Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) Vivekananda Cultural Centre (VCC) Design Competition
The Ramakrishna Mission Singapore (RKM), in collaboration with the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), is launching a design competition to select an architect for the new Vivekananda Cultural Centre (VCC) on its grounds at 179 Bartley Road, Singapore.
Nomination/Submission
About
The centre will provide a space for cultural programmes, education, and community life, extending RKM’s long tradition of creating meaningful places of gathering and service. With a GFA of approximately 2,000m², the project is both a commemoration of the Mission’s first 100 years in Singapore and a forward-looking platform for its aspirations in the next century.
Surrounded by three conserved buildings that have long hosted cultural performances and community programmes, the new VCC will embody RKM’s legacy of holistic education, cultural enrichment and service beyond the Indian diaspora.
Key Information
Any registrations related to the competition, submissions, and/or requests for the Competition Package represent acceptance of all Terms & Conditions as stated in the Competition Brief and the Non-Disclosure Undertaking here.
Competition Brief
Click here to access the Competition Brief.
Competition Package
Please email competitions@sia.org.sg for the confidential Competition Package. Such email shall clearly state “VCC Competition Package Request” as the subject heading.
Submission
Submissions will open on 10 November 2025 and will close on 09 January 2026, 23:59. Late submissions will not be accepted.
To obtain a Submission ID and to make a submission, click here.
Submission Fees SGD 150 (incl. GST)
Enjoy a 50% discount with SIA Member Submission Fees @ SGD 75 (incl GST)!
Project Briefings
Register for Project Briefing 1 held on 14 November 2025 here.
Register for Project Briefing 2 held on 21 November 2025 here.
Request for Information
The Request for Information period will end on 27 November 2025. Please submit your questions to competitions@sia.org.sg in the manner as stipulated in the Competition Brief.
Enquiries
For enquiries, please email competitions@sia.org.sg
Updated 10 November 2025.
Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) Vivekananda Cultural Centre (VCC) Design Competition Jury
President Swami Samachittananda
Ramakrishna Mission Singapore
Mr. Gopinath Menon
Advisory Committee Member, Ramakrishna Mission Singapore
Ar. Tiah Nan Chyuan
SIA President, 65th Council
Ar. Rita Soh Siow Lan
SIA Past President
Ar. Ashvinkumar Kantilal
SIA Past President