The Team

He is a seasoned Senior Principal Architectural Associate at Surbana Jurong Consultants, with a storied career that traces back to his time at CPG Consultants. Accumulating 17 years of hands-on experience, Wei Kiang has left his mark on numerous urban design, planning, and architectural projects across Singapore, Vietnam, China, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia. His professional passion lies in the complete lifecycle of projects—from planning to implementation—and his specialization is in projects involving transport and traffic planning.

He is an accomplished architect, urban designer, and co-founder of OEP, a Tezpur-based multidisciplinary design studio. Anchoring their practice on inclusivity and environmental considerations, they strive to empower communities through sustainable design that respects local context, culture, and traditions. Ankur, an alumnus of Shivaji University and National University of Singapore, brings a wealth of experience from his professional journey across India, Singapore, and Switzerland. His contributions to renowned institutes like the Future Cities Laboratory (FCL) and ETH Zurich highlight his commitment to sustainable urbanism and passion for crafting future cities. Linkedin

He is a distinguished urban planner and designer, studied at Wuhan University, the National University of Singapore, and the University of Hong Kong. His impressive career includes serving as Deputy Director for ATKINS in China, and Planning and Design Director for AECOM. His work, which has earned numerous national and provincial planning and design awards, spans over twenty years in China, Singapore, and Asia. His projects include urban planning, architectural design, and research on urban space and pedestrian behaviour, focusing on aspects such as revitalising rural areas and urban renewal. Since 2015, Wang Xing has devoted himself to quality architectural design, rural revitalization, and cultural tourism investment. 

With over 30 years of international experience, he is an accomplished designer and strategist specialising in the integration of technology and cultural nuances in urban design and architectural works. His work spans across Asia, including projects in China, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Currently, as an independent consultant, Meng Foo leverages his expertise in architecture, the metaverse, and urban design, alongside skills in AI and fine art. He also shares his knowledge as an educator and runs a platform dedicated to explaining metaverse and design. Additionally, he has been teaching photography techniques since 1980. Linkedin

He is an accomplished academic and leader, currently serving as the Head of International Cooperation and Scientific Research Department and the General Director of the Institute of Cultural Heritage and Development Studies at Van Lang University. With over 25 years of experience across Vietnam, Singapore, and Thailand, he is proficient in research, teaching, and project management. His contributions span educational and research institutes, government administration, foreign businesses, and NGOs. He has made significant scholarly impacts, authoring numerous projects, papers, and books that have been widely applied and published both nationally and internationally. Linkedin

A renowned architect, urban designer, master builder, and writer, currently a founding partner and design principal at Singapore-based Tan + Tsakonas Architects. With a prolific career that extends across Asia, the Middle East, and Australia, Athanasios offers a unique perspective on urban housing, informed by his extensive experience in public housing and the study of local narratives. Apart from leading a design and build studio in Melbourne, he also contributes thought-provoking articles to various journals, including Singapore Architect, BiblioAsia, and Fabrications. He holds degrees from the University of Adelaide and the National University of Singapore, and tutors final year Design Thesis students at the University of Melbourne. Linkedin

She is the Executive Director of Master Planning and Urban Design division at RSP, boasting more than three decades of expertise in the field. A firm believer in planning and design that respects both nature and culture, Chen has been instrumental in many large-scale projects across Asia, delivering designs that balance user needs and ecosystem demands. Her previous role with the Hangzhou Qianjiang New CBD Construction & Management Committee in China underlines her expertise in urban design. Chen is a fervent advocate for better planning and urban design value dissemination among government officials, developers, academia, and the public. She is a full member of the Singapore Institute of Planners and a registered architect and urban planner in China, holding a Master of Arts in Urban Design from the National University of Singapore and having been a visiting scholar in urban planning at the University of Illinois in Chicago, USA. Linkedin

With an academic background in architecture from Nelson Mandela University, he has become a motivated professional with a keen interest in urban planning and sustainable design. Holding a full membership from the Singapore Institute of Planners and a LEED Green Associate certification, he blends academic knowledge with professional credentials to drive impactful projects. Beyond his formal roles, his commitment to social service is evident in his voluntary work, which includes the renovation of old, unused homes for the homeless. His dedication to bettering the built environment extends from professional responsibilities to voluntary efforts, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of the interplay between architecture, planning, and community well-being. Linkedin

She is an accomplished urban designer with a Master of Art in Urban Design from the National University of Singapore. With a career spanning across Asia, particularly in China, Singapore, and India, she has amassed significant experience in various scales of planning and urban design. Her portfolio includes sustainable city planning, conceptual integrated development, new town master planning, large-scale and industrial design, as well as green building and architectural design. Wenyi's comprehensive expertise demonstrates her ability to approach design challenges from various angles, aligning with the sustainability goals and creating spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Linkedin 

She is an accomplished urban designer with a master's degree from the National University of Singapore. She has amassed a robust portfolio through her involvement in diverse master planning and urban design projects across China, Singapore, Cambodia, and India. Her notable achievements include a collaborative role in the regional planning and conceptual urban design of Singapore's Paya Lebar New District, earning her a Silver Award in the Zhoushan Thousand Island Business District International Urban Design Competition, and the DRIA 2019 Outstanding Urban Design Award. She has also demonstrated her expertise in regional master planning, industrial planning, conceptual urban design, sustainable design, and resilient city research, including GIS-based urban spatial analysis. In recognition of her academic efforts, she was awarded the 2019 Gold Award for Student Group by the Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP). Linkedin

A dynamic urban planning professional, currently serving as a Civil Servant at the Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources, has amassed a diverse range of experience in the sector. Transitioning from an urban planner at the China Architecture Design & Research Group to a reviewer, she has dedicated four years post-graduation in honing her skills in the field. Having earned her Master's Degree in Urban Design from the National University of Singapore, and a Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Rural Planning from Beijing Forestry University, she is now adeptly exploring and interpreting the latest policies in population control, land use indicators, and industrial development. Amid the ongoing 'multi planning and integration' reform wave in Beijing's spatial planning, she's striving to resolve the challenges of planning preparation and approval under the unique Chinese management mechanism.