About US

 

Material Culture

Goy Zhenru

Goy Zhenru was educated as an Architect in Singapore at the National University of Singapore and in Switzerland at the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH)Zürich. After working in both Switzerland and Singapore, she opened her own office in Singapore in 2015.

As an architect, Goy has created learning facilities (public & private), farm-stay resort, residential, and, more recently, industrial building. As a designer, she has a keen interest in producing custom ranges of furniture and decorative objects which serve to complement the interior & architectural works.

A supporter of vernacular architecture & craftsmanship, Goy Zhenru adapts traditional forms to reflect a spirit of modernity.  Her passion for relating architecture to its roots and history is a common theme inherent throughout her work.


Janelle Tan

Janelle completed her Master of Architecture at the National University of Singapore in 2023 and has since gained experiences in both local and international practices, spanning residential and commercial projects.

Her passion lies in hospitality and residential design, where she seeks to craft intimate spaces that celebrate tactility and a dialogue with nature. She is also drawn to the beauty of handmade objects and materials, where the imperfections and unpredictability feels personal, layered, and rich with stories.

Beyond architecture and interiors, her curiosity extends to furniture, while travel continues to inspire and inform her design perspective.


Kathlyn Lay

With a background in interior design, Kathlyn has worked across residential and commercial projects of varying scales.

She values a design process that responds carefully to context, believing each project carries its own narrative and seeking to translate ideas into spaces that are intentional and considered.

Her practice also extends to furniture and object design, where crafted details, material expression, and color play an important role in shaping the overall spatial experience.


Pradewi Sukma

A Solo, Indonesia–based architectural designer, Dewi has worked across a range of residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.

Rooted in context, she enjoys exploring curiosity toward the intersections of space, championing local materials, activity and culture.


Harvi Azmy

As a designer with an architectural background, Harvi contributes to the creation of thoughtful and functional spaces.

Her approach is grounded in a deep consideration of use and functionality, ensuring that her designs remain practical.

Driven by her passion for craftsmanship and materiality, she values every step of the creative process.

Through detailed 3D visualization and BIM modeling, she supports the design process with careful attention to detail, proportion, and material relationships.




AWARDS

 

Awarded Home of the Year, Shizukokoro; Lookbox Design Awards 2019

Awarded Best Space for Retreat, Shizukokoro; Lookbox Design Awards 2019

Awarded Outstanding HDB Flat, Shizukokoro; Lookbox Design Awards 2019

Awarded Honourable Mention for Best Space for Entertaining, The Heng House, Lookbox Design Awards 2019.

Awarded Honourable Mention for Outstanding Landed Home, The Heng House, Lookbox Design Awards 2019.

Shortlist for Most Dramatic Transformation, The Heng House; Lookbox Design Awards 2019

Shortlist for Best Space for Retreat/ Outstanding HDB Flat, Gerhana- Eclipse; Lookbox Design Awards 2019

2019 Architecture Asia Award for Emerging Architects by ARCASIA 2019 (KLCC) for her project Sukasantai Farm stay. - Finalist

Design Excellence Awards: Best Residential Design | Private Houses: Gold 2018/2019, The Heng House.

Shortlist for Outstanding Private Apartment: Lookbox Design Awards 2017:


CURRENT STAFF & ASSOCIATES

Goy Zhenru

Janelle Tan

Kathlyn Lay

Atheerah Kamal

Pradewi Sukma

Harvi Azmy

Past Staff and Associates

Hanif Adi Ramadhan , June, Laura Tan, Cindy, Dessy Anggadewi, Kulap Loetmanlikaphorn, Aussie Virnadya, Pichan Monsawad (Tem), Nichole Ho

Past Interns

Brandon Low, Ester Tan, Tandy, Han Xiao Wei, Jocelyn Eau Li Xuan, Tay Man Ning, Samantha, Sue Wen