PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Photographer: Patrick Bingham-Hall

Distance street view from across urban park

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Distance street view from across urban park

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PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Photographer: Patrick Bingham-Hall

Swimming pool and cabanas on 5th level

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Swimming pool and cabanas on 5th level

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PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Photographer: Patrick Bingham-Hall

View of sky terraces from club lounge

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

View of sky terraces from club lounge

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Designed as a hotel and office in a garden, the project at Upper Pickering Street is a study of how we can not only conserve our greenery in a built-up high-rise city centre but multiply it in a manner that is architecturally striking, integrated and sustainable.

Located in central Singapore, the site is at a junction between the CBD and the colorful districts of Chinatown and Clark Quay, and faces Hong Lim Park. A contoured podium responds to the street scale, drawing inspiration from a combination of landscaped bonsai arrangements that are modelled, chiselled and spliced to mimic natural landscapes and mountain rock formations as well as that of the contoured padi fields of Asia. These contours are precast concrete elements of modular radii, allowing the complex, sculptural podium to be put together from a basic ‘kit of parts’.

On the ground the contours create dramatic outdoor plazas and gardens which flow seamlessly into the interiors. Greenery from the park is drawn up in the form of planted valleys, gullies and waterfalls. The landscaping also conceal openings to the above ground carparking while allowing in air and natural light. The top of the podium is a lush landscaped terrace housing the development’s recreational facilities, with infinity edge pools opening up unobstructed views of the city. Birdcage cabanas perched over the waters add interest and delight.

The crisp and streamlined tower blocks harmonize with surrounding high-rise office buildings. They are attenuated into an open-sided courtyard configuration, breaking down the ‘wall of buildings’ effect and maximizing views and daylighting into the building. Blue and green glass create a patina that recall the waters of Singapore River adjacent. Lofty 4 storey sky gardens which bring lush greenery directly to the rooms and breaks down the scale of the building. Corridors, lobbies and common washrooms are designed as garden spaces with stepping stones, planting and water features which create an alluring resort ambiance with natural light and fresh air, instead of being 24-hour energy guzzling air conditioned spaces. Tall overhangs work together with leafy foliage to screen these spaces from the weather and direct sun.

A total of 15,000m2 of skygardens, reflecting pools, waterfalls, planter terraces and green walls were designed; this is double the site area or equivalent to the footprint of Hong Lim Park! A diverse variety of species ranging from shade trees, tall palms, flowering plants, leafy shrubs and overhanging creepers come together to create a lush tropical setting that is attractive not only to the people but also to insects and birds, extending the green areas from Hong Lim Park and encouraging bio-diversity in the city.

These landscapes are designed to be self-sustaining and rely minimally on precious resources. Rainwater collected from upper floors irrigate planters on the lower floors by gravity supplemented by non-potable recycled Newater, which will also be used for all water features. Photovoltaic cell arrays on the roof will power grow lamps and softscape lighting, making these Singapore’s and perhaps the world’s first Zero Energy Skygardens!

This project is awarded Singapore’s Green Mark Platinum, the nation’s highest environmental certification. The hotel officially opened in January 2013.

UOL Group Limited

WOHA
Wong Mun Summ
Richard Hassell
Donovan Soon
Sim Choon Heok
Toh Hua Jack
Bernard Lee
Amber Dar Wagh
Mappaudang Ridwan Saleh
Evelyn Ng
John Paul Gonzalez
Josephine Isip
Goh Kai Shien
Luu Dieu Khanh
Tan Szue Hann
Alen Low
Pham Sing Yeong
Vanessa Ong
Novita Johana
Andre Kumar Alexander

Main Contractor: Tiong Seng Contractors (Pte) Ltd

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Photographer: Patrick Bingham-Hall

Street view from traffic junction

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Street view from traffic junction

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PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Photographer: Patrick Bingham-Hall

Cavernous hotel entrance and drop-off

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Cavernous hotel entrance and drop-off

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PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Photographer: Patrick Bingham-Hall

View of urban verandah and covered walkway

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

View of urban verandah and covered walkway

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PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Photographer: Patrick Bingham-Hall

Hotel porte-cochere

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Hotel porte-cochere

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View from 5th floor looking up to underside of sculpted sky terraces

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

View from 5th floor looking up to underside of sculpted sky terraces

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PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

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Sculpted walls and ceiling details

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Sculpted walls and ceiling details

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Guestroom lift lobby at ground floor

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Guestroom lift lobby at ground floor

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Hotel entrance and lobby

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Hotel entrance and lobby

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    fat fat-lady fat

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  • Husk

    Husk

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All-day dining restaurant

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All-day dining restaurant

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    Crinoline

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Public areas lift lobby looking towards all-day dining restaurant

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Public areas lift lobby looking towards all-day dining restaurant

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Public areas hotel lift lobby and reception

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Public areas hotel lift lobby and reception

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  • Crinoline

    Crinoline

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View of spiral stairs connecting ground floor and 2nd floor

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View of spiral stairs connecting ground floor and 2nd floor

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Club lounge

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Club lounge

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View of sky terrace from deluxe room

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

View of sky terrace from deluxe room

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PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

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View of sky terrace from deluxe room

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

View of sky terrace from deluxe room

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PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

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Junior suite bathroom with view looking towards sky terraces

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Junior suite bathroom with view looking towards sky terraces

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Naturally-ventilated guestroom corridor

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Naturally-ventilated guestroom corridor

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PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Photographer: Patrick Bingham-Hall

Naturally-ventilated guestroom corridor

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Naturally-ventilated guestroom corridor

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PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Photographer: Patrick Bingham-Hall

Hotel skygardens overlooking Hong Lim Park

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Hotel skygardens overlooking Hong Lim Park

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PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Photographer: Patrick Bingham-Hall

Hotel skygardens mimic natural landscapes and contoured padi fields of Asia

PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA | Hotels

Hotel skygardens mimic natural landscapes and contoured padi fields of Asia

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