I like to say that being a Landscape Architect is like playing a game of Air Hockey with 4 pucks! This is because at any one time, we have to deal with many aspects of a project – budget, client expectations, potential delays due to numerous reasons like bad weather, unavailability of construction or plant materials – and at the same time staying true to what we believe in as a Landscape Architect, which is to create spaces for people to enjoy.

As the scope of each project is different, my responsibilities tend to cover a wide spectrum. For Jurong Central Park, I had to understand the composition of a wetland in order to use a combination of plant species and hardscape elements to create a natural look. For the Bedok Reservoir Park project, I had to look into creating a set of guidelines to ensure our design is followed closely during different phases of the project. I designed contingency plans to deal with possible delays and also did detailed drawings of the project’s development.

During my stint in HortPark – The Gardening Hub, my work was very hands-on. This involved carefully selecting plants to suit the various sectional themes, designing informative labels for the plants and trees, and assembling the water garden for GardenTech 2007.