The ASD Pillar Awards Ceremony is held annually to recognise deserving students of their academic excellence and non-academic achievements.
Awards categories
Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The Design Computation Excellence Award is granted to one student in the ASD Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Sustainable Design Program. The award is given in recognition of outstanding achievements in the Introduction to Design Computation course.
Award value
$500 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Current Term 5 student
- Completed 20.211 Introduction to Design Computation
- Outstanding results in 20.211 Introduction to Design Computation
Selection
Award to top student of Introduction to Design Computation course
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for award upon completion of 20.211
- Award recipient will be announced by end March
Certificate will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony. Cash award will be disbursed by end May.
Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The Digital Design and Fabrication Excellence Award is granted to one student in the ASD Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Sustainable Design Program. The award is given in recognition of outstanding achievements in the Digital Design and Fabrication course.
Award value
$500 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Current Term 6 student
- Completed 20.212 Digital Design and Fabrication
- Outstanding results in 20.212 Digital Design and Fabrication
Selection
Award to top student of Digital Design and Fabrication course
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for award upon completion of 20.212
- Award recipient will be announced by mid June
Certificate will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony. Cash award will be disbursed by end July.
Description
Kumpulan Akitek Design Excellence Award is granted by the recommendation of ASD award panel and awarded to one or two students in the ASD Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Sustainable Design Programme. The award is given in recognition of significant achievements throughout the ASD Core Design Studio sequence.
Award value
$3000 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Current Term 8 student
- Received an ‘A’ in all three core studios
Selection
Committee review of core design studio work by eligible students
Key deadlines
- Portfolios of eligible students to reach ASD Office by end June.
- Award recipient will be announced by end August
Certificate will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony. Cash award will be disbursed by end September
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Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The annual ASD Core Design Certificate of Merit is granted to students in the ASD Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Sustainable Design Program. The Certificate is given in recognition of significant achievements throughout the ASD Core Design Studio sequence.
Award value
Certificate
Eligibility
- Current Term 8 student
- Received an ‘A’ in all three core studios
Selection
Awarded to students who receive an ‘A’ in all three core studios
Key deadlines
- Recipients will be notified by mid June.
Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
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Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The Academic Excellence Award is granted to students in the ASD Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Sustainable Design and Master of Architecture Programs. The award is given in recognition of outstanding academic results in Term 8 and 10.
Award value
$1000 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Current Term 8/10
- CGPA
Selection
Awarded to top student of cohort based on CGPA.
Key deadlines
- Award recipients will be notified by end August
Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
SUTD
Description
The Honours list is granted to SUTD students in recognition of outstanding term academic results.
Award value
Certificate
Eligibility
- Current SUTD students
- Outstanding term GPA
Selection
Awarded to top 10% of cohort based on term GPA.
Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
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Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The Leadership Award is granted to students in the ASD Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Sustainable Design Program. The award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership and contributions to the pillar.
Award value
$800 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Current Term 8 student
- Held a leadership role in any clubs/societies/sports team
Selection
Awarded to final term UG student who has demonstrated excellent leadership throughout his/her UG years.
Key deadlines
- Nomination to reach ASD Office by mid-August
- Award recipient will be announced two weeks before ASD Pillar Awards in early Sep
Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
This award is supported by RT+Q.
Description
The RT+Q Rome Prize is granted to one Bachelor of Science in Architecture & Sustainable Design student who has excelled in Design and History.
Award value
$5000 + Certificate
Eligibility
- ASD students who have successfully completed Term 5
- Outstanding academic performance
- Demonstrate strong leadership, passion, collaborative outlook and principles of architecture
- Achieved an “A” in two core studios and two History, Theory and Culture courses
Selection
Awarded to the most deserving student based on eligibility and faculty recommendation.
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for award upon completion of 20.102 & 20.223
- Award recipient will be announced by mid-May
Terms and conditions
- Recipient will propose a study trip plan to Rome, subject to approval.
- Trip to be completed before Fall term in Sep.
- Recipient to do a post-trip sharing at a suitable event e.g. welcome tea or pillar awards ceremony, subject to confirmation by the pillar
Certificate will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony. Cash award will be disbursed by end June.
Through the support of Dr Yeo Kang Shua, this study trip grant is available to undergraduates pursuing the Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD) undergraduate degree programme at SUTD. It is established to provide our students with experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Eligibility
- Junior and Senior year students pursuing ASD at SUTD
- Participating in a study trip on architectural history and conservation to any Southeast Asian country, as approved by ASD
Tenure
- The Grant is tenable for one year only
- Each recipient may be awarded the grant once only during the full course of study at SUTD
Benefits of Grant
- The Grant will have a quantum of up to S$1,000
Key deadlines
- Application to reach ASD Office by end April
- Results will be announced by end May
Terms & Conditions
- Recipients are required to complete a post trip report and to share his/her experience and findings via a presentation to the SUTD community.
Certificate will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony. Cash award will be disbursed by end June.
This award is supported by Dr Daniel Libeskind.
