WHO WE ARE
GK Architects is an architectural company established in May 2008 with a goal of integrating master planning, landscaping, architecture and interior design into a single comprehensive product. The company was established by Gabriel Kon Su Ye as the Principal and he brings over a decade of experience not only in Singapore but internationally.
The company was started with an objective of offering full-service planning and architectural services. Through the foresight of Gabriel Kon Su Ye hinging on years of experience in the industry, the company has grown by leaps and bound surpassing the expectations of its clients and directors.
GK Architects operates on the principal of offering unique solutions to architectural challenges. We take responsibility for all project phases from initial consultation, design conceptualization, design formulation and construction documentation to design development. At all stages we involve our clients to ensure the end product meets their expectations.
For the 8 years we have been in practice our architects have constantly pushed themselves to the limit in order to meet our clients’ expectations. Underlying this dedication is the belief that architecture is fundamental in our everyday lives. We endeavor to bring a fresh perspective to every project we undertake to create a unique edge in the industry.
VISION & MISION
VISION
GK Architects is committed to providing unique and comprehensive architectural consultancy service to help clients achieve their dreams through our dedicated services.
MISSION
To make the client the integral part of our consultancy team to help achieve an innovative design and workable implementation plan.
Singapore Design Awards 2012 for ‘Built Environment ’, Sentosa Residence at Cove Way
Singapore Design Awards 2012 for ‘Interiors’, Sentosa Residence at Cove Way
Singapore Design Awards 2012 for ‘Multidisciplinary’, Sentosa Residence at Cove Way
Participated in the Singapore Institute of Architects Architectural Awards 2012 for Sentosa Cove Way Residence
1st Prize in the ‘Singapore IKEA Furniture Design Competition’, 1995
Kon Su Ye, Gabriel
Graduated from the University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Arts (Architectural Studies) in 1993. Three years later Kon was awarded a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) from the same university and has been fully registered as an architect since 1998.
Nguyen Tuan Tu
A graduate of the University of New South Wales in Australia where he attained a Master of Architecture in 2000 and a Master of Construction Management in 2002.
Peter Su
A graduate of the University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree. Su has a wide local and international exposure in the industry gained over the last 18 years and is registered with the Board of Architects Singapore.
Leow Choon Huat
A senior project manager at GK Architects a position he has held since the year 2010. Leow has a Diploma in Architecture Technologies from the Singapore Polytechnic and boasts a wide range of experience in the industry since 1995.
Loh Pui Leng
A graduate of Singapore Polytechnic with a Diploma in Architectural Technology. Later, Loh attained a Special Diploma in Construction Management from the Building and Construction Authority.
M. Wang
Wang is a Diploma in Civil Engineering Construction holder and started working as a full-time site supervisor with the Public Works Department in 1982. At the time, his main duty was school architectural and structural projects supervision.
Kon Su Ye, Gabriel
Nguyen Tuan Tu is a graduate of the University of New South Wales in Australia where he attained a Master of Architecture in 2000 and a Master of Construction Management in 2002. He also holds a Bachelor degree of Architecture from the University of Architecture of Ho Chi Minh City acquired in 1998. Since 2004, he has been a Registered Architect/ Planner focusing on dual management of design and project.
Tu worked with ACSA Company from 2003 to 2005 and NPH Consultants since 2005 to date. In 2004, he partnered to start the NPC Group providing architectural services for other consultants. In 2007 he founded the NPH Consultants as a Director/ Principal Architect heading a team of consultants for the mega HMTC Office building projects. Throughout his expansive career, Tu has worked on hundreds of projects of varying magnitude and complexity. These range from residential developments such as the Bale’ PhanThiet in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet City among many others. Other projects are commercial or mixed-use such as the Golden Square Complex and Ninh Binh 5 star hotel complex in Ninh Binh City among others. There is also landscape design, office and master plan projects to mention a few.
Tu has won numerous awards in the industry such as the1st prize Winner, 2011 in Seasons Commercial & Urban area Competition and 1st prize Winner in the Ninh Binh 5 star Hotel complex Competition.
