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CHU HWAI LIM

CHU HWAI LIM

Singapore, SG

 

About 

I graduated from 5-years architecture major in the National University of Singapore in year 2014, and have been working with the planning authority of Singapore as a project architect for the past 2.5 years since graduation. 

For my current job position, my responsibilities are to design, develop and implement various government projects ranging from large scale park/promenade to pedestrian malls. During these 2.5 years, I have acquired necessary skills and understanding in project management of projects of different nature. 

My interest is in but not restricted to architectural design and urban planning of public realm but I have also keen interest in residential and commercial projects in the private realm of which I wish to explore and develop a more holistic understanding in. 

I have language proficiency in English, Mandarin, and Malay which I wish to capitalise on in my career. I would be able to contribute in term of communication for project in Asia & Southeast Asia while having the opportunity to experience dynamic environment and work travel experience.

I believe with my education training, past experience and language proficiency, I would be able to value add to my future undertakings and career. I hope for opportunities to experience multi-culture and multi-disciplinary working environment. 

Employment 

Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore City, SG, Architect

For my current job position, my responsibilities are to design, develop and implement various government projects ranging from large scale park/promenade to pedestrian malls and infrastructure. Main part of the job is to project manage the design development, tender, construction and handover of the projects with other consultants, contractor and multiple agencies.

Involvement: Projects Department, Conservation & Development Services

1. Punggol Promenade
2. Labrador Nature & Coastal Walk
3. Balestier Road EIP
4. Queen Street EIP
5. Jurong Gateway Pedestrian Mall (J Link)
6. Kranji Marshes Park
7. Tagore Road 66kV Electrical Substation
8. Bishan-City Cycling Route

Jun 2012 - current
 

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore, Singapore, Intern

Involvement:

1. Urban Planning Department
involvement: Marina Bay and Raffles Place Downtown Planning

2. Architectural Urban Design Excellence Department (AUDE):
involvement: President’s Design Award 2010, World City Summit 2010

May 2010 - Jul 2010
 

ZArch Collaboratives, Singapore City, SG, Intern

Involvement:

1. Jalan Mat Jambol Residence
2. Youth Olympic Games Singapore (YOG2010)
3. Build London Live 2009 – master plan for competition

May 2009 - Aug 2009
 

Education 

National University of Singapore, Singapore, SG, MArch, Master of Architecture

Graduate Work - http://limchuhwai.carbonmade.com/projects/3853309#1

Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
 

National University of Singapore, Singapore, SG, BArch, Bachelor of Arts (Architecture)

Undergraduate works - http://limchuhwai.carbonmade.com

Jul 2007 - Jul 2011
 

Awards 

SARA (Society of American Registered Architects) New York Design Award 2013, Award

Award of Merit for "Exposing Inner Metabolism" Project

2013
 

SARA (Society of American Registered Architects) New York Design Award 2013, Award

Awards of Excellence for Thesis Project - Students' category

2013
 

Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal, 1st Place

Best performing graduates throughout the course of study for the programme - Bachelor of Architecture - Master of Architecture Concurrent Degree Programme

2012
 

Student's Achievement Awards 2012, Award

Individual category Trophy Award

2012
 

Student's Achievement Awards 2012, Award

Group category Merit Award

2012
 

RIBA President Medal Part II 2012, Nomination

Nomination for Thesis Project for Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

2012
 

National University of Singapore (NUS) Co-curricular Activities (CCA) - Bronze Award, 3rd Place

NUS SDE Bronze Award for Co-curricular Activities

2012
 

Hunter Douglas Innovative Design Award 2011, 1st Place

1st Prize Winning Entry

2011
 

University of Seoul Marketing Case Competition 2011, 2nd Place

Team category second prize award

2011
 

Dean’s List - Bachelor of Arts (Architecture), Award

Dean's List for 4 Academic Years 2008-2011

2011
 

NASA Overseas Exchange Awards 2010, Award

NASA Overseas Exchange Awards 2010 for Student's Exchange Program to University of Seoul, Korea.

2010
 

Global Korea International Scholarship 2010, Award

Global Korea International Scholarship 2010 for Student's Exchange Program to University of Seoul, Korea.

2010
 
2009
 

Build London Live 2009 Award, Award

Best Publication and Collaboration– with TGBA and Zarch Collaboratives

2009
 

Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Singapore Scholarship, Scholarship

URA Scholarship for undergraduate (BArch) and graduate studies (MArch)

2008
 

Singapore Board of Architect’s Prize 2008, 1st Place

Best student for the degree of B.A.(Arch) Hons

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills