Friday, March 07, 2025

A Peep at Singapore Work Places

Finally, I had the opportunity to visit the workplace of both Paul and Sam. One striking difference compared to my own office was the open-concept layout, where even senior management sat side by side with other team members. The workspace felt modern and uncluttered - noticeably absent were the file cabinets and shelves that typically accumulate over time in more traditional offices. I was told that nearly all communication, documentation, and file sharing are handled digitally through emails and internal systems, greatly reducing the need for physical storage.

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A family chat earlier this year revealed an exciting instance of professional collaboration between Paul and Sam that yielded positive and encouraging results. In a design competition jointly organized by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and the Singapore Institute of Architects, Sam’s architectural firm, Designshop, was awarded First Prize for its conceptual design proposal for the New Community Spaces along the Rail Corridor at Queensway and Stagmont Ring (Read hereand (Read here). This is truly a commendable achievement, and a proud moment for the family!
Abstract of the news!
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On another note, I have just put up a proposal to a client for a structural engineering endeavour for a KK project. If successful, this will be a collaborative effort involving the structural expertise of Paul's engineering consultancy practice. We are keeping our fingers crossed and are hoping for a positive outcome!

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