International Women’s Day 2026: 9 Singaporean female architects honoured by URA’s 20 Under 45 fourth edition

As Singapore celebrates International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, the fourth edition of the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s 20 Under 45 programme offers a timely opportunity to spotlight the growing influence of female architects in shaping the nation’s built environment. Among the 23 architects honoured in the fourth edition are nine female architects whose work spans everything from residential architecture to heritage conservation, and from institutional projects to research-driven urban design.

Architecture may still be a male-dominated space, but the achievements of these nine Singaporean female architects serve to inspire the next generation, one project at a time. As founders, leaders, educators and mentors, these women are expanding the possibilities of architectural practice while championing values such as sustainability, cultural sensitivity and community engagement.