News

We are pleased to announce a leadership transition at Swan & Maclaren Group effective 1 December 2024.

At Swan & Maclaren Green Tech, we believe the future of building design is rooted in sustainability.

Driven by our commitment to preserving the planet, Swan & Maclaren prioritises sustainable design in every project we undertake.

We are thrilled to announce the potential partnership between Swan & Maclaren Group and a promising local partner in Riyadh!

Swan & Maclaren congratulates Cheska N for being the youngest architect recognized among Singapore’s top architecture professionals under 40 by Singapore Business Review.

Cheng Fang brings over 38 years of experience in organisational optimization, in particular managing complex procurement centers and data centers.

Holland Piazza exemplifies Swan & Maclaren’s expertise in seamlessly integrating dynamic built environments with sustainable architecture, showcasing our strength in creating spaces that blend effortlessly into the surroundings.

Swan & Maclaren Group Sponsored a Panel Discussion on Adaptive Reuse at International Built Environment Week (IBEW)

Introducing Sanhome Libera Nha Trang in Vietnam which flawlessly blends luxury and modernity.

With sustainability at the core of every Swan & Maclaren project, we’ve seamlessly integrated this philosophy into the architecture of Eco Village Saigon River, blending sustainable design with nature.

We are pleased to announce that in the month of August 2024, Swan & Maclaren had the privilege and honour of including four new shareholders to the Group – joining the fray of a current eminent and influential shareholders within Swan & Maclaren Group.

Adaptive reuse breathes new life into existing structures while honouring historical and architectural significance.

The Eco-Navigation Workshop held in Thailand marked a significant milestone in promoting sustainable practices within the tourism and hospitality industries.

Swan & Maclaren Group is one of the session sponsor for International Built Environmental Week (IBEW). Our Director, AR Kwan Yeong Kang, will share his insights on Adaptive Reuse – a crucial strategy for transforming existing buildings into new, sustainable spaces.

Swan & Maclaren is one of the sponsors for the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) Annual Golf Tournament 2024. The event was graced by Mr. Seah Kian Peng, Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore and Bill Chua, Swan & Maclaren Independent Director, led a flight of golfers in support of this SID event.

Tampines 1 has undergone a remarkable transformation, highlighting contemporary design and innovation.

New Bahru, an adaptive reuse project within an old school building, exemplifies sustainable innovation in Singapore.

Out of 173 designs submitted, Swan & Maclaren Thailand is proud to have won the design competition for the “New Thailand Creative & Design Centre (New TCDC)” in Phuket.

Swan & Maclaren Group is proud to announce that our subsidiary Swan & Maclaren Architects has won the prestigious Asia Pacific Property Awards (Architecture) for The Landmark project in Singapore.

Swan & Maclaren Group is proud to announce our strategic partnership with Nanjing-based senior living operator Yincheng Elderly Care. Through this partnership, both parties will jointly study, explore, and enter into the senior living markets in China and Southeast Asia.

At Swan & Maclaren Group, we integrate generative AI into our design and build workflows. This groundbreaking technology is set to revolutionize the fields of architecture and engineering, enhancing our creative processes and optimizing our operations.

We are delighted to partner with Lighthouse Club in Macau

Explore the benefits of hiring professional illumination firms for commercial illumination design and installation, ensuring performance, safety and compliance.

Analyse the advantages of green building design, such as better indoor air quality and comfort and reduced energy costs, making it a sustainable upfront investment.

Sharing the latest Business Times article featuring an interview with our Executive Chairman Robert Yap where he talks about the pioneering efforts of Swan & Maclaren Group (SMG) in integrating AI and sustainability to drive new growth. SMG is at the forefront of creating carbon-neutral built environments, seamlessly combining innovative illumination with smart energy use and sustainable materials.

Uncover and bust 7 common myths and misconceptions about solar panels in Singapore to make better informed decisions for your next green building project.

We are delighted to share that our Executive Chairman, Robert Yap, recently participated as a panellist at the “Harnessing the Power of AI in the Digitalization Journey” event. This exciting panel was part of the Microsoft Copilot launch event, where Microsoft collaborates with Enterprise Singapore, AI Singapore, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority to accelerate AI transformation for SMEs with the AI Pinnacle Program.

We were recently invited to present at the Conference of Global Climate Action Forum 2024, held from May 15-17 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and our CEO, @Lim Chai Boon, and Senior Vice President, @Mathew Hon, represented SMG at the event. This significant event was organized by Cambodia’s @Ministry of Environment and @W Foundation.

Swan & Maclaren Group (SMG), a leading architectural design, illumination, green tech and build firm and Johnson Controls, a global pioneer in smart building technologies, proudly announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to revolutionize the landscape of smart building solutions across the Asia Pacific region.

Our group Chief Operating Officer (COO) Eugene Wong and our architects Chin Yee Choong, Hung Seng and Lam were recently invited to speak at the ‘Refleksi Seratus’, Malaysia’s Causeway 100 Years Anniversary with Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) at Johor Bahru Komtar.

We are thrilled to share that our Deputy CEO of Swan & Maclaren Group (SMG) and President of SM C2R, Edwin Tan, recently visited our Middle East Partner, Oasis Enterprise, at their impressive booth during the Saudi Light & Sound (SLS) Expo held in Riyadh from 5-7 May, which showcased the dynamic and innovative spirit of the Middle East.

