Received his B.A (Arch.) and M.Arch from NUS (National University of Singapore).
He is currently working as a research member of CSAC (Centre for Sustainable Asian
Cities) at NUS. Nicolas is also a candidate for a Master in Arts at NUS.
Interests are Public Spaces, Collaborative Spaces, Communitarian Urban Design,
Collective Intelligence in Design, Environmental-behavior, Responsive Environments,
Swarm Architecture, Parametric Design and Digital Visualization.
His objective is to obtain a full-time position in a progressive research-oriented architecture firm that will provide opportunities for both personal and professional enrichment.
An analytical thinker; acknowledged throughout academic training for the capacity to absorb information, develop inventive and imaginative solutions, and communicate strategies and concepts clearly. Adopts a creative & systematic approach to problem solving. Self-motivated, focused, and well organized.
Chung Architects Pte Ltd, Singapore, Architectural Assistant
Conceptualized and prepared presentation for EOI for several projects. Projects awarded: Choa Chu Kang Park and various term contracts
Prepared & Presented Dairy Farm Nature Park for Green Mark (Park) Assessment. 1st Green Mark Park in Singapore
Prepared working drawings, tender documents and submissions for residential, commercial and public developments in Singapore
From Oct 09 - Present
Freelance Architectural Assistant - Chung Architects Pte Ltd, Singapore
Conceptualized and prepared presentation for EOI for several projects. Projects awarded: Malay Language Centre as well as various term contracts from Singapore Botanic Gardens, NParks, Ministry of Health, JTC, Singapore Polytechnic and National University of Singapore
Centre for Sustainable Asian Cities - NUS, Singapore, Graduate Research Student
Assisted on the Urban Space Planning for Sustainable High Density Cities project in collaboration with URA & NParks Singapore
Managed records and facts and maintained documents regarding projects reports
Collected data for selected case studies in Tokyo, Beijing and Singapore
Centre for Sustainable Asian Cities - NUS, Singapore, Research Assistant
Assisted on the Urban Space Planning for Sustainable High Density Cities project in collaboration with URA & NParks Singapore
Managed records and facts and maintained documents regarding projects reports
National University of Singapore, Graduate Student Tutor
Tutored architecture BA(Arch), MA(UD) & M(Arch) students for module UD5221 Theory & Elements of Urban Design
Provided extra assistance, to ensure all students understood objectives of the assignments met the necessary requirements
Demonstrated ability to prepare goals and teach a diverse adult student body
A.D_Lab Pte Ltd/WOW Architects, Singapore, Architectural Intern
Prepared working drawings & tender documents for residential developments in Singapore
Explored Generative Architecture and generative patterns in the design of structural facade system
Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd, Student Attachment Programme
Assisted in mixed developments of Tan Tao Residential in Vietnam and the TDIC Headquarters in Abu Dhabi
National University of Singapore, MArch, Architecture
Thesis Topic: Responsive Environments in Public Spaces (Received with Distinction)
National University of Singapore, BArch, Architecture
Dissertation Topic: Pedagogy, ICT and Architecture, A study of informal collaborative learning spaces (Received with Distinction)
Research Scholarship, National University of Singapore, Scholarship
