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Straits Times
2 hours ago
- Straits Times
Places Of The Heart: Wander and wonder at Changi Airport with architect Jonathan Christian Chin
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Who: Mr Jonathan Christian Chin, 34, is a Singapore-registered architect who has amassed an award-winning portfolio that includes public, residential, mixed-use and civic space design through his local and international stints. He graduated from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Department of Architecture in 2017 with a master's degree in architecture. During his time there , he garnered honours such as the Lee Kip Lin Medal for Best Graduation Dissertation in History and Theory of Architecture, and the Aedas Medal and Prize in Architectural Design. After graduating, he worked at acclaimed architectural practices such as DP Architects (DPA) in Singapore and Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in Copenhagen. In 2021, outside of work, he co-created a place-making installation, called Park Yourself, with his wife Pearlyn Chang, who is 31 and a landscape architect. Their design of an Instagrammable, pandemic-resilient playground – which was shown at indoor and outdoor spaces around Singapore – won the URA-Redas Spark Challenge award in 2021. It also received the Singapore Good Design Award in 2023, attesting to Mr Chin's commitment to inclusive, community-focused design. Architect Jonathan Chin with his wife Pearlyn Chang, a landscape architect, at their award-winning installation Park Yourself. PHOTO: COURTESY OF JONATHAN CHIN In 2022, he joined BIG, headquartered in Denmark's capital, to expand his perspective on sustainability and radical innovation. In Copenhagen, he collaborated with some of the brightest minds in the industry and worked on architectural projects across Europe and Asia, gaining insights into differing design methodologies and cultures. Mr Jonathan Chin at Bjarke Ingels Group's office in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2023. PHOTO: PEARLYN CHANG Based in Singapore, Mr Chin works independently while giving back to the architectural community by mentoring students as a guest reviewer at NUS. He also serves as a council member at the Singapore Institute of Architects, where he champions young architects and fosters a culture of appreciation for good design in Singapore. 'My first choice of a place of the heart would definitely be Changi Airport. It is a space in Singapore where architecture, emotion and memory converge. We all seek different kinds of reprieve. Some people find it in nature, some in retail therapy, others in special architectural spaces. But I have always felt that Changi Airport brings all those worlds together, especially in a city like Singapore, where heat and rapid pace are constants. One gets the greenery without the sweat, the quiet without isolation and the motion without chaos. It is not just about the airport facilities, but also what the space allows: a moment to breathe. In 2022, my wife and I took the big leap to Copenhagen, where both of us were fortunate to join the Bjarke Ingels Group, one of Europe's top design firms, to grow professionally and explore the world. When living abroad for long spells, opportunities to return to Singapore for a break become quite emotional. Walking through Changi after being overseas, I still feel quiet pride. Whenever I return home, I prefer to linger rather than rush to the exit. Sometimes, I wander through Jewel, not to shop or sightsee, but just to walk, wander and wonder. It does not just mark my journeys, but also quietly holds the 'in-between' moments. Those intervals are often where I find the most meaning. Architect Jonathan Chin at Jewel Changi Airport on July 23. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY Changi Airport also holds a treasury of nostalgia for me. As a student, I used to spend late nights at the viewing gallery of Terminal 2 (T2), one of the few 24-hour sanctuaries in Singapore. I would study through the night while watching aircraft take off and land, mindful of the irony that the constant motion of planes against the sky seemed to nudge me to be more focused in my thinking. There is something therapeutic about plane-spotting – the rhythm of arrivals and departures mirroring the cadence of life. Also, my relationship with the airport is both personal and inherited. When I was growing up , my father Ignatius Chin worked at Changi Airport Group (CAG) as part of a team involved in the construction of Jewel from 2014 to 2019, a chapter of his career he is incredibly proud of. Although he is no longer with us, those scenes are etched in memory, shaping my understanding of urban spaces and belonging. He regaled us with tales about Jewel's design process, the immense coordination that went on behind the scenes and tiny details such as how they designed the Skytrain to pass through what is now called the Shiseido Forest Valley; and the complexity of the contiguous grid shell of the dome that had an outsize design impact. At the time, I did not fully grasp the significance, but I remember how animated he became when recounting his experiences. Through him, I later had the rare opportunity to meet the architect behind Jewel, Mr Moshe Safdie. As a student back then, I was still trying to understand what architecture meant beyond drawings and deadlines. Mr Safdie was warm and insightful, and the encounter left an indelible imprint by humanising architecture for me. Mr Jonathan Chin with Mr Moshe Safdie at Changi Airport in 2014. Mr Safdie led the design of Jewel Changi Airport. PHOTO: IGNATIUS CHIN It then became clear that Jewel was not just a building. It was also an idea that brought people together through light, landscape and scale. When friends visit from overseas, I do not just pick them up from the airport. I also guide them through the different terminals, starting from Jewel. If it is an early morning arrival, the tour starts with a leisurely breakfast at Ya Kun Kaya Toast, with cups of locally roasted coffee and pillowy toasted bread. Stepping into Changi Airport, whether travel-related or simply for a quiet break, helps me to reset my perspectives. Today, even when I am not travelling, I visit Changi regularly as I live in the eastern part of the island. I find that cycling via the Jurassic Mile helps me decompress after a long day at work. Other times, I catch a late-night film at the basement of Terminal 3, which has round-the-clock screenings of movies and live sports events. Growing up with the aviation landmark in the background shaped how I view space today. My father's stories and my own quiet rituals are fragments that form a larger collage centred on connection. Changi Airport is the place where I first learnt that architecture can move people – both literally and metaphorically. '
