ULI SG: Brown Bag Chat with Nathalie de Vries and WenChian Shi from MVRDV

When

2024-12-02
2024-12-02T11:30:00 - 2024-12-02T13:30:00
Asia/Singapore

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    Where

    Singapore Land Group 50 Raffles Place #21-01/06, Singapore Land Tower Singapore 048623 SINGAPORE
    We only accept VISA or MasterCard for credit card payment in Singapore Dollars. If you would like to use an American Express card for payment in US Dollars, please reach out to ULI Singapore at [email protected] for registration.

    Pricing

    Standard Pricing Until 2 December Members Non-Members
    Private SGD 50.00 SGD 80.00
    Public/Academic/Nonprofit SGD 40.00 SGD 55.00
    Student SGD 20.00 SGD 30.00
    Under Age 35 SGD 30.00 SGD 40.00
    Brown Bag Chat with Nathalie de Vries and WenChian Shi from MVRDV

    ULI Singapore is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive Brown Bag chat with pioneering architects Nathalie de Vries and WenChian Shi from MVRDV. This ‘Bring Your Own Lunch’ chat session offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from two leaders in the field of architecture as they share their journeys, challenges, and the inspiration behind their commitment to inclusivity in design.

    The session will be moderated by Ong Ker-Shing who is a designer and educator, co-founder of Lekker Architects, and Associate Professor (Practice) at NUS Department of Architecture.

    Whether you are an architect, urban planner, or simply passionate about the evolution of our urban landscape, this conversation promises to inspire and provoke thoughts on the future of inclusive design and designers.
     
    Join Us as We Unpack These Key Takeaways:
    As trailblazing leaders in architecture, Nathalie and Wenchian have not only built a successful practice in a traditionally male-dominated field, they have also championed the importance of designing inclusive spaces making architecture more representative and accessible.
     
    In this engaging discussion, they will cover :
    • The transformative power from focusing on inclusivity within both the profession and the built environment
    • How design can better reflect the diverse needs of communities and users
    • Insights on navigating challenges and empowering the next generation of female architects
     
    This event is part of the ULI Singapore Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Honestly Speaking Series, which celebrates the achievements of women in the workplace and addresses the challenges they face. It’s also a fantastic networking opportunity, bringing together female leaders in real estate to discuss hot industry topics and connect with one another.

    Reserve Your Spot!
    This intimate session is limited to just 20 participants! Secure your spot now and join us for an inspiring lunchtime discussion.



    Event Details:
    Event:    Brown Bag Chat with Nathalie de Vries and WenChian Shi from MVRDV
    Date:      2 December 2024, Monday
    Time:     11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Brown Bag Lunch)
    Location: Singapore Land Group (50 Raffles Pl, #21-01/06 Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623)


     
    Event Programme:
    11:30 AM to 11:55 AM  Registration
    11:55 AM to 12:00 PM   Welcome Remarks by ULI Singapore
    12:00 PM to 12:45 PM   Brown Bag Chat with Nathalie and WenChian
    12:45 PM to 01:00 PM   Q & A
    01:00 PM to 01:30 PM   Networking


     
    Event Registration:
    This event is open to ULI members and non-members (all genders).

    CategoryMember  Non-member
    Private/ For ProfitSGD 50SGD 80 
    Public/ Academic/ Non-profitSGD 40SGD 55
    StudentSGD 20 SGD 30
    Under Age 35SGD 30SGD 40

    CategoryMember  Non-member
    Private/ For ProfitUSD 37USD 59
    Public/ Academic/ Non-profitUSD 30USD 41
    StudentUSD 15USD 22
    Under Age 35USD 22USD 30

    Limited 20 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    So register now!

    Note:
    1. When you attend this event, you consent to recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction.

    2. We only accept VISA or MasterCard for credit card payment in Singapore Dollars. If you would like to use an American Express card for payment in US Dollars, please reach out to ULI Singapore at [email protected] for registration.


    Speakers

    Speaker

    Nathalie de Vries

    Founding Partner, MVRDV bv

    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”. In 2021, the municipality of Groningen appointed De Vries to the position of City Architect. In this role, De Vries advises on current urban design and architectural projects and brings spatial issues to the fore in order to improve the city’s physical living environment and building culture. In the past, De Vries has been a professor of architecture at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and TU Berlin, among several other institutions. She was also a guest lecturer at Harvard GSD in Boston and at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, among others. As a former president of the Royal Institute of Dutch Architects (BNA), De Vries is committed to the architectural profession and to the appreciation of design’s importance in the built environment. In addition to her academic work, De Vries regularly lectures and participates in juries worldwide.

    Speaker

    Wenchian Shi

    Partner | Director Studio Asia, MVRDV bv

    Partner, Architect and Urban Planner, Wenchian Shi (Shanghai, CN – 1975) 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 China, Taiwan, Korea and Singapore, and in 2016, Partner. Prior to joining MVRDV in 2004 and thereafter expanding the office’s portfolio in Asia, Wenchian worked at OMA, contributing to the design of the highly acclaimed CCTV Headquarters in Beijing. With this extensive experience, combined with an international education, that includes a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Shanghai Tongji University, as well as a master’s degree in Urban Planning from Delft University of Technology, Shi excels at international collaborations with clients and consultants in both Asia and Europe. She has worked at all scales of architecture and urban planning including urban renewal, public space, housing, offices, retail, and cultural institutions, and projects she has lead at MVRDV include the Tianjin Binhai Library (2017), the Seoullo 7017 Skygarden (2017), The Imprint (2018), Tainan Spring (2020) and Idea Factory (2021). Amongst the projects she is currently overseeing are Irwell Hill Residences in Singapore, Women and Children Center in Shenzhen, public library in Wuhan, Tanchoen Waterfront Park in Seoul. In 2022, Shi received the Spotlight Award of the Female Frontier Awards.

    Moderator

    Ker-Shing Ong

    Co-founder, Lekker Architects

    Ong Ker-Shing is a designer and educator, co-founder of Lekker Architects, and Associate Professor (Practice) at NUS Department of Architecture. She is a registered Architect, with Masters degrees in Architecture and Landscape Architecture from Harvard GSD. Shing was granted the prestigious Wheelwright Traveling Fellowship in 2002, included in the third edition of the “20 Under 45” series organised by URA, and at Lekker, won the President’s Design Award of the Year in 2015 for The Caterpillar’s Cove Childcare and Development Centre and again in 2023 for Hack Care: Tips and Tricks for a Dementia-Friendly Home. Shing sits on the Advisory Board of PSM, Singapore, and the Council of Singapore Institute of Architects.