WOHA

WOHA is a Singaporean architectural and industrial design firm. Established in 1994 by Wong Mun Summ and Richard Hassell, its name is derived from the first two letters of the founders’ surnames. Based in Singapore, the firm has designed and completed projects throughout the Asia-Pacific, including residential towers, public housing estates, mass transit stations, hotels and cultural institutions.

Their work incorporates sustainable design strategies as a response to climate change and widespread urbanization. They aim to integrate landscape, architecture and urbanism in high-rise buildings to improve quality of life for residents in high-density megacities. Their buildings are notable for their extensive use of natural vegetation as a building element.

In 2007, they came to international attention when their 1 Moulmein Rise condominium in Singapore was awarded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, establishing their reputation as designers of sustainable, naturally ventilated skyscrapers for an urban tropical context. In addition to architectural practice, WOHA have also taught at the National University of Singapore and both Hassell and Wong have lectured at universities around the world.