Locations and Design Aspirations BUGIS Parcel at Selegie Road
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Annex 1 Design Ideas Competition for 10 Public Spaces - Locations and Design Aspirations BUGIS Parcel at Selegie Road - Seize the opportunity to introduce short-term uses that can add on to the vibrancy of the area. CONTEXT The site is a triangular piece of land along Selegie Road, a major arterial road within the Bugis area. There are no immediate plans to redevelop the site for its permanent use. It is adjacent to the Selegie Arts Centre, which is a conserved building, and home to the Singapore Photographic Society, as well as a popular cafe on the first storey. It is also adjacent to a row of shophouses along Prinsep Road, which house several F&B establishments and pubs. The district has a concentration of existing and future arts schools, and is in close proximity to the new Singapore Management University Campus. This area is very popular as an F&B activity node with the youths and young adults who frequent the cafe and pubs, as well as the gaming arcades across the road at Paradiz Centre and Peace Centre. The mood in the area is youthful, vibrant and lively, particular in the evenings and on weekends. DESIGN ASPIRATION There is an opportunity to introduce interim uses on short-term lease, which can add on to the vibrancy of the area. The proposal should suggest appropriate uses, which can respond to the needs of the student population as well as enhance the area as a 24-hour activity node. Parcel at Bencoolen Street - Create a focal point which caters to the different needs of the local community and students. CONTEXT The site is located at Bencoolen Street, a major thoroughfare in the Bugis area. The site enjoys high visibility. It is in close proximity to the popular Albert Mall, and is directly across from the future Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) campus, which will open in 2004. There are no immediate plans to redevelop the site for its permanent use. The site has two distinct characters - one half of the site has a more intimate setting framed by a cluster of trees, and the other half is an open green. There are already several activities, which take place on this site periodically. For example, the temple at Waterloo Street would set up tents for key religious celebrations for its devotees on this site. The area would see an influx of students when the new NAFA campus opens in 2004. DESIGN ASPIRATION This green space has the opportunity to become a focal point in the area, for both the local community as well as the arts and youth community. The proposal should suggest design ideas on how the site can be enhanced to allow for a colourful intermingling of local events as well as arts appreciation events, to reflect the eclectic mix of the area and the diverse interests of the district population. DOWNTOWN @ MARINA BAY City Room beneath Benjamin Sheares Bridge - Create a delightful pedestrian experience from the future Millenia MRT station to Marina Promenade, injecting new attractions by the Bay. CONTEXT The site is located beneath Benjamin Sheares Bridge, and in proximity to the future Millenia MRT station (part of Circle Line), which is under construction. The site spans across two roads i.e. Raffles Boulevard and Raffles Avenue. The nearby developments are Suntec City and Millenia Walk. Benjamin Sheares Bridge offers shade and space (about 25m in height measured from the ground to the underside of the bridge), leading to the waterfront at Marina Bay. Marina Promenade is well- frequented by families and park goers. DESIGN ASPIRATION The space is envisaged to be an attractive outdoor "living room" in our city. There is potential to introduce new attractions by the Bay. There is also opportunity to create a delightful pedestrian link beneath Benjamin Sheares Bridge from the future Millenia MRT station to Marina Promenade, facilitating pedestrian connectivity across existing roads i.e. Raffles Boulevard and Raffles Avenue. The proposal should suggest appropriate programming to enhance pedestrian experience. The lofty space at the waterfront also offers opportunities for various uses. Bayfront Promontory & Bridge - Propose new activities on both sides of Marina Bay to complement the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. Complete the loop around the Bay with a low-level vehicular and pedestrian bridge. CONTEXT The 1.09 ha Bayfront promontory site and the 2.28 ha Marina Centre waterfront site front onto Marina Bay and Marina Channel with commanding views across to Collyer Quay and the new Merlion Park. As there are currently no immediate plans to develop the two sites for their permanent uses, the proposal should offer suggestions on how the sites and the adjacent waterfront promenades could be used and activated in the interim. The two sites are proposed to be connected by a new low-level vehicular and pedestrian bridge across Marina Channel which will connect the Bayfront and Marina