Ar. Kelly K Cheah

With over 16 years of experience and a portfolio of projects, Ar. Kelly K Cheah is the Founding Principal of K2SD Group, an international design practice specialising in architecture, interior design and spatial experiences across residential, hospitality, commercial and lifestyle projects.

Her work spans Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Australia and Europe, serving a diverse international clientele and collaborating with leading developers, brands, ateliers and artisans.

Kelly began her career at Bulthaup Singapore in 2008, where she developed an appreciation for precision, craftsmanship and materiality, before joining SAA Architects in 2012 to further her architectural expertise. In 2020, she founded K2SD Group, bringing together architecture, interior and artistic expression under a singular design vision.

At the heart of Kelly’s philosophy is the belief that design is a craft and an art form, where form, sculpture, materiality and precision come together to shape the human experience. Her pursuit of distinctive, highly considered spaces has led to collaborations with esteemed ateliers, artisans and material specialists across Asia and Europe.