dp architects pte ltd is one of the largest architectural practices in singapore and globally .

it is a multi-disciplinary design consultancy .

the work of dp architects includes the dubai mall , as well as landmarks in singapore such as the people 's park complex and golden mile complex designed and constructed in the 1960s .

the firm was involved in the master planning of the orchard road shopping belt and the development of marina centre .

dp architects ’ activity includes retail , hotel , resort , commercial office , residential , convention centre , technology parks , medical , religious , educational and civic institutions , and airport and aviation-related support facilities .

the dp group is composed of dp architects , dp consultants , dp design , dp engineers , dp facade , dp green , dp healthcare , dp infrastructure and dp sustainable design .

it has over 1,300 staff with 17 offices worldwide .

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ng , erin . , et al . ( 2007 ) . dp architects : the works since 1967 . singapore : dp architects pte . ltd . ( call no . : rsing english 720 . 95957 dp )
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an overview of resorts world sentosa . photography : rory daniel ( courtesy of dp architects )
dp architects has been involved with projects of immense scale and diverse functions for five decades .
mr lee , the new chairman of dp architects and the dp group of companies , and ms angelene chan , the group ' s new ceo .
an aerial view of the singapore sports hub . photography : rory daniel . courtesy of dp architects
in its third year of ranking architecture firms , sbr expanded the list to top 20 . the list welcomes new entries including scda architects , ciap architects , ac consortium , aga architects , id architects and jgp architects .
dp architects has announced key appointments in its senior management , which took effect from jan 1 , 2016 .
dp architects ceo angelene chan at temasek club in rifle range road , one of her projects which was completed last year .
her fears of gender bias were unfounded . by the end of the day , the client picked dp architects ' design .
singaporeans may not be familiar with the name dp architects , but most would know the architecture firm ' s buildings instantly .
’a common line | one global studio’ is on view until 29 september . for more information , visit the dp architects website
“we believe that interaction is the key to a progressive educational model , ” said jeremy tan , director , dp architects .
prior to joining ong & ong , carolyna accumulated a wealth of experience from working at architecture firms parsons brinckerhoff , fppv p / l architects , merat architects and jmk architects .
i applied online . the process took 4 weeks . i interviewed at dp architects ( singapore ( singapore ) ) in march 2015 .
koh seow chuan ( b . 1939 , singapore– ) is a founder of dp architects , one of singapore’s most established architecture . . .
when her husband completed his studies , she moved back with him in 1990 to singapore - with a job at dp architects in hand .
date : 2006 - 10 location : sentosa , singapore size : 3 . 5 million sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects
besides the exhibition , dp architects will also hold a design conference in october that brings together thought leaders such as pritzker prize - winner fumihiko maki .
dp architects has been named one of the top ten architecture firms in singapore at the bci asia top ten architect awards since 2006 . [ 38 ]
a week into her new job , she jointly headed the retail team working on suntec city . the massive mixed - used development was a collaboration between new york - based firm tsao & mckown architects and dp architects .
as part of its golden anniversary celebrations , dp architects has put on a seven - week exhibition that looks back at its biggest milestones in singapore and overseas .
dp architects is a leading architecture practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 13 offices across southeast asia , china , india and the middle east .
in singapore revealed , a special supplement in the upcoming october issue of wallpaper * , we feature one of dp architects’ ground - breaking works for a community centre .
back then , it was known as design partnership and helmed by singaporean architecture pioneers william lim , koh seow chuan and tay kheng soon . it was renamed dp architects in 1975 .
people’s park complex became singapore’s first mixed - use development with retail , residential , offices and carpark facilities within a single structure when it was completed in 1973 . courtesy of dp architects
since it was founded here by architecture luminary koh seow chuan , dp architects has grown into a global outfit with 15 offices around the world , employing more than 1 , 200 people .
she also plans to launch dp academy , a curriculum programme that includes workshops and courses for architects within the company , both in the singapore and overseas offices , to update their skills .
from 12 august to 29 september 2017 , dp architects will present a seven - week exhibition , a common line | one global studio , showcasing 50 years of the firm’s architectural explorations .
chee huang joined dp architects in 2003 and was appointed director in 2014 . prior to joining dp , he was at renowned architectural practice foster and partners in uk for two years , where he worked on the design of the new wembley stadium and the flagship store of luxury brand , asprey .
the company expanded in 1982 with the establishment of subsidiary companies , 2 dp design and dp consultants . [ 19 ] dp architects was registered formerly as a private limited with 200 employees in singapore . [ 20 ] leading the firm since its inception , chan sui him was succeeded by francis lee seng wee in 2004 as the ceo while he was promoted to chairman of the firm . [ 16 ]
mr koh , one of the founders of dp architects , said spur conducted noise pollution studies from different parts of the airbase to demonstrate to authorities the impact of an airport near residential zones .
ms angelene chan , 53 , chief executive officer of dp architects and its subsidiaries , says :
we find ourselves taking stock of our journey so far as we put together this exhibition .
more about carolyna : tien graduated from the royal melbourne institute of technology with a bachelor of architecture . she is a registered architect with the singapore board of architects . prior to joining ong & ong , she accumulated a wealth of experience from working at architecture firms parsons brinckerhoff , fppv p / l architects , merat architects and jmk architects .
looking back at what made dp architects successful , she says :
the spirit of collaboration is our core value , and putting people at the heart of our designs and our practice is the reason dp has been able to prevail in times of crisis and continue to grow from strength to strength .
id : you have recently clinched dp architects’ first project in london , as part of an international design competition . what is the importance , in your eyes , in expanding from asia into europe ?
founded in 1967 , dp architects evolved in tandem with the building of singapore as a nation and has been instrumental in the shaping of country’s remarkable urban environment . dp architects is now a 1 , 200 - strong design practice with 15 global offices , strategically linked from beijing to london . some of the notable projects the firm has designed are the groundbreaking people’s park complex , esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and singapore sports hub . dp architects has developed a series of ecologically - friendly buildings known as the waterfront collection . one of the most famous of these is the waterfront isle , which has won numerous awards .
design partnership later known as dp architects , prospered as rapid economic development since the late 60s had created tremendous design opportunities for architects . the most notable projects associated with lim during the earlier years with design partnership included the people ' s park complex , golden mile complex and st andrew ' s junior college .
angelene chan has just been appointed ceo of dp architects . the singaporean firm has 1 , 200 employees and 15 offices worldwide , and is the 12th largest architectural firm in the world according to the 2016 wa100 survey .
it seems somewhat appropriate , too , that dp architects is launching on 12 august during singapore’s national day week , ‘a common line | one global studio’ , an overdue retrospective of its work over the past five decades .
