Yan Dan 严丹
Senior Associate
Min Wei
partner, director
SPARK is an award-winning innovative design studio dedicated to creating vibrant, sustainable, and community-focused architecture.
Since its founding in 2006, SPARK has seamlessly integrated architecture, urbanism, interiors, landscapes, research, and branding to transform environments with creativity and purpose. Inspired by people, places, and culture, we embrace collaboration and innovation to design functional, environmentally responsible spaces that enhance quality of life.
Our portfolio spans diverse scales, from product design to urban planning, with landmark projects such as Clarke Quay in Singapore, the Shanghai International Cruise Terminal, and the Starhill Gallery in Kuala Lumpur. Our experimental projects, Homefarm and BeachHut, earned recognition at the World Architecture Festival, while our residential towers Arte S and MK won the German Design Council’s Iconic Awards.
Continuously exploring new methodologies and technologies, SPARK remains at the forefront of design, shaping spaces that reflect the richness of the communities we serve.
2025
SIP Planning Awards, Gold Award
Suzhou Qingtai Industrial Design Village, Suzhou, China
Iconic Awards, Concept, Urban Planning & Landscape, Winner
Taizhou Fish Market, Taizhou, China
Asia-Pacific Property Awards 2025-2026, Commercial Renovation, Award Winner
GR.iD, Singapore
2024
Iconic Awards Innovative Architecture, Visionary Architecture, Category Winner
Suzhou Design Museum, Suzhou, China
Iconic Awards Innovative Architecture, Event / Exhibition, Category Winner
Suzhou Hi-Con, Suzhou, China
Shanghai Urban Regeneration Projects, First Prize
Minhang Riverfront Regeneration, Shanghai, China
Loop Design Awards Landscape(Public Space), Category Nominate
Minghang Riverfront Regeneration, Shanghai, China
Loop Design Awards Architecture(Commercial, Category Winner
The Floating Pier Commercial, Nanchang, China
Archello Awards Shopping Centre of the Year, Finalist
The Floating Pier Commercial, Nanchang, China
Asko Design Awards, Design for the Extraordinary, First Prize
Project Moving House, Singapore
2023
Loop Design Awards, Urban Concept, Category Winner
Suzhou Qingtai Industrial Design Village, Suzhou, China
MIPIM Asia Awards, Best Refurbished Building, Gold Winner
GR.iD, Singapore
Architizer A+Awards, Retail, Jury Winner
GR.iD, Singapore
Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association Awards, Retail, Silver
GR.iD, Singapore
Ideal Architecture Best Prize in Commercial(Built)
The Floating Pier Commercial, Nanchang, China
Archina Most Influential Foreign-Funded Company
SPARK
2022
Global 100: Most Innovative Urban Design Firms China
SPARK
2021
Huawei Service Excellence Award
SPARK
2021 China Merchants “Most Beautiful Commercial Interiors” Award
SPARK Taizi Bay Office Headquarters T1T3, Shenzhen, China
ICONIC Awards (German Design Council), Innovative Architecture, Winner
Arte Mont Kiara, Penang, Malaysia
WAN Awards, Shortlist
GRiD, Singapore
2020
2020 Leading Designers Most Innovative Urban Design Firm-China
LUX Life, AI Global Media, UK
SPARK
ICONIC Awards (German Design Council), Innovative Architecture, Selection
SPARK Guangzhou Shipyard Master Plan, Guangzhou, China
2019
REARD Global Design Award, Silver Award
SPARK Guangzhou Shipyard Master Plan, Guangzhou, China
2019 Design Power 100 “Hello Future”
SPARK 3 Little Pigs Biogas Plant
Strategic Design Partnership with China Merchants Group, Office Interiors
SPARK
2018
Aesthetics Vogue Awards, Silver Awards
Arte S, Penang, Malaysia
Zhejiang Province Outstanding Master Planning Award
Quzhou Master Plan, Quzhou, China
Tallypress Top 10 Architectural Firms in Singapore
SPARK
Real Estate Star Design, Bronze Award
Shekou GatewayOne, Shenzhen, China
GBE Best TOD HOPSCA Award, Innovative HOPSCA
Shekou GatewayOne, Shenzhen, China
INDE Awards, The Design Studio, Shortlisted
SPARK
INDE Awards, Best Commercial Space, Shortlisted
Shekou GatewayOne, Shenzhen, China
ICONIC AWARDS (German Design Council), Innovative Architecture – Winner
Shekou GatewayOne, Shenzhen, China
ICONIC Awards (German Design Council), Innovative Architecture – Selection
Arte S, Penang,Malaysia
Kinpan Awards, Best Apartment Awards
Arte S, Penang, Malaysia
2017
Real Estate Design China Award,Merit Award
Shekou GatewayOne, Shenzhen, China
Shenzhen Construction Award in Excellence – Grade 1
Shekou GatewayOne, Shenzhen, China
2016
Innovation In Commercial Architecture – China 2016
SPARK
Innovation Award of Paddington Place Competition 2016
HLM SPARK
WAF Winner of Experimental-Future Projects: Beach Hut
SPARK
2015
WAF Winner of Experimental-Future Projects: HomeFarm
SPARK
2014
China 50 Most Innovative Companies 2014 (MIC50)
SPARK
2014 ICONIC AWARDS (German Design Council), Architect of the Year
2014 MIPIM Architectural Review Future Projects Award, Winner of Mixed Use Category
Vanke Jiugong, China
2014 Asia’s Top Design Practice (SDA) – Singapore Design Award
SPARK
International Property Awards, 2014-2015 Asia Pacific Property Awards
Category Architectural / Retail
Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2013
Guangzhou Kinpan Award, Best Commercial Project
Raffles City Ningbo, Ningbo, China
Vanke Guangzhou 10th Anniversary Celebrations, Best Project
Vanke Guangzhou Science Town, Guangzhou, China
2013 MIPIM Asia Awards, Best Office & Business Development
Jing Mian Xin Cheng, Beijing, China
ICONIC AWARDS (German Design Council), Best Project
Category Architectural / Public / School
Fai Fah, Bangkok, Thailand
ICONIC AWARDS (German Design Council), Best Project
Category Architectural / Retail / Branded Spaces
Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2012
CIHAF 2012, Resort Hotel Design Excellence Award
Qingdao Hi-Tech Industry Developing Zone, China
CIHAF 2012, Commercial Real Estate Design Excellence Award
Fuzhou Thaihot Wusibei City Plaza, China
CPE 2012, China Commercial Property Landmark Awards
Shanghai International Cruise Terminal, China
2011
MIPIM Asia Awards, Best Mixed-Use Development
Shanghai International Cruise Terminal, China
Business & Entertainment District
2009
Cityscape Asia Awards, Best Future Mixed-Used Development
Raffles City Ningbo, Ningbo, China
2008
Bentley Systems Sustaining Society Innovation, Commercial Buildings
Clarke Quay, Singapore
Cityscape Asia Awards, Best Future Mixed-Use Development
Raffles City, Beijing, China
Cityscape Asia Awards, Best Waterfront Development
Clarke Quay, Singapore
Cityscape China Review Awards, Best Developer Mixed-Use Development
Raffles City, Ningbo, China
2007
Cityscape Architectural Review Awards, (Tourism, Travel & Transport – Built)
Clarke Quay, Singapore
Cityscape Architectural Review Awards, (Tourism, Travel & Transport – Future)
Shanghai Kiss, Shanghai, China