Singapore's architectural approach of preserving local building materials and vernacular design principles creates distinctive city DNA and appeals to travelers, contrasting with 30 years of globalized architecture where identical glass buildings erased local identity.
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Michael McGillEvidence Quote
“there was a globalization of architecture about 30 years ago where you know there was glass buildings everywhere just because people wanted to be like a certain country so i think about bringing that dna back in design is very important to what we do in our our projects”
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Reimagined Cities: Can Cities Leverage Urban Design & Tech to Attract the Next Generation Traveler?— Intelligence SquaredCreated: 8/13/2026, 7:46:07 AM
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