Last Updated: 16 January 2023
WOHA Architects Pte Ltd
WOHA was founded by Wong Mun Summ and Richard Hassell in 1994. The Singapore-based practice focuses on researching and innovating integrated architectural and urban solutions to tackle the problems of the 21st century such as climate change, population growth and rapidly increasing urbanisation.
WOHA has accrued a varied portfolio of work and is known for its distinct approach to biophilic design and integrated landscaping. The practice applies their systems thinking approach to architecture and urbanism in their building design as well as their regenerative masterplans. Their rating system to measure the performance of buildings, as laid out in their book “Garden City Mega City”, has garnered interest internationally and is being adopted into construction policies in several cities.
Potential career path and developmental opportunities for scholars
Scholars will have the opportunity to undergo internship and participate in projects where they will gain insight into practical work processes. They may get to participate in meetings and learn how to work with technical constraints. Scholars will be exposed to project coordination and collaboration with other consultants. They will get to understand which tools and software programmes can be used for specific purposes in order to achieve the best outcome. If assigned to work on local projects, Scholars may also gain knowledge on local authority requirements, guidelines and codes such as the fire code and others.
Upon internship completion and graduation, scholars can potentially return to work in full-time positions and might progress to become a licensed architect. With more experience and knowledge, scholars who can prove themselves may also move up to senior roles within the office.
Preferred courses of study
- Architecture