This exquisite experience in architecture has made Tu an authority in the industry. His expertise is unrivalled and the input he makes in projects goes a long way in ensuring their success.
Gabriel Kon and Tu set up GKA Pte Ltd in Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam in 2008. This partnership was set up to collaborate on projects in many parts of Vietnam.
Nguyen Tuan Tu
Nguyen Tuan Tu is a graduate of the University of New South Wales in Australia where he attained a Master of Architecture in 2000 and a Master of Construction Management in 2002. He also holds a Bachelor degree of Architecture from the University of Architecture of Ho Chi Minh City acquired in 1998. Since 2004, he has been a Registered Architect/ Planner focusing on dual management of design and project.
Tu worked with ACSA Company from 2003 to 2005 and NPH Consultants since 2005 to date. In 2004, he partnered to start the NPC Group providing architectural services for other consultants. In 2007 he founded the NPH Consultants as a Director/ Principal Architect heading a team of consultants for the mega HMTC Office building projects.
Throughout his expansive career, Tu has worked on hundreds of projects of varying magnitude and complexity. These range from residential developments such as the Bale’ PhanThiet in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet City among many others. Other projects are commercial or mixed-use such as the Golden Square Complex and Ninh Binh 5 star hotel complex in Ninh Binh City among others. There is also landscape design, office and master plan projects to mention a few.
Tu has won numerous awards in the industry such as the1st prize Winner, 2011 in Seasons Commercial & Urban area Competition and 1st prize Winner in the Ninh Binh 5 star Hotel complex Competition.
This exquisite experience in architecture has made Tu an authority in the industry. His expertise is unrivalled and the input he makes in projects goes a long way in ensuring their success.
Gabriel Kon and Tu set up GKA Pte Ltd in Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam in 2008. This partnership was set up to collaborate on projects in many parts of Vietnam.
Peter Su
Peter Su is a graduate of the University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree. He has a wide local and international exposure in the industry gained over the last 18 years and is registered with the Board of Architects Singapore.
In the course of his career spanning almost two decades, Peter has been involved in a large spectrum of building types from medium to large projects. His project experiences range from public to private buildings, both locally and internationally.
His consultancy services have helped in the successful realization of various projects including mixed-use, retail, hotels, residential projects, institutional property and commercial buildings among others. These projects have taken Peter across the globe from Africa, China, India, Sri Lanka to South East Asia.
Through this interaction with different types of projects, diverse backgrounds and geographical locations, he has gained a lot of flexibility and insight in the industry. This has proven crucial in project collaborations with stakeholders such as clients, consultants, authorities and specialists. This background also gives Peter an edge in terms of offering creative solutions to unique projects all over the globe.
This wide exposure in the industry also gives him a unique ability to foresee project problems that can arise at any stage from inception, development to completion. His attention to details in every project is also unrivalled and comes from the many years of experience offering effective solutions to clients. This coupled with a collaborative working methodology and approach ensures strict adherence to design ideas leading to success in every project undertaken by him.
Leow Choon Huat
Leow Choon Huat is a senior project manager at GK Architects a position he has held since the year 2010. He has a Diploma in Architecture Technologies from the Singapore Polytechnic and boasts a wide range of experience in the industry since 1995. Before that, he had worked internationally with an American gas outlay company.
Between 1995 and 2001, Leow worked in his own company Powerline Services providing different professional services to specialists within the architectural sector. The scope of this company increased in 2001 with a partnership to provide interior design services and 3D rendering among other areas.
Over the years, he has worked in multiple projects spawning both residential and commercial developments. Leow has also been involved in industrial projects and public projects in the country. Notable projects which have benefited from his experience include the Plum Blossom Art Gallery, Mita Building, Mambo Africa Pub, Boat Quay, Island wide HP Building Facilities updating, National University of Singapore, North View Primary School and Medical Clinic #40-02 OCBC Building Complex among many others.
This exposure in different projects has given Leow invaluable skills in dealing with all stakeholders in the industry. Such stakeholders include clients, governmental bodies, environmental assessors and other industry players. This long experience also comes with flexibility in dealing with different problems and also offering timely creative solutions in design and building consultancy.
