companies such as REC and Halliburton, ramp-up warehouses or logistics centres such as Toll City, to cleantech and solar manufacturing facilities, he has a wealth of experience in large scale projects and collaborating with multi-national teams.

An advocate of knowledge-sharing and nurturing the next generation of engineers, he frequently shares his experience and insights with young engineers and students.

For his tireless contribution to the industry, Swee Chiew is conferred Who’s Who in Engineering Singapore 2020 by the Institution of Engineers Singapore. He is a registered Professional Engineer (Civil) and a senior member of the Institution of Engineers Singapore. Swee Chiew holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

As one of the founding professionals of RSP’s China office in 2003, Shi Lu has been fully involved in all aspects of the company’s growth in China. As Managing Director, she developed RSP’s Beijing and Shanghai offices to provide design service to various clients in China. She led projects including SIDA Campus in Beijing, CapitaLand malls in different cities of China, Yangmadao master plan, and SIDA projects in Africa. She was also involved in a wide range of projects covering hospitality, offices, education and interior design. Her role today encompasses corporate development and the building of strong client relationships.

With more than two decades of experience, Shi Lu is a National First Class Registered Architect of China. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering in Architecture from Tong Ji University (Shanghai Institute of Urban Construction).

Michael believes that architecture centres around the engagements and interactions users have with the physical environment. As a designer, he is focus on developing a brand, creating an identity and building a concept specific to the region and the community. He sees joy in the endless possibilities of how good designs can evoke people’s emotions while addressing their social needs, and ultimately nurture growth. Through the integration of innovative design and latest technology, he aims to define spatial footprints that become legacies that last for generations.

With over 20 years of experience spreading across Asia, Middle East and Europe, many of his projects have won multiple regional and international architecture awards. These include the Institute of British Architect Regional (RIBA) Award for Downe Hospital in Northern Ireland and shortlist in the World Architecture Festival for Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. In 2019, Michael was listed as one of the Top Creative 30 accomplished architects in the UAE by Design Middle East and runner-up for Best Architect in the Middle East by Middle East Consultant.

Michael is frequently invited to international conferences and universities to share his experience with the industry and aspiring designers. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Sheffield University, UK.

Daniel has been leading and growing the Vietnam Studios since 2007. He believes that design is contextual, and in order to uncover the most suitable design from a myriad of possibilities, Architects must first seek to understand the true meaning of the project through the tenacious effort to investigate, explore and organise.

With more than 30 years of experience in USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam, Daniel has an impressive portfolio of large-scale projects especially in the residential and mixed use sectors. These include Vista, Mulberry Lane and Compass One in Vietnam, Frasers Place at Puteri Harbour and Suasana Iskandar in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, Shangri-La Regency and Gems Garden in Yangon, Myanmar, as well as Changi Airport Terminal 2 upgrading, Summerhill and Draycott 8 in Singapore.

He is also actively involved in mentoring architecture students in Vietnam and the region as part of Asia Young Design Award where he is a jury and council member. Daniel has been the Vice President of the Singapore Business Group in Ho Chi Minh City since 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Kent State University in USA.

Arunjot Singh Bhalla has more than 26 years of architectural experience, with a significant part of his career in Singapore and India. As one of the founding professionals of RSP’s India office, Arunjot has been fully involved in all aspects of the company’s growth. Over the years, he has worked on a wide range of projects including IT campuses, commercial, retail, residential developments, interior design and master plans. His role today encompasses corporate development and design with a focus on strategy and planning.

Arunjot holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Chandigarh College of Architecture, and a Master of Science in Architecture Studies, majoring in Architecture and Urbanism, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.

Hud Bakar is the Managing Director and design principal of RSP Architects Kuala Lumpur. He has over 30 years of experience in designing projects of different scales, with works varying from residential to super high-rise skyscrapers exceeding 100 storeys. He has won many architectural competitions and been conferred with awards from FIABCI, BCI Asia, The Edge and Asia Pacific Architecture Awards.

