Liu Thai Ker
Liu Thai Ker (simplified Chinese: 刘太格; traditional Chinese: 劉太格; pinyin: Liú Tài Gé) is an architect and was the master planner of Singapore.[1] Liu is Chairman of the Centre for Liveable Cities, and Director at RSP Architects Planners and Engineers (Pte) Ltd.[2]
Early life and education
Liu obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of New South Wales in 1962 and Master's in City Planning from Yale University in 1965;[3] he also attended INSEAD Advanced Management Program in Paris in 1980.
Awards and honors
Liu's has been awarded:[3]
- Public Administration Medal (Gold) 1976
- Meritorious Service Medal 1985
- Singapore Institute of Architects Gold Medal
- Medal of the City of Paris, France (2001)
- Asean Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions to Architecture (1993)
- Honorary Doctorate, University of New South Wales
See also
References
- ^ Singapore at 50: From swamp to skyscrapers Sharanjit Leyl, BBC 27 February 2015
- ^ Moscow Urban Forum Liu Thai Ker (Singapore) accessed 3/1/2015
- ^ a b National University of Singapore Liu Thai Ker accessed 3/1/2015
External links
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