SENIOR DESIGNER
Alfred Lim
Alfred graduated from LASALLE with a BA(Hons) in Interior Design, as well as a Diploma in Interior Design from Singapore Polytechnic. Prior to joining BuildBuilt, he worked in a small interior design firm on residential projects of various scales, picking up on the fundamentals and processes of the renovation industry.
With these experiences, he has developed a strong passion and interest in designing good spaces which are beautiful and functional. He also believes strongly in forging powerful relations and trust between people, which will create better designs and experiences.
What do you do to relax?
A good long sleep after a long week of work always works its magic! Spending time hanging out with my family and friends, and endless scrolling of social media
What’s top on your Bucket’s List?
Travel the world! Would love to visit all the famous and iconic architecture I often see on movies and social media!
What does work mean to you?
Work for me is the platform to showcase myself and my work to others, as well as an opportunity to learn and develop myself, both as a person and designer.
Why do you do what you do?
I have always been interested in design and architecture since young. Being a designer also allow me to meet various people of different backgrounds i can learn from!
Where is your next travel destination?
Have always wanted to go to Japan, to explore not only their city but also their cultural sights! (also their delicious food!)
If you have unlimited resources, which world problem would you wrestle with?
Poverty. A lot of issues stem from not being able to afford for basic neccessities, which costs are only going higher every day. I believe everyone should be able to afford access to their basic needs
What's a good film/series/book/podcast to recommend?
Black Mirror! It is really imaginative and really lets you think and consider about the technology and society around us.
If you could only eat this for the rest of your life- what would it be?
Chicken rice! Used to have it for lunch everyday and never got sick of it.
Why is good design important to you ?
Design is an whole experience. If any aspect of it is not good, the user would not feel happy or comfortable. And that defeats the purpose of design in the first place.
Describe the best experience that comes to mind
The feeling of stepping back to Changi Airport after a long trip overseas