Designs on the high life in Mongolia

ANY Singaporean headed to Mongolia is likely to pack a camera and a guidebook, but in the case of Lim Kok Hui, it was a hard hat and business attire.

Since March, Mr Lim has been the director of architect firm Ong&Ong's Mongolia office, where he's been tasked to add a touch of Singapore urban design to the developing country's landscape.

The company is building Zaisan 18, a mixed-used development comprising 48 luxurious condominium apartments and 96 serviced apartments. It comes with retail amenities such as a mini-mart, restaurant/cafe and a medical clinic that offers services ranging from specialist consultation, diagnosis, basic treatment, observation and recuperation.