SM C2R (Swan & Maclaren Group’s (SMG) illumination subsidiary) has completed an illumination project for one of their clients in Macau and besides the obvious aesthetic upgrade, this initiative has brought about tangible benefits that extend far beyond mere illumination.

Revisiting Excellence: Our Johor Rapid Transit System (RTS) Train Station winning entry design video 🌟
It’s with great pride and excitement that we share a milestone moment with you all – a revisit to @Swan&Maclaren’s winning video submission for the @Johor RTS Train Station design!

7 May 2024, Singapore – Swan & Maclaren Group (SMG), Singapore’s leading architectural design, illumination engineering and green tech solution provider with over 30 years’ experience in professional lighting, via its subsidiary, SM C2R, has secured its first Middle East illumination engineering tender, the Six Flags Qiddiya theme park, which is projected to be the world’s biggest theme park and estimated to be completed before early 2025.

In the bustling halls of Changi Airport, where travellers rush to catch flights and embark on new adventures, a simple moment of unexpected warmth unfolded for @Robert Yap (Exec Chairman) and @Eugene Wong (Group COO) found themselves pleasantly surprised by a heartfelt encounter with a Changi Airport boarding staff during their recent trip to Vietnam for business.

Swan & Maclaren is thrilled to unveil our latest video: the Swan & Maclaren Experience Teaser Video! Dive into the world of Swan & Maclaren and witness our passion for crafting innovative, sustainable, and iconic projects.

We have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hong Kong-based Asian European Engineering (AEE) Limited to further co-develop and deepen our capabilities in sustainable design, build and consultancy for our clients across Southeast Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are delighted to partner with Huawei in the upcoming Tech4City Competition 2024

Swan & Maclaren Group’s (SMG) subsidiary SM C2R completes illumination Project at The Palawan @ Sentosa

Swan & Maclaren Group completes monumental Macau M8 illumination (lighting) project by subsidiary, SM C2R.

Swan Maclaren Group (SMG) recently held their annual Leaders’ Summit at end Jan 2024, helmed by Robert Yap (Chairman), Lim Chai Boon (Group CEO) and Edwin Tan (Deputy CEO).

Swan & Maclaren’s senior management warmly welcomed new shareholders, independent directors, and advisors at our Singapore office on the 28/12/2023.

Swan & Maclaren Group announces DBS as Placement Agent for S$20m Accelerate Series fund raise to drive sustainable building designs

Katho Temple won Best in Public Space Design in Society of Interior Designers – Singapore

Congratulations to Swan & Maclaren’s architect, Kwan Yeong Kang, for achieving the prestigious Best Candidate Award in the Professional Practice Examination in Singapore.

We are pleased to announce that as of 6th October 2023, Swan & Maclaren Group had concluded our Pre-Series A exercise and raised over S$6 million.

Swan & Maclaren receives Vietnam Urban Planning Award for the 3rd time!

Swan & Maclaren’s design was again recognised at the Asia Pacific Property Awards, organised by International Property Awards.

Swan and Maclaren honoured to be featured in the “Art of Architecture”, episode 8 of The Art Scene.

Group Director, Matthew Hon shares how Swan and Maclaren are working towards the vision of being tomorrow’s Built environment solutions provider.

Raffles Hospital Shanghai has bagged another award. This time at the 12th China International Space Design Competition, China Building Decoration Award, winning the Gold award in the Interior Design category, (Healthcare/Wellness).

Interview done with CNA Luxury on the journey of Swan and Maclaren since and its mission towards expanding beyond the shores, with Lim Chai Boon, Eugene Wong and Matthew Hon, group of directors of Swan and Maclaren.

Swan & Maclaren has won the 3rd prize in the Char Yong Association Design Competition. The design is inspired by the traditional architecture Tulou courtyard. The courtyard plays a very important role in Hakka history. It is the centre of gravity for the Hakka community.

Shanghai Raffles Hospital has been awarded the 7th Credaward Annual Merit Award. Shanghai Raffles Hospital is an A-class hospital located in New Bund of Pudong District, Shanghai. The concave form is introduced to maximize south facing façade and to achieve maximum exposure to sunlight

Johor- Singapore RTS Link Station , The Integration of Two, has been shortlisted in the WAF 2021 Infrastructure- Future Project category. The RTS Link Station design is developed in collaboration with SM Architects and Swan & Maclaren.

Julian Davison, the author of Swan & Maclaren’s history book – Swan & Maclaren: A Story of Singapore Architecture is featured in Biblioasia Magazine and he shared with Bibiloasia the history and of the earliest dwelling in Singapore that designed by Swan & Maclaren Architects.

Swan and Maclaren, jointly published its first coffee-table collectible publication ‘Swan and Maclaren: A Story of Singapore Architecture’. Written by architectural historian and anthropologist Julian Davison, the 440-pages tells the story of Swan and Maclaren, Singapore’s oldest architectural practice since its set up in the 1800s and the iconic landmarks designed since.

Holland Village is a distinctive lifestyle destination set amidst winding narrow lanes and low-rise shop houses. It has an urban village feel, distinguished by its laid-back daytime allure with a contrast to its magnetic dining scene at night. Being a place with extensive choices and an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants