Datin Stephanie Teong.
Founder & Director, TA Square™ Architects
Profile Summary
Datin Stephanie Teong is the Founder and Director of t-a square™ Architects, a Kuala Lumpur–based architecture and design consultancy established in 2010. With professional experience spanning Malaysia, Singapore, and regional developments across Southeast Asia, she leads the practice with a focus on thoughtful design, technical clarity, and long-term architectural value. Under her leadership, the firm delivers full-scope architectural services across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments both locally and internationally.
Educational Background
Stephanie holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Melbourne, Australia. Prior to this, she was awarded an undergraduate scholarship by the university and was among the first cohort invited into its accelerated Master’s programme — a distinction recognising her academic excellence and design potential. Her education at one of Australia’s leading architecture schools provided a strong foundation in design thinking, urban context, and architectural innovation, which continues to influence her professional approach today.
Professional Experience
Stephanie began her professional career with Surbana Corporation Pte Ltd in Singapore, one of the region’s largest government-owned consultancies specialising in infrastructure, urban planning, and large-scale development.
She worked as an Architectural Associate with Surbana International Malaysia, where she contributed to major international projects across Malaysia and Singapore. Her early experience included mixed-use developments, large-scale residential schemes, and sustainable township planning, providing valuable exposure to complex multidisciplinary developments and large urban environments.
In 2010, Stephanie founded t-a square™ Architects to translate her regional and international experience into a design-led architectural consultancy. Since its establishment, the firm has completed projects across a wide range of building typologies and has facilitated the successful handover of thousands of residential and commercial units.
Today, t-a square™ continues to expand its portfolio both locally and internationally, with projects including serviced apartments, hotels, office developments, residential buildings, and mixed-use complexes. The practice has also established an international presence with projects in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Leadership & Design Philosophy
As Director, Stephanie guides the studio with an emphasis on collaboration, strategic thinking, and design integrity. Her leadership encourages a studio culture where architects at different stages of their careers contribute ideas and work closely together, allowing diverse perspectives to shape the design process.
She believes that strong architecture emerges from clear thinking, thoughtful detailing, and a genuine understanding of context. Under her direction, the practice focuses on creating buildings that are contemporary yet timeless, balancing aesthetic clarity with functionality, material quality, and spatial comfort. Through careful collaboration with clients, consultants, and project partners, Stephanie ensures that each project moves from concept to completion with both creative vision and technical precision.
Through careful collaboration with clients, consultants, and project partners, Stephanie ensures that each project moves from concept to completion with both creative vision and technical precision.
Professional Affiliations
Stephanie is a member of the ASEAN Business Association, a regional network connecting local and international businesses across Southeast Asia. Through this platform, she actively engages with regional industry leaders and contributes to discussions on business development, urban growth, and cross-border collaboration.
Key Project Experience
Through her work at t-a square™ Architects and previous professional practice, Stephanie has been involved in a wide range of architectural projects across diverse building types and scales, contributing to a broad and well-rounded architectural perspective, including: