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73 articles
8 May 2026
Reshaping Malaysia's key destinations through community-led placemaking efforts
Placemaking
6 April 2026
Secret to New York City’s Meatpacking District: Public spaces and friendships
Placemaking
31 March 2026
The secret behind the UK business improvement districts' effectiveness
Placemaking
5 March 2026
Civil Engineer Shaping Singapore’s Future: A URA Scholar’s Story
Career
20 February 2026
From cyclist to conservation pioneer: Building New Zealand's model mountain bike park
Nature
30 January 2026
Community architecture that transforms: Mexico City's PILARES lessons
Architecture & Design
22 January 2026
How these two architects’ design of sacred spaces help people find greater meaning and purpose
While they have contrasting personalities, Eugene Aw and Ho Tzu Yin of LAUD Architects share a common goal of creating meaningful communal spaces. Both are recognised in the third and fourth editions of the ‘20 Under 45’ programme, which celebrates exceptional Singapore architects.
20 Under 45: Fourth Edition
22 January 2026
Architectural education: Why it should be more playful and enjoyable
20 Under 45: Fourth Edition
22 January 2026
Beyond buildings: How a 360 approach is transforming architecture’s impact on society
20 Under 45: Fourth Edition
22 January 2026
Designing for connection: How young architects are shaping stronger communities
20 Under 45: Fourth Edition