Ambitious retrofit of a key corner plot building, originally designed by Richard Seifert and Partners in 1979, salvages 90%+ of the existing built fabric to create a workplace of the future. 
 

Mechanical and thermal upgrades dramatically improve the building's performance, while locking in embodied carbon and significantly reducing operational costs. 

“The ambitious repositioning breathes new life into this Richard Seifert landmark while retaining around 90% of the existing building fabric. By imaginative reworking of the accommodation, along with sensitively modelled extensions and new terraces, the building promises to be attractive and relevant to the next generation of occupiers” Ed Sneddon – Director at Simten

+Radical 'retention first' strategy, retains 90% of the existing building fabric
+Dramatically improved arrival experience, expanded reception and additional commercial area
+Accessible rooftop terraces and staggered balconies
+WELL Platinum, BREEAM Outstanding, NABERS 5*

A suite of roof and balcony amenity spaces dynamically uplift the building experience for all users - while a new pocket park surrounding the entrance brings much needed biodiversity to the inner city location.

Client: United Ventures Investments (jointly owned by UOL Developments and Singapore Land) in partnership with Simten

Renders: Conica, Morris+Company

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