"It is critical to build bridges, foster conversation, and activate and animate the city, going beyond just the physical architecture."

From Singapore, Stella Gwee of Shophouse & Co

With Robin Cox

The colorful shoes made us exchange a conversation on our Good Place Bench. Meet placemaker Stella Gwee based in Singapore sharing some valuable insights. Thanks again for the lovely gift, we love print.

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Stella Gwee

Stella Gwee is the Founder of The Shophouse & Co, a creative placemaking studio based in Singapore that helps city agencies, companies and communities turn urban spaces into vibrant places to live, work and play.

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Robin Cox

My name is Robin Cox, based in The Hague, The Netherlands. I’m a cultural explorer, photographer, and city enthusiast, here to capture the connection between people and cities. Stories and moments that spark positivity and create a smile.

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From Singapore, Stella Gwee of Shophouse & Co

With Robin Cox

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Stella Gwee

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I am keenly interested in the ways that Public space is the venue for us to be thinking about the issues of environment, thinking about solving issues of social integration, empathy, transportation, mobility.

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