Interior Design Course for Singapore Residences – Sustainable and Healthy Interiors (Basic)

Mark received his Bachelor of Architecture, from the University of Melbourne, and has practiced architecture in Singapore, Australia and Canada, with more than a decade of experience. Prior to joining SIT as faculty, Mark ran his own design practice which focuses on human-centered design and has been being actively involved in design education for more than a decade. Passionate about the environment, Mark is a member of the Singapore Institute of Architects and served on the its Sustainability Committee in 2009. He was a contributor for the institute’s policy paper on the attributes of a sustainable built environment. This led to him pursuing his Master of Science in Environmental Management at the National University of Singapore. His current research interest lies in the intersection between human-centered design, architecture, urban agriculture and food security.

Trained in the Fine Arts & Interior Design, Astley is an avid learner of arts, design, culture, experiential design, geomancy & sustainability. He went on to obtain necessary certifications in Feng Shui and sustainability from recognized bodies. Astley believes in the aspect that every space should have a narrative and how that narrative must be enhanced by meaningful experiences. He strongly believes that meaningful experiences cannot be easily forgotten and therefore the integration of the stories and memories are an important ingredient in all his works. “This can only be done with the artful blend of discovery and design” he quipps. “No two individuals are the same and thus all built environments are discovered and experienced differently, this breathes ‘life’ and ‘Stories’ into the project, I am inspired by this prospect.” Astley’s infectious talks and sharing sessions usually leads to clients and visitors being completely swept by his ideas and design philosophies.