Centre areas and complete the continuous pedestrian and vehicular route around the Bay. DESIGN ASPIRATION The interim use and activities on the two sites should be a catalyst to bring people to the waterfront area. The proposal should demonstrate how the spaces and the adjacent promenade could add to the spatial quality and public's enjoyment of the waterfront, taking into consideration the existing planting as well as Singapore's tropical climate. The proposal should recognise and address both the existing site levels (including the existing seawall coping at 103.0m PL) as well as future integration with the longer-term building platform level (104.0m PL) and the stabilised water level within Marina Bay (which will be around 100m PL). The proposal should also include ideas on how the two sites can be linked by the new low-level bridge. This new bridge should cater to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The proposal should include how views of Marina Bay and the city skyline could be capitalised. The proposal should be sensitive to the adjacent Benjamin Sheares Bridge, when seen from the promenade around Marina Bay and should not exceed the height of the Benjamin Sheares Bridge, in order not obstruct or mar the existing view of the city skyline. The bridge should also allow for continuous pedestrian access along the waterfront promenade on either side. Waterfront Promenade at Bayfront BRIDGE - Create an attractive tropical waterfront promenade. Propose appropriate uses for the developments on shorter-term leases, with the aim to quickly establish an attraction by the Bay. CONTEXT The 25 m wide waterfront promenade at Bayfront will form an extension of the existing promenades at Marina Centre and Collyer Quay, fronting One Fullerton. Together they will create a 3.35 km continuous loop around Marina Bay linking together all the waterfront amenities and activities. As part of the plan to introduce activities early into the Bayfront area, some sites are being considered for development on shorter-term leases. These sites could be developed for low-rise, 2 to 3 storey buildings which will offer amenities and bring buzz to the area early - e.g. F&B, entertainment and recreational uses. DESIGN ASPIRATION The proposal should offer suggestions on the design of the waterfront promenade and possible use of the spaces along the promenade, including possible structures and activity-generating uses. The uses and activities should be a catalyst to bring people to the waterfront area. The proposal should demonstrate how the design, spaces and uses could add to the spatial quality and public's enjoyment of the waterfront, taking into consideration the existing planting as well as Singapore's tropical climate. The proposal should suggest how the adjacent two-lane, one-way waterfront drive could be designed and detailed to allow it to be closed off to create a larger pedestrian area fronting onto the Bay for special events when required. The proposal should recognise and address both the existing site levels (including the existing seawall coping at 103.0m PL) as well as future integration with the longer-term building platform level (104.0m PL) and the stabilised water level within Marina Bay (which be around 100m PL). The proposal should also include ideas on how the adjacent sites being considered for shorter-term leases could be developed and integrated with the waterfront promenade. Central Promontory - Activate the site, which is earmarked for a future landmark civic and community institution with appropriate interim uses. CONTEXT The 0.82 ha Central promontory site fronts onto Marina Bay with commanding views across to Collyer Quay, the new Merlion Park and Marina Centre. As there are currently no immediate plans to develop the site for its permanent use, the proposal should offer suggestions on how the site and the adjacent waterfront promenade could be used and activated in the interim. DESIGN ASPIRATION The proposal should offer suggestions on the design of the waterfront promenade and possible use of the spaces along the promenade, including possible structures and activity-generating uses. The interim use and activities on the site should be a catalyst to bring people to the waterfront area. The proposal should demonstrate how the space and the adjacent promenade could add to the spatial quality and public's enjoyment of the waterfront, taking into consideration the existing planting as well as Singapore's tropical climate. The proposal should recognise and address both the existing site levels (including the existing seawall coping at 103.0m PL) as well as future integration with the longer-term building platform level (104.0m PL) and the stabilised water level within Marina Bay (which be around 100m PL). PEARL'S HILL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER EU TONG SEN ST/ NEW BRIDGE RD -Connect Pearl's Hill City Park to Duxton Plain Park by creating a new pedestrian bridge across Eu Tong Sen Street / New Bridge Road.