Me and My Money: Building on his childhood artistic passions brings gains for architect

Mr Tan Yue Wei is principal architect and founder of YWA Studio. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
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SINGAPORE – The creative urge took hold of architect Tan Yue Wei at an early age and has never let up, allowing him to indulge his passion while making a healthy living at the same time.

Mr Tan was just 12 when he finished in the top three in an art competition, an achievement that made his father “incredibly proud” of him.

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