In this book; Dr Albert Hong tells his own story.Today; he is prominent in his field; as chairman of RSP Architects Planners and Engineers (Pte) Ltd. His life began 80 years ago; in a humble medical clinic in Neil Road; Singapore. In the years between; he has achieved success in business based on hard work and high aspirations. Albert Hong and RSP have grown as Singapore has grown; overcoming many of the challenges associated with a young; fast-developing nation.Albert Hongs early years were overshadowed by war and occupation. But he proved that adversity can be a springboard for achievement. His mother saved enough to finance his education at the prestigious Raffles Institution; and then further education in the UK; where he trained as an architect.In 1964 Albert Hong joined Raglan Squire Partners as an associate. He established himself in a profession previously dominated by expatriates; fought established notions of what an architectural practice could do; and demonstrated the value of an entrepreneurial spirit. Over the next 50 years; he transformed the firm. RSP has become one of the biggest; most successful and most respected architectural firms in Southeast Asia.Among his particular achievements is to establish the firm outside Singapore. Notably; he decided to enter the India market; in defiance of conventional wisdom and the advice of most of his colleagues. Events have proved him right. For RSP; India is a huge success story.For Dr Hong; success brings obligations. He has donated time and wise counsel to numerous public bodies. Like Singapore; he believes that every individual deserves a chance to realise his or her talents and abilities. Among many charitable contributions; he has always given generous support to educational institutions and deserving individuals.This is a very human success story; likely to inspire readers planning their careers. It is sure to interest all those interested in the physical development of Singapore; and the contributions of architects; planners; financiers; developers and other professionals.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. San Antonio Historic ConservationBy Mark TwainThis is a fascinating and entertaining account of the successes and failures of local conservation and historic preservation groups over a period of almost a century. The photographs and names in the footnotes brought back many memories. but showed me how little attention I had paid to what was happening in the historic town I grew up in. Highly recommended to any one who has ever been to San Antonio. also those who are facing conservation battles in their own locale.
