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.
Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) Vivekananda Cultural Centre (VCC) Design Competition Jury
Ar. Tiah Nan Chyuan
President of the Singapore Institute of Architects
Ar. Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal
Group Chief Executive Officer, ONG&ONG GROUP PTE LTD
Ar. Rita Soh
Past President SIA, BOA, ARCASIA
Swami Samachittananda
President, Ramakrishna Mission Singapore
Mr Gopinath Menon
Advisory Committee Member, Ramakrishna Mission Singapore
Nomination/Submission
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.
Submissions will open on 10 November 2025 and will close on 09 January 2025, 23:59. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Click here to access the competition package. Any registrations related to the competition, submissions, and/or requests for the competition annexes represent acceptance of all Terms & Conditions as stated in the Competition Brief and the NDA here. Please email competitions@sia.org.sg for the confidential Annexes.
Register for the Site Briefings here.
The Request for Information period will end on 27 November 2025. Please submit your questions to competitions@sia.org.sg.