Singapore Institute of Architects
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The Singapore Institute of Architects (Abbreviation
: SIA; Chinese: 新加坡建筑师学会) is a professional organization established in 1961 with the objective to promote the architectural profession and the built environment in Singapore
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The Institute’s Mission is “To champion excellence in architecture and the built environment” and the vision is to see “Singapore as an Architecture Capital”.
Currently headed by Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal from Architects 61 Pte Ltd, its main objectives include
1. To generate in our community a greater awareness and appreciation of the value of good design in their built environment and daily lives
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 the level of professionalism among architects in order to better serve our community
4. To promote solidarity among architects through a collective vision of working towards a dignified and caring profession that upholds a high standard of professional conduct and ethics.
Besides registered architects, graduates holding the Bachelor of Arts (Architectural Studies) from the National University of Singapore
, as well as undergrads in NUS or other recognised universities are also accepted as members.
Abbreviation
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: SIA; Chinese: 新加坡建筑师学会) is a professional organization established in 1961 with the objective to promote the architectural profession and the built environment in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
.
The Institute’s Mission is “To champion excellence in architecture and the built environment” and the vision is to see “Singapore as an Architecture Capital”.
Currently headed by Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal from Architects 61 Pte Ltd, its main objectives include
1. To generate in our community a greater awareness and appreciation of the value of good design in their built environment and daily lives
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 the level of professionalism among architects in order to better serve our community
4. To promote solidarity among architects through a collective vision of working towards a dignified and caring profession that upholds a high standard of professional conduct and ethics.
Besides registered architects, graduates holding the Bachelor of Arts (Architectural Studies) from the National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered....
, as well as undergrads in NUS or other recognised universities are also accepted as members.