The Placemaker Awards Asean (PAA) 2021 is a newly introduced programme to recognise those who transform public spaces in South-East Asia, thereby helping to improve quality of life and strengthen local communities.
StarMetro speaks to some of the winners in various categories to gain insight into their projects and how they have impacted local communities.
Private Organisation (Private-Public Space)
Hin Bus Depot in George Town, Penang, has undergone some interesting transformation over the years. The bus depot for Hin Company Ltd was an abandoned building.
Today, it is a space for arts and creative entrepreneurs.
Its gallery manager Wanida Razali said the last transformation came about when Lithuanian street artist Ernest Zacharevic was sourcing for a space for his first solo…
