Urban design and planning is the art of giving shape, design, and structure to cities and towns. It involves various processes like the arrangement and designing of buildings, transport systems, public spaces as well as good amenities. Combining the practices of architecture, planning, and landscape architecture, urban design and planning address the functional and aesthetic qualities of the physical environment at a range of scales, from the individual streetscape, park, or block to the larger community, city, or region. Starch is one such Singapore-based renowned multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, project, and construction management firm that has been operational since 2013 to aid the developer clients compete successfully on a global scale in the property marketplace.
Since its commencement, Staarch has been working with international developers on a multitude of residential, hotel, and commercial projects in China, Singapore, the Maldives, Australia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. With over 10years of international industry experience, the proficient team of architects and interior designers brings in the capability to enhance an existing structure or start from scratch—large or small, simple or complex. Staarch has collaborated with over 15international partners on a wide range of buildings and significant residential projects throughout Asia and is now involved in the design of over 5,000 apartments worldwide.
End-to-end Services at its Best
Staarch, as a multifaceted company, lays its expertise in providing comprehensive services in the realm of architecture & planning, master planning & urban design, project development, engineering, and project management. One of Staarch’s key services is architectural planning and design, in which it takes all essential procedures to guarantee the project is begun, progressed, and completed as efficiently as possible. Its highly qualified in-house team of architects, engineers, planners, and project managers is dedicated to delivering exceptional work.
Staarch firmly believes in rendering bespoke solutions and with the support of its in-house engineers, the firm is able to provide fully integrated building consultancy services. Besides, the firm also provides interior design and landscape design, conservation, and adaptive reuse, as well as green design consultancy services. The architecture planning and design services offered by the firm include Conceptual design stage, Design development, 3D modeling and rendering, Bidding and negotiations, Construction administration, and Interior design. Starch incorporates Singapore branding into its integrated master planning projects and offers a full range of master planning and urban design expertise.
Its multidisciplinary planning team includes planners, architects, urban designers, landscape architects, as well as transportation and infrastructure engineering specialists, allowing it to take an integrated and comprehensive approach to its projects. To prepare all master plans, Staarch emphasizes the convergence of market analysis, infrastructure engineering, urban design, and delivery strategy. Whether it is a university, a hospital, a commercial center, a city, a factory, or any other form of structure, the firm ensures that its clients receive the best ideas with prompt delivery.
Staarch thrives on providing master plans of the highest quality and some of its main services include- design and access statements, detailed site layouts, design codes and guides, public realm strategies, development framework, and movement network strategies. When it comes to Project Development Services, Staarch provides a full range of support services needed to identify, evaluate, select, and implement specific development projects. The firm often functions as an extension of the client’s organization, providing the unique support services required for each project. It successfully assists developers, owners, investors, and contractors in the planning and execution of residential, commercial, and hotel projects.
Its Project Development Services include Project contracting & implementation strategy development, Project feasibility evaluations, Site selection & environmental compliance reviews, Reviews & optimization studies, Constructability assessments, Due diligence reviews, Capital cost estimates, Reviews & evaluations, and Construction monitoring. In the realm of engineering services, Staarch is staffed with the ideal team of engineers who apply their domain and technical experience to ensure customers get the best designs, and engineering assistance, and maintain the quality of their constructions. Its primary engineering competencies are focused on technology, innovation, a desire for perfection, and dedication. That is why Staarch is trusted by clients to provide some of the top engineering services in Singapore, such as mechanical engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, fire engineering, and quantity surveying.
Finally, when it comes to Project Management, the firm assists its clients in comprehending the project risks involved, the priorities throughout the implementation phase, and control processes. Its diverse team has experience handling complex and demanding projects and has the technical competence to grasp every aspect of a project, allowing Staarch to meet the demands and decisions involved at all stages successfully. Its Project Management services include Project Feasibility Studies, Value Management, Risk Management, Procurement Management, Contracts Management, Claims Consulting, Cost Control, Change Management, Project Scheduling & Control, Construction Management, and Project Closure.
The proficient team at Staarch brings in the capability to enhance an existing structure or start from scratch—large or small, simple or complex.
Path of Success
Starch was established in 2013 with the intent of designing boutique projects for a select clientele. However, over time, the conscientious group diversified and inevitably evolved its own distinct competence and ethos. As a result, Staarch is now proud to act as a creative force unto itself, taking on projects involving hotels, master planning, complex engineering, architecture, and construction management. Over the years, the firm has been operational on a global scale serving several clients of repute such as Facebook, Google, and AMS,to name a few. And as it proceeds ahead to reaching heights, Staarch is looking to expand its workforce and integrate web-based solutions into its operations. “During the expansion, we hope to grow along with our clients and aim to deliver unique spaces throughout different stages of people’s lives and make them happy,” concludes Richie Wong.
Richie Wong, Senior Associate Director
Senior Associate Director, Richie manages the in-house professional and oversees the projects, ensuring that the work Richie Wong is an ardent business leader who brings 18 years of industry experience to the table. As the is of the finest quality and meets the client’s requirements to the fullest.
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