Debate on ministries' budgets: National Development

Digital tech lets local firm hone design ideas

Local company MKPL Architects began its Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) journey in 2011. In 2018, it put its best practices to the test for the design and construction of the Singapore Management University Connexion (above). Its adoption of IDD wa
Local company MKPL Architects began its Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) journey in 2011. In 2018, it put its best practices to the test for the design and construction of the Singapore Management University Connexion (above). Its adoption of IDD was highlighted in Parliament yesterday. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
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Local firm MKPL Architects is an early adopter of Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD), which it says gives its architects more time to think about design and allows its project team and clients to better refine design to meet their needs.

To digitalise the practice, MKPL developed processes to suit its workflow. Its adoption of IDD was highlighted in Parliament yesterday during the debate on the National Development Ministry's budget.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 05, 2020, with the headline Digital tech lets local firm hone design ideas. Subscribe