Practice

At READ Architecture, our approach to design is volumetric. We craft spaces for our clients’ stories to unfold within. We believe spaces speak volumes about how we live, work, and play; and it is READ in the Architecture.

We Discover, Define, Develop and Deliver.

OUR PROCESS

We start by giving our clients an overview of the entire process. We also visit the site to investigate and ascertain the site conditions. We listen to our clients’ requirements and assist to formulate a design brief. We produce design options in the form of sketches, plans/sections, and 3D visualizations, and involve our clients in design workshops to refine the design based on the feedback and discussions. Our approach to design is volumetric. We craft spaces for our clients’ stories to unfold within.
To build a well-designed house, the design has to be developed together with other building professionals, such as structural engineers and mechanical engineers. Architects as lead consultant, we assist to form a team of professional consultants for our clients, to ensure the various elements are well coordinated to achieve the desired design outcome.
Working from the macro to the micro scale, we believe God is in the details. We care about each distinct design element, the floor / wall / ceiling / roof / door / window / façade / balcony / corridor / bathroom / staircase / furniture, and most importantly, how it all comes together. We believe the architecture and interior design create a cohesive holistic environment; hence we offer various interior design services based on our clients’ requirements. We believe good design is a balance of form and function in order to achieve Design Practicality.
As architects, we ensure that the design is in compliance with Singapore’s authorities’ requirements. We prepare submission drawings to all the various agencies and departments to obtain the necessary approvals and clearances required for the project.
We believe in transparency for our clients. We invite reliable builders to tender for the project. By developing a good set of tender drawings and documents, we set a baseline for a fair comparison of costs and evaluate the tender offers for our clients. Everyone has a wish list, and everyone has a budget. During the tender process, we also assist to propose value engineering options and alternatives to help manage our clients’ budgets.
During construction, on behalf of our clients, we administer the building contract and monitor site progress against the construction programme. We hold regular site meetings and inspections to ensure works are carried out in accordance to authorities’ requirements and the design intent. As project lead, we facilitate coordination between builder, consultants and specialists/suppliers, and check to ensure works done are according to specifications. We follow through every project from construction commencement at site, up to completion and obtaining TOP/CSC for project handover.