Leonard Ng
Leonard Ng Keok Poh | |
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| Education | Lincoln University (BArch) Architectural Association School of Architecture (MArch) |
Leonard Ng Keok Poh is a Singaporean landscape architect.[1][2] He currently serves at the Singapore market director for Danish architecture firm Henning Larsen Architects. Ng has focused on increasing green space in Singapore, including projects like Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Jurong Lake Garden, and Kampung Admiralty.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Formerly a proprietary trader at United Overseas Bank, Ng took night classes at Lincoln University to become certified as a landscape architect.[5] In 2023 Ng was conferred the Designer of the Year Award as part of Singapore’s President’s Design Award.[6][7] He joined Atelier Dreiseiti in 2006, establishing the Singapore office. In 2013, Atelier Dreiseiti was renamed Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl GmbH, and in 2023 became part of Henning Larsen Architects.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Wright, Chris (September 19, 2024). "Architect Leonard Ng: 'Nature is beautiful, it doesn't require design'". Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Singapore honours design excellence that solves global issues". South China Morning Post. 2024-03-25. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Sajan, Chantal (2023-08-04). "President's Design Award 2023 winners show how design can improve lives". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Henning Larsen selected to design new green corridor for Singapore's City in Nature vision". Archinect. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Lincoln University Alumnus Receives Singapore's highest design accolade". LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AOTEAROA. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Leonard Ng Keok Poh - President's Design Award Singapore". pda.designsingapore.org. 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Levy, Margaux. "President*s Design Award: The 8 winners of the 2023 edition". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Persson, Joakim (2018-03-09). "Danish diploma and award to Singaporean". Scandasia. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
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