demand for healthcare architects and medical planners has sharply increased as singapore’s healthcare industry continues to grow . interior
the people’s park complex contained singapore’s first central atrium – a ‘city room’ designed as a public living room where residents of the surrounding neighbourhood could socialise , eat , shop and perform the activities of everyday life . courtesy of dp architects
thai - based so architects ( situation based operation ) has been commissioned to redesign dp group’s new four storey headquarters in thailand . dp group is a family - run business with a warm working atmosphere , where the architects aim to reflect the company’s philosophy through its newly renovated building . the owner’s penthouse is placed on the top floor , and the executives’ working duplex is at the very back of the building , with it own staircase and glass court for their privacy .
dp architects pte ltd is one of the largest architectural practices in singapore . it started as design partnership in 1967 and was incorporated as a private limited company in 1993 . it is a multi - disciplinary design consultancy . [ 2 ]
these drawings are carefully reproduced from archival drawings , blueprints and microfilms ; and collectively chronicles dp’s ongoing exploration in shaping the public domain .
mr edward wong , the former president of the singapore institute of architects , and mr wee chwee heng were the other veteran architects who spoke at the event commemorating the 50th year of the group ' s formation .
arkipraktis ( 13 may 2006 ) .
bci asia ' s top malaysian architects
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– an interactive visual display to explore and experience the evolution and transformation of orchard road and marina bay , two prominent and celebrated urbanscapes that have come to be regarded as symbols of singapore’s progress . source anf photos , courtesy of dp architects .
mr francis lee , 65 , chairman of dp architects , saw that tenacious spark in her early on . they worked on suntec city together and he remembers the young , idealistic architect then as someone who was
enthusiastic and bursting with passion
.
having supported and worked with dp architects on many iconic projects in singapore such as resorts world sentosa , the esplanade – theatres on the bay and vivo city , elmich appreciates the efforts that the firm has put in and their contributions to the built environment .
dp architects is also the 12th largest architecture firm in the world , according to the wa100 2016 rankings - british architecture online publication building design ' s annual ranking of the world ' s largest architecture firms . it is the only singapore firm on the list .
overview of marina centre in singaptore , comprising marina square , pan pacific hotel , marina mandarin , mandarin oriental , suntec city , millenia walk , centennial tower , conrad centennial , ritz carlton hotel , and esplanade – theatres on the bay . courtesy of dp architects
client : public works department and singapore arts centre company ltd . architects : michael wilford & partners ( uk ) /
designers are in high demand particularly for those with experience in workplace solutions , as well as project managers and architects .
dp architects is a leading multi - disciplinary design practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 12 offices worldwide . founded in 1967 , dp architects has a long history in a wide variety of projects with an expertise in vast undertakings including esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and resorts world sentosa . current landmark projects include singapore sports hub and sengkang hospital . the firm was founded on a deep concern for the built environment and the need to create architecture of excellence that enriches the human experience and spirit .
she was also named one of 20 leading singapore architects under the age of 45 in 2010 by the urban redevelopment authority .
dp architects is a leading multi - disciplinary design practice in asia with 1 , 300 staff and 17 offices worldwide . founded in 1967 , dp architects has a long history in a wide variety of projects with an expertise in vast undertakings including esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and resorts world sentosa . current landmark projects include singapore sports hub , our tampines hub and singapore chinese cultural centre . the firm was founded on a deep concern for the built environment and the need to create architecture of excellence that enriches the human experience and spirit .
a common line | one global studio curates dp architects’ portfolio of works within the context of singapore’s architectural history and the significant development of the urban landscape ; as well as the firm’s global projects , designed as public nodes of human density that contribute to a city’s quality of life .
in 2010 , chan was honoured as one of singapore’s 20 leading architects under the age of 45 by the urban redevelopment authority .
today , dp architects is the 10th largest architecture firm in the world , according to the world architecture 100 2017 rankings - british architecture online publication building design ' s annual ranking of the world ' s largest architecture firms . it has 1 , 300 staff in 17 offices around the globe .
in the time she has been at dp architects , she had two children : a son , who is 18 , and a 16 - year - old daughter . mr lee says :
her time - management skills in ensuring she excels in the different responsibilities she has are second to none .
james stirling michael wilford & associates and dp architects of singapore won out over three other short - listed teams from a field of 48 architects invited to pre - qualify for the design stage of the competition . stirling died in june 1992 . the re - named michael wilford & partners ( mwp ) and dp architects ( dpa ) designed the competition entry , and were named the winning team in december 1992 . the final design was completed in 1995 , at the same time the ministry of information and the arts decided to make it a two - phase project . at that point , for logistical and / or political exigencies ( depending on which official or rumoured reports one reads ) , mwp handed the reins to dpa to complete the first phase .
elmich congratulates dp architects on their 50 th anniversary celebration at their gala dinner on 5 may 2017 at the suntec city convention centre . the group’s ability to harness the strength of partnerships to deliver purposeful design over the last 50 years has facilitated their growth and success with 17 international offices and 8 specialist subsidiaries .
benson graduated from the national university of singapore with a bachelor’s of arts ( honours ) in architecture in 2005 and subsequently a master of architecture in 2007 . he is a registered architect with the singapore board of architects and a corporate member of the singapore institute of architects . projects commercial
owned by singapura developments , golden mile complex occupied three acres of land . 5 featuring a stepped terraced design that enhances natural light and ventilation , the building was designed by gan eng oon , william lim and tay kheng soon of design partnership ( now known as dp architects , which also designed people’s park centre ) . 6
designed by american architect michael graves , together with leading singapore architecture firm dp architects , resorts world sentosa strives to be an iconic , tropical destination resort , where landscape and architecture converge . the design provides for a densely - knit , inter - related series of activities and entertainment that span the gamut from exciting to fun to relaxing .
i wasn ' t vying for the ceo position . for me , it ' s always about the architecture and doing a good job and not so much about doing administrative work and running a place . but i felt that in my capacity as ceo , it was an opportunity to push dp architects ' consistency in design . ' '
anchored by a wall - sized illustration of dp architects’ work by the singapore - based illustrator lee xin li , the exhibition is a neat time capsule of not just the firm’s history and oeuvre , but also of singapore’s parallel spurt from fledgling state ( it only became a nation in august 1965 ) to muscular , first world powerhouse .
the architectural services we provide are those defined by our professional body the royal institute of british architects ( riba ) tailored to suit each client’s requirements .
from renovating her family home , she has since gone on to design megastructures and properties around the world as part of dp architects , singapore ' s largest architecture firm . at the start of the new year , the high - flier was named chief executive officer ( ceo ) of the 49 - year - old home - grown firm .
her current projects include yotel singapore , a hotel in orchard road slated to be completed next year ; and two residential buildings in the mariner ' s quarter in london , which are part of the 15ha royal wharf masterplan that aims to revitalise the royal docks . dp architects beat three other firms from britain to clinch its first london project .
the architects focused particularly on passive building design and used solar and wind studies to determine energy efficient locations , shapes , and orientations for the campus buildings .
