12 November 2008 For Immediate Release
NEWS RELEASE
Groundbreaking of the Civic, Cultural, Retail and Entertainment Hub at Vista Xchange, one-north
A spectacular icon and unique lifestyle experience in the making
An official groundbreaking ceremony for the Civic, Cultural, Retail and Entertainment Hub (Integrated Hub) at Vista Xchange, one-north was held on 30 October 2008. The ceremony was attended by more than 120 guests comprising Singapore Government officials, the media, business associates and practitioners from the local and international arts and entertainment industries.
Strategically sited at Vista Xchange, the 16-level Integrated Hub measures approximately 62,000 square metres (sqm) in Gross Floor Area (GFA). It will comprise a Civic and Cultural Zone measuring approximately 38,000 sqm in GFA, and a Retail and Entertainment