{
  "id": 4292074,
  "title": "Singapore architect Chang Yong Ter believes good architecture can make us better humans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/singapore-architect-chang-yong-ter-believes-good-architecture-can-4292074",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T22:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/people/chang-yong-ter-singapore-architect-6339476"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chang Yong Ter, a Singaporean architect and the founder of Chang Architects, has been creating distinctive homes for over two decades. His designs are influenced by nature, spirituality, and a desire to do things differently. Chang is known for his gentle demeanor, yoga, tai chi, and meditation practices. He incorporates these philosophies into his work, which is evident in the way he designs each project with the client's needs and site conditions in mind. One of his earliest projects, Elok House, built in 2005, remains a celebrated example of his work, featuring full-height green walls and trees growing through the floors. This project won multiple awards, including the President’s Design Award in 2008. Chang's process involves creating maquettes, or three-dimensional models, of his designs before presenting them to clients. These models help clients visualize the space and make informed decisions. Chang's work extends beyond residential homes, including projects like Wondrous Light Children's House, a social enterprise and children's enrichment studio that he and his wife opened in 2017. The studio is guided by Dr Rudolf Steiner's Waldorf pedagogy and emphasizes imaginative play, rhythm, the arts, meaningful everyday experiences, and a close relationship with nature.",
  "summary": "For more than two decades, the founder of Chang Architects has created distinctive Singapore homes shaped by nature, spirituality and an instinct to do things differently.",
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        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Singapore architect Chang Yong Ter believes good architecture can make us better humans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/singapore-architect-chang-yong-ter-believes-good-architecture-can",
        "published": "2026-08-29T22:04:48.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}