tristan wu / principal
Tristan is a highly regarded interior and architectural designer, celebrated for his creative vision and expertise, which have earned him multiple accolades. His standout projects, such as Beyond Boundaries and the Art Gallery Penthouse, won Bronze at the 2023 Interior Design Excellence Awards, while the Art Gallery House was a finalist for Most Dramatic Transformation and Best Open Plan Concept at the 2019 Lookbox Design Awards.
In addition to these achievements, Tristan’s work at Craftsmen Studio has been prominently featured in leading publications and media outlets, including Design Anthology, SquareRooms, Lookbox, Home & Decor, CNA Living, and Stack Homes. These features reflect his growing influence and rising prominence in the design industry.
Throughout his career, Tristan has held key positions at renowned firms such as ONG&ONG and Genome Architects, where he led major projects across the hospitality, residential, and master planning sectors in Singapore and internationally. His notable contributions include the award-winning design of the Visitor Kiosk and Boardwalk at Eco Lake in the UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens, as well as the master planning of Vietnam’s Alma Resort, which received multiple accolades in luxury, lifestyle, and architecture.
A distinguished graduate of the National University of Singapore with a Master of Architecture degree, Tristan’s academic background has been integral to his innovative approach to design, solidifying his standing as a leader in the industry.
Driven by his passion for spatial and interior design, Tristan founded Craftsmen Studio. Under his leadership, the firm has continued to thrive, becoming a rising force in the industry. Craftsmen Studio is quickly emerging as a new-generation boutique firm, known for pushing the boundaries of design and delivering thoughtful, innovative, and timeless solutions for a diverse range of clients.