– over 2 , 000 architectural drawings of selected projects , in chronological order , showcase the breadth of dp’s portfolio , presented in a vertebral column - like installation that traverses the entire exhibition gallery .
other buildings in the dp back catalogue downtown include esplanade - theatres on the bay , its spiky domes fondly nicknamed
durians
for its resemblance to the thorny fruit ; suntec city and millenia walk .
my primary focus is to drive the ‘d’ in dp—design first . dp has always been valued for high standards of design and service , but we would like to take that further and set design and service delivery benchmarks that are unprecedented . as a homegrown firm , we also fly the flag for the singapore brand around the world ; so it is important that we consistently strive for inspirational and world - class design .
it is not a hyperbole to state very simply that no architectural firm in singapore better sums up the aspirations , indeed history , of a nation than dp architects . the briefest scan of the city - state’s skyline reveals the intriguing silhouettes of buildings – created by the 1 , 300 - staff studio since it was founded in 1967 by koh seow chuan , william lim and tay kheng soon – that have both stood the test of time , and influenced a generation of architects and designers in tropical typology and a new form of asian - based aesthetics .
he , mr tay and mr gan eng oon are the architects behind golden mile complex , completed in 1973 and still one of the country ' s most distinctive buildings .
1 . tell us about yourself ? 2 . take us through your portfolio ? 3 . what softwares do you use ? 4 . why do you want to join dp architects ? 5 . can you resolve complex geometric forms and optimise for construction , explain suing projects ? 6 . how much salary do you expect ? 7 . where do you see yourself after 5 years ? answer question
yi may has worked in the construction industry as a professional architectural consultant since graduating from the national university of singapore in 2000 . for her outstanding academic performance , she received the board of architects prize & medal , the singapore institute of architects medal , the lee kuan yew gold medal and was placed on the dean’s list for outstanding academic performance .
unstudio and dp architects recently completed phase one of the singapore university of technology & design ( sutd ) , an academic campus designed to be environmentally sustainable . the sutd is singapore’s fourth public university and is located close to the changi airport and business park . the campus design is reflective of sutd’s cross - disciplinary curriculum , fostering creativity and collaboration through a series of connected nature - filled spaces .
architects also constructed 37 new models - some of these are much larger than typical architectural building models - that show the practice ' s design methodology across different types of buildings .
going forward , ms chan says that
spreading the dp and singapore brand globally
will be a major focus for the firm as it also looks to go deeper into areas such as retail , healthcare , infrastructure and hospitality .
angelene chan : i studied architecture at the university of adelaide and worked in canberra with woods bagot upon graduation . then i moved back to singapore after three years and joined dp in 1990 . dp was my first choice because the firm was involved in many significant projects that were changing singapore’s built landscape in a big way—marina square , millenia development , suntec city , safti military institute . i was also keen to work in a large office and handle complex projects with steeper learning curves .
resembling a collection of ‘cities within a city’ , the illustration celebrates what dp has come to create in 50 years – structures that are imbued with the stories of everyday life , giving the cities we live in , a life of their own .
mr edward wong , who is also the managing director of awp architects , noted that the situation then was grim as singapore was a third world country suffering from a 70 per cent unemployment rate .
another goal is the ‘p’ in dp—people empowerment . successful firms involve and value their people . i believe that for dp to scale new heights , every employee must feel valued for their ideas , and be confident of their role in design and delivering good work . one way to achieve that is through the continuous development of everyone’s skills through technical , contracts and documentation courses that cover all aspects of the architecture process , and to ensure the well - rounded growth of every individual through workshops that enhance important values .
– a specially commissioned wall - sized ( 3 . 6m x 3 . 6m ) illustration , titled building blocks , by local artist , lee xin li . the piece weaves together dp’s design explorations from sites of nostalgia to the architectural icons of tomorrow .
and there is plenty to admire here . ng san son , dp’s senior associate director and curator of the exhibition , has been judicious in cherry - picking from around 3 , 000 projects in 70 countries just what to put on show at the ura centre .
ac : a personal favorite is the reinvention of wisma atria on singapore’s orchard road . dp has a special relationship with wisma atria . the mall changed owners three times , and each time we were engaged to recreate a new facade . our chairman , francis lee , was the architect of the original building in 1986 while i led the façade designs in 2004 and 2012 . it is a rare opportunity for architects to redesign their own building , and i got to work on the project twice .
id : you are also involved with the shirin fozdar program , which helps women in singapore balance work and family . what are the current challenges for women architects and how do you hope this will change in the future ?
architects william lim , tay kheng soon and koh seow chuan were among the members of the singapore planning and urban research group , spur for short , who reunited for a rare panel discussion at the nus museum on wednesday .
architects 61 has managed to build a formidable reputation for themselves through their successful completion of several important projects , such as the trilight apartment buildings , ferrell residences , t1 in changi airport and pahq – just to name a few . with an impressive number of awards under their belt , architects 61 is most famous for their collaborative work on the axa tower ( formerly known as temasak tower ) , an imposing skyscraper that is still the tallest cylindrical building in the world .
was incorporated in 1975 as a continuation of design partnership founded in 1967 . in the last 30 years , the firm has established significant presence in singapore with offices in malaysia , philippines , hong kong , indonesia , and china . it is an award - winning firm offering a wide range of services from architecture and urban design / planning , to interior design , graphic design , and project management . in 1982 , two subsidiary companies , dp design and dp consultants , were established . clients include public and private companies , government and semi - government bodies , institutions , and private developers .
mark’s projects have won many accolades , including the president’s design award , the ura heritage award , the singapore institute of architects design awards , and the interior design confederation ( singapore ) colour award . he was most recently awarded one of asia’s top designers during the singapore design awards 2014 . mark holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from cornell university , and is also the chair of the architectural league under the singapore institute of architects , where he is a council member . projects commercial
“we believe that interaction is the key to a progressive educational model , ” said jeremy tan , director , dp architects . “the campus enables open and inclusive interaction between students and faculty members from the four academic pillars , through meetings at the various collaborative spaces , such as the campus centre . to foster innovation , the campus needs to allow for flexible solutions to ever - changing needs , which is why meeting spaces , classrooms and laboratories can adapt to different arrangements , addressing the evolving requirements of the university as the versatile curriculum develops . ”
( from left ) veteran architects koh seow chuan , tay kheng soon , edward wong , william lim and wee chwee heng , and architectural historian lai chee kien speaking at a panel discussion at the nus museum on wednesday , oct 8 , 2015 .
take a look at who we think are 15 of the greatest young modern engineers and architects of our time . apart from exhibiting leadership in some of the major projects in the city , the following names have already secured top level positions in their companies .
