Tan Jiann Woei

Firmly believing in the importance of good design to enrich the environment and the community it serves; Tan Jiann Woei’s design approach is inspired by the social economics of the time and place. Brand development and identity creation also feature strongly in his design thought process across project type and scale.

His keen interest in the built environment in emerging markets has led him to oversee regional operations in Thailand and Indochina. Based in Bangkok, he leads a team of talented design professionals in Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. His work and management approach iterate DP’s spirit of collaboration which has enabled him to achieve a growing portfolio of work in the region. This includes The Galleria Residence, The Opera Residences, Tien Bo Plaza and Dolphin Plaza, which clinched the top honors for architectural design by the Vietnam Architects Association in 2012.

Jiann Woei recognizes the relevance and forwarding of engineering and technology as crucial to leading design innovation in the built environment. He is, thus, actively pursuing knowledge and continuously acquiring expertise in engineering led typologies that includes infrastructure, data center, logistic and purpose-built facility, which he holds as core to successful urban planning for the socio-economic advancement of a city and/or township. Across building types, Jiann Woei aims to deliver projects that carefully balances design sensitivity with technical know-how to create spatial footprints that become legacies that last for generations.