About

Adib Zailan is a cross-disciplinary technologist passionate about human-centered design and narrative-driven architecture.

Outside academia, he volunteers in healthcare and social enablement, deepening his understanding of the human condition. His participation in a Jump_ and Polygon accelerator, developing tools for digital asset landscapes, sparked his interest in programming. This led him to explore compiling assemblies, bridging his architectural vision with technology. In his free time, he enjoys cycling adventures and getting lost with friends.

Certifications

LEED Green Associate	Candidate
WELL AP	2021 – Present

Affiliations

Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design	2019 – Present
Center for Health Design	2019 – Present

Awards

BCA Chairman Award	2021
BCA Gold Medal Award	2021
BCA Built Environment Scholarship	2018 – 2021

Education

National University of Singapore BArch. Architecture	2022 – 2025
BCA Academy Diploma in Architecture (Technology)	2018 – 2021
Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Product & Industrial Design	2011 – 2014

Work Experiences

DP Architects Architectural Technologist / BIM Modeller Sep 2024 – Present Full Time	Lead high-priority technical initiatives and provide specialized computational design support for complex projects across the MENA region. Develop and implement automated BIM workflows, custom design tools, and innovative solutions to streamline project delivery and enhance team capabilities.
DP Architects Technical Officer Jun 2022 – Sep 2024 Full Time	Supported project teams with concept development, schematic design, and detailed design for mixed-use projects in Mecca, Dubai, and Morocco, combining traditional design approaches with computational co-authorship methodologie. During this time, I received valuable mentorship from Digital Practice leads who taught coordination best practices and complex project management, providing foundational knowledge of coordination protocols and technical workflows that became crucial during movement into more specialized technical responsibilities.
Polygon x Jump Trading Accelerator Feb – May 2023 Participant / SSI
China State Construction Engineering BIM Specialist Jun 2021 – Feb 2022 Full Time	Supported BIM workflow optimization for prefabricated concrete components at Singapore Institute of Technology's Punggol Campus, collaborating with architects, engineers, and construction teams. Implemented just-in-time methodologies to streamline drawing-to-construction documentation, with a focus on exterior modular elements. Ensured seamless coordination between design and construction phases while maintaining regulatory compliance.
B+H Architects Junior Designer May–Oct 2018 Full Time	Contributed to the Changi Hospital Medical Centre project through custom furniture and fitout design, leveraging my product design background to bridge industrial design principles with architectural spaces. Additionally led the studio's digital presence initiatives by developing and maintaining web-based platforms, marking my first exploration into programming and web development. This multifaceted role provided valuable exposure to architectural practice while allowing me to apply and expand my cross-disciplinary skills in both physical and digital design realms.
Banyan Tree Holdings Design Intern Oct 2017 – May 2018 Internship	Internship with a focus in product design, spatial design and digital marketing endeavours for the Banyan Tree Holdings and Matter Prints portfolios.
Fonsen Ventures Design Intern Apr–Oct 2017 Internship	Internship with a focus on the design, production and deployment of print & digital materials and websites as marketing deliverables.

Volunteering Experiences

Singapore Civil Defence Force Rescue Engineer 2022 – Present	Understudy and deployment to support local and overseas missions with roles in assessing structural stability, recommending and implementing stabilisation mitigation plans and managing a collapsed structure incident.
Accessible Ubin Volunteer 2019 – Present	Adhoc volunteering stints with the Accessible Ubin team to make (Pulau) Ubin more inclusive and accessible to the elderly, families and wheelchair users.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Kaizen Office Design Innovation Volunteer 2019 – Present	Clinical shadowing and design innovation with the Centre for Healthcare Innovation of TTSH to study and optimise various touchpoints of the Healthcity Novena Masterplan.
Youth Corps Singapore Volunteer Coordinator 2018 – 2021	Administration and support of various eldercare-related projects and an initial lead for the palliative care project with Assisi Hospice.