Ar. Angelene Chan is the Executive Chairman of DP Architects and its group of companies, a leading multi-disciplinary design practice with over 900 employees, 16 offices worldwide, and eight architecture-related subsidiaries. As Executive Chairman, she guides DP’s strategic growth, championing a stronger international presence and driving excellence in design and service delivery across the group.

A prominent architect in the region, Ar. Chan remains actively involved in projects globally and plays a key role in mentoring the next generation of designers at DP. She views architecture as a deeply impactful discipline—one that can transform lives, strengthen communities, and shape a more sustainable future.

Her diverse portfolio includes numerous landmark developments. Among them is Wisma Atria, the first street-integrated mall on Orchard Road, for which she led both its major architectural makeovers. Other notable projects include Paya Lebar Quarter, a vibrant mixed-use development that redefined city-fringe urban living; Sunray Woodcraft Construction Headquarters, which was awarded Design of the Year at the 2015 President*s Design Award (PDA) for its forward-thinking industrial design and focus on wellbeing; and The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest and one of the most visited retail developments.

For her outstanding contributions to architecture and the built environment, Ar. Chan was named one of Singapore’s 20 leading architects under 45 by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in 2010. She received Singapore’s highest design honour, the President*s Design Award Designer of the Year, in 2018, and was also named Woman of the Year by Her World in 2017.

Ar. Chan continues to contribute meaningfully to the built environment and beyond. She currently serves on the boards of the Singapore Land Authority, the Building and Construction Authority, the Sentosa Development Corporation, the National University of Singapore Board of Trustees, and The Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship. She is also a member of the World Cities Summit Knowledge Council, Vice-Chairperson of the Dover Park Hospice governing council, and Chairperson of the WCCM Board of Trustees. Her past appointments include board roles at URA and the Board of Architects.



Angelene Chan Quote:

“I am honoured to receive the AWiCS-SIA Woman Architect of the Year award, standing alongside so many accomplished women in raising the standard of what is possible. This recognition is not only a personal milestone, but also a testament to the progress that women are making across the built environment, where diversity is key to strengthening the resilience of the sector. I am committed to championing greater inclusion, creating pathways for women to lead, and ensuring the next generation sees construction as an equal space where their skills and voices all matter.”