Description
The Daniel Libeskind Award is granted by the recommendation of the ASD Award Committee and awarded to one student in the ASD Master of Architecture Program. The award is given in recognition of significant achievements throughout the ASD Option Design Studio sequence from Terms 7-9.
Award value
$1000 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Current Term 10 student
- Received an ‘A’ in all three Option Studios
Selection
Committee review of option design studio work by eligible students
Key deadlines
- Portfolios of eligible students to reach ASD Office by end June
- Award recipient will be announced by end August
Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
Description
DP Architects Design Excellence Award (Master’s) is granted to students in the ASD Master of Architecture Program. The award is given in recognition of a holistic outstanding Thesis project.
Award value
$3000 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Completed a Thesis project
- Graduating M.Arch students
Selection
Awarded based on quality of Thesis project and recommendation by faculty
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for awards upon completion of their Thesis projects by end of Summer term
- Award recipients will be announced two weeks before ASD pillar awards
Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
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Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The Master of Architecture Thesis Award – Representation is granted to students in the ASD Master of Architecture Program. The award is given in recognition of an outstanding Thesis project.
Award value
$500 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Completed a Thesis project
- Graduating M.Arch students
Selection
Awarded based on quality of Thesis project and recommendation by faculty
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for awards upon completion of their Thesis projects by end of Summer term.
- Award recipients will be announced two weeks before ASD pillar awards Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
Awarded by
Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The Master of Architecture Thesis Award – Research is granted to students in the ASD Master of Architecture Program. The award is given in recognition of an outstanding Thesis project.
Award value
$500 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Completed a Thesis project
- Graduating M.Arch students
Selection
Awarded based on quality of Thesis project and recommendation by faculty
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for awards upon completion of their Thesis projects by end of Summer term.
- Award recipients will be announced two weeks before ASD pillar awards Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
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Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The Master of Architecture Thesis Award – Computation is granted to students in the ASD Master of Architecture Program. The award is given in recognition of an outstanding Thesis project.
Award value
$500 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Completed a Thesis project
- Graduating M.Arch students
Selection
Awarded based on quality of Thesis project and recommendation by faculty
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for awards upon completion of their Thesis projects by end of Summer term.
- Award recipients will be announced two weeks before ASD pillar awards Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
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Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The Master of Architecture Thesis Award – Fabrication is granted to students in the ASD Master of Architecture Program. The award is given in recognition of an outstanding Thesis project.
Award value
$500 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Completed a Thesis project
- Graduating M.Arch students
Selection
Awarded based on quality of Thesis project and recommendation by faculty
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for awards upon completion of their Thesis projects by end of Summer term.
- Award recipients will be announced two weeks before ASD pillar awards Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
Awarded by
Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The Master of Architecture Thesis Award – Sustainability is granted to students in the ASD Master of Architecture Program. The award is given in recognition of an outstanding Thesis project.
Award value
$500 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Completed a Thesis project
- Graduating M.Arch students
Selection
Awarded based on quality of Thesis project and recommendation by faculty
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for awards upon completion of their Thesis projects by end of Summer term.
- Award recipients will be announced two weeks before ASD pillar awards.
- Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The Master of Architecture Thesis Award – Social Innovation is granted to students in the ASD Master of Architecture Program. The award is given in recognition of an outstanding Thesis project.
Award value
$500 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Completed a Thesis project
- Graduating M.Arch students
Selection
Awarded based on quality of Thesis project and recommendation by faculty
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for awards upon completion of their Thesis projects by end of Summer term.
- Award recipients will be announced two weeks before ASD pillar awards.
- Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
Awarded by
Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar
Description
The Master of Architecture Thesis Award – Representation is granted to students in the ASD Master of Architecture Program. The award is given in recognition of an outstanding Thesis project.
Award value
$500 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Completed a Thesis project
- Graduating M.Arch students
Selection
Awarded based on quality of Thesis project and recommendation by faculty
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for awards upon completion of their Thesis projects by end of Summer term.
- Award recipients will be announced two weeks before ASD pillar awards.
- Award will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony.
Awarded by
This award is supported by Pilot Pen.
Description
The Pilot Pen Centenary Award is granted to students in the ASD Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Sustainable Design Program. The award is given in recognition of outstanding performance in the History, Theory and Culture course sequence.
Award value
$2500 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Current Term 8 student
- Completed 20.223 History, Theory and Culture 3: Contemporary Architecture
Selection
Awarded to best student of History, Theory and Culture course sequence.
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for award upon completion of 20.223
- Award recipient will be announced by end August
Certificate will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony. Cash award will be disbursed by end September.
Awarded by
RenewFibre Asia Pte Ltd
Description
The RenewFibre Asia Architecture Science & Technology Award is granted to the best group project in the Architecture Science & Technology course of the Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Sustainable Design Program.
Award value
$2500 + Certificate
Eligibility
- Current Term 5 student
- Completed 20.201 Architecture Science & Technology
- Awarded to best group project in the Architecture Science & Technology course
Key deadlines
- All eligible students will be considered for award upon completion of 20.201
- Award recipient will be announced by end March
Certificate will be presented during the ASD Pillar Award Ceremony. Cash award will be disbursed by end May.