SP School of Architecture & the Built Environment

31/07/2026

Building a Career in MICE: DEPM Student Spotlight

Diploma in Integrated Events & Project Management (DEPM) student Lin Enxin took the stage at Singapore MICE Development (SMD) 2026, joining an industry panel to share her journey from student to Events Intern at the Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS).

Moderated by Richard Ireland, President of SACEOS, the panel also featured industry professionals from Marina Bay Sands and Clarion Events. Enxin shared her internship experiences, career aspirations and insights into the MICE industry, highlighting how DEPM’s industry-focused curriculum and experiential learning prepare students with the practical skills, confidence and professional networks needed to thrive in the events industry.

📸: Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS)

28/07/2026

🎉3 Final Year Projects from ABE's 2026 Diploma in Interior Design (DID) graduating cohort were showcased at The GEAR on 24 July 2026, alongside selected works from the 2026 Diploma in Architecture (DARCH) graduating cohort and students from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).

Proud of our students for representing Singapore Polytechnic and sharing their design vision with the wider community. 👏



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27/07/2026

At ABE, we believe great design starts with passion and purpose. 🌿
Inspired by his family's love for plants, Muhammad Sufi Emmy Effandy pursued Landscape Architecture and went on to be part of the award-winning team behind Reminisce at the Singapore Garden Festival Landscape Design Challenge. We look forward to seeing him shape greener, more meaningful spaces for future generations. 🍃

Kisah Sufi Emmy Effandy, diploma Seni Bina Landskap, yang minatnya terhadap reka bentuk landskap bermula dari rumah, diilhamkan oleh nenek dan ibunya.

21/07/2026

At ABE, we believe that our differences make us stronger. 🤝

This Racial Harmony Day, our DEPM students and lecturers celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives that shape our community. Happy Racial Harmony Day! 🌍

20/07/2026

Learning goes beyond the classroom.

Enxin leveraged the skills gained from her Diploma in Integrated Events and Project Management to contribute to her family business, proving how education can create meaningful impact at home and beyond. ✨


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15/07/2026

🏆 Mentorship in Full Bloom: SP DLA Students Help Clinch Platinum Award at Singapore Garden Festival! 🌸✨

Talk about an incredible hands-on learning journey! 🌿
At this year’s Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) "Carnival of Blooms," three of our Diploma in Landscape Architecture (DLA) students—Lee Li Hui, Mabel Yeo, and Ong Quanhao—had the exclusive opportunity to be mentored by Mr. John Tan of Esmond Landscape & Horticultural Pte. Ltd.

The DLA students contributed to the breathtaking Show Garden titled “Wellness Living in Nature”—which brought home the Platinum Award at Singapore Garden Festival! 🥇👏

Our students rolled up their sleeves and dove straight into the action, contributing to key features like the green wall, bamboo structures, and a beautifully woven “bird’s nest” installation. For Li Hui, the journey started even earlier during her internship at Esmond, where she worked on the initial 3D modelling and digital walkthroughs! 💻📐

"The best part of mentoring the students was seeing their learning and takeaways from the hands-on experience," shared Mr. Tan. "They went through trial and errors, faced challenges, tried again and eventually succeeded."

Congratulations to Li Hui, Mabel, Quanhao, and Mr. Tan! We are so proud to see our future landscape designers thriving alongside the best in the industry and proving that green design excellence is ! 💚🤝

15/07/2026

From Blueprint to Reality: SP DLA Alumnae Transform a Green Space in Ang Mo Kio! 🌿🏢

Ever wondered how landscape design changes lives? Look no further than Ang Mo Kio! 📍

A neighbourhood green space has been reimagined into a vibrant, inclusive haven for all ages—thanks to our Diploma in Landscape Architecture (DLA) Alumnae (Class of 2022), Ho Qian Yu and Sherly Lee! 🥳✨

Their winning competition concept, titled 'In Our Backyard' (organized by AMKTC and SILA), was officially built and opened to the public recently! The transformed space features three thoughtful zones:
👦 Fun Zone: Mounds and a sandpit for nature-based play. 🧘‍♀️ Tranquil Zone: A peaceful, green escape for residents to rest.
🏃‍♂️ Community Zone: An open lawn designed for exercise and gatherings.

Now practicing professionals at WATG and Ortus Design after pursuing their degrees at NUS, both Qian Yu and Sherly credit their strong foundation in SP DLA—from user-centred design to technical site analysis—for helping them build a space that is both creative and practical.

"Seeing the community actively using and enjoying the space truly brought the design to life," shared Sherly.
We are incredibly proud to see our alumnae shaping sustainable, meaningful environments that connect people, place, and nature! 💚👋

15/07/2026

🏆 Creativity Unlocked: SP DID Students Shine at the DB&B Hackathon! 🎨✨

What happens when you give 14 of our talented Year 2 & Year 3 Diploma in Interior Design (DID) students 3 days and a blank canvas? Total design innovation!

From 8 to 10 June, our students took over the DB&B office for an intense design hackathon. In celebration of DB&B's 30th anniversary, the brief was to design a unique, impactful feature wall installation for their workspace. 🏢💡

Working in pairs, our students absolutely pushed the boundaries of space and form—masterfully blending sustainability, texture, structural depth, and intricate lighting into concepts that were both visually stunning and physically feasible.

A massive CONGRATULATIONS to our winning duo, Lim Xin Lin and Erinn Foo! 🥳🎉 Your incredible concept blew the judges away.

Kudos to all 14 participants for representing ABE so well and proving that the future of interior design is in brilliant hands. 🙌🌿

14/07/2026

SP x TDS x UEH-ISCM International Workshop 8-11 June 2026

19 students from Singapore Polytechnic’s (SP) School of Architecture & the Built Environment (ABE) participated with 39 international students from Thammasat Design School (TDS) and the University of Ho Chi Minh City - Institute of Smart City & Management (UEH-ISCM) for a workshop hosted at SP.

Throughout the workshop, students engaged in site visits, lectures, sustainability assessments, collaborative group discussions, and design development focused on the SP Moberly site. Working in diverse international teams, students explored site contexts, identified challenges and opportunities, developed user profiles, and translated their insights into design strategies, masterplans, sustainability frameworks, and implemented various approaches.

Guided by dedicated faculty members from SP, TDS and UEH-ISCM:
* Mr. Dillon Lin
* Mr. Muhd Najdi
- Dr. Federico Puggioni
- Dr. Sridhar Ryalie
- Ms. Trần T. Quỳnh Mai

The workshop concluded with final presentations, where teams of students from various disciplines shared their proposals and received feedback from faculty members and peers. Beyond the design outcomes, the experience fostered meaningful connections, intercultural learning, and a shared understanding of sustainable development in the context of future cities.

We sincerely thank all students, faculty members, and partner institutions for their valuable contributions and commitment to making this international collaboration a success.

We look forward to continuing our partnership and creating more opportunities for global learning and exchange.

-iscm

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14/06/2026

Even before the doors opened for EAE-levate Your Future, the energy behind the scenes at the School of Architecture & the Built Environment (ABE) was buzzing!

A massive shout-out to our incredible student helpers, lecturers, and outreach team, who poured their hearts into preparing our booths, refining our course counselling spaces, and rehearsing the EAE Workshops. Watching the team come together to set up our interactive showcases and curate the best portfolio tips for our visitors was a masterclass in collaboration.

The reward? Seeing prospective students’ eyes light up as our team shared genuine insights into the ABE student journey, helping them realise that their future in shaping the built environment is So Possible right here.

Check out the behind-the-scenes vibes and the setup journey here! 🎬👇