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Proposed Pedestrian Street at East Coast Road; Six Public Space Installations Debut along Historic East Identity Corridor
The Historic East Identity Corridor has launched six new public space installations, including a Nonya Kueh-inspired pavilion designed by SUTD Master’s student Tan Jia Yue and his team.
Will the ground sinkhole happen again?
SUTD President Professor Phoon Kok Kwang was quoted following the recent sinkhole incident along Tanjong Katong Road.
Profile: SUTD President Professor Phoon Kok Kwang: A Passionate Leader in Geotechnics and Education
Lianhe Zaobao profiles SUTD President Professor Phoon Kok Kwang – a respected geotechnical engineering expert, dedicated mentor, and thought leader in education.
A nine-layer kueh pavilion and boardwalk activate a once-sleepy Katong-Joo Chiat corner for Archifest 2025
Archifest 2025 features works by SUTD students and partners, including playful Peranakan kueh-inspired installations.
Scholar: Whether the former Nanyang University’s cultural heritage holds global significance remains debatable
Former Nanyang University (Nantah) alumni are advocating for the school’s cultural heritage to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua notes that while Nantah holds local and regional significance, more evidence is needed to demonstrate that it meets the criteria of “Outstanding Universal Value.”
State-owned 2 Moulmein Road put up for use as a lifestyle hub
The Singapore Land Authority is putting up the former Communicable Disease Centre located at 2 Moulmein Road for short-term tenancy. Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua shares his expert opinion on maintaining a balance between history and innovation when modernising historical buildings for new functions.