SOLID architects

I have worked with SOLID architects for the last few years, I am a photographer who shot for them. I am impressed with their attention to detail and working the clients' needs into the design; finding the balance between good design and functionality.

We worked with SOLID Architects as a supplier of high pressure laminates for their projects. The team is professional and well organized. They have a keen interest and appreciation for materials. Overall, a creative studio with a solid vision. A pleasure to work with.

A Sold Plan is a very detailed oriented architectural and interior design company. It was a breeze working with Ker How and his team of architects and designers. We worked with them in the capacity of a kitchen supplier and it was a smooth ride from conception to the end.

My wife and I were renovating our parents' place to fit our growing family. What originally started as what we thought was a standard A&A morphed quickly into a major renovation that was busting our budget in all ways possible. We were out of our depth, had no idea how to manage the parties involved, had no idea what was going on and terribly lost and yet having to pay a seven-digit sum for our pain. That was when we decided we needed help, and we turned to solid architects. They were supremely professional, familiar with their role and meticulous to every detail from day one. For the first time since we started the whole project, we felt like we were finally getting somewhere and had confidence in the end product in mind. Design-wise, they balanced their design ideas with the functional requirements of our family, offering us multiple options at every point to satisfy our concerns or needs. At the same time, they did not make us feel pressurised in making decisions and always gave us realistic timelines with our own deadlines in mind. Project management-wise, we felt strongly-guided by a professional, with our interests guarded zealously without any compromise. Knowing how cost-conscious we were, they would ensure that our requirements were executed by the contractor carefully without any need for variation works, and yet realistic enough to pre-empt any hasty decisions that we may eventually regret, thereby minimising any wasted costs. Eventually, our project completed with cost savings of close to 10% of our original budget, which we are given to understand is highly uncommon in the industry.. I have been recommending SOLID architects to my friends and associates, and would do the same for anyone requiring someone with a SOLID touch. Dependable, trustworthy, reliable and professional. As a fellow professional in the service industry, I value these qualities and will recommend SOLID architects without hesitation. I haven't any regrets going with them and always thankful.

Solid Architects was in charge of the reconstruction of our semi-detached house from beginning to end, spanning 2 years in total. From designing of the house, to the process of contractor tender, interior design and handover process, Solid Architects exceeded our expectations. During the designing phase, they took time to understand our needs as a multi-generational family living under one roof, patient to listen and modify where necessary, and willing to marry aesthetics and function. Our criteria of wanting a brightly lit home was met through use of a light well that cuts through all 3 stories of the whole house. Future plans of how room usage may change (eg. when kids grow up and the big room could be split into two) were also taken into account. We wanted big common areas (to host gatherings for friends and relatives), and they fulfil that through the use of foldable doors which extend our living and dining rooms into the patio and garden as a seamless open area. The older folks also love arches as a design feature and they were able to incorporate it through the interior design. The tender process was also made palatable to the us, when they were patient to explain to the processes, terminologies, implications, and helped to compare costs of several contractors. During the construction period, they were organised in keeping track of progress, pushed the contractors to meet the deadlines when needed, communicating with the sub-contractors on our behalf. They have good project management skills which made the process a lot less painful for us. We were assured throughout that they were looking out for our interests, which was crucial in such home projects. One way in which they can further improve on is to understand the needs of a family with young kids, in terms of the type of flooring, usage of space and kitchen needs which may require special attention due to rough handling of children. Overall, they were meticulous, willing to relook at plans to help us cut costs (with minimal sacrifice to aesthetics), positive and easy to work with. Of course, they are not specialists in all the fields, but they try their best to give us recommendations based on their experience and knowledge, and are willing to do research to support their recommendations. We love the house that they designed and we will highly recommend their services!

The SOLID team is solid (pun intended), professional and creative, plus a pleasure to interact with. They understand our needs and is able to work with all the constraints of the project, and now we have a lovely home to live in. They are the team you want on your side when you are dealing with the stress of renovation and relocation.

Engaged SOLID to design my apartment for me. The end product was great with the design flowing from the entrance of the unit all the way to the bedroom. i previously worked with another ID from another firm for another house. The greatest different between other IDs and SOLID is the engagement. From the start, SOLID will try to find out whats our interest and how it should mesh into the unit. There was a lot of conversation on what type of material to use, the different colours, the shape of the tiles and even the type of furniture curtains to ensure that the whole unit is coherent. Even the design of the wardrobe, they provided drawings for us to review. Based on the drawings, we can make changes to the wardrobe, for e.g., the number of drawers, the height of the hanging bar and so on. It felt as though we were part of the designing process. Another factor was budget. We told Solid what was our budget and they would advise us on which type of material and design will make the budget work. to summarise a wonderful experience with them, will definitely engaged them if i decide to move and buy another house.

Working with SOLID architects was a joy! Our project was working on a very tight timeline and was anxiety filled but the team managed to pull it off and provided us with a wonderful home for us to make beautiful memories. The process was made as smooth sailing as possible which is important considering how heavy a financial, and more importantly an emotional, investment is one's home. The team provided opportunities for us to incorporate our inputs (which allowed us to leave our personal marks on the project) whilst lending their professional advice and taking a firm stance even though it contradicted our preference. Having lived in for about half a year now, we can say that most of their advice is spot on! The firm's business model is a little unique as they are not a one-stop shop ID firm. The advantages of such a model include the fact that there is minimal (if no) collusion involving the contractors and there is greater transparency in the tender and appointment process. The downside is that you may potentially have to work with 2 separate entities (ID and contractor) but the firm did managed to make more efficient the communication process. All in, for our first home project, we are happy with the finished product and this may not have been achievable if not for the team at SOLID architects!