Tatler Homes Design Awards 2026: Meet the illustrious Singapore jury panel

FOUNDER, ANDRAMATIN ARCHITECTS
Jakarta-based architect Andra Matin is known for his climate-responsive approach to space, structure and material. His work has been recognised by the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and exhibited at the Venice Architecture Biennale.

FOUNDER, GANI & CO
With over 30 years of experience, Amilia Gani is known for interior design and home styling across residential and commercial projects. Based in Singapore, she has built a strong presence through media contributions, workshops and regional engagements.

FOUNDER DIRECTOR, MINISTRY OF DESIGN
A two-time recipient of the President’s Design Award, Colin Seah is architecturally trained in the US and licensed in Singapore, and leads Ministry of Design, an award-winning studio known for its cross-disciplinary work in architecture, interiors and branding.

DIRECTOR OF PARTNERS, DESIGNSINGAPORE COUNCIL
Eugene Chin champions design’s role in business innovation and social good. With 16 years in government service, he has shaped workforce development and policy across the tech and creative industries while actively contributing to education.

SPECIAL PROFESSOR, KYOTO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & DIRECTOR, KYOTO DESIGN LAB
Erwin Viray is Special Professor at Kyoto Institute of Technology and Director of Kyoto Design Lab. Splitting his time between Singapore and Kyoto, he explores new technologies in design through research and collaboration.

FOUNDER, GABRIEL TAN STUDIO
Tatler Most Influential 2025 and President’s Design Award’s Designer of the Year 2025, Gabriel Tan is based between Singapore and Porto, bringing a cross-cultural approach to design. His work reinterprets familiar archetypes with clarity and a focus on materiality.

PRESIDENT, DESIGN BUSINESS CHAMBER SINGAPORE & FOUNDER, STUDIO DOJO
Hong Khai Seng works across branding, experience and innovation to help organisations translate design into business value. As President of DBCS, he champions industry growth, collaboration and the global positioning of Singapore’s design ecosystem.

GLOBAL DESIGN DIRECTOR, RAMBOLL
The first Designer of the Year laureate in engineering design at the President’s Design Award, Hossein Rezai has collaborated with leading architects in Singapore, shaping landmark structures like Tokio Marine Centre and Capella Singapore.

DIRECTOR, THE PRESS ROOM
A multidisciplinary designer, Kelley Cheng is creative director of The Press Room and Studio SML, working across publishing, branding, exhibitions and spatial design. Trained as an architect, she is also an educator and design advocate.

DIRECTOR, DP DESIGN
Mike Lim steers DP Design’s global portfolio, shaping landmark projects like Changi Airport Terminal 2 and The Dubai Mall. Advocating socially responsible design, he contributes to global discourse through industry panels and forums.

DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF DESIGN, LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
A driving force behind LaSalle’s acclaimed design faculty, Nur Hidayah Abu Bakar fosters diverse and inclusive design cultures. Her research explores social enterprises and community-driven design.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR, WIMBERLY INTERIORS
With nearly two decades in luxury hospitality design across Europe, Africa, and Asia, Paolo de Simone focuses on nurturing human-nature interaction. A WELL AP-accredited practitioner, he integrates design solutions that enhance well-being.

DEAN, FACULTY OF ART & DESIGN, NAFA
Sabrina Long oversees programmes across design, media, fashion and fine art at NAFA. She has shaped interdisciplinary design education and champions industry-linked learning through live projects and professional practice.

FOUNDER, SEAMETRY STUDIO & FOUNDING PARTNER, LTW DESIGNWORK
A leading voice in luxury hospitality, Teo Su Seam has shaped iconic hotels such as The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong and Four Seasons Seoul. With over three decades of experience, she now leads Seametry Studio, continuing to evolve her design sensibility across global projects.

PRESIDENT, SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS & DIRECTOR, FARM
An architect and design strategist, Tiah Nan Chyuan works across architecture, urbanism and strategic design through Farm’s multidisciplinary practice. He also teaches at NUS and advocates for design and education in Singapore.

PRESIDENT, SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS SINGAPORE & FOUNDER, SODA
With over 25 years of experience, Tung Ching Yew leads SODA, an award-winning spatial design firm with projects across eight countries. He also contributes to design education as an adjunct lecturer.

Watch this space for the unveiling of the Reader’s Choice categories, and the announcement of the winners at the awards gala on June 11. This programme would not be possible without the support of our industry partners Coesa, Deluxe Systems, Daum, Hafary, KKPL, Liebherr, Phillip Jeffries, Sol Luminaire, Space Furniture, Spin Fans, Surface Project, Surface Stone, Tempur, as well as our venue partner, Grand Hyatt Singapore.

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