SAA is recognised as one of the leading architectural firms in Southeast Asia. With strong emphasis on excellent architectural design and detailing, the firm has won multiple prestigious accolades such as BCI’s Asia Top Ten Awards since 2009 for four consecutive years and the FIABCI Singapore Property Awards. For its initiatives in shaping environmentally sustainable buildings, SAA has attained multiple Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Awards including Platinum Awards for Canberra Residences and OUB Centre.

SAA was founded in 1970 and has been playing a key role in the nation building of Singapore, designing timeless landmarks like the UIC Building, SIA building and the PSA headquarters. In addition, the firm was instrumental in designing and implementing key segments of Singapore’s world class Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) network, including the North South Line, East West Line, Circle Line and Downtown Line, encompassing a total of more than 50 stations. SAA is also the architect of landmark projects that catalyse whole masterplans such as jem in the Jurong Lake District, and the National Continuing Education and Training (CET) Campus in Paya Lebar.

SAA is committed to creating architectural designs that are Urbanistic, Humanistic and Optimistic:

• Urbanistic – Architecture that interweaves, engages and influence the urban environment.
• Humanistic – Architecture that places human welfare at heart through thoughtfully considered, user-friendly and accessible designs.
• Optimistic – Architecture that conveys a sense of optimism, that is uplifting, delightful and inspiring.

SAA also hires best-of-breed talents based on international professional standards. The firm is steadfast in providing clients with a high level of personalised service through a quality consultative approach.

SAA offers comprehensive and diversified architectural services covering master planning, mixed development, institutional, education, transport and rail, retail, commercial, residential, sports and industrial.

The firm also collaborates with notable consultants like HOK (USA), Benoy (UK), SOM (USA) and Tange Associates (Japan) to form expert teams in the delivery of top quality work.  SAA’s international presence spans several countries, with seven offices in Singapore, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam.