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Angelene Chan is the Chief Executive Officer of DP Architects, an influential firm shaping the urban landscape of Singapore with 1,300 employees and 17 offices worldwide. As CEO, she has initiated knowledge-sharing platforms and programmes to foster the exchange of…

Eugene Ng is a former DesignSingapore scholar. He is currently pursuing his second postgraduate degree in educational leadership and policy with Monash University. Eugene sees lifelong learning as a way to remain competent in his work and enrich his life.…

Mr Tan Tze Beng (Benz) was a technical officer in the fashion department of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). He helped to maintain the department’s sewing machines so that they are in tip-top condition. When broken, he fixed them.…

WOHA’s Enabling Village is drawing communities We delve into the design of this green, inclusive space By Justin Zhuang | 03 Feb 2017 Where Timothy Ang used to work in Jurong Point, there were times when he couldn’t get to…

In the second of two parts, we feature the remaining five of 10 Design of the Year recipients. Watch the video clips: #1 Samsung AddWash Samsung AddWash features the world’s first access door on front-load washing machines which lets users…

In the first of two-parts, we feature the first five of 10 Design of the Year recipients. Watch the video clips: #1 Bynd Artisan Bynd Artisan was established by third-generation business owners of Singapore’s oldest bookbinder. Its brand identity, created by…

Living Shelter, a flat-pack shelter that provides expedient disaster relief, has secured the Red Dot Award for Design Concept (Honourable Mention). The prototype was designed by WY-TO and Pod Structures, and is now presented at Venice Biennale (till 27 Nov…

DR COLIN K. OKASHIMO Jury Citation: Dr Colin Katsumi Okashimo’s exceptional career spans over 33 years, during which time he has built a reputation for designing outdoor places of contemplation. He represents a new level in the maturity of design…