Pioneer Architect :Tan Seng Chong

Tan Seng Chong (1874-1927) by Dr. Lai Chee Kien Tan Seng Chong (1874-1927), architect and director of Tan Seng Chong & Co., was listed as the first Chinese person to commence his own architectural practice in Singapore (i.e. as sole proprietor). Born on the island when it was part of the Straits Settlements in 1875, he was educated at Raffles Institution before joining the Singapore Municipality as an apprentice in 1897. After serving there for 13 years, he commenced private […]