Architectural Design &
Authority Consultancy
crafting and delivering purposeful, people-centered spaces through user experience design
Our team of experienced architects anticipate and adapt to ever-evolving modern-day needs. The commitment to delivering user-centric spaces is seen at the heart of the business; a dedication to rethink and rewrite the narrative of architecture, by embracing the future of spatial experiences.
Our Key to Successful Architectural Projects
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Human Centric Design
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Social Impact Design
Evaluate current & conceptualise future lifestyle and/ or operation needs
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Identify gaps and opportunities for change/ innovation
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Conceptualise and develop intrinsic iterations to bridge gaps through drawings, models and 3D renderings
Create positive social impact through spatial and landscape designs infusing:
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a) Sustainability
b) Inclusiveness
c) Branding
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Contextualise Design
Infuse site context, constraints, and neighbor's expectations in favor of design iterations
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Schematic & Design Development of Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Works
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Fusion of detailing and interior design for holistic user experience
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Authority Clearance
Obtain clearances from full suite of authority agencies to commence works
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Arrange and attend all authority inspections and ensure work complies with regulations
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Supervise and facilitate all authority clearances necessary to obtain Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) and Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC)
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Tender
Document tender drawings, specifications, and documents according to the approved design
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Conduct open tender to a wide range of reputable and established contractors
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Evaluate tender submissions to ensure fair bidding and a holistic scope of works
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Facilitate interviews and negotiation process
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Construction
Administer building contracts to safeguard interests of both owners and contractors
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Project Lead and Project Manage all stakeholders on behalf of owner via regular site meetings and inspections to ensure works are done accurately and on time.
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Defects management and facilitate the handover of completed works to owners
Who We Are
Archtur was established by our founder Jonathan Lim, a Registered Architect and an accredited interior designer in Singapore. He is also a member of the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), Board of Architects (BOA), Association of Small Medium Enterprises (ASME) and Singapore Business Federation (SBF).
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Jonathan has extensive experience not only as an Architect, but also as a Developer and Main Contractor where he accomplished a wide variety of projects ranging from landed houses, condominiums, HDB flats, hotels, serviced apartments, offices, F&B, retail, industrial and dormitories.​
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The firm is known for its ability to understand the gaps on ground before any design or iteration takes place. The team synergizes these observations together with a series of user experience design strategies through Explore, Empathize, Envision, Experiment and Execute. The results? Meaningful spaces that anticipate and adapt to ever-evolving modern-day needs.
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Coupled with the team's expertise on architectural, structural, M&E, construction and authority regulations, we deliver exceptional projects that integrates aesthetic, functionality that withstand the test of time.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you take on any project and size? Our team is equipped with the skills and experience to handle a wide range of project scale and size. To ensure and uphold the quality of works and professionalism dedicated to each client, we only take on a limited number of projects a year, thus we are not limited by the scale or size. However, we are selective on the projects we embark on. Kindly feel free to reach out to our friendly team and we will do our utmost best to schedule your project in.
2. You seem to have a wide range of design style and many are quite unique. Do you have a primary design style? We do not. We focus primarily on design philosophy & approach; therefore, we are not tied down by design styles. We amplify uniqueness in individuality, crafting bespoke journeys through storytelling. Each project is different, the only one constant we strive to achieve is the quality of work we deliver.
3. How do we get started working with you? Working relationships are very important to us. We always believe that in-person meeting is key to a good kick-off. It allows us to not only capture the brief but also understand, interpret and translate the personality and requirements of our clients. It is good to prepare a list of requirements, wants and needs, floor plan, target completion date and a target budgetary provision prior to the meeting.
4. Who will we be expecting to handle the projects? Our team consists of only trained, skilled, experienced & professional individuals who are specialised in this field. Being a part of a multi-disciplinary office, the team is exposed to different relevant fields of knowledge. Every individual handling your project will be a well-trained, qualified designer and project manager.
5. Who will select to work with Archtur? Who will not? Clients who are looking for a professional team that will take them through a well-planned and organised project journey, appreciate good design and quality of works, as well as understand the dedication the team will put into achieving the final outcome will find our team befitting for the role of design consultants.