2023
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 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 this week.
Published on 26 June 2019
Singapore experts propose 50 year urban development plan
Urban planning experts from Singapore are encouraging Fijian authorities and municipal councils to plan fifty years into the future. Morrow Architects and Planners has been engaged by the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise to spearhead a concept Master Planning Project for the Suva, Nadi, and Lautoka.
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
Intelligent Planning Needed To Transform Accra – Chairman of Morrow Architects
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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.