dp architects is a leading architecture practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 13 global offices . the firm has been involved with projects of immense scale and diverse functions for five decades – its recent works are some of the largest of their type including resorts world sentosa and the dubai mall . since its inception in 1967 , dpa has been driven by a strong philosophy devoted to human activity and civic quality of the city . instrumental in shaping the remarkable urban environment of singapore , dpa is the designer behind national icons including esplanade - theatres on the bay and singapore sports hub .
in this list of outstanding young people in singapore , sbr aims to recognize a chosen few engineers and architects aged 40 and under that are behind some buildings and homes paving the way for ingenious design and innovation to create an ultramodern cityscape that we now live in .
the firm was started in 1967 with william lim siew wai , tay kheng soon , [ 13 ] and koh seow chuan [ 14 ] when they left the malayan architects co - partnership [ 15 ] and founded design partnership after its dissolution to start their own firm with an initial staff strength of 18 . [ 16 ] in 1972 , gan eng oon joined and became a partner [ 16 ] followed by chan sui him in 1973 and became a partner subsequently in 1974 . [ 16 ] in 1974 , tay kheng soon , who graduated from singapore polytechnic in 1963 , retired and establish his own practice , akitek tenggara . [ 16 ] a year later in 1975 , design partnership was dissolved and reformed as dp architects pte ( dpa ) . [ 13 ] william lim retired in 1981 and established his own practice . [ 16 ] [ 17 ] [ 18 ]
in serving my chosen firm and profession , i hope to preserve and build on the wonderful legacy of the dp pioneers , and create meaningful spaces that improve lives and the environment . i also hope to encourage the younger generation to see the importance of a well - designed built environment and to take up architecture to improve the urban landscape .
shao wei graduated from the national university of singapore with masters of architecture in 2003 , and has 2 years of working experience with design link architects , before joining surbana . his involvement with design link involves designing for local & overseas public and private housing , as well as industrial complexes .
there were calls for golden mile complex to be accorded conservation status . 30 the building ranked third when 1 , 103 people voted during an online poll by the straits times in 2008 for the landmarks they wished to preserve . 31 many architects also expressed the view that the building should be preserved . 32
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fortunately , i have never felt that being a woman has disadvantaged me . in my experience , women are given equal opportunities to excel . that said , architecture is a profession that takes up a lot of energy and time ; a project takes years to complete and requires dogged pursuit and total involvement . and the creative exercise of design is a 24 / 7 , all - consuming thought process . even with equal opportunities , women are still outnumbered by men at the senior level . this could be because many women architects chose to place family and the duties of being a parent and spouse above their career . so , i would say a big challenge for women architects is finding the balance between career and motherhood ; but it is not impossible . i am a wife , daughter , and mother of two , and i am constantly juggling my career and family life . but the unfailing support of my spouse and children , in fact , spurs me to give my best at work . i hope this helps other women architects feel they can do it too .
she joined the housing & development board in july 2000 and continued her professional career in surbana international consultants pte ltd from july 2003 . she became a registered architect with the board of architects ( singapore ) in 2004 . in addition to being a design and project architect , yi may has also served as qualified person ( architectural ) for various projects since april 2006 .
chee huang has been an active member of the singapore institute of architects ( sia ) since 2006 . hehas participated and led various key events such as the singapore architectural biennale in sao paulo , venice biennale , and chaired the organising committee for singapore’s archifest between 2009 and 2011 . a council member since 2010 , he currently serves as the first vice - president for the institute .
michael wilford ' s work has gained international renown and includes significant public buildings such as performing art centers , art galleries , museums , and libraries around the world . these projects have won many architectural awards , the most recent being the royal fine art commission building of the year award in 2001 for the lowry performing and visual arts center in salford , england . wilford teaches extensively in schools of architecture in the u . k . , u . s . , canada , and australia . he is a member of the royal institute of british architects , the singapore institute of architects , royal institute of arbitrators , fellow of royal society of arts , and an honorary member of bund deutsche arkitecten . in 2001 he was made a commander of the british empire .
retail at resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects mga has provided for numerous retail facilities located throughout resorts world sentosa , within the hotels , lining universal plaza , a large open space at the entrance to the resort and the theme park , and in the forum . associated with the festive hotel and adjacent to the casino , the forum is a double - height retail environment featuring high - end stores , including several international brands that are new to singapore . in addition , festive walk , located between crockfords tower and hotel michael , is a large semi - enclosed eco - cooled space covered by an extensive canopy , which includes retail and restaurants . this area has the atmosphere of a festive village , with restaurants and other food and beverage outlets spilling out into the center space and featuring water , music and light shows in their midst .
espaspa and beachhotel resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects an extensive ultra - luxury spa operated by internationally acclaimed espa is located in the southwest corner of resorts world sentosa , nestled against the hillside and facing the beach . the spa’s main building of rough stone and wood continues the association with the natural environment seen in the equarius hotel . the adjacent spa village of freestanding structures , with deluxe treatment suites , palace suites , and a wellness center redefine luxury . an exclusive beachfront hotel contains 40 guestrooms either constructed on the beach or standing above the water on stilts . the gracious guestrooms are generous in size and have large and well - appointed bathrooms and terraces with plunge pools . the villas are constructed of natural materials and designed to be as open as possible , with wooden louvered sliding walls . their architectural character and informal lifestyle bespeak the relaxing atmosphere of beachfront living .
wla is intended to be small and compact . jobs are selected for the challenge they pose and the design potential . the practice prides itself on a philosophy which fosters design creativity and innovation . by virtue of this approach , the practice attracts young architects of different background and aesthetic inclinations , who are drawn by the opportunity to express themselves in an informal studio - like office environment . the practice encourages architects to discover their own design directions , and demands their critical evaluation of the current intellectual and architectural discourse as well as their adaptations to suit local conditions . selected projects completed to date by wla include unit 8 , central market in kuala lumpur , church of our saviour , central square in kuala lumpur , villa chancery , tampines north community centre , reuter ' s house , telok ayer market , adam place development and lasalle - sia college of the arts .
a vibrant city with brilliant color and flamboyance , singapore has seen a surge of property development and new architectural projects throughout its eclectic metropolis . from looming skyscrapers to gorgeous lighting , the contemporary architects of singapore have realized some fantastic pieces that are a feast for the eyes and the imagination . we take a look at the top ten architectural firms in the lion city , all of whom have completed projects of incredible ingenuity and architectural beauty .
award - winning and illustrious , arc studio architecture specializes in ecologically - friendly projects and in the conservation of the traditional . their careful and thoughtful designs , which are all ecologically tailored to maximize conservation , have achieved great renown . arc studio architecture’s most famous project in singapore was in collaboration with rsp architects , the greatly acclaimed piece of ‘high rise’ architecture pinnacle @ duxton , which currently has the world’s two longest sky gardens ( of 500 meters ) .
