Dr. Daniel Whittaker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Whittaker is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Prior to joining SUTD, he served as the Owner’s Representative for pre-planning, design, and construction of a new private museum in Chicago, Illinois, known as Wrightwood 659, which involved designing a contemporary art space within an existing 1930s-era brick masonry shell. His work necessitated extensive project planning and coordination, particularly in relation to Tadao Ando Architect Associates in Osaka, Japan. At SUTD, Whittaker is involved in the Architectural Information Management and Sustainable Design Science areas, having co-curated the inaugural exhibition titled “Masters of Architecture.” This exhibition delves into architectural dialogues between the works of Le Corbusier and Tadao Ando's designs for American museums, viewed through an archival lens. Whittaker holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Teaching and coordinating exhibitions related to architectural design and information management.

Awards

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King Student Medal Excellence

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Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award

Requirements for Singapore University of Technology and Design

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
At least a Bachelor's degree or above
Application Checklist
  • Original Undergraduate/Master's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
  • Three Recommendation Letters (Referees)
  • Identity Card or Passport
  • TOEFL/IELTS score report
  • GRE score report (Highly recommended, optional for EPD/ISTD)
  • CV/Resume
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

This applies to PhD programs in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT), and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).