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Backed by over three decades of experience in glasswork, local studio Synergraphic creates inspiring works of art that intrigue and surprise

From burnished mirror panels and art murals to ornate chandeliers, the decorative possibilities of glass are almost endless. Led by founder and creative director Florence Ng, Synergraphic is a local studio that specialises in designing, fabricating and installing custom-made interior and architectural glass art. After working in a company that sold glass doors and windows, Ng ventured abroad to learn more about glass fusing and blowing techniques, under the tutelage of American glass artists; she has worked with the medium for over three decades since the firm’s inception in 1986. Key projects by the company include decorative glass panels created for St Regis Singapore, glass sculptures installed at Changi Airport Terminal 1 and at the entrance of the Taipei 101 tower (pictured below), as well as commissioned pieces for casinos in Macau. Today, the 27-member team includes designers, product managers, craftsmen; Ng’s daughter, Sara Ang, also works as a director at the firm. “Our history goes a long way,” says Ang, who joined the company in 2013. “We were the first and only hot glass studio in Singapore from 2004 to 2008; we were also one of the first firms to conduct glassmaking workshops for the public.” The company has experimented with a mix of traditional stained glass and modern printing technology for recent projects, such as the series of four architectural glass windows that it crafted for the Trinity Christian Centre in Singapore. “The passion for glass that my mum and her craftsmen have cannot be rivalled,” Ang shares. “With exciting plans for the future, we are looking forward to making glass art—both decorative and functional— more accessible to all.” Synergraphic is located at 10 Changi South Street 1, Tel: 6546 4133; synergraphic.com.sg