The Clifford, Singapore
A new icon on the Singapore skyline, The Clifford at Raffles Place sets the Platinum standard for sustainable workplace design, 220 metres of next‑generation, mixed‑use vitality in the heart of the CBD.
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NTT Hibiya Tower, Tokyo, Japan
Within the Tokyo Cross Park masterplan, the NTT Hibiya Tower – a 230-metre tall and 361,000 m² tower – is one of Japan’s most advanced mixed-use developments. Purpose-built around IOWN, NTT’s light-based digital infrastructure, the building redefines what a headquarters can be, faster and radically more efficient. IOWN delivers up to 125× more data capacity, 200× lower latency, and 100× lower energy consumption than conventional networks, transforming the tower into a living platform for the future of urban life.
Lee Polisano Delivers Keynote at UIA International Forum in Kuala Lumpur
PLP Architecture’s President and Founding Partner, Lee Polisano, delivered a keynote address at the International Union of Architects (UIA) 2024 Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year’s forum, themed ‘DiverseCity,’ explored how urban design can support sustainable growth while embracing cultural and natural heritage.
Insights from Tina Qiu in CNBC’s feature on Orchard Road, Singapore
Orchard Road, one of Singapore’s most renowned urban destinations, might be on the brink of a major transformation. As plans for a 6km ‘green corridor’ and other revitalisation efforts take shape, CNBC turned to PLP’s Tina Qiu for her insights. With firsthand experience designing on Orchard Road, including the luxury biophilic residence Park Nova, Tina offered her thoughts on creating successful, people-focused developments in this evolving urban landscape.
Ron Bakker Joins Jury for International Design Competition in South Korea
Ron Bakker was invited to join a committee in Busan, South Korea, to judge a competition that brought together Korean architects and leading international designers, including MVRDV, OMA, Meier Partners, 2Portzamparc, and DPA.
Tina Qiu Discusses Placemaking and Urban Design in Singapore with EdgeProp
How can Singapore learn from other global urban design examples, to tackle some of the unique challenges it is set to face in the future of its development?
The Net-Zero Korean National Meteorological Center, Daejeon, Korea
The Korean National Meteorological Center is poised to become a landmark in sustainable architecture, representing Korea’s first net-zero government building. The new Center supports the National Meteorological Administration’s goal to be a leading positive influence against climate change.
Director Tina Qiu Discusses Architecture, Innovation, and Sustainability at PLP
Tina Qiu, Director at PLP and Singapore studio lead, spoke to Indesign Media Asia Pacific about her journey through Architecture, as well as PLP’s approach to innovation and sustainability, through life-centric and research-driven design.
PLP Architecture Opens a New Singapore Studio
PLP Architecture is excited to announce the expansion of our global presence, with a new studio in Singapore.
PLP Architecture and COIMA Co-Host Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities in Milan
COIMA and PLP Architecture had the pleasure of co-hosting Centre for Liveable Cities delegates, comprising of 40 sectoral leaders as part of Singapore’s Executive Development & Growth Exchange (EDGE) programme. The day was held in Milan where the group explored themes of promoting district urban rejuvenation and revitalising ageing infrastructure to reduce net embodied carbon.