Limin Hee

Limin Hee

Executive Architect

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director at Centre for Liveable Cities | Research Strategist | Thought Leader | Liveability Specialist | Keynote Speaker | Author | Architect

  • Education

    • National University of Singapore

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      MA(Architecture) and BA(Architecture) Architecture Receipient of Singapore Institute of Architects Medal and BOA Book Prize

      National University of SingaporeMaster of Arts in ArchitectureNational University of SingaporeBachelor of Architecture (Honors) with Distinction* Recipient of Local Merit Scholarship Public Service Commission* The B Arch course at NUS is a 5 yr course + 1 yr internship and is modeled after the UK system (M Arch equivalent in US). The degree is recognized by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as equivalent to RIBA Part-II

    • Harvard University

      2002 - 2005
      Doctor of Design Architecture and Urbanism

      Thesis title: Constructions of Public Space, SingaporeAbstract: The research presents possible alternatives and interpretations to the well established notion in the mostly western discourse on public space, suggesting that the discourse on public space as understood in the democratic-rationalist tradition, when applied to the Singaporean public space, would offer much criticism but would not be adequate in identifying alternative processes that allow for transformative potentials in public… Show more Thesis title: Constructions of Public Space, SingaporeAbstract: The research presents possible alternatives and interpretations to the well established notion in the mostly western discourse on public space, suggesting that the discourse on public space as understood in the democratic-rationalist tradition, when applied to the Singaporean public space, would offer much criticism but would not be adequate in identifying alternative processes that allow for transformative potentials in public space.Thesis Committee: Professors Peter Rowe, Margaret Crawford, Hashim SarkisAwards:Recipient of Harvard School Grant/DDes Scholarship 2002-2004Recipient of the Student Travel Grant, Society for American City and Regional Planning History (SACRPH), 2003 Show less

  • Experience

    • Public Works Department Singapore

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1997
      Executive Architect
    • National University of Singapore

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2002
      Lecturer
    • Harvard University

      Jan 2004 - May 2004
      Teaching Fellow
    • Singapore Institute of Architects

      Jan 2005 - now
      • Registered Architect

        Jan 1994 - now
      • Council Member

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
    • National University of Singapore

      Jan 2005 - Jun 2011
      Faculty

      Prior to joining the CLC, she taught at the School of Design and Environment at the National University of Singapore, where she led the Urban Studies Research and Teaching Group, and was a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Sustainable Asian Cities, with a concurrent appointment at the “Sustainable Cities” cluster at the Asia Research Institute. Her research is focused on sustainability and its agenda for architecture, urbanism and future cities. She was a co-founder of Transurban, a Research and Design group focused on Eco-Architecture and Urbanism at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Hee has published widely on cities, architecture and urbanism, including in international refereed journals and architectural reviews, and her new book on Future Asian Space (NUS Press 2012). She obtained her Doctor of Design from Harvard University, her Master of Arts (Architecture) as well as her professional degree in Architecture from the National University of Singapore. As an Architect, she had completed several public projects in Singapore and received several commendations and awards for her work. Show less

    • The Centre for Liveable Cities

      Apr 2011 - now
      Director

      Dr Limin Hee is Director of Research at Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC), a nexus and knowledge centre for liveable and sustainable cities, where she focuses on research strategies, content development and international collaborations. CLC research is premised on deep understanding of urban systems and how to derive integrated solutions for cities. She played similar leading research roles at the National University of Singapore School of Design and Environment, as well as at the Centre for Sustainable Asian Cities and the Asia Research Institute.Recognized as a creative leader in her field, she leverages on her creativity, bringing it to the fields of research, writing and publications. With her insights in city solutions, technologies and design, she has been a sought-after keynote-speaker, moderator, facilitator, and panelist at international symposiums and events. She is recognized as an outcome-oriented thinker, implementer and influencer who is able to motivate and inspire. She has a proven track record of excellent research publications on both individual and organizational levels.Dr Hee’s individual research focuses on urban liveability and sustainability and their agenda for architecture, urbanism and public space. She has been the recipient of several accolades and her work on cities has been widely published, including in international refereed journals and architectural reviews. Recent book publications include Constructing Singapore Public Space (Springer, 2017) and Future Asian Space (NUS Press, 2012). She obtained her Doctor of Design from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, where she has been invited to speak as a notable alumnus. She obtained her Master of Arts (Architecture) as well as her professional degree in Architecture, for which she received top honours, from the National University of Singapore.Key contributions: CREATE Symposium keynote WEF Agenda Contributor; Nobel Week Dialogue Speaker; Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Registered Architect, Singapore

      Board of Architects, Singapore
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Limin Hee
      Minister’s National Day Award, Singapore Ministry of National Development Aug 2015 Winner, Team Award as Project Leader for “Creating Healthy Places via Active Mobility”Ministry of National Development, Singapore, Aug 2015
    • Awarded to Limin Hee
      Minister’s National Day Award, Singapore Ministry of National Development Aug 2014 Winner, Team Award as Project Leader for “Urban Systems Studies”Ministry of National Development, Singapore, Aug 2014
    • Awarded to Limin Hee
      Overseas Graduate Scholarship National University of Singapore Aug 2002
    • Awarded to Limin Hee
      Singapore Institute of Architects Medal - NUS National University of Singapore Jul 1990 Top graduating student with distinction in Architecture
    • Awarded to Limin Hee
      Public Service Commission Scholarship Singapore Government Jul 1984