Charu Kokate, senior partner as Safdie Architects, was invited to speak at Architects, not Architecture (AnA), on March 13, 2025 in Singapore. As part of a conversation bringing together three of the region’s most distinguished architects, Charu reflected on her personal experiences and influences that shaped her most formative creative years.

"My father used to tell me that 'working hard, working honestly, that's all you need to do. There's nothing you cannot do in this world.' This as a child built so much confidence in me...making us (me and my sisters) fearless." - Charu Kokate       

Fermin Tribaldos, AnA, Co-Founder. Charu Kokate, Safdie Architects Singapore. Richard Hassell, WOHA, Singapore. Elora Hardy, IBUKU, Bali.