to juggle motherhood and work , ms chan says she schedules everything in her day - right down to buying toilet paper - so that she does not forget anything .
i am a list - maker and i schedule my time tightly , such as putting meetings back - to - back . i ' m eating in front of people all the time ,
says ms chan , who is also a board member of singapore ' s board of architects .
equarius hotel and waterpark resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the west zone of the resorts world sentosa , beyond the marine life park , is a landscaped development , quieter and smaller in scale than the central zone . the west zone will be a more exclusive setting for visitors to sentosa looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy the landscape or the beach . here one finds the equarius hotel , the exclusive espa spa and spa village , and the luxury spa villas guest quarters . the equarius hotel , with 360 keys , is located at the edge of the marine life park and very much part of the landscape experience . the adjacent equarius water park abuts the rising terrain of an existing park with its beautiful trails and heritage trees . located between the main hotel building and the rising slope of the hillside are two tree house suites , elevated on stilts and featuring rustic wood construction . the rustic architectural character of the equarius property thus reinforces the experience of its tropical forest setting .
ranked 14th in the world in bd + c’s giants listing in 2012 , rsp architects is famed in singapore for its clever combinations of the natural and the artificial , the private and the public , to create accommodation that is beautiful , and at one with nature . with projects such as the oberoi and the interlace , which provide lush natural vistas that dazzle the senses , rsp is most famous for their ion orchard project and incredible undertaking that utilized lighting and glass for magnificent effect .
crockfords tower resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 213 , 500 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the cylindrical crockfords tower pairs with hotel michael to frame the view toward sentosa’s iconic colossal merlion statue from universal plaza and festive walk . like hotel michael , it features an iconic roof , a hill - like green dome . the 9 - story building , an all - suite exclusive hotel of 120 keys with mansions on the penthouse level , was designed to reflect the highest level of luxury and sophistication . the crockfords is a contemporary version of early 20th century luxury . the guestrooms combine a sleek modern aesthetic with warm sumptuous materials and deep rich colors . the furniture , with its inlaid wood details and the table lamps , were designed specifically for the suites . in general , the interiors display a level of personalized luxury that connotes both power and pampering , reinforced by features such as adjustable lighting that allows a variety of moods and sensuous experiences . mga designed the hotel restaurant and bar at the crockfords as well as the casino and numerous restaurants located below the hotel .
in order to recreate an organic environment , so architects have incorporated an abundance of natural elements . the glass courts feature a garden filled with natural light , renewing the connection between floors and to revise the flow of the working spaces . have installed a newly protruding metal façade to generate shade during the hot summer months . some of the pre - existing floor plates that included the large balcony were erased to insert the glass courts , skylights and tree to be the new staples of each space .
hotel michael resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 location : sentosa , singapore size : 350 , 000 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects hotel michael , named after michael graves , is 470 - room boutique hotel and a tribute to the firm’s broad design repertoire . the michael graves brand , through its hallmark “design for all” attitude , is known worldwide for creating lifestyle experiences that are gracious , humanistic , accessible and convivial . hotel michael is fully outfitted with graves furniture and furnishings , including artwork in the public spaces and guestrooms that he created for the hotel , and an original typeface for the signage and graphics . the smartly designed guestrooms feel balanced and calm ; they feature carpets made from graves drawings and honey maple millwork . the michael graves gallery retail shop is filled with graves products , including many exclusive to resorts world . mga also designed the italian restaurant palio , inspired by the colorful banners of the famous annual horse race in siena , and the chic sky bar at the top of the building , under the iconic undulating roofs of the building where “architecture meets the sky . ”
maritime xperiential museum , marina and showplace theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the view of resorts world sentosa from singapore and cruise bay focuses on the waterfront maritime xperiential museum , marina and showplace theater . the museum is an iconic structure inspired by sea - going vessels , alluding to the stories told in its programs and exhibits created by designer ralph appelbaum . throughout the day , dappled light and shadows cast by the ribbed frame will enliven the interiors . west of the museum , a small marina will display examples of sailing vessels . the museum and marina are thematically linked to the adjacent outdoor marine life park and form part of a rich tourist experience focused on the sea , marine life and maritime experiences . also along the waterfront at the base of universal plaza is the showplace theater , with large stone steps creating a seating area for 2 , 000 people . with views across the bay to the main island , this is the location of a nightly sound and light show in the water , called the crane dance , which epitomizes the fun and drama of the resort .
the construction ( design and management ) regulations 2015 ( cdm ) , aim to regulate health and safety in the construction industry , and now apply to most projects . as architects , we are required by this legislation to advise our clients when construction works they intend to carry out will be subject to cdm . if cdm applies to your project , you must by law appoint a qualified “principle designer” . we have the experience and qualifications to offer this service as a separate appointment to that as your architect .
in line with his concern with design discourse , he initiated aa asia in 1987 based on the spirit of and inspired by the school of architecture , architectural association ( london ) . the objective of aa asia is to organise serious programmes from workshops and seminars to publications and exhibitions of members ' work . the main purpose of these programmes is to exchange and explore new design ideas as well as to identify new architectural directions . architects committed to design excellence from the asian region are welcome to be members of aa asia .
prior to joining ong & ong in march 2011 , benson worked at architects 61 from 2007 to february 2011 . he has been involved in a varied range of projects from residential condominiums such as far east organization’s seastrand and woodhaven ; to commercial projects such as phase two of the 46 - storey tall marina bay financial centre commercial tower 3 ; to public infrastructural projects such as the tan kah kee mrt station as well as the bedok integrated community and sports complex , slated to be completed in 2017 . more about benson :
winners of the prestigious best housing development award in the asia property awards for 2015 , these architects have proven themselves to be unrivalled in their dedication to their architectural vision and to the ethos of excellence and quality . working in collaboration with housing estate woodhaven – for which they won the award – they offer an interesting fusion of stylishness and spaciousness . it is also “part of soho , ” to create some eminently suitable buildings for people from all walks of life and for those who wish to enjoy the splendors of good architectural designs .
festive hotel and festive grand theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 360 , 000 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects theater designer : mark fisher the l - shaped festive hotel creates a large courtyard to the west of crockfords tower . its pitched roofs , terraces , and awnings , and the use of lattice and other small - scaled wooden elements reinforce the building’s tropical character . a central pool court features a tropical water garden . the family - oriented , 390 - room hotel includes a children’s arcade and family restaurants . the festive’s interiors , true to their name , are fun and vibrant , from the colorful lanterns in the lobby to the brazilian restaurant , which captures the fiery characteristics of carnival . the guestrooms are also playfully modern , with bold colors and oversized orchid graphics . they feature a separate sleeping chamber and a family - friendly loft bed in the sitting area . associated with the hotel are a high - end retail arcade and the festive grand theater , which doubles as a theater for the resort’s resident show and a plenary hall for conventions . the facility has permanently tiered seating for 1 , 600 and a 1 , 500 square - meter stage .
