Under the internship programme, you will be attached to an Urban Design Studio in HDB's Urban Planning Group to assist in documenting the evolution of HDB typologies across 3 scales – building scale, neighbourhood centre and town structure from the 1960s to the present day.
Housing and Development Board
Intern - The Evolution of HDB Typologies
Internship
Closing on 18 Jan 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
HDB has a 65-year legacy of developing public housing and residential towns for Singapore, with a large hand in shaping the homes and daily lives of more than 80% of our population. This documentation aims to help current and future generations of architects and planners learn from this rich history as they continue designing and building public housing for the future.
During your internship, you can expect to be involved in the following:
- architectural drawing, modelling and compilation of different HDB typologies into a library of 2D drawings and 3D models
- conducting site visits with ground observations and photo documentation of HDB towns
- analysing the challenges and successes of various typologies
- referencing publications and other materials to develop a narrative on the evolution of HDB typologies
- interviewing present and past HDB architects and planners, transcribing interviews and gleaning insights from the thinking behind the architectural design and typologies of their day
What we are looking for
Internship Period: Between May 2026 - Aug 2026
Preferred Disciplines: Architecture. Knowledge in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketch Up, and photography. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio to demonstrate proficiency in the listed software/ skills.
Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and Transcript in your application. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 18 Jan 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Housing and Development Board or the wider Public Service.
About Housing and Development Board
We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home.
Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.
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