Gabriel Kon and Tu set up GKA Pte Ltd in Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam in 2008. This partnership was set up to collaborate on projects in many parts of Vietnam.
Loh Pui Leng
Loh Pui Leng is a graduate of Singapore Polytechnic with a Diploma in Architectural Technology. Later, she attained a Special Diploma in Construction Management from the Building and Construction Authority. She began her career at Eco.id Architects in 2001 as a Draftsperson working under a senior architect. The experience at this company gave her invaluable overseas architectural exposure working in Dubai and Maldives projects.
In 2003, she moved to Alto Design a company providing myriad services such as Revit modeling, project co-ordination, authority project management, drafting and tender drawings preparation among others. From 2010, she has been working with GK Architects as a Senior Architectural Assistant. She brings immense experience to her role in the company and her tasks include submission to authorities, drafting and project co-ordination for all projects.
Loh Pui Leng has worked in multiple projects of varying magnitudes. These include residential, commercial, public/institution, both locally and internationally. The global experience gives her an advantage as she can give an international perspective in a project. This makes her an invaluable asset to the company in its core business of architectural consultancy.
Some of her landmark projects include International Plaza, 10 Anson Road, Singapore, 4, 5 & 6 Mohammed Sultan Road, CK Tang Shopping Centre at Orchard Road, Pasir Panjang Terminal Building, National Parks Board, Botanic Gardens, Maldives Resorts, Dubai Resorts. These projects have increased her aptitude in dealing with mega projects that require intensive arrangements and coordination at every juncture in order to succeed.
Gabriel Kon and Tu set up GKA Pte Ltd in Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam in 2008. This partnership was set up to collaborate on projects in many parts of Vietnam.
M. Wang
M. Wang is a Senior Project Manager & Architectural Detail Manager at GK Architects. He is a Diploma in Civil Engineering Construction holder and started working as a full-time site supervisor with the Public Works Department in 1982. At the time, his main duty was school architectural and structural projects supervision.
He rose through the ranks to Senior Technical Officer in charge of the imposing Parliament House at Hill Street in 1987 which was one of the most complex projects at the time in the country. After the successful completion of the project, he went on to oversee the Singapore National Eye Centre project which was completed in 2002. By 2008, he had risen from leading the drafting team in the Public Works Department to a Principal Technical Associate.
Over the years, Wang has worked in China and Vietnam exporting his immense knowledge in public projects to South-East Asia. His wide range of projects includes security developments, educational projects, HDB Upgrading Works, both locally and outside the country.
Specific projects under these general categories include Chancery at Beijing, Textile Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Residential Building at Chay Yan Street Minh City, Condominium Development at Holland Road, RJC - Integrated Program Works, Design Development forSun Star City Plot C – China among many others.
Through his project and building experience, Wang can easily come up with innovative ideas even where no design solution seems possible. His experience in handling public projects is also invaluable in dealing with multiple stakeholders involved in mega projects.
OUR SERVICE
Since 2008, GK Architects has grown consistently urged forward by a desire to provide only the best services. Our services are driven by a devotion to architecture as a solution to many urban planning problems that pervade modern society.
The company has been involved in different projects both within and outside Singapore. Our experienced team has provided consultancy services for urban projects ranging from residential, commercial, public/institution developments, master planning, and landscaping design among others. Our clients and partners include governments, private entities and public organizations.
Our Integrated Range of Services
As a full-service architectural consultancy firm, our job does not stop at design. We strive to offer a complete package. Our integrated services comprise:
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
At GK Architects, our work philosophy is underpinned by:
• Approaching every project as unique based on its specific site conditions, cultural background and climatic characteristics.
• Seeing every project as an opportunity to explore new processes and new solutions.
• Striving to create memorable places and spaces that are suited to our local tropical climate.
• Carrying out of careful research in all projects to derive concepts.
• Using systematic and pragmatic programmatic and structural scheming from conception of design to completion.
• Taking each client as an integral part of the team throughout the projects.