hard rock hotel , convention centerand coliseum theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 270 , 000 sqft hotel , 65 , 000 sqft ballroom studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the hard rock hotel , a complex of guest accommodations with 360 keys , is located adjacent to the rws ballroom and convention center and various entertainment venues , creating a lively synergy of related uses . in this hotel , the tropical character of the resort’s architecture combines with dramatic light features that suit the glamorous , entertainment - based hard rock brand . the rws ballroom and convention center below the hard rock adjoin the festive grand theater and share prefunction space . the 65 , 000 - sf ballroom seats 7 , 300 theater - style and 5 , 500 for banquets . its gridded ceiling with custom - designed star light fixtures , organizes the space , even when subdivided . the associated 30 , 000 - sf meeting complex has a bright and airy interior open to private terraces and gardens . the coliseum , a 1 , 014 - seat theater for concerts and events is located on universal plaza at the eastern edge of the hard rock hotel , where it provides visitors with an immediate , vivid impression of large - scale show business .
environmental sustainability is a prevalent theme in the sutd campus design . the architects focused particularly on passive building design and used solar and wind studies to determine energy efficient locations , shapes , and orientations for the campus buildings . the buildings are optimized for natural ventilation , shading , and light . the heavily landscaped and green - roofed campus features low - water native species to reduce the urban heat island effect and to counteract singapore’s tropical climate . the walkable campus also includes protection from rainy season’s heavy downpours and louvered facade shading to shield against the harsh sun .
in academia , chee huang has passionately served as an adjunct design tutor with the national university of singapore ( nus ) , department of architecture , for the past eight years since 2006 . chee huang spent a year of exchange in bartlett school of architecture , in university college of london from 1999 to 2000 . he completed his master of architecture at nus in 2003 . upon graduation , he received top academic honours including the sia medal , and board of architects ( boa ) medal and book prize . chee huang was the top candidate in the 2006 boa professional practice examination .


vips is a restaurant chain in south korea owned by the cj foodville of cj group .

its operations span china .

cj foodville plans to set up some 100 restaurants in china by 2017 .

vips ( restaurant )

vips smart is the fast casual version of vips . it offers the best of a vips restaurant but in a fast format . vips smart proposes a selection of the most iconic vips dishes with the same quality yet faster service from a counter and at a lower price .
madrid ( reuters ) - spanish investment fund proa capital will acquire a 30 percent stake in restaurant group vips from goldman sachs for an undisclosed amount , vips said in a statement on thursday .
we manages it internally owned or through franchising agreements , 6 chains : vips , vips smart , ginos , starbucks in spain and portugal , fridays y wagamama .
and the best restaurants make their vips feel important without ever letting their other guests know that they’re second tier : preparing for vips is a quiet dance that happens largely behind the scenes .
this place seems by far overrated . it is basic burgers ( not bad and definitely not the best ) . feels like being in a hallway as the set up of the restaurant feels like a large open place . nothing special about this restaurant chain .
cj foodville plans to set up some 20 vips restaurants in china by 2013 , aiming at 100 by 2017 .
“our vips are people who we know very well who come in a lot , ” says justin aprahamian , the chef and owner of milwaukee , wi restaurant sanford . though the restaurant often attracts baseball players and musicians during the summer and will usually send them something extra , those people may not visit milwaukee again . “we take care of those vips but don’t make it a show , ” aprahamian says . “we don’t want our local guests watching a celebrity get special treatment while they’re getting ignored . ”
before a vip even sets foot inside the restaurant , most establishments have been anticipating their arrival for hours ( that is , unless someone has made a reservation under another name to preserve his or her privacy ) . at the beginning of each shift , the manager at hugo’s restaurant in houston , texas goes over the night’s reservations with the host , making notes on incoming vips or celebrities .
in the middle of mirpur area vip is a stand aside restaurant , owner is a korean and food is good as well as very much affordable , been in this restaurant countless times and it never let me down . if you are at mirpur then spend . . .
in the middle of mirpur area vip is a stand aside restaurant , owner is a korean and food is good as well as very much affordable , been in this restaurant countless times and it never let me down . if you are at mirpur then spend one or two hours here
you can find a vips restaurant at your convenience everywhere you go in mexico city . the menu is varied , you can either choose an entree , main dish , salad , coffee and dessert . it’s not very expensive and you play safe if you go there !
the vips discount cards are well worth using , and if you are a regular customer you can get as much as 50 % off your meal at the end of the month . the cards are good at all vips locations around mexico . our oaxaca eggs and . . .
cj foodville ' s premium steakhouse vips on the second floor of the cj food world location in beijing . ( photo courtesy of cj foodville )
south korea was first introduced with the concept of casual dining in 1992 , when a u . s . brand restaurant launched in seoul ,
gwak kyu - do , head of cj foodville ' s china operation , told yonhap news agency .
in twenty years , we were able to export korean homegrown restaurant brands to china .
i had a good coffee , and enchiladas . . . good attention . good price , excellent coffee . for a good and fast mexican food , this is a good restaurant .
in beijing ' s northeastern residential district of lido , widely known for its exposure to foreign culture , cj foodville has recently set up its multi - restaurant cultural space called cj food world .
most restaurants keep track of their who’s - who of the night’s reservations through a ( hopefully ) secret series of acronyms . instead of writing “vip” next to a guest’s name , kachka uses “hp , ” meaning “high profile . ” some restaurants may refer to vips as “soigné , ” a french term meaning someone who is elegant or well - groomed and in restaurant lingo means , “don’t make a mistake with this table or else . ”
in a bid to tap the much - coveted market , cj foodville corp . , south korea ' s largest restaurant franchise , has thrown down the gauntlet to chinese and foreign competitors , vowing to delight chinese consumers with its culinary pleasures .
cj food world acts as the flagship store for dozens of other cj foodville franchise stores operating across china , creating a place where customers can experience different aspects of dining - out from a cafe , bakery and restaurant to a cooking studio .
the program can track over 50 different data points automatically — anniversaries , birthdays , allergies , or favorite bottles of wine are just a few . even more useful for giant restaurant groups is the ability to share this data between locations . if john smith is a regular at hip new restaurant in new york and then goes to its sister locations in los angeles or miami , his vip status will go with him . but sevenrooms aims to be about more than just making sure big spenders are always recognized .
the leading casual dining chain in the united states , it specializes in american food . it offers real american tex - mex cuisine and cocktail making in an informal setting where fun reigns . grupo vips manages eleven fridays restaurants in spain .
proa capital will also take 12 . 5 million euros ( $ 14 . 1 million ) of a 41 . 5 - million - euro rights issue planned by vips , which holds the franchise rights for starbucks and fridays in spain .
