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2024

Published on 7 November 2024

Higher education: why are more schools in Asia favouring high-rise buildings?
Among them, three junior colleges in Singapore will move to new campuses in 2028 and occupy smaller sites with blocks up to 12 storeys.

Published on 4 October 2024

专访丨新加坡”规划之父”刘太格：揭阳可塑造为引领粤东发展、高端产业集聚的创新之都__南方+_南方plus
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Published on 30 September 2024

The design of urban spaces | By Design
We sat down with Liu Thai Ker, former master planner at the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore and delve into what urban planning truly means. He tells us the unique challenges Singapore faces, and how to incorporate the ever-changing human and social needs into urban planning.

Published on 10 August 2024

专访丨新加坡”规划之父”刘太格：揭阳可塑造为引领粤东发展、高端产业集聚的创新之都__南方+_南方plus
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Published on 2 August 2024

A master plan for seniors to age well and more entertainment sites: Liu Thai Ker’s wishes for the country
SINGAPORE will need to have a city-wide master plan to meet the needs of seniors as the country grapples with an ageing population. Read more at The Business Times.

Published on 2 August 2024

深受父亲和祖父影响刘克元积极服务社区
受到父亲和祖父的影响，社区服务和回馈社会的精神是刘克元自小坚守的价值观。过去八年，他积极投身基层服务，与团队一起帮助来自不同背景的居民，并为义工和其他社区服务人士搭建沟通的桥梁。刘…

Published on 2 August 2024

Coming back from the dead: Do People’s Park Complex, Far East Shopping Centre and other strata-titled malls have a chance?
THEY are among some of the most iconic malls along Orchard Road and were the first shopping centres established in their neighbourhoods. Read more at The Business Times.

Published on 26 July 2024

The ICONS: Architects of Modern Singapore Liu Thai Ker and Renowned Designer Rene Tan’s Vision for a Contemporary City
新加坡城市规划之父刘太格(Liu Thai Ker)与得奖建筑设计师陈正勇(Rene Tan)从不同角度出发，论述新加坡城市发展与家的定义。

Published on 28 June 2024

Singapore is considered one of the best-designed cities in the world. The man who masterminded it has 2 regrets.
Singapore is home to a population of 5.9 million, despite spanning just 284 square miles.

Published on 21 June 2024

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Published on 21 June 2024

前线追踪 | 从前汽车天桥下用餐的日子你怀念吗？
早在70年代开通的汤申汽车天桥，下方的空间曾经设有小贩中心，那里的几个美食档口和桥下用餐的风景，是一些国人的集体回忆。关闭后，这个地方目前还有待发展，只见建筑工程在进行中。城市规划师李雨洲告诉《前线》编导，要在这个地点卖吃的，首先要考虑到食物卫生和环境是否舒适。此外，也要看居民的需求和交通是否便利。他说：”因为南北交通廊道有很多建设项目，人们比较难到达。这些项目完成后，快乐山地铁站未来应该可…

Published on 13 June 2024

前线追踪 | 高架桥下空间能变出什么新花样？
足球场？漫画屋？如果把高架桥下的空间转化成休闲用途，民众有什么好点子？21/06/2024 播出

Published on 1 June 2024

Public Housing in Singapore: Experts: System focuses on community building, sustainability and age-inclusive features
We often equate public housing with substandard living conditions, poor maintenance, and socioeconomic segregation. But that is not the case in Singapore. More than 80% of its resident population live in homes built and maintained by the government. Real estate experts say the system focuses on affordability, community building, and sustainable living with regular upgrades to meet the ever-changing needs of residents.

Published on 24 May 2024

Liu Thai Ker: “Los coches estropean más de lo que solucionan en las ciudades. Crean problemas sociales”
Es el hombre que hizo de Singapur un modelo de urbanismo humano, basado en un eficaz sistema de vivienda y transporte públicos y en su control por parte del gobierno

Published on 29 January 2024

The Architect Who Made Singapore’s Public Housing the Envy of the World
With a focus on affordability, community, convenience and light, Liu Thai Ker replaced squalid slums with spacious high-rises. A recent spike in some sale prices, however, has saddened him.

Building communities in the sky
From the humble slab block to towers 50 storeys tall, architects share how HDB block designs have evolved over the years via @straits_times https://str.sg/viz-hdb-evolution

2023

Published on 25 December 2023

封面报道之二｜新加坡组屋经验
新加坡组屋80%人口居住在政府提供的公共住房，住房自有率接近90%，阶梯化住房体系满足不同收入阶段，这是如何实现的？

Published on 7 November 2023

居住难题成台湾选战热点　刘太格提议建示范社区赢选票
买房太难、老屋太多成了台湾选战热点，新加坡城市规划大师刘太格在台北接受《联合早报》专访时建议明年上任的台湾新政府，不妨先打造一个示范社区，一旦达标将有望赢得选民支持，突破八年政党轮…

Published on 5 November 2023

Xi in my eyes | His vision on urban planning remarkable
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Published on 20 October 2023

新加坡宜居城市中心咨询委员会首任主席刘太格一行到我市调研
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Published on 7 September 2023

Potential for Fiji business hubs
File Photo] Fiji’s primary business hubs, which are Suva, Lautoka, and Nadi, have the potential to transform according to the master plan. Chair of Morrow Architects and Planners Dr Liu Thaikers is optimistic about these development projects, drawing from his experience in Singapore.

