Chen Yap Thian
ARCHITECT
Wisma Zelan, No:11. Floor 11, Jalan Tun Razak, Taman Tasik Permaisuri, KL,KL
Summary
Over 20 years’ experience in architecture consultation/interior design. Having great experience in various type of projects. Involving himself in office, apartment / service apartment, low-rise residential (town house, terraced house, Semi-detached house and bungalow), commercial (shopping mall and shop lots) and etc.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Architect/Interior Designer
CHEN YAP ARCHITECT/ TCY DESIGN STUDIO
05.2017 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Project Director/Interior Designer
Fueg Architect/ Creno Design S/B
1 2010 - 04.2017
- Led teams of up to 10 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations while adapting to changes in legislation or best practices as needed.
Senior Project Manager
MAA S/B
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
Senior Design Architect/Project Architect
Akiplus S/B/David Ong Architect
01.2002 - 01.2004
Assistant Architect
Akiplus S/B/David Ong Architect
01.1998 - 01.2001
Education
Master of Arts - Bachelor of Architecture
The University Of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia 02.2000 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Planning And Design
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia 02.1997 - 12.1998
Skills
Strong leadership
Team player
Independent
Open minded for new concept or critics
Selected Projects - architectural
- Danga Bay's Master plan design and also buildings design (Mixed Development)
- Mixed Development for Hock SL @ Kuching, Jalan Stutong Baru
- Guppyunip's mixed development (Service apartment, Shop lots, Shopping MAll)
- Danga Bay's Facilities/Club House (Commercial)
- Danga Bay's Festive Mall (Commercial)
- Danga Bay's Danga Walk (Commercial)
- Ten Stonor at Jalan Stonor (Condominium)
- Felda Office at Persiaran KLCC (Office Tower)
- Goldern Hope Corporate Head Quaters (Office)
- Kota Selat Tebrau Commercial Center
- IOI's office tower at Puchong
- Bukit Jelutong Mall (Mixed Development)
- Precint 2M3 Office for Putrajaya Holdings S/B
- Beijing Zhao Kui Yuan (Mixed Development)
- Nusa Idaman (Mixed Development)
- Plaza Phoenix's refurbishment and renovation
- TSR's Headoffice (Office tower)
- Etc
Selected Projects - interior Design
- Texas Factory's Food Court Refurbishment and Renovation
- Pullman hotel (Putrajaya) - Lakeside Restaurant's Refurbishment and Renovation
- Greenlove Distributor - Office Renovation
- Desa Alam Indah's Sales Office Renovation
- Guppyunip S/B - Sales Office Renovation
- Sedang Cemerlang Soho Development - Interior Design
- Nyonya Restaurant-Refurbishment and Renovation
- Showunit for SOHO development at Shah Alam
- Colin's House Refurbishment and Renovation
- Patrick's House Refurbishment and Renovation
- Etc
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/14/75
References
- AR. David Ong Yaw Han, Director of David Ong Architect (Kuching), 012 888 8189
- Ar. Goh Hooi Suan, Director of MAA S/B, 012 234 8927
Languages
Mandarin
English
Malay
Cantonese
Softwareskill
- Autocad 2d & 3d
- Revit Architectural
- Photoshop
- Power Point
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Software
Autocad
Revit Architecture
Sketchup
Microsoft words
Excel
Timeline
Project Architect/Interior Designer
CHEN YAP ARCHITECT/ TCY DESIGN STUDIO
05.2017 - Current
Senior Project Manager
MAA S/B
01.2004 - 01.2010
Senior Design Architect/Project Architect
Akiplus S/B/David Ong Architect
01.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Arts - Bachelor of Architecture
The University Of Melbourne
02.2000 - 12.2001
Assistant Architect
Akiplus S/B/David Ong Architect
01.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Planning And Design
The University of Melbourne
02.1997 - 12.1998
Project Director/Interior Designer
Fueg Architect/ Creno Design S/B
1 2010 - 04.2017
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