in a separate move , cj foodville will speed up the expansion of its high - end steakhouse vips , starting from the northern part of china , under the partnership with state - run food processing and logistics firm beijing capital agribusiness group .
ate here as a family . menu looked good and restaurant looked nice from the door . it shares space and entrance hall with gino’s italian , on gran via . the cheese on the chicken burger was like a craft cheese slice . the well done steak was medium . . .
food is not just bad , its aweful . in buffet , the food never refills . poor catering quality , no table cutlaries and waiters does not even know what they are doing . i was really hungry and found this restaurant in news paper . it just ruined my day .
i have been in the restaurant on 16th nov . 2014 . with my family and a friend . ordered from menu and request to waiter not to made up dishes with buffet food . withich was resting on display all day long . finally food served in the table . . .
after two hours on the hop on hop off bus in mexico - city , we were hungry and neede to eat . there were so many places close to our hotel so we randomly chose this restaurant . we were not disappointed with the venue and the meal . my . . .
it is the first installment of cj food world outside south korea , housing cj foodville ' s four different brands - - premium steakhouse vips , global korean food brand bibigo , organic bakery tous les jours and trendy cafe twosome coffee - - in one place .
vips is a safe bet , food is good , large portions and the price is even better ! for me its like a mexican dennis , i would say that if you are in a hurry and you want to make sure you don ' t . . .
we were in town for some genealogy research and needed lunch . vips fit the bill . hubby had a medium rare ground beef steak and i had the lasagna . nothing fancy just good home cooking . pleasant staff , good food , worth a stop for lunch .
we opted for vips in the city centre as we thought that a food chain should be a cheap and safe option . the interior is not pleasant , it’s dark , tightly packed with tables and virtually no sunlight . we ordered a vegetarian falafel burger with fries . . .
i have been coming to vips in mexico city for 2 years , every time i return . i ' m always greeted by polite and friendly staff . the tables and chairs are clean . menus are in both spanish and english . excellent ! the variety of food is . . .
but all this information restaurants collect on vips have to be wielded carefully . one of kachka’s regulars “came in with who we thought was his wife for quite some time , ” morales recalls . “we had lists of notes on their likes and dislikes but when he came in with his actual wife , we had to get rid of those . we couldn’t offer the same types of drinks of even recognition that he’d ever been here before . ” ( it’s worth noting that some version of this story came up multiple times while reporting this article , and would almost seem like an urban restaurant legend if it weren’t true . )
our flagship brand . created in madrid in 1969 , it introduced an innovative concept to spain through a combination of a cafeteria and a shop in the same place , extended opening hours and quality iconic international and american dishes . nowadays , there are nearly a hundred locations and it has become one of the restaurant and retail leaders in spain .
wagamama , which means “willful” in japanese , was created in 1992 in london by chef alan yau . its successful offering made it the international leader in its market segment in just a few years . it is currently present in more than 20 countries and grupo vips is managing its license in spain .
the number one coffee roaster and distributor in the world . since its foundation in 1971 , starbucks has been committed to fair trade and producing the best arabica coffee in the world . grupo vips is an exclusive starbucks coffee international licensee with full rights to manage and develop the brand in spain and portugal .
i was not impressed with the vips menu or food . all they serve is basically fast food at fancy prices . it ' s a place for families that are looking for a quick and easy bite , but it ' s nothing memorable . the service is terrible ( just like in . . .
vips was a godsend when traveling with my ultra - picky 11 - year old daughter . after 2 days in madrid , eating only bread and cheese plus some granola bars i ' d packed for her in our luggage , i was happy to finally give her some protein ( albeit friend ) in . . .
the card didn’t go far , yet the feelings that caused a man to create this blackmail - note - in - credit - card - form are familiar to most restaurant - goers . “everyone wants to feel important , ” says israel morales , co - owner of kachka restaurant in portland , oregon . “every restaurateur would like to treat everyone the same way — and it looks good on paper to say that we do — but it’s not really the case . ” though restaurants aim to give everyone good service , regulars , big spenders , and friends of the staff often get special treatment in the form of a better table , free cocktails at the bar , or maybe even a few surprise courses courtesy of the chef .
vips is a greasy spoon . it ' s relatively clean . the service is relatively attentive . the food is relatively fine . it attracts the post - church crowd , and has pretty good breakfast . the two things that recommend the place are the rotating pie rack and the carne asada ( which is surprisingly good ) .
hugo’s manager makes sure vips are assigned an appropriate table ( a . k . a . the best or most private one in the house ) and notifies the kitchen in case the chef wants to prepare something special . usually this is an off - menu item or an item coordinated with the guest’s meal . these foods are rarely chosen ahead of time . ( if the entire table is ordering fish , few kitchens would send out red meat without knowing more information on the guests’ dietary preferences . ) “after that , we have a pre - shift meeting with the servers , ” says manuel ponce , hugo’s general manager . this is when the people who will be waiting on vips find out their night’s fate .
ginos is a chain of restaurants that specializes in quality authentic italian cuisine at a very affordable price . created at the end of the 1980 ' s by grupo vips , ginos is a chain that is constantly innovating and is known for warm , modern , cozy and cool settings . there are currently nearly a hundred locations throughout spain and it has become the undeniable sector leader .
you ' ll be created perfunctorily and led to a table or booth in this older , primarily greek inspired diner . the wait staff is friendly and helpful . vips does a great job with their dutch oven pancake , breakfast skillets ( love the greek skillet ) , and offers daily lunch and dinner specials , which are good values , in addition to their long menu . coffee is good ; beer and wine available .
if this is done well , guests are left with the feeling that they are both important and memorable . it’s important to not be so eerily specific that guests wonder whether there’s a physical memorial of what they’ve ordered during their other visits ( although , usually , there is ) . kachka describes its receipt collection as looking like “one of those murder detective maps of the city with pinpoints all over the wall , ” morales says . and it’s certainly not the only restaurant that has a meal - tracking receipt wall taking over a back office .
kachka also keeps dossiers on its regulars . “we try to recognize the details with everyone who comes in as much as we can , ” morales says . in some cases these are obvious things like dietary preferences or whether or not someone drinks alcohol . other times , kachka has noted that a guest is left handed and might organize the silverware differently on the table . “our vips have less to do with whether they’re known in the public sphere or not , ” morales says . “it’s that we recognize them as having been here before and know the things that they’ll notice . ”
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hong kong / beijing , dec . 18 ( yonhap ) - - beijing , china ' s capital for the past 850 years and a burgeoning international metropolis , has also become a favorite destination for gourmets .
the political , economic , cultural and educational center of the world ' s most populous country offers not only the best of the chinese cuisines , but also a wide array of global food selections .