Published on 6 September 2023

A Masterplan is not just a document but a blueprint for progress – Nalumisa
A Masterplan is our collective vision for Fiji, encompassing sustainability, and inclusivity. This was highlighted by Minister for Housing and Loca

Published on 8 August 2023

Can Hong Kong follow Singapore’s statutory master plan for development?
Architect of modern Singapore Liu Thai Ker suggests move for city, pointing out such a blueprint could avoid controversy like the Fanling golf course debate.

Published on 20 July 2023

Fijian delegation to learn from Singapore
Local Government Minister, Maciu Nalumisa is leading a delegation to Singapore on a study trip. The primary objective of this study trip is to gain insights into Singapore’s world-renowned expertise in urban planning, a discipline that has garnered international acclaim. Nalumisa and his team will engage in a series of high-level meetings, site visits, and workshops.

Published on 11 July 2023

Unveiling Cambodia’s Development Potential: MORROW’s Vision for Urban Planning
With its young population and availability of natural resources, Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia brimming with great potential for development. The country boasts significant rivers such as the Mekong River, the largest river in Southeast Asia, and the Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in the region.

Published on 29 April 2023

News-Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
04/28/2023 Source: newsgd.com The area around the Jiulong Lake (环九龙湖片区) may become the CBD (Central Business District) of the Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City, according to the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City High-quality Development Consultation Meeting on April 23.

Published on 10 March 2023

Singapore’s Unesco bid: Profile of Padang and surrounding buildings could be raised, bringing intangible benefits, say experts
SINGAPORE – The president of the Singapore Recreation Club (SRC) said that with the Padang and its surrounding buildings potentially becoming a Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site, the club could gain greater prominence here and globally.

2022

Published on 16 September 2022

Removing parks for homes: Is land use in Singapore a case of conflicting needs?
When news broke that ORTO leisure park in Yishun will make way for housing, residents expressed sadness and disappointment. They asked: Why are we building so many flats? Why can’t we keep spaces that matter to a community?

Published on 2 September 2022

Liu Thai Ker on million-dollar HDB flats, 99-year leases & planning for a 10 million population in S’pore
Singapore’s “master planner” shared his thoughts on the state of Singapore’s public housing today.

2021

Published on 18 November 2021

Cities will endure, adapt beyond Covid-19 pandemic, say Bloomberg forum panellists
Pandemic should be just one of dozens of factors to consider in planning a city in future. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Published on 8 October 2021

New exhibition: How a French-Swiss design master influenced Singapore’s urban planning
A new exhibition and series of talks at Alliance Française de Singapour examines the influence of a French-Swiss design master, at work a century ago, on the city we inhabit today. Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret but assuming the moniker Le Corbusier (or ‘the crow-like one’) aged 33 in 1920, this pioneer of modern architecture reshaped our conception of the city -…

2020

Published on 17 July 2020

GE2020: 10 million population not a goal but a planning parameter, says Liu Thai Ker
The former chief planner stressed that the 10 million figure was the worst-case scenario. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Published on 28 April 2020

How Singapore’s Architects Are Coping With The Circuit Breaker
We hear from these local practitioners on managing teams and clients and juggling projects as they WFH

Published on 24 August 2020

“To me, every HDB block is as beautiful as Miss Universe.” – Architect Liu Thai-Ker on shaping a portrait of a city.
Liu Thai-Ker’s passion is still burning strong even after an illustrious five-decade career guided by the philosophy, “form follows function follows fact follows fun”.

2019

Published on 25 June 2019

Singapore’s ‘Father of Urban Planning’ to spearhead government’s concept master planning project for Suva, Nadi and Lautoka
Singapore’s “Father of Urban Planning” – Doctor Liu Thai Ker who is the Chairman of Morrow Architects and Planners will be in Fiji l

Published on 25 June 2019

Plans to transform Fiji’s urban centres – The Fiji Times
THE Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has been briefed on the status of the urban planning project, and proposed recommendations regarding long-term urban development and planning for the greater Suva, Nadi and Lautoka areas. Dr Liu Thai Ker, Chairman of Morrow Architects and Planners had briefed Mr Sayed-Khaiyum during their meeting in Singapore […]

2018

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The man who helped design China’s urban landscape
BORN: Singapore, Feb 23, 1938 EDUCATION: 1962: Bachelor of architecture, University of New South Wales 1965: Master’s in city planning, Yale University 1995: Doctor of science (honorary), University of New South Wales CAREER: 1969-89: Chief architect and CEO, Housing and Development Board of Singapore 1989-92: Chief planner and CEO, Urban

Published on 17 July 2018

‘Architect Of Modern Singapore’ Brings Master Plan For Suva, Lautoka
The man dubbed as the “architect of modern Singapore” is in the country to map out a master plan for the greater Suva area and Lautoka. Liu Thai Ker, together…

Published on 7 June 2018

2018 National Prizes: William J. Mitchell International Chapter Prize
Dr Liu Thai Ker is awarded this accolade for his significant contribution as “the architect of modern Singapore.”

2017

Published on 1 December 2017

Veteran architect Liu Thai Ker, 79, leaves RSP to start own firm: ‘I’m the oldest man to start a company’
SINGAPORE – At age 79 and after 25 years as senior director at RSP Architects Planners & Engineers, former master planner Liu Thai Ker is starting afresh. Read more at straitstimes.com.