E Three Five is composed of a trio, Kaejer, Luiyen, and Baliyon. In their role as a team of designers, they have fully embraced their mission as problem solvers. They excel in tackling complex challenges and applying design thinking to create groundbreaking solutions that reshape the way people interact with each other, services, and their environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q1. Please give us a brief bio of yourself and your design background.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kaejer and Luiyen<\/strong>: At E Three Five, we proudly serve as the Founding Partners, having both earned our Master’s in Architecture from the National University of Singapore (NUS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kaejer<\/strong>: I have worked in several architecture firms before founding E Three Five. I have designed a wide range of projects spanning China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, including master planning for towns, shopping centers, condominiums, institutions, urban parks, and residential houses. I am currently an adjunct tutor in Singapore\u2019s Ngee Ann Polytechnic and American University of Phnom Penh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Luiyen<\/strong>: I possess extensive experience in architecture, exhibition design, and project management. Currently, I work as an architect and have been involved in projects across Germany, China, Malaysia, and Singapore. I also have a background in teaching exhibition 3-D design at Singapore’s NAFA and presently lead a team of designers and architects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baliyon<\/strong>: I serve as a design strategist, critical design thinker, and design manager at E Three Five. My journey in the field of design commenced in 2008 at Singapore Polytechnic. Guided and inspired by various mentors and tutors, I pursued my design education, culminating in my graduation from the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and the University of Glasgow (Glasgow School of Art) (UOG\/GSA). I earned Bachelor’s degrees in Interior Design and Design Studies with First-Class Honors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a rich background of professional experiences gained from various design firms, I have honed my expertise in human-centric problem-solving. My design philosophy revolves around re-imagining and reinventing design principles to align with the contemporary context and evolving circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q2. What made you become\/why did you choose to become a designer\/artist?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a team of designers, we have embraced our roles as problem solvers. We thrive on addressing intricate challenges and utilizing design thinking to craft innovative solutions that redefine how people engage with one another, services, and their surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q3. Tell us more about your business\/company, job profile, and what you do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n E Three Five is a bespoke design firm that infuses narratives, spatial poetry and meticulous curation to each design project to foster a deeper sense of purpose and elevate the human experience that goes beyond aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The firm specializes in residential and commercial projects, most notably Singapore\u2019s Prime Minister\u2019s office, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q4. What does \u201cdesign\u201d mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In E Three Five, we believe that design goes beyond aesthetics. It is a data driven process that that propels our team to test variables and justify our findings and assumptions in our design proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q5. What\u2019s your favorite kind of design and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In our view, there is no one-size fits all design approach. Each design should be tailored towards the unique characteristic and individuality of its end users. Our unique design process, allows us to examine our clients in detail before diagnosing the challenges we would like to address through spatial transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q6. To you, what makes a \u201cgood\u201d design?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A good design is not only human-centric but also pushes the boundary to promote positive impacts on a societal and environmental level. It should engage the target audience emotionally and physically, tapping into the full range of human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q7. Describe your design style and its main characteristics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At E Three Five, we believe that spatial design is not just about aesthetics – it’s about creating meaningful and transformative spaces that resonate with the essence of those who inhabit them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With our unique design approach, we take our clients on a journey that goes beyond the ordinary, infusing narratives, spatial poetry, and meticulous curation to craft spaces that truly inspire and elevate the human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winning Entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n NASCANS is a leading student and kindergarten care with program to help children develop positive thinking habits \u2026 (Read more at MUSE Design Awards<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children\u2019s Cove Preschool embraces the concept of a fertile learning environment by creating a nurturing and \u2026 (Read more at MUSE Design Awards<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silk, with its exquisite texture and natural luster, becomes a metaphor for the human journey. Just as silk is spun from \u2026 (Read more at MUSE Design Awards<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n