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HENG FOONG TZENG

HENG FOONG TZENG

Architect
Singapore

Summary

  • Heng Foong is an Associate Director at A D Lab and a Qualified Architect with more than 15 years of experience in building construction industry.
  • He is an experienced GeBIZ collaborator and has successfully led and partnered multidisciplinary consultants in over 40 successful complex Expression of Interest and Tender bids and won over SGD$25 million of contracts to date.
  • He has led and completed numerous public and private sector projects from concept to completion locally and overseas and is a well rounded and versatile team leader, experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to excel and exceed company objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Associate Director

A D Lab Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
06.2021 - Current
  • Won over SGD$25 million of government building consultancy contracts by leading multi-disciplinary consultancy team in over 40 expression of interest and tender submissions since 2018
  • Led office business transformation and diversified office portfolio into public sector by setting up Public Sector Panels of Consultants AR02 since 2018
  • Managed Office Profit & Loss for public sector building contracts ranging from SGD$1 to $10 million
  • Led multiple multi-disciplinary consultancy teams for public sector contracts at sensitive nature and coastal sites requiring environmental impact assessment and engaged stakeholders and senior management including Minister National Development Desmond Lee
  • Improved office operations, directed internal and external audits and obtained ISO-9001 quality management system certifications since 2018
  • Oversaw over 10 local new erection, reconstruction and additions and alterations projects of various sizes from concept to post-completion

Senior Associate Architect

A D Lab Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
01.2018 - 06.2021
  • Led office research and development of pre-fabricated off-site construction using modular light gauge steel (LGS) framing systems for temporary structures and low rise landed residential buildings which resulted in 20% cost savings and 30% time savings over conventional reinforced concrete construction
  • Managed team of 6, inclusive of Profit & Loss for building contracts ranging from SGD$2 to $7 million and delivered projects on time
  • Responsible for implementation of complex cantilevered detached house with basement on 40 degree steep slope profile requiring BCA geotechnical building works



Associate Architect

A D Lab Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Implemented mixed-use building information modelling (BIM) project and ensured smooth execution from design development to post-completion
  • Completed light industrial mixed use building in railway reserve with complex pile debonding sleeves in 14 months
  • Completed landed residences with basements involving extensive off-form concrete and BCA geotechnical building works

Architectural Design Executive

WOW Architects Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
09.2009 - 01.2015
  • Won invited competition and led architectural and interior fit-out execution for MYR400+ Million 700-unit condominium development with 117,115m2 built up area with clubhouse, swimming pool and basement carpark at AraGreens Residences, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
  • Implemented concept to design development for AraGreens Village, a MYR100+ million silver generation elder care service apartment commercial development in collaboration with Ascott, Somerset Serviced Residence
  • Developed multiple master planning and residential architectural projects in Hainan, China with built-up area over 940,000m2.

Architectural Intern

WOHA Architects Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
08.2007 - 06.2008
  • Assisted in the design development stage for 210-unit mid-rise residential condominium project: Goodwood Residence with 43,697m2 built up area
  • Participated in feasibility studies and invited hospitality and residential competitions for Hyatt Regency and Leonie Hill Apartment Complex

Education

Masters - Architecture

National University of Singapore
Singapore
06.2007 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

National University of Singapore
Singapore
06.2002 - 06.2006

Hwa Chong Institution
Singapore
01.1998 - 12.1999

Skills

Project Management

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Affiliations

  • Registered Architect, Board of Architects, Singapore
  • Green Mark Accredited Professional / Green Mark Manager Certified

Software

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Microsoft Office

Publications of Completed Works

  • House at Watten, Channel News Asia Luxury Feature · Dec 11, 2021
  • Accessible Ubin Jetty, National Parks Board & Accessible Ubin NGO Engagement · Sep 26, 2020
  • AraGreens Residences https://www.thestar.com.my/business/sme/2014/06/27/better-living-by-design · Jun 27, 2014
  • AraGreens Residences, FuturArc Magazine Volume 28 · Jan 1, 2013 (Magazine Feature write-up)
  • AraGreens Residences, The Edge Financial Daily · Jul 27, 2012

Timeline

Associate Director

A D Lab Pte Ltd
06.2021 - Current

Senior Associate Architect

A D Lab Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2021

Associate Architect

A D Lab Pte Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018

Architectural Design Executive

WOW Architects Pte Ltd
09.2009 - 01.2015

Architectural Intern

WOHA Architects Pte Ltd
08.2007 - 06.2008

Masters - Architecture

National University of Singapore
06.2007 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

National University of Singapore
06.2002 - 06.2006

Hwa Chong Institution
01.1998 - 12.1999
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