the two - story cj food world building stands on a street in beijing ' s northeastern district of lido . ( photo courtesy of cj foodville )
the consumer food service industry in china has experienced rapid growth in recent years .
economic growth , accelerating urbanization , increasing disposable income and changing consumption patterns have led to substantial growth in the consumer food service market in china .
according to the euromonitor report , the chinese consumer food service market grew from 1 . 39 trillion yuan in 2006 to 2 . 26 trillion yuan in 2010 , representing a compound annual growth rate of 13 percent during the five - year period .
the market size is expected to reach 3 . 72 trillion by 2015 , representing an annual growth rate of 9 . 9 percent from 2011 .
alixpartners llp , a global business - advisory firm , earlier predicted foreign restaurants will experience further growth in china , as they are estimated to make up only 1 to 2 percent of the chinese eating - out market , with fast - food chains such as kfc , mcdonald ' s and pizza hut being a major presence there .
increasing frequency of dining out for business , family and social gatherings can be witnessed in china , thanks to expanding affluence and the faster pace of life .
while the alixpartners survey found that chinese consumers still prefer chinese - style dining overall , more young adults in china spend their dining out expenditures in non - chinese restaurants , citing a cleaner atmosphere and better service .
following the success of the first cj food world in china , cj foodville has agreed with soho china ltd . , beijing ' s largest property developer , to open a larger one in qianmen , the capital ' s most popular commercial district .
the opening of the new cj food world , which is to take place in early 2013 , will generate a significant lift in the company ' s brand awareness among beijing consumers , cj foodville officials said .
the chinese firm , also known as sunlon , has experience of working with u . s . franchises such as kfc and mcdonald ' s , cj officials said .
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good enough to eat a quick lunch and have a little break in the sidewalk on gran via . we had a hamburger , a salad and some frites .
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enjoyed an evening meal here after a long day of walking . a wide range of food on offer from the menu , also plenty of healthy food . staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly . very good value for money
if you just want quick basic food , such as sandwiches and burgers then it’s fine . the club sandwich was pretty good .
it ' s lovely to see gluten free options on a menu . and to see the gluten free food served on a different coloured plate to everything else you know all the staff are aware of your dietary requirements . both the gluten free & non gluten free meals . . .
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no english menus or english speaking staff . but that made it that much more fun ! had the oaxaca breakfast with chili verde and it was delicious . would definitely go again .
predictable food , service was good , although not much english was spoken . we did not have a translator on the phone yet , so the order was wrong . but overall a safe bet .
a very good option to get local , good food at a very good price . the staff is attentive and ready to please your needs .
we are providing various traditional food menu such as plain pilau ( polao ) , chicken roast , beef rezala , mutton rezala , tikia , kacchi biriani , borhani , salad which are exquisitely prepared and moderately priced .
we are providing thai food with expert chefs . here our guests will get impressively dressed tables with candlelight next to a superior staff , contribute to a brilliant experience .
kacchi biriani , plain polao , chicken roast , chicken fry , beef rezala , mutton rezala , king prawn , tikia / jali kabab , salad , jorda , firni , borhani , alu bokahri chatni & special dish etc .
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surprisingly good ! this place has been around for a long time , and it shows as some might find it looking a little worn on the outside . once you get inside , you ' ll find good food , excellent service and reasonable prices . beware : the portion sizes are very large ! this is becoming my new go - to family diner in the area .
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i thought there was good variety and tasty enough food . i didn ' t pay , but it seems that prices are fairly cheap .
i went there in january with my family . horrible food and service . in buffet , they provide food with bad smell . just ruined my day .
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great place , have to have the tortilla lime soup . i usually have a custom made skillet , i have never had another place made it quite as good , and i have been to numerous places across the nation . always have been a happy customer .
went today . service was slow even though not busy . and then at end of meal found a dead roach in my friends food . they comped my friends meal , but ew . won ' t be going back .
went there a few times years ago and it was very good , although there was too much family standing around which always annoys me . that is very unprofessional . but in the last few years i drive by and it always looked closed ! not a soul in the parking lot . i thought they went out of business ! guess they have odd hours that don ' t match mine .
at the recommendation of jim from one of the local museums , i went here for lunch during my day trip to danville . i didn ' t go until about two , so i missed the lunch crowd . our server was super nice and i loved that they serve breakfast all day . the place was clean , the food was very good , and it ' s fairly inexpensive . it ' s perfect if you are traveling through town and trying to stay on a budget .
got the vip omelette which includes steak / chicken and avocado ; one of the best omelette ' s i ' ve ever had . i ' ve been back twice now and this may be the only dish i ever order there . served with hash browns and choice of flapjacks / toast ( i go pancakes each time ) . had 5 cups of coffee . vip omelette is like $ 8 . 50 and others i did not care for 6 - 7 $ . if you like avocado in your breakfast , you need to try the vip ( get an extra side of something and this is more than enough food for a couple ) .
this place was horrible ! service was alright , food was disgusting , decor was ancient , and i did not feel like a
very important person !
i won ' t ever go back and i have no problem discouraging everyone i know from going into this place ! the coffee was see through , because it was so watered down and they put provolone in out
mexican skillet
and it tasted like glue . we did not finish our meal . plus it was expensive !
i came here for the first time today for their breakfast & ordered a belgian waffle & bacon . i really enjoyed my waffle ! the service was great , the server kept coming by to make sure we had enough coffee and was very attentive . i will definitely be going back here for breakfast !
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in 2013 , the scourge of entitled yelpers reached its peak when a man invented the “reviewercard” — a black credit card that allowed reviewers to have a “lifetime of upgrades” by scaring businesses into giving them good service . don’t want to wait for a table ? flash a reviewercard . feel like your server is ignoring you ? just carefully slide out your shiny black card that tells the world just how important you are .
service is especially en pointe with guests marked ‘aaa , ’ though an ‘aa’ guest is also of note .
like most restaurants , sanford has a system of tracking regular guests . unlike most , their reservation book is still done by hand , and distinguished guests are tracked using a system of files and notes on a bulletin board kept in the office . “if people do the tasting menu every time they come in , we want to keep track of what they’ve had in the past . ” aprahamian explains .
but in recent years , guest - tracking software has become a major industry . since opentable created a reservation system that could track guests’ information , visits , and cancellations , other companies have stepped in with software that can turn any computer into a professional maître d ' . the most well - known of these guest trackers is sevenrooms , which was founded in 2011 .
its receipt collection looks like “one of those murder detective maps of the city with pinpoints all over the wall . ”
morales notes that it’s an impressive vote of confidence that the gentleman “who will remain unnamed” didn’t worry that kachka’s staff would say something as simple as “welcome back” and blow his cover . “we rely on the information we collect about our regulars , ” he says , “ but it can all change with the flip of a coin . ”
tove danovich is a freelance journalist now based in portland , oregon . editor : erin dejesus
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