The Outdoor House by Quod Architects, recipient of the 2021 Tatler Design Award

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A studio named for proof

Quod Architects is an architecture and interior design studio in Singapore, working on commercial and residential projects across the region.

Our Story

Quod derives its name from the Latin phrase Quod erat demonstrandum, used to signify that the proof is complete.

Quod Architects undertakes both architecture and interior design, for commercial and residential projects alike. The firm is anchored by a commitment to creating unique experiences, to craftsmanship, to attention to detail, and to excellence in the building and construction industry. We believe that intelligent design can improve lives, add economic value, and enhance our relationship with nature.

The phrase Quod erat demonstrandum is traditionally used in mathematical equations and philosophical arguments to signify that the proof is complete. In that spirit, we aim to create spaces in which the product speaks for itself, balancing design, functionality, and commercial viability.

Recognition

Tatler Design Awards 2021

Designer on the Rise

In 2021, Quod Architects was named in the Tatler Design Awards, in the category of Designer on the Rise. The award recognized the studio as one of the emerging Singapore design firms to watch, and it remains a marker of where the studio set out from.

Tatler Design Awards 2023

Best Tropical Concept

In 2023, the studio returned to the Tatler Design Awards, winning Best Tropical Concept in recognition of its work shaping homes around light, greenery, and the rhythms of the tropical climate.

The People

The team

A small studio of architects and interior designers, each bringing a portfolio built across Singapore and the wider region.

Diong Fuhan, Principal Architect at Quod Architects

Diong Fuhan

Principal Architect

Fuhan is a registered architect with the Board of Architects, Singapore. With more than ten years of experience in the industry, she has built a portfolio of large-scale commercial, residential, and hospitality projects in Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East, and China.

During her formative first eight years at DP Architects, a large practice with projects around the globe, she worked with many esteemed clients, architects, and partners, and honed her skills in working with corporate clients. Some of her cherished projects include Carlton City Hotel, Carlton Hotel, and the Lusail City mixed-use development masterplan.

She strongly believes that attention to both design and functionality is the key to a project's success, and she is passionate about craftsmanship and detailing. Quod Architects was established with her vision of integrating both architecture and interior design disciplines, and furthering her pursuit of excellence within the building and construction industry.

Samantha Chang, Senior Architect at Quod Architects

Samantha Chang

Senior Architect

Samantha is a senior architect with experience across a vast array of projects, ranging from retail, offices, and mixed-use developments to residential, commercial, hospitality, and master planning work, as well as interior design.

Having spent more than ten years on projects across South East Asia and the wider Asia region, bringing them from concept design to completion, she has gained valuable experience within the building industry. She has strong design and implementation skills, taking the functional, aesthetic, and regulatory aspects of architecture into account in equal measure.

She graduated with a Master of Architecture from RMIT, and is a registered architect with the Board of Architects, Singapore.

Shu Xian, Senior Interior Designer at Quod Architects

Shu Xian

Senior Interior Designer

Shu Xian is an accomplished senior interior designer who graduated from Lasalle College of the Arts. With extensive experience spanning the local and international residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors, she has worked with renowned architectural firms, gathering valuable insight and expertise along the way.

Driven by a passion for creating harmonious and functional environments, she finds real satisfaction in designing spaces that blend aesthetic appeal with practicality.

Vanness, Architectural Executive at Quod Architects

Vanness

Architectural Executive

Vanness has developed comprehensive experience across a diverse range of projects in Singapore, spanning the healthcare, residential, and industrial sectors. He approaches each project by thoroughly understanding its unique context and requirements, and works to design spaces that are functional, human-centred, and in harmony with their surroundings.

Committed to sustainability and thoughtful design, he delivers solutions that improve both the quality and the efficiency of spaces, creating meaningful environments with a lasting, positive impact on the communities they serve.

In the Press

Our publications

A selection of the press and editorial coverage the studio's work has received.

EdgeProp Designing for three generations: Quod Architects reimagines landed living with The Twin House March 2026
Tatler Asia Ask the designers: How to create a luxurious interior using Antolini marble and stone slabs from Hafary June 2023
Tatler Asia 12 award-winning Singapore design firms to shortlist for your next home renovation July 2023
Tatler Homes Tatler Homes Design Awards Singapore: The winners of the 2023 edition 2023
IndesignLive Dated '60s house renovated into a modern family home that embraces the great outdoors March 2023
ArchDaily The Outdoor House / Quod Architects March 2023
Stacked Homes Inside a Coronation Road landed home in Singapore September 2022
Tatler Asia A modern kampung house in Singapore with beautiful staircases 2022
Tatler Homes Tatler Design Awards 2021: The winners April 2021
Tatler Homes Tatler Design Awards 2021: 3 emerging Singapore design firms to watch April 2021
Tatler Asia Home tour: A chic apartment with monochromatic spaces and industrial details March 2021
CNA Luxury Singapore design experts share: Interior trends that need to die 2021

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