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‘‘What I am interested in is architecture that addresses the needs of the everyday person. When this is achieved in design, buildings can and will have a significant socio-economic impact, shaping the urban setting.’’

Hans Tan

Founder, Hans Tan Studio; and Assistant Professor, Division of Industrial Design,
National University of Singapore
Hans Tan Studio

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Product & Industrial Design

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‘‘One of the biggest misconceptions about design is that designers solve problems. I think designers find opportunities.’’