HYLA Architects has grown over the years and now
employs 18 people, but Han points out it’s still quite
small, and he has no desire to expand the business.
“I’m happy with the current size,” he says. “I like
to have control over every project and every detail, so
I need to keep it at a size that allows me to maintain
this control.”
Every year, HYLA Architects works on anywhere
from five to 10 designs. Most of these are high-end
landed residential projects. Han likens each project to
making a movie. “You assemble a team of people, and
they will vary from project to project, just like a movie.
Everyone has to be aligned to the same objectives and
goals, and the architect is like the director, moving and
pushing everyone along,” he says.
“I have been using, more or less, the same handful
of contractors since the beginning, and some suppliers
have also been the same. I’m very loyal to people who
do good work for me and serve me well. I will keep
going back to them.”
Continuing the movie analogy, Han says delivering
a happy ending for his clients is his top priority. “No
matter what you do, usually there will be problems here
and there in a project, but the most important thing“We have worked with HYLA Architects for many years and found
them to be very professional, especially Mr Han, who truly values
and appreciates good landscape architecture. Our experience with
them has been exceptionally positive.” – Andy Eng, Project Director,
Nyee Phoe Flower Garden
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