“Just as a pebble dropped in water causes ripples, well designed and properly constructed buildings cause positive ripples through neighborhoods, cities, countries and beyond.”

Charu Kokate, Safdie Architects' Principal and Director of the Singapore office, spoke at TEDx NTU in Singapore. As part of the Viewpoints themed event, Charu illustrated the importance and complexity of delivering thoughtful, large-scale, public projects through the lens of her experience working on Jewel Changi Airport.