STUDIO XMSL PTE LTD |
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Matthew Lai is both the founding and current design director at Studio XMSL.
He graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2006 with a Masters of Architecture as the overall top student. He went on to establish Studio XMSL in 2009. Focusing on projects that are conceptually strong and design centric, Studio XMSL seeks to produce work of a high level of design quality. In Apr 2014, Studio XMSL won a Gold Award for a pair of Detached bungalows they designed in Singapore. Studio XMSL operates regionally and has worked on projects in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan. Today, the office is an award winning and well published design office. Aside from spending time in the office, Matthew has taken time out to teach as a Design Studio Master at the National University of Singapore, School of Design & Environment, Department of Architecture. DESIGN INTEREST Matthew has a keen interest in exploring new typologies in spatial design. Specific within his interest is how contemporary society and our very own uniquely Singapore situations can pave the way for typological innovations all across our built environment. He senses that a developing Asia will begin to evolve the typology of its built environment as it continues to grow rapidly in a post 9/11 & financial meltdown context. Matthew firmly believes that this is where design truly begins and where it truly matters. |
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ACHIEVEMENTS
2002: National Library Board Ideas Competition
Design for a Teens Library @ Jurong National Library
Library = Forest
2nd Prize (5 finalist) out of a total of 40 participating teams
2002: Published project in Folio04 Documents of NUS Architecture
Library = Forest
2003: AA Asia monograph 04: witnessing the Australian outburst
Published Layout, design and editorial work
2003: Placed on Deanʼs List for Graduating Semester 2, Yr 2002/2003
2003: Winner of NUS Dept of Architecture Hunter Douglas Award for Innovative
Use of Technology in Architecture BA (Arch) Level
Perceive: Independent Film Studio
Awarded a free trip to the City of Prague, Czech Republic
2003: Winning Entry for URA Design Ideas Competition for 10 public spaces
Selegie Site: Urban Ribbon
2003: Winning Entry for URA Design Ideas Competition for 10 public spaces
Clemenceau Site: A Symphony of Soul and Song
2004: Awarded Tender for the 2-stage tender / competition project for the Fort
Canning Hill Master Plan: National Parks Board
DP Architects Pte Ltd: Significant Participation in the Design, Planning and
Presentation for the successful bid
2005: Awarded the Board of Architects Book Prize
Overall Highest CAP score for M Arch 01 level
2005: Published projects in Folio 06 Documents of NUS Architecture
Urban Ribbon and a Symphony of Soul and Song
2006: Graduating Dissertation nominated for RIBA Presidentʼs Medal
Assyafaah Mosque in Dialogue: Constructing Fetishes in the Post 9/11 context
2006: Architecture Alumni Association Prize
Best dissertation in area of Asian Architecture and Urbanization
2006: Board of Architects Prize and Medal
Best student in M Arch course
2006: Singapore Institute of Architects Medal
Best student in M Arch course
2006: Ministry of Design Pte Ltd (2006 – 2009)
2009: Founding Director of Studio XMSL Pte Ltd
2009 – 2012: Studio Tutor at the NUS School of Design and Environment
2013: IAI Global Space Design Competition award 2013
Residential Category: Gold Prize
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