Loh Chee Keong Vinc

About

Vinc is graduating from the BA (Hons) Interior Design programme at LASALLE College of the Arts.

His design approach is rooted in minimalism, with a strong belief in creating timeless spaces that transcend trends. He is particularly interested in lighting design, viewing light not just as a functional element but as a primary driver of spatial experience and form.

Vinc's academic work reflects a sensitivity towards both people and context. In a project sited in the National Design Centre, he proposed a farm-to-table learning space for children, where sunlight acts as the main catalyst that serves as spatial organisation and core architectural language.

Beyond academia, Vinc has hands-on experience in managing residential projects from concept through to completion, demonstrating both technical capability and client-focused thinking. He has also developed a strong interest in architectural visualisation, continuously refining his rendering skills to better communicate atmosphere and intent.

Described as detail-oriented, resilient and service-driven, Vinc approaches design with both discipline and empathy. He aims to establish his own studio, focusing on thoughtful, enduring spaces shaped by light, purpose and human connection.

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Continous Commons

Rear elevation–main entrance

Located in the heritage context of Joo Chiat, the project reimagines two conserved shophouses into an independent senior co-living community for mobile, autonomous seniors. It supports ageing through shared routines, social interaction and a familiar, non-institutional environment.

The design extends the shophouse while retaining its key DNA—pitched roof, spiral staircase and five‑foot way—reinterpreted as spatial tools for circulation, micro-encounters and varying degrees of privacy. In response to heavy activity and noise at the front, the main entrance is relocated to the rear, creating a quieter and more comfortable arrival via the back lane.

At its core is the idea of Continuous Commons. The spiral stair becomes a social infrastructure that links movement, daily rituals and a closed‑loop food system. Together with the five-foot way, it forms a semi-outdoor threshold where residents can engage or withdraw into their own space.

Everyday living is guided through shared spaces, allowing social interaction to emerge naturally while preserving privacy and autonomy.