University Awards 2009



OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

“ I am happy to be involved with NUS on academic matters,
campus planning and architecture. It is a privilege and pleasure
to see NUS growing from strength to strength. ”



Prof LIU Thai Ker

Doctor of Science honoris causa, University of New South Wales;
Stanford-INSEAD Advanced Management Programme, Fontainebleau, Paris;
Master in City Planning with Parsons Memorial Medal, Yale University;
B Arch (First Class Hons) and University Medal, University of New South Wales
Director, RSP Architects, Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd
Adjunct Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Member, School of Design and Environment International Advisory Panel
Founding Chairman, Advisory Board of Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of public housing in Singapore by overseeing the completion of over half a million dwelling units and the creation of two dozen self-sufficient new towns for some 200,000 people each
  • Led a major revision of the Singapore Concept Plan with his visionary yet pragmatic approach to planning and conservation, contributing to Singapore's development into a vibrant global city
  • Re-planned close to a dozen cities for millions across Asia and the Middle East as well as central business districts, townships, residential and industrial estates. His work also includes the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Singapore, the master plan for the National University of Singapore, as well as major city planning and urban design projects in India and Southeast Asia
  • Provided leadership for the National Arts Council as Chairman to implement the 2000 Renaissance City Report recommendations. His appointments at the National Heritage Board, the Esplanade and the Singapore Tyler Print Institute also helped advance the arts

SERVICE TO NATION AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
  • Chief Executive Officer and Chief Architect, Housing and Development Board (1969 – 1989)
  • Chief Executive Officer and Chief Planner, Urban Development Authority (1989 – 1992)
  • Chairman, National Arts Council (1996 – 2005)
  • Chairman, Architectural Review Panel, Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (1983 – 1992)
  • Chairman, Beijing Olympics Master Plan competition design jury (2002)
  • Planning advisor to some two dozen cities in China

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
  • Medal of the City of Paris, France (2001)
  • Gold Medalist, Singapore Institute of Architects (2001)
  • Honorary Citizen of Fuzhou Award, Fujian, People's Republic of China (1994)
  • ASEAN Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions to Architecture (1993)
  • Meritorious Service Medal (1985)
  • Public Administration Medal (Gold, 1976)

FUTURE ASPIRATION
Through professional practice, I shall continue to push the boundaries of urban planning, environmental technologies and architecture in the interest of sustainability, liveability and beauty.
top