Sense of Place Not Solely Space: Context versus Global Design Identity
with Patrick Fong , Brinda Somaya

In a world that grows increasingly smaller by the day, where does cultural identity and context fit in? As responsible designers and architects where do we draw the line between a truly global design and one that identifies with its region and context?  

This panel discussion will cover the following topics:

• Development and progress must proceed without straining the cultural environment; so what is the importance of context and cultural identity in the field of architecture and design?
• How can the future be embraced without erasing the past?
• What is the role of the designer and architect in an ever-changing world?