Episode Ep 682 June 18, 2025 1 hr 20 min

#677: What People Get Wrong About Architecture & Building an Iconic S’pore Hotel

We talk to Szue Hann, an Architect & Sustainability expert about the process of turning a vision into an actual skyscraper, as well as his experiences working on iconic projects like the Parkroyal Collection Pickering in Singapore. He also dives deep into the importance of sustainability in Architecture, and the critical role it plays in designing for a more climate-friendly future. And of course, he shares his journey about how he actually entered the industry, and what he cherishes most about it.

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(00:00) Preamble
(00:30) Intro
(03:13) Sustainability in Archtitecture
(09:01) Art and Archtiectural Education"
(16:16) Communicating with Clients
(19:11) Defining Architecture and Team Collaboration
(28:30) Iterative Design Process
(32:06) Archtitects as Problem Solvers
(33:48) Case Study: The Rotating Skylab
(38:15) Challenges in Architectural Requests
(46:49) Example of Successful Retrofitting
(52:10) Building for Future Needs
(55:56) Urban Architecture Trends
(56:34) The Role of Housing Development Board (HDB)
(59:52) Public Involvement in Housing Design
(01:02:55) Impact of AI on Architecture
(01:08:10) Dream Projects and Future Architectural Visions
(01:14:10) One Shiok Thing