theceomagazine.com | 55The passionate architect holds all of his past projects
close to his heart, refusing to single out any favourites.
“Every project is like a baby, and I often use the
analogy that we are like surrogate mothers,” he says.
“Each project usually lasts about two years. So, we are
like surrogate mothers for the client’s baby, and during
the time it is in our hands, we love it, take care of it
and give it all our energy, attention and creativity. When
it’s finished, we give it away. We say, ‘Okay, here you go
- this is your baby. We’re finished with it, now you take
care of it.’ A parent is proud of all the babies he looks
after, so my goal is to be proud of every project.”
“EVERY PROJECT
IS LIKE A BABY,
AND I OFTEN USE
THE ANALOGY
THAT WE ARE
LIKE SURROGATE
MOTHERS.”
Jalan Harom Setangkai, Emma Groups ConstructionWan Tho Avenue, Emma Groups ConstructionGreenleaf Drive, Emma Groups ConstructionPHOTOGRAPHERDEREK SWALWELL“VolumeFive is proud to work as a long-term partner with HYLA for
many years. Our relationship with HYLA is one of mutual respect, trust
and confidence. We enjoy the journey with HYLA and love its great
designs. We look forward to being a part of HYLA’s bright future.”
- William Chng, Managing Director, VolumeFive