SP School of Architecture & the Built Environment

05/06/2026

Inspired by Design for Good at Temasek Shophouse
Just off the bustling Orchard Road, Temasek Shophouse offers visitors a change in pace. Behind its conserved façade, shaded terraces, and green spaces; thoughtful areas are specially curated for positive impact: the social good and the environment. Every corner carefully carved out for tangible sustainability by design and serving the community. A big thank you to Ms Lee Mun Ling and her team for the warm welcome and for sharing insights on how heritage spaces can be meaningfully conserved and enhanced for the community.
💬 “Today’s talks were inspiring because it is about conserving the existing, improving spaces with design and integrating history in meaningful ways for community.”
— Su Myat Yati, DLA student
💬 “Understanding the existing site conditions is key to creating impactful landscape design… from transforming a deck over a canal into an amphitheatre, to integrating solar panels into landscape elements.”
— Muhammad Sufi Bin Emmy Effandy, DLA student
Mr Bern Michael Schernau from Henning Larsen gave an insightful talk about the design of landscape architectural spaces where plants, passive cooling, reused materials, and welcoming gathering spaces come together. It is indeed a marvellous living example of heritage, biodiversity, and climate-responsive design in action. More than just a site visit, this learning journey allowed students to see how ideas come to life—demonstrating how design can shape meaningful, sustainable communities. A truly inspiring example of how design, heritage and sustainability can come together to create positive impact.

05/06/2026

Inspired by Design for Good at Temasek Shophouse
Just off the bustling Orchard Road, Temasek Shophouse offers visitors a change in pace. Behind its conserved façade, shaded terraces, and green spaces, thoughtful areas are specially curated for positive impact: the social good and the environment. Every corner is carefully carved out for tangible sustainability by design and serving the community. A big thank you to Ms Lee Mun Ling and her team for the warm welcome and for sharing insights on how heritage spaces can be meaningfully conserved and enhanced for the community.

💬 “Today’s talks were inspiring because it is about conserving the existing, improving spaces with design and integrating history in meaningful ways for the community.”

— Su Myat Yati, DLA student
💬 “Understanding the existing site conditions is key to creating impactful landscape design… from transforming a deck over a canal into an amphitheatre, to integrating solar panels into landscape elements.”
— Muhammad Sufi Bin Emmy Effandy, DLA student

Mr Bern Michael Schernau from Henning Larsen gave an insightful talk about the design of landscape architectural spaces where plants, passive cooling, reused materials, and welcoming gathering spaces come together. It is indeed a marvellous living example of heritage, biodiversity, and climate-responsive design in action. More than just a site visit, this learning journey allowed students to see how ideas come to life—demonstrating how design can shape meaningful, sustainable communities. A truly inspiring example of how design, heritage and sustainability can come together to create a positive impact.

04/06/2026

🌟 Innovation in Action! 🌟

Proud to see our SP colleagues and students across ABE and other schools collaborating with IHL partners to co-create solutions addressing real community needs in the South West district 💡✨

From AI tools supporting SEN students to projects enhancing safety, accessibility, and sustainability—our SP fam continues to make meaningful impact 🙌

🎉 Great to see these efforts showcased at the Symposium at SUTD!

04/06/2026

✨ Taking the Leap with EAE: Hannah’s Story

Taking a chance on what she loved led Hannah to SP’s Diploma in Interior Design—and a journey filled with growth, confidence, friendships, and new experiences, even beyond the classroom ✈️✨

Thinking about EAE but feeling unsure? As Hannah says: “Just go for it!”

🌟 Join us at EAE-levate Your Future on 6 June to hear more and get insider tips for your journey.

29/05/2026

Classrooms, Competitions & Commitment: A Day in the Life of an ABE Student-Athlete! 🎓🏃‍♀️

At the School of Architecture & the Built Environment (ABE), we pride ourselves on nurturing well-rounded individuals who excel both in the studio and on the field.

Check out this fantastic video by our DEPM student agency, taking us behind the scenes with Cherie, a recent Diploma in Integrated Events & Project Management (DEPM) graduand! 🌟

As a Year 3 student and a dedicated Touch Football athlete, Cherie shows us exactly what it takes to balance rigorous coursework, event planning projects, and intense sports training. Her journey is a stellar example of the grit, time-management, and passion that define our ABE community. 💪🔥

Watch her full "Day in the Life" video here! 👇
🔗 https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSx4hcBgE/

Check out SP_DEPM’s video.

26/05/2026

Students from SP developed a practical invention called “Gap Stop” to help commuters stay dry when boarding buses during rainy weather. The project was showcased at the SouthWest Community InnoLab Symposium held at Singapore University of Technology and Design, where more than 100 students from nine institutes of higher learning presented ideas to solve everyday community problems.

The SP team from the School of Architecture and the Built Environment noticed that there is often an uncovered gap between buses and bus stops. This can be inconvenient and unsafe, especially for elderly commuters or people using mobility aids during the rain.

Led by lecturer Ms Toh Sok Na, the team, namely ANG EE JIN from the Diploma in Architecture, ANG PEI SHUEN JASMINE from the Diploma in Landscape Architecture, as well as KAUNG MIN THANT from the Diploma in Architecture, spent five months developing an adjustable bus stop shelter extension using 3D-printing technology. The prototype can be attached to existing bus stops and extend up to 50cm forward to cover the gap between the bus and the shelter, without requiring manual operation.

Congratulation for the job well done.

26/05/2026

🚨 SPOTLIGHT: Issue 6 is out now!

Great ideas don’t always start in labs or boardrooms. From blinks to breakthroughs, discover how SP students and graduates are solving real problems, sparking change, and making their mark. Our ABE students are also featured here,

Dive into the latest issue of SPOTLIGHT, SP’s quarterly e-newsletter showcasing stories making headlines and making a difference across the SP community.

📰 Read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/gRGvCpkT
📩 Receive SPOTLIGHT in your inbox every quarter - subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gq8-jGUR

15/05/2026

SP Pride at the Istana Open House! 🇸🇬🏛️

Did you know our students were right at the heart of the recent Istana Open House? It was an incredible day of service, culture, and leadership!

Our Diploma in Integrated Events & Project Management (DEPM) students were the backbone of the on-ground operations—managing activity stations, guiding the public through scavenger hunts, and ensuring everything ran like clockwork. ⚙️📋

The atmosphere was made even more vibrant by our talented student groups:
🎤 SP Malay Language Society (Dikir Barat)
💃 Malay Cultural Dance Group
🎻 Indian Cultural Society

A major highlight of the day? Our SP Malay Language Society had the distinct honor of performing for President Tharman Shanmugaratnam! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to see our students representing SP so well and contributing meaningfully to such a significant national event.

11/05/2026

Day 2 of Graduation was one for the books! 🎓✨

It was an incredible Friday celebrating the talent and hard work of our graduates from the School of Architecture & the Built Environment. Seeing the Class of 2026 come together to mark this milestone is what makes the ABE community so special.

The journey doesn't end here—it's just the beginning! 🥂

08/05/2026

1,095 days of hard work, late-night brainstorming, and flawless ex*****on. Today, we celebrate the new faces of the events industry! 🥂

Huge congratulations to the Class of 2026. The future of School of Architecture and the Built Environment is looking bright. 🌟