The super green, ginormous eco build that is Marina One by Ingenhoven Architects in the CBD of Singapore was so big it was a challenge to photograph. From the slightly hard impersonal exteriors you would never guess it has a soft centre. It has beautiful curving walkways linking the 4 towers (residential and office) and it’s green oasis at the heart of the structure is rich and calming. (just don’t look up as it’s slightly overwhelming)
It’s dense – well it is the CBD, but Singapore seems completely dedicated t0 sustainable green responsible working and living environments and this one ticks all the boxes: rainwater harvesting, energy saving ventilation along with all the right tech., it has open air public terraces and will have a food court, cafes, restaurants etc., public transport galore and a bicycle park. It’s mixed use and outside spaces means it should have a heart beat and a warmth so many big developments lack, especially in super cities.
