Still building at 70: The architecture firm behind Jewel, Westgate and other beloved Singapore spaces
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RSP Architects Planners & Engineers, one of Singapore’s earliest architectural design firms, has been a driving force in a range of building projects. PHOTOS: ST FILE | SINGAPORE – When picturing Singapore’s iconic landmarks, the Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay, the three towers of Marina Bay Sands and the rain vortex at Jewel Changi Airport are likely the first images that come to mind. Nevertheless, even as all three are architectural wonders, they are not necessarily buildings and sights that most Singaporeans see and interact with on a daily basis. But how about residential estate The Pinnacle@Duxton or heartland mall Westgate? Or school campus ITE College Central or office building CapitaGreen? RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (RSP), one of Singapore’s earliest architectural design firms, has been a driving force in all of these building projects that serve Singaporeans in their everyday lives. It has also been a key player in the design and construction of iconic landmarks like Jewel Changi Airport. RSP has even designed spaces for animals. One of its most recent big-ticket projects was Bird Paradise at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, which opened its doors to the public in May 2023. The firm’s extensive participation in building modern Singapore has been captured in a new exhibition, 70 Years Of RSP: Where Design Meets Humanity. It runs until Oct 26, with free public tours available for booking. Meanwhile, the newly launched commemorative book, RSP 70: The Stories We Build, can be read online at rsp.design/rsp70 |
