Our Built Future: Innovation and Ideas Reshaping How We Live and Work

Overview

What shapes the places we live, work, and gather in - and who are the thinkers redesigning those possibilities from within?

Our Built Future brings together visionary voices across architecture, engineering, construction, and storytelling to examine how design, data, and cultural shifts are reimagining the built environment in Singapore and beyond.

This intimate evening features a live in-person panel discussion, Q&A, and networking opportunities in the creative heart of Bras Basah.Bugis precinct. The venue - Basheer Graphic Books - is an iconic heritage bookstore and cultural anchor known for connecting generations of architects, designers, students, and independent creators.

The conversation dives deep into the ways buildings, infrastructure, and digital workflows intersect with identity, sustainability, and innovation, placing Singapore's evolving cityscape in dialogue with global expertise.

Event Agenda

6pm: Registration · Professional Networking

7pm: Welcome Remarks

710pm: Panel Discussion

745pm: Q&A

815pm: Professional Networking

9pm: End

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Schedule

Date: 31 Jul 2025, Thursday
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: Basheer Graphic Books, Bras Basah Complex, 231 Bain Street, #04-19, Singapore 180231, 180231

Speakers

Speaker's Profile:

Renee Jain, General Manager - Digital Engineering, Lendlease Singapore

With over a decade of experience reshaping how the built environment is designed, delivered, and experienced, architectural leader Renee Jain has contributed to some of Singapore’s most forward-looking developments, including the Singapore Institute of Technology SIT new campus in Punggol, NS Square, and the Singtel Comcentre Redevelopment. Originally from Silicon Valley, she moved to Singapore inspired by the nation’s BIM roadmap and now plays a key role in advancing Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) and data-driven design across complex projects. Renee also serves as Singapore Chair for Women in Lendlease and is an active member of Women in BIM, mentoring emerging professionals and championing inclusive industry practices. Renee remains a strong advocate for gender equity in the construction and technology sectors. Her leadership reflects a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering interdisciplinary teams to shape the future of the built environment.

Speaker's Profile:

Gordon Gn, Managing Director, Principal, HKS, Inc. (Singapore)

Gordon Gn leads the Singapore studio of global architecture firm HKS, Inc. as Managing Director and Principal. With extensive experience across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and North America, he has delivered award-winning projects in healthcare, hospitality, and commercial sectors. His portfolio includes landmark developments such as Resorts World Sentosa, Macau Island Hospital, and ParkwayHealth Gleneagles Shanghai International Hospital. A graduate of the Architectural Association in London, Gordon is a strong advocate for computational design, leveraging digital simulations to enhance building performance and sustainability. His design philosophy blends art and science, with a focus on how architecture shapes human experience. Gordon’s leadership at HKS Singapore reflects a commitment to innovation, wellness, and contextual storytelling in the built environment.

Speaker's Profile:

Ng Siew Loong, Head - Virtual Design & Construction, Obayashi Corporation Singapore

Ng Siew Loong leads the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) efforts at Obayashi Corporation in Singapore, where he oversees the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM), 4D/5D simulations, and digital workflows across complex construction projects. With over a decade of experience in digital delivery, he has played a key role in advancing Obayashi’s BIM implementation since its early adoption in 2011. Under his leadership, Obayashi Singapore was awarded the Platinum Award at the Building & Construction Authority - BIM Awards, recognizing the firm’s pioneering role in Singapore digital construction. Siew Loong continues to champion innovation through data-driven processes, site-level BIM applications, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. His work reflects a commitment to raising construction productivity and shaping the future of integrated project delivery in Singapore’s built environment.

Moderator's Profile:

Roshan Gidwani, Media Presenter-Host | Business Communicator | Lifestyle Commentator, Independent

Roshan Gidwani is a dynamic media personality passionate about storytelling across finance, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship. Most recently, he co-hosted The Evening Runway on SPH MONEY FM 89.3, engaging listeners through segments like Culture Club, R.I.C.H., and Spill The Tea - covering topics from gourmet trends to investment mindsets. Earlier, he spent 2.5 years at PYTCH Media with investment and wealth management firm PhillipCapital, where he hosted Teatime Tuesday, a finance talk show that simplified market dynamics and wealth strategy for broad audiences. Raised across Thailand, Jakarta, Australia, and China, Roshan’s global upbringing shaped his curiosity and admiration for business. Inspired early by his entrepreneurial father, he brings that energy into insightful conversations with founders, creatives, and changemakers. From decoding market shifts to amplifying cultural narratives, he brings warmth, wit, and clarity to every exchange.