__AI_T_SC_0_ is a seven-story, multi-purpose residential building located in Singapore. Considered a significant civic landmark, it emerges from the extensive redevelopment of a public park situated in the heart of the lively East Coast community. As part of the Housing Development Board’s (HDB) “Rebuilding Our Central Zone” initiative, the Bedok town center has been revitalized, incorporating abundant green features designed to address the consistent humidity of the tropical climate year-round.
▲ Location Map
The building’s facilities, which include four swimming pools and public healthcare services, represent a dramatic transformation of the former public park at the vibrant East Coast community center. To preserve the park’s dense greenery and mature trees, the design integrates a consistent forestry theme throughout the development. This green space not only enhances the community’s character but also functions as a privacy and soundproofing buffer for nearby residences.
Typical Tropical Architecture
The building features modern biophilic design elements, with greenery present on every floor. Trees, shrubs, and creeping plants envelop the entire structure, softening the impact of concrete and helping reduce indoor heat gain. The landscaping uses native Singaporean plants, offering a variety of options both indoors and around the building, including playgrounds and fitness areas that harmonize with the surrounding park environment.
Environmental Sustainability Features
The project incorporates abundant greenery and landscape beautification, alongside several advanced passive environmental control strategies. These include rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling systems, conical glass façades, and Brisbane solar elements, all designed to reduce solar heat gain and radiation. This approach results in an environmentally progressive building focused on minimizing energy consumption and lowering operational and maintenance costs.
The distinctive solution of AI_S_SC_0_ embodies a holistic and integrated sustainable design approach, reflecting the architects’ commitment to environmental progress by reducing energy use and overall building operation and maintenance expenses.
▲ Green analysis
To reduce dependence on mechanical comfort systems, the design promotes a comfortable indoor environment suitable for tropical climates. Early design phases incorporated passive ventilation concepts, utilizing the Venturi effect through a first-level atrium to encourage wind flow, creating a naturally ventilated, comfortable social space.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations optimize ventilation, ensuring acceptable airflow speeds within air-conditioned spaces.
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▲ CFD ventilation simulation
▲ CFD ventilation simulation
Additionally, the interior features high ceilings to enhance air permeability, promoting effective cross-ventilation and circulation. This creates a microclimate within pedestrian walkways and sports facilities, improving user comfort.
The building’s self-shading façade reduces heat gain with cone-shaped windows, wrapped stretch fabrics, and vertical heat sinks, cutting solar heat absorption by 30%. These features also facilitate wind penetration into naturally ventilated corridors on upper levels. Peripheral flowerpot boxes serve as natural barriers, reducing heat while providing aesthetic and therapeutic benefits.
Ong& Ong continues to redefine the built environment with a comprehensive 360-degree approach encompassing design, engineering, and project management. Leveraging the latest Atomic Energy Commission technology, the firm demonstrates its commitment to disruptive innovation. Operating across 12 major Asian cities, Ong& Ong emphasizes sustainability, continuous improvement, and well-being, consistently exceeding expectations and delivering superior user experiences.
▲ Functional analysis
Retail Atrium
Cultural Activity Space
People’s Association
Health Center
Sports Center
Project Drawings
▲ First floor plan
▲ Second floor plan
▲ Third floor plan
▲ Fourth floor plan
▲ Fifth floor plan
▲ Sixth floor plan
▲ Seventh floor plan
▲ Roof Plan
▲ Basement floor plan
▲ Section A
▲ Section C
▲ Section D
▲ Axonometric Diagram
Project Information
Building Area: 45,000 square meters
Floor Area: 21,000 square meters
Completion Date: June 2017
Location: Singapore
Architectural Design: ONG& ONG Architecture Firm
Project Directors: Ashvinkumar Kantilla, Robert (BIM work) Brodeth
Landscape Design: ONG& ONG Pte Ltd
Lighting Design: ONG& ONG Pte Ltd
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering: Rankine& Hill (S) Pte Ltd (a member of the ONG& ONG Group)
Main Contractor: Kim Seng Heng Engineering Construction Pte Ltd
Client: People’s Association
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