This project was won in an international design competition as part of a team led by landscape architects Grant Associates. The masterplan for Marina South forms part of Singapore’s new Gardens by the Bay development and will draw from the distinctive flora of the region to create a new destination in the city. It has been designed as a series of distinct ecosystems which will enable the gardens to function with maximum environmental efficiency.
The garden at Marina South will be home to some of the site’s most spectacular structures, including a grove of ‘supertrees’ reaching almost 40 metres in height and two cooled conservatories, which will be among the largest climate-controlled glasshouses in the world. The cool-dry conservatory will explore issues related to plants and people and incorporates a spectacular flower field with programmed changing displays. In contrast, the cool-moist conservatory will focus on plants and the planet, with a dramatic internal ‘mountain’ and waterfall demonstrating subjects such as biodiversity. The structures will form a new landmark for the city, enjoying views back across Marina Channel to Singapore’s city centre.
CREDITS
Architects: Wilkinson Eyre Architects.
Collaborators: Thomas Matthews. Landscape Architect: Grant Associates. Structural Engineers: Atelier One. Environmental Engineers: Atelier Ten. Exhibiton Design: Land Design Studio. Quantity Surveyors: Davis Langdon and Seah.
Appointment: September 2006.
Project Value: £350 million.
Site Area: 54 Hectares.
Client: National Parks Board Singapore.
Awards
MIPIM/AR Future Project Awards 2009: Commendation
