How do we make architecture more inclusive and accessible?

On 2 December at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Singapore, founding partner Nathalie de Vries and partner Wenchian Shi will join moderator Ong Ker-Shing for a "Brown Bag Chat". During a conversation in which Nathalie and Wenchian will share their journeys, challenges, and the inspiration behind their commitment to inclusivity in design, they will also explain how design can better reflect the diverse needs of communities and users, as well as how to navigate challenges and empower the next generation of female architects. 

As the “DV” of MVRDV, founding partner Nathalie de Vries has led many successful MVRDV projects with a focus on the invention of new building typologies and the creation of changeable, open systems. De Vries combines her work for MVRDV with a position as professor of Architectural Design and Public Building at the Faculty of Architecture at TU Delft. The central theme in her research, design, and construction of public buildings and public space is “Multiplicity in Design”.

Partner, Architect and Urban Planner, Wenchian Shi is the driving force behind MVRDV’s Asia Studio. Shi joined MVRDV in 2004, and after four years of demonstrated successes, she became a Project Leader overseeing the office’s broad body of work in Asia, with particular focus on China, Korea and Singapore. Prior to joining MVRDV in 2004 and expanding the office’s portfolio in Asia, Wenchian worked at OMA, contributing to the design of the highly acclaimed CCTV Headquarters in Beijing. Shi excels at international collaborations with clients and consultants in both Asia and Europe. 

• Date & Time: 2 December, 11:30 (SGT)
• Location: Singapore Land Group (50 Raffles Pl, #21-01/06 Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623)
• For more details on the event and to register click here