WOHA was founded by Wong Mun Summ and Richard Hassell in 1994. It is a Singapore-based firm that specializes in developing integrated architectural and urban solutions to address 21st-century challenges such as climate change, population growth, and rapid urbanization.
In this regard, the firm is a global leader in sustainable architecture.
The firm works on a variety of scales, from interiors and architecture to public spaces and regenerative master plans, incorporating a systems-thinking approach into every project.
Their buildings are prototypes consisting of interconnected environments on a human scale, fostering community, facilitating the management of nature, creating biophilic beauty, enhancing ecosystem services, and building resilience.
Garden City Mega City, WOHA’s series of publications, is a leading reference in this field, presenting fundamental strategies for creating high-density urban environments that also offer quality amenities, improving quality of life through vibrant, attractive settings designed for long-term growth and sustainability.
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Its innovative rating system for measuring building performance has attracted international interest and is being incorporated into building codes in several cities.
WOHA has received numerous architectural awards, recognized for its focus on sustainable urban environments; its current projects span not only Singapore but also Australia, China, and other countries in Southeast Asia, all of which incorporate sustainable approaches.
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The self-organized visit, coordinated by architect Eliseo Cabrera, took place on January 23, 2024, and included a lecture for the group, which consisted of professor Alejandra Amaro, graduates Mariana Long, Patricia Rodríguez, and Jackeline Rodríguez, and upperclassmen Luciana Peinafo, Ericka Alba, Joaquín Mainard, and Sabrina Esponda.
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