A familiar figure in the Malaysia architecture scene, he has been a well sought-after speaker in many professional seminars, educational talks, and was a jury for many competitions and graduates’ thesis. His works have been profiled in many local and international publications such as Australian Habitus, Thailand’s Art4D Trend, Indonesian Architecture Magazine, The Edge, Tatler, and Architecture Malaysia.

He is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Architects where he served as a council member, the Board of Architects Malaysia, Interior Designers of Malaysia, and has a Master of Architecture from University of California, Berkeley.

Ng Meng Hui is one of the key management leading the architectural division in RSP. With more than 30 years of experience, Meng Hui brings with him a wealth of knowledge in the entire architectural and project management process especially in large-scale collaboration projects.

He has built an impression portfolio of works covering the residential, hospitality, retail and offices. These includes Grand Hyatt Hotel, Raffles City, Singapore Expo, the most recent Resorts World Sentosa revitalisation as well as the award-winning The Interlace.

As one of the leaders in sustainable designs, he has been actively building up expertise and knowledge in the design of green buildings within RSP. He is also a certified Green Mark Manager by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority, and has been involved in shaping the planning guidelines for skyrise greenery in Singapore.

Meng Hui is a Registered Architect and was a council member with the Singapore Institute of Architects from 2009 to 2012. He is also a member of the Investigation Panel with the Professional Engineers Board from 2012 to 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture Studies and Architecture (with Honours) from the National University of Singapore.

Kiran Uchil has over 30 years of extensive and diversified experience in a wide range of projects. He joined RSP in 1998 and has been leading a large team of professionals in the design and development of IT parks, office complexes, commercial, retail and residential projects.

He is a graduate of L S Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai. He is registered with the Council of Architecture in India, American Institute of Architects, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Indian Institute of Architects, and Practicing Engineers, Architects and Planners Association.

Anshu Mahajan is a 1984 graduate of Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh. He is registered with Council of Architecture, India; Fellow, Indian Institute of Architects. He has over 30 years of extensive experience in wide range of projects. He has held senior positions at the renowned Delhi based practices of Raj Rewal and Associates and S K Das Consultants.

He has also been consultant to Takshaka, a National Institute of Design Firm, on several prestigious projects. Anshu joined RSP in 2002 and has been since leading a large team of professionals and handling a diversified portfolio.

As RSP’s Design Director, Gabriel has been one of the key principal designers for many of the firm’s award winning projects such as the Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay, LASALLE College of the Arts, ION Orchard and Dover MRT Station. He has over 30 years of architectural experience in leading major projects in Singapore and other cities such as London, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai and Shanghai.

Gabriel sees the design process as a conscious act of enabling and making critical observations, encouraging improvements to enrich the users’ environment. The built environment is only as good as the activities and happenings that are enabled by design. He is constantly interested in the outcome of each project he was involved in, as life begins when the project completes. The continual observation become important by-product in itself, and yet critical design tool over time.

With a passion in nurturing the next generation of architects, he is an advocate of knowledge-sharing and is constantly mindful of the value of his guidance on them.

A registered architect with the Architects Registration Board (UK) and a chartered member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (UK), he holds a Bachelor of Art in Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Liverpool, UK.

Chen Hong leads the Master Planning and Urban Design division of RSP, bringing more than 28 years of expertise in master planning, urban design, and architectural design.

She believes in master plan and design that respects both the nature and culture while creating long-term value for the whole community. With her experience across many large-scale projects in different parts of Asian countries, she brings fresh perspectives and designs that encapsulates the needs of the users and ecosystem while emphasising the fundamentals of Singapore planning experience.

Previously part of the Hangzhou Qianjiang New CBD Construction & Management Committee of China, she jointly oversaw all planning and urban design works in Hangzhou CBD with a strong focus on the planning research and implementing of vertical pedestrian system to create vibrant public spaces.

Chen Hong is a Full Member of Singapore Institute of Planners, also a National Registered Architect and Urban Planner of China. She holds a degree of Master of Arts in Urban Design in School of Design & Environment from National University of Singapore, and has been a visiting scholar in urban planning at University of Illinois in Chicago, USA.