


people
Founded in 2003, the KYOOB family has since grown to become an award-winning architectural practice comprising more than 50 like-minded individuals who have a shared ideal of creativity, determination and hard work to achieve excellence in all our projects.

Julian Chia
Director/Co-founder
In 2003, Julian partnered with Chee Meng to establish KYOOB. With over two decades of experience, Julian, who graduated in architecture from the National University of Singapore, leads conceptualization, development, and project oversight across diverse typologies.
Director/Co-founder +

Ar. Lau Chee Meng
Founder / Managing Director
Chee Meng, as KYOOB’s Managing Director since 2003, played a pivotal role in attaining its top AR01 rank with over 20 years of experience. Overseeing a multitude of local projects as Qualified Person, he fosters collaboration to enhance architectural quality, working with dedicated professionals and stakeholders for excellence.
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Ar. Sandy Ng
Director
Sandy, registered with the Board of Architects since 2002 and a graduate of the National University of Singapore, brings over 20 years of experience to KYOOB. Passionate about architectural detailing, she emphasizes quality solutions to enhance project value. Managing the administration team, she oversees operations, quality control, hiring, and staff development.
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Ar. Edmond Koh
Director
Edmond obtained his bachelor of architecture degree at the National University of Singapore in 1998. He specialized in industrial and business park projects. His expertise in efficient space planning and providing value engineering solutions is a company asset that is highly valued by clients. Edmond is also a Registered Inspector (RI) for safety and design for safety professional.
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Liow Shay Kheng
Director Kyoob Malaysia
With a master’s degree from the University of Malaya, Shay Kheng brings over 8 years of expertise as a project architect across Malaysia and Singapore. Proficient in design planning, authorities’ submissions, tender preparation, construction coordination, and contract administration, she now leads Kyoob Malaysia, providing BIM and technical assistance to Kyoob Singapore.
Director Kyoob Malaysia +

Ar. Adrian Song
Associate Director
Adrian became part of Kyoob Architects Pte Ltd in 2010, observing its expansion from 12 to over 50 employees. Initially a junior architectural associate, he now heads a studio of over 10. With a decade of experience, he’s overseen projects spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional domains, prioritizing early coordination for project success. Registered with the Board of Architects, Adrian has been a qualified architect since 2020.
Associate Director +

Ar. Henry Octavanus
Associate Director
Upon his graduation from NUS, Hendry was offered the role of a Project Architect with Kyoob Architects Pte Ltd in 2014 and Associate Director role in 2019. He has also been registered with the Board of Architects since 2019. He was involved in various commercial and residential projects for private clients before moving on to enhance his working experience with HDB BTO projects till date.
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Ar. Vanessa Baey
Associate Director
Vanessa graduated with a master’s degree in architecture from the National University of Singapore and has over 10 years of local experience. Her strength is in residential projects, and she has led and completed several large-scale developments. She was involved in residential, commercial, and institutional developments. On top of running full-scale developments, Vanessa is involved in design competitions, Expression of Interest and feasibility studies. Registered with the Board of Architects, Vanessa has been a qualified architect since 2018.
Associate Director +

Gomathy Chandrasegaran
Associate Director
Gomathy has over 9 years of experience in Singapore. She has been involved in various residential, industrial, and business park projects for public and private clients. Having a bachelor’s degree in architecture, and experience working on projects of varying typologies have enriched her approach to her work.
Associate Director +

Ar. Felicia Teo
Principal Associate
Principal Associate

Sujanti Pranoto
Principal Associate
Principal Associate

Alexis Loh
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Chong Khai Boon
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Chris Topacio
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Joan Kong
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Jocelyn Tay
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Kelmen Tan
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Lim Chern Ern
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Loh Shi Qian
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Mohanadass Muthukannu
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Rachel Wong
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Romanuel Contreras
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Ar. Seow Wan Ting
Senior Associate
Senior Associate

Abdullah Bin Hashim
Associate
Associate

Benjamin Cheng
Associate
Associate

Beverly Yap
Associate
Associate

Crystal Chew
Associate
Associate

Derrick Wong
Associate
Associate

Francis Har
Associate
Associate

Gan Jia Wen
Associate
Associate

Heather Khoo
Associate
Associate

Muhammad Is'maill
Associate
Associate

Issac Chun
Associate
Associate

Kaung Myat Zaw
Associate
Associate

Kimberly Ooi
Associate
Associate

Lucas Lee
Associate
Associate

Samuel Ooi
Associate
Associate

Scarlett Gan
Associate
Associate

Soon Beng Thye
Associate
Associate

Tan Yu Lin
Associate
Associate

Nur Afidah Binti Abu Batar
Executive
Executive

Nur Afiqah Binti Jamaluddin
Executive
Executive

Iswarya Candassamy
Executive
Executive

Khairul Amirin
Executive
Executive

Qistina Masyitah
Executive
Executive

Joey Chee
Accounts & Admin Executive
Accounts & Admin Executive

Mabel Ng
Accounts & Admin Executive
Accounts & Admin Executive