Challenging the greenery facade - Leonard Ng, Henning Larsen

Ecogradia Podcast – Series 4 Episode 5

Challenging the greenery facade - Leonard Ng, Henning Larsen

Ecogradia Podcast – Series 4 Episode 5

How do green public spaces benefit us? Leonard Ng, Henning Larsen’s APAC Country Market Director talks about Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park (designed by Henning Larsen and Atelier Dreiseitl), one of the most-visited urban parks in the heart of Singapore. He tells us what post-completion studies reveal about the impact of the park on its surroundings and nearby residents.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 Singapore

Explore the reality of greenery in architecture – pragmatic sustainability or mere aesthetics? Leonard Ng navigates the fine line, urging honesty in distinguishing between environmental impact and visual appeal in our urban landscapes.

Ecogradia Series 4

Singapore Kampung Admiralty. Photo: Henning Larsen.

Leonard is an award-winning landscape architect and the Country Market Director, APAC, at Henning Larsen’s Singapore studio. He seeks to establish a harmonious balance between urban environments, people, and nature for more sustainable cities.

In this podcast, he discusses various ways to integrate greenery with built form, as well as the associated benefits and pitfalls. Reflecting on his experience in Singapore, he urges us to consider what integrated greenery can and should achieve.

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