Plans Revealed for Singapore’s Tallest Tower

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) revealed in October the design of 8 Shenton Way, a 305 m-high tower that, once completed, will become not only Singapore’s tallest building but one of Asia’s most sustainable skyscrapers, Arch Daily reports. The tower is inspired by a bamboo forest, and material selection will minimize embodied and operational carbon, from the zero-waste manufacture of terracotta to the use of engineered bamboo. Targeting Building Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) Green Mark Platinum Certification, equivalent to a 55% energy reduction compared to the benchmark, 8 Shenton Way is seeking the highest sustainability certification in the region. Plans call for reusing part of the existing foundation and infrastructure, and the façade will be built of energy-efficient glazing. Recyclable aggregates will be used in its concrete structure, manufactured through a low-carbon process. Across more than 148,000 m² of floor space, the project incorporates various post-pandemic features, including contactless technology, antimicrobial materials, enhanced natural airflow and filtration and adaptable interior spaces. Designed in partnership with DCA Architects, the 63-story tower is scheduled for completion in 2028 and will become the newest landmark on the Singapore skyline.