Calvin Chua

Calvin’s artistic practices seeks to combine architecture, planning and advocacy. He is the founder of Spatial Anatomy and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With a keen interest in bridging design and geopolitics, Chua has led ground-breaking research and capacity building programmes on urban and economic development in the DPRK over the past decade. Recognised as one of the leading voices on the relationship between the Korean peninsula, his opinions have been featured in multiple news media outlets, including CNN and Reuters. Apart from advising on inter-Korea development, Chua co-curated the Pyongyang Sallim exhibition at the 2017 Seoul Biennale with Yim Dongwoo. Recognised for his unique approach towards design practice, Chua was longlisted for the 2020 Royal Academy of Arts Dorfman Award. A registered architect in the United Kingdom, Calvin graduated from the Architectural Association School of Architecture.