“Design excellence requires the close and active collaboration of the client supported equally by the skills of the specialist consultants.”

CHAN SAU YAN ASSOCIATES (SINGAPORE)
www.csya.com

Chan Sau Yan, Sonny was born on 13 August 1941 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

He had his primary, secondary and tertiary education in Malaysia and the United Kingdom, graduating as an architect in 1963 at the Northern Polytechnic of London, and did post graduate Tropical studies at the Architectural Association School in 1964.

Thereafter, he practiced in London with Arup Associates. He returned to Singapore in 1965 to continue his practice, and established his present practice under the style of Chan Sau Yan Associates in 1993 after 29 years of practice in his previous firm leaving as a Senior Partner.

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His experience encompasses a wide range of residential, commercial, institutional, recreational and tourism related projects in the region as well as internationally. His extensive experience in resorts and city hotels span over 39 years working with international chain operators such as Hyatt, Sheraton, IHG, Mandarin Oriental, Hard Rock Hotel and independent operators.

Besides practice, he was a founder member of the Singapore Planning and Urban Research Group. He has also been an external tutor, examiner and adjunct associate professor in the School of Architecture, National University of Singapore, as well as serving in the professional institute and other government institutions, acting in various capacities.

He has also received several architectural awards for design distinction.

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Chan Sau Yan Associates provides full architectural services including master planning, concept and detailed design, documentation and supervision, in addition to full interior design service, and is active regionally and internationally.

The firm is committed to design innovation and the integration of appropriate technology. It firmly believes that design excellence requires the close and active collaboration of the client supported equally by the skills of the specialist consultants.

The client list range from individuals, corporations to governments which can be furnished on request.

The Firm was awarded the ISO 9001:2000 Certificate in the year 2000 for Architectural Consultancy Services, which conforms to the Certificate No. CI/1985.