IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Dr Stéphane Lasserre

Dr Stéphane Lasserre is the design principal and senior designer of B+H Architects (Singapore) Pte Ltd, who is no stranger to building something from scratch. Instrumental in establishing the B+H Singapore studio, he set up shop in his own living room with one assistant and the rest, as they say, is history.

Once well on track to become an engineer, Dr Stéphane Lasserre can recall the pivotal moment that encouraged him to step away from engineering and pursue a career in architecture instead. He was in Bordeaux at the time and was truly inspired by a simple installation at an Art Brut exhibition—a perfect stack of charcoal in the middle of a warehouse. It was then that he realised he wanted to be involved in the creation of structures that generate tension and emotion in people through strategic spaces.

Lasserre joined B+H in 2005 and worked in the B+H Toronto and Shanghai offices, prior to taking on his role in Singapore. Throughout his career spanning more than 20 years, he has led architecture and interior design projects throughout France, Canada, India and Asia. His global experience in mixed-use, institutional, commercial, residential, healthcare and hospitality developments has allowed him to take a fresh perspective on projects by considering how different cultures and social fabrics work and infusing his work with these varied views. 

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