Voices & Vision #3 - Changing Skylines

Voices & Vision – Art Thought Leadership Symposium

Presented by Mastercard

Sat and Sun, 26 – 27 July 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Voices & Vision is a 2-day art thought leadership programme on the occasion of AP60 that creates a space for meaningful exchange and deeper engagement with real-world issues. Join us in shaping the dialogue on our shared past, present, and future.

Panel #3 - Changing Skylines: Evolving Practices in Urban Planning and Cultural Stewardship

Sun, 27 July, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

As cities grow, they don’t just expand outward or upward—they evolve in meaning, identity, and function. Urban planning today is no longer just about infrastructure; it’s about the values we embed in physical space. How do cities stay resilient while balancing our response to climate change and preserving cultural continuity. This panel explores the dynamic intersection of urban planning and cultural stewardship, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in shaping cities that honour both progress and memory.

Speakers:

1. Ho Weng Hin (Moderator) | Founding Partner of Studio Lapis, Architectural Conservation Specialist
2. Darren Soh | Artist, Researcher
3. Prof Ho Puay Peng | Professor and former Head of Department, Department of Architecture, College of Design and Engineering, NUS
4. Karen Tan | Founder of Pocket Projects and Projector

This ticket only allows entry to Panel #3 Changing Skylines: Evolving Practices in Urban Planning and Cultural Stewardship.

Explore the various discussions within Voices & Vision by clicking the links below. This is one of four panel discussions.

1. Proof of Concept: The Artist's Role in a New Nation
2. The Power of Patronage: Shaping Art, Culture, and Lasting Legacies
3. Changing Skylines: Evolving Practices in Urban Planning and Cultural Stewardship
4. Present and Away