Straits Times
5 hours ago
- Straits Times
Microsoft Singapore managing director Lee Hui Li dies while on sabbatical
Find out what's new on ST website and app. SINGAPORE - Lee Hui Li, managing director of Microsoft Singapore, has died, shortly after going on sabbatical from her role in May. Her age could not be independently verified. An obituary seen by The Business Times stated that Ms Lee passed away on July 24. The wake will be held at the Church of St Ignatius on King's Road from July 25, with the funeral scheduled for July 28, the obituary read. 'Hui Li was a visionary leader whose impact on Microsoft and the broader technology landscape in Singapore was profound. Throughout her career, Hui Li was known not only for her strategic brilliance, but for her warmth, authenticity, and unwavering belief in the potential of others and of Singapore,' a Microsoft spokesperson told The Business Times. 'She mentored countless leaders, built inclusive teams, and inspired all of us to lead with purpose. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Hui Li's family, friends, and colleagues,' the spokesperson said. Ms Lee was appointed managing director of Microsoft Singapore in March 2022, according to her LinkedIn profile. She had announced a sabbatical in May, without disclosing a reason. She had shared on her LinkedIn page two months ago that she would be starting a new position. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore HDB resale price growth moderates in Q2, more flats sold Singapore Etomidate found in blood samples of 2 people involved in fatal Punggol Road accident in May: HSA Asia Live: Thailand-Cambodia border clashes continue for second day Business GIC posts 3.8% annualised return over 20 years despite economic uncertainties Business GIC's focus on long-term value aims to avoid permanent loss amid intensifying economic changes Opinion No idle punt: Why Singapore called out cyber saboteur UNC3886 by name Singapore Prison officer accused of taking bribes to smuggle nude photos, prescription drugs to inmate Sport 'We can match Malaysia or do even better', say Singapore's divers Before taking on the top Singapore role, Ms Lee was general manager of Asia-Pacific enterprise commercial at Microsoft from July 2021 to March 2022, where she led regional sales and industry teams. Her career spanned 27 years and included senior roles at IBM, Symantec, Dell, HP and EY, according to her profile. Ms Lee was based in Singapore and held a degree in economics from the National University of Singapore. In a December 2024 interview with BT, Ms Lee outlined Microsoft's plans to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption in Singapore through customised, industry-specific solutions for large organisations. In a separate interview in April that year, she reflected on her experiences as a female, Asian leader in the male-dominated tech sector. She spoke of her commitment to building a workplace rooted in diversity and inclusivity, and to fostering an environment where differing perspectives are encouraged to challenge groupthink. THE BUSINESS TIMES
Straits Times
6 hours ago
- Straits Times
Economists split on Singapore monetary policy after surprise growth
Find out what's new on ST website and app. MAS already eased monetary policy twice this year in January and April on growth concerns due to US tariffs. SINGAPORE - Economists are split on whether Singapore's central bank will loosen monetary policy or leave settings unchanged in its scheduled review next week as the economy remains resilient despite weakening global growth. Of 12 analysts Reuters polled, six expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to loosen its currency-based monetary policy at the review on July 30 to counter an expected negative output gap in the economy. The other six expect no change in policy. MAS already eased monetary policy twice this year in January and April on growth concerns due to US tariffs after holding settings since a tightening in October 2022. The economy, however, is posting better-than-expected results due to frontloading activity. Singapore avoided a technical recession after the economy grew 1.4 per cent quarter on quarter in the second quarter of 2025, according to preliminary government data released last week. But authorities in Singapore have warned that growth is likely to slow in the second half of 2025 as frontloading activity tapers off amid global trade uncertainties. In April, the government reduced its GDP forecast to 0 per cent to 2 per cent from 1 per cent to 3 per cent. Instead of using interest rates, MAS manages monetary policy by letting the local dollar rise or fall against the currencies of Singapore's main trading partners within an undisclosed trading band, known as the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate, or S$Neer. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business GIC posts 3.8% annualised return over 20 years despite economic uncertainties Business GIC's focus on long-term value aims to avoid permanent loss amid intensifying economic changes Opinion No idle punt: Why Singapore called out cyber saboteur UNC3886 by name Asia Cambodia and Thailand are willing to consider ceasefire: Malaysian PM Anwar Asia Deadly Thai-Cambodian dispute puts Asean's relevance on the line Sport 'We can match Malaysia or do even better', say Singapore's divers Business MAS' measures spark cautious optimism for Singapore stock market revival: Analysts World Trump and Fed chief Powell bicker during tense central bank visit It adjusts policy via three levers: the slope, mid-point and width of the policy band. Maybank economists expect MAS to maintain policy given the improved economic outlook. The analysts also upgraded their forecast for 2025 GDP to 3.2 per cent from 2.4 per cent. OCBC analyst Christopher Wong also expects MAS to hold policy. 'Having implemented two consecutive easings in the first half of 2025 by reducing the policy slope, a pause at this juncture will allow policymakers to evaluate the effects of earlier easing measures and await greater clarity on tariff-related uncertainties,' he said. However, Barclays analysts think MAS will flatten the S$Neer slope. 'MAS knows better than to celebrate any upside surprises to second quarter GDP too early: frontloading implies an eventual payback – which is likely to manifest in second half of 2025 – while the more pernicious effects of uncertainty on investment will likely also take time to show up,' they said. Central banks globally are taking a wait-and-see approach. The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold its benchmark rate steady at its July meeting, while the European Central Bank left rates unchanged on July 24 after eight consecutive interest rate cuts. REUTERS
