Melvin Chang Yun-Wen is a Singaporean architect who, along with Wong Mun Summ, co-founded the internationally renowned firm WOHA Architects in 1994. His career is inextricably linked to the promotion of sustainable and contextual architecture, specifically designed for tropical climates and high-density urban environments. Chang's design approach is distinguished by the pioneering integration of natural elements, such as vertical gardens, green roofs, and passive ventilation systems, within complex structures and skyscrapers. His most representative works include the Oasia Hotel Downtown, the PARKROYAL on Pickering, and the public housing complex SkyVille @ Dawson in Singapore, as well as The Met skyscraper in Bangkok. For his innovative contribution, Chang and his firm have received numerous global accolades, including the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the President's Design Award, Singapore's highest design honor, establishing him as a leading figure in the field of vertical green architecture.