About Brenton Fong Architects

Brenton Fong Architects was established in 2002 and offers a broad range of architectural services in Singapore and abroad.  Project types range from commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, hospitality and recreational buildings Brenton Fong Architects have established a growing list of quality clientele, including OCBC Bank, Bank of Singapore, DBS Bank, UOB Bank, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd, Nestle, Sevens Group, South Island Pte Ltd and Chinese Swimming Club.   PRINCIPAL The firm’s principal, Brenton Fong has over 27 years of experience in a variety of projects. Brenton was born and raised in New Zealand and graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1991.  Wishing to pursue some international experience, he moved to Singapore in 1993 and was exposed to a vast variety of project types. Over time, Brenton accumulated the knowledge and experience which enabled him to establish his own practice in 2002. More than 18 years later (and still continually learning), Brenton has amassed a wide portfolio of projects by strictly adhering to a set of practising principles and design philosophies.   PHILOSOPHY “Design is a long and gradual process.  An evolutionary progression of refinement, that continues during the construction stages.” “The fulfilment of a Client’s brief is never treated as the defining objective.  As architects, it is our duty to communicate our ideas by educating the Client through a dialogue of design appreciation and rationalisation.  An enlightenment of the means to an ends, leads to a more satisfied Client”   “Our Clientele can vary considerably, ranging from the private home owner, the property developer, the government agency, and even the contractor.  When most Clients’ needs are measured in terms of economic feasibility, we are always mindful of the need to cater to the 'true' Client – the end-users of the building” “The greatest ideas require a thoughtful combination of all details.  Every detail must serve a purpose other than mere decoration.  The right choice of materials combined with thoughtful resolution and integration achieves a whole much greater than the sum” “Each site calls for a unique response.  A careful analysis of the geography, outlook, surroundings, orientation and climatic conditions are thoughtfully studied to assist in the conceptualisation process” “The brief is always as varied as the Client.  Consideration and execution in accordance with their requirements is not the ultimate goal.  It is the achievement in capturing the intangible values and emotions associated with the experiences of Architecture” “Regardless of the size of the project, full commitment and attention is always devoted to every aspect of the project” “We live in an age of rapidly-changing technology.  These include 3-dimensional graphic applications, remote communications and on-line authority submission.  We are always seeking the latest advancements to assist in the design and realisation process, achieving production efficiencies and maximising benefits to our Clients”