Ministry of Design

Ministry of Design was created by Colin Seah to Question, Disturb & Redefine the spaces, forms & experiences that surround us and give meaning to our world. An integrated spatial-design practice, MODs explorations are created amidst a democratic studio-like atmosphere and progress seamlessly between form, site, object and space.

We love to question where the inherent potential in contemporary design lies, and then to disturb the ways they are created or perceived redefining the world around us in relevant and innovative ways, project by project. This, we declare, is real change, not change for the sake of novelty. Fortified with these aspirations, we begin each distinct project anew by seeking to do 2 things to draw deeply from the context surrounding each project, but also to dream freely so that we might transcend mere reality and convention. Each MOD project endeavours to be delightfully surprising but yet relevant, distinctly local but still globally appealing.

Earlier works include the Barcode Office (Best Office in WAF Barcelona 2011), BBH Office (Presidents Design Award 2008), Zig Zag House, Sho-U Restaurant (Gold Key Award Grand Prize 2007), Leo Burnett Office (Interior Design of the Year 2010, USA), SOHO China Sanlitun condominium, The Mark Business Park, New Majestic Hotel (Presidents Design Award 2006) & The Saporiti Italia Luxury Tower (Grand Prize & exhibited at Salone de Mobile Milan 2010).

We are currently working on two large scale resorts for 5-star brands, in Thailand and Vietnam, for Starwood and Movenpick respectively.