Joshua Chew's reflection:

Visiting DP Architects was an enlightening experience that offered much insight into the scenes that shape Singapore’s urban landscape. I recall being warmly welcomed by the CEO, Mr Seah, who shared with us some of their recently completed projects. One particular project that stood out to me was SAFRA Choa Chu Kang, a place that I frequent often. It was a striking moment when I realised how the work of architects translates so directly into our daily lives. 

The visit to DP Architects helped me connect the dots between what we had learned in the classroom and how design thinking is applied in real-world projects. I began to understand that good design is about more than just form, but it is also about how the space functions to serve users and tackle real-world problems. This reaffirmed what I had learned during the National Design Project, which is the importance of viewing the world through the user’s lens