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Softness and fluidity: How Ipli Architects’ Yip Yuen Hong drew inspiration for GuocoLand’s River Modern

Jovi Ho
Jovi Ho • 4 min read
Softness and fluidity: How Ipli Architects’ Yip Yuen Hong drew inspiration for GuocoLand’s River Modern
“For River Modern, the whole team spent a lot of time siting the building — to position the building as majestically as possible,” says the project’s principal architect. Photo: Albert Chua/The Edge Singapore
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The architect behind the popular 450-unit Martin Modern in District 9 returns after nearly a decade to again shape another of GuocoLand’s residential developments.

The 455-unit River Modern, which is now previewing ahead of its March 7 launch, continues the work of local firm Ipli Architects in the area — the new condominium is located just 900m from its predecessor.

Ipli Architects founding partner Yip Yuen Hong, the principal architect of both Martin Modern and River Modern, sees similarities in the “aspirations” of both projects.

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