Our Team
Our Principal – Ar. Chu Yang Keng
Ar. Chu Yang Keng is the founder of IX Architects Pte Ltd. He is an award winning registered ASEAN Architect who practices actively both locally and in the region. Over the years, he has built a diverse portfolio that reflects an interest in a wide range of residential and commercial projects.
Leadership in Regional Practice
Chu has a keen interest in extending his practice to the region. Since the inception of his practice in 2004, he has actively took on design works in various cities in Asia, which include countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar and as far as Sri Lanka. Currently, he has a few ongoing projects in the city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Design Philosophy
Chu believes that a good architectural design has to take the physical, social, economical and environmental aspects of the particular context into careful consideration. These ideals are a precursor to his aspiration for the use of nature-centric and environmentally conscious designs that enrich and enliven the quality of life. Such an emphasis on the interconnected relationship between nature and the built environment not only enhances the spatial experience of the end users, but also creates a functional, sustainable and harmonious sense of place.
Qualification & Accreditation
2018 – Registered Cambodian Architect
2014 – Registered ASEAN Architect
2013 – Registered APEC Architect
2011 – Corporatized IX Architects Pte Ltd
2004 – Founded IX Architects
2002 – Registered Architect BOA
2000 – National University of Singapore, Masters of Architecture
1997 – National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Arts – Arch Studies
Professional Involvement
Singapore Institute of Architects
SMAP Commitee Member
Board of Architects, Singapore
Singapore Panel of Examiner for PPE Examinations
National University of Singapore
Advisor for SDE-AIP Programme
Invited Speaker At
2022 – ArchTalk, Canadian University, Dubai
2021 – BOA Webinar Series: Dialogue with Chu Yang Keng
2020 – SIA Virtual Conference “Architecture Saving Our World”
2019 – SIA Winning Design Philosohpies and Concepts
2018 – International Design Award 2AA Barcelona Architecture Forum
2017 – Cambodia Architect & Décor
2013 – SIA Practice Convention
2012 – SIA Inspiration Talk
2012 – World Bex (Manila)
2022 – 2A Continental Architectural Awards, Honourable Mention
2022 – SIDA Award Winner
2022 – INDE Awards Finalist
2021 – International Design Awards, Honourable Mention
2020 – Gold Award (Institutional Projects), Arcasia Awards 2020
2020 – Special Award (Socially Responsible Architecture), Arcasia Awards 2020
2020 – BCA SGBuilds STAR Awards
2019 – Singapore Institute of Architects Award, Honourable Mention
2018 – International Design Award – 2AA Design Award, Barcelona, Spain
2017 – BCI Asia Interior Design Award
2016 – International Design Award – 2AA Design Award, Vienna, Austria
2015 – BCA Green Mark Gold Award – Industrial Category
2014 – BCA Green Mark Gold Award – Office Category
2013 – Singapore Environmental Council – Eco Office Award
2013 – Promising SME Award
2012 – Singapore Excellence Award
2011 – ISO9001 and ISO14001 Accreditation for IX Architects
2008 – Winner of International Design Award (Vietnam)
2007 – Winner of Residential Apartment Design Competition
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