| Category | Retail | Sports, Community & Recreation | Civic & Cultural | Mixed Use |
|---|---|
| Year | 2018 |
| Size | 16,700sqm (landscape area) |
Projects
Our Tampines Hub
Integrated Green Infrastructure
Our Tampines Hub (OTH) is Singapore’s first integrated community and lifestyle hub comprising a total of 12 government agencies as stakeholders. In line with OTH’s programs and facilities serving the community, the landscape design is geared towards creating multiple layers of pleasant spaces inside the building, for example through multiple sky terraces.
The East-West Spine – the main pedestrian thoroughfare connecting Tampines St 82 and Tampines Ave 5 – incorporates a myriad of shade-tolerant plants within its 5-storey high atrium. Umbrella trees, as well as Ficus sp and palm species, provide a lush setting for seating and event areas. The focus of the East-West Spine is the musical fountain at its Central Plaza that delights adults and children alike during events.
Details
The architectural design itself, with open atriums and rooftop gardens, means that visually the landscape will be enjoyed by users from various vantage points.
Tree plantings shading the walkway along the perimeter of Tampines Hub.
Sky terraces serve as activity and gathering spaces.
Greenery incorporated into public spaces such as the swimming pool.
The Community Garden on the fifth storey is another venue for community engagement through horticulture. Following universal design principles, there are higher planters to facilitate easier reach by the elderly as well as specially-designed planters for wheelchair users. Another element is the 1km-long indoor jogging track – a convenient all-weather amenity.
With OTH’s location amongst public green such as Tampines Eco Green, Pasir Ris Park, and Tampines Changkat Butterfly Garden, the tree planting and landscape are implemented to encourage greater biodiversity. The single row of street trees has been intensified to triple rows along the boundaries which allow for more tree canopy along the public footpaths with 8 species of native as well as butterfly attracting trees. Notable among these are the native Tampines trees (Streblus elongatus) planted at the OTH entrances – which celebrate the heritage of Tampines area.
Specialist Services
Integrated services provided for this project.
AWARDS
| 2020 |
China Real Estate Design Awards (Silver), Public Building Our Tampines Hub |
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| 2019 |
BCA Universal Design Mark Award (Platinum) Our Tampines Hub |
| 2018 |
Global Architecture and Design Awards, Honourable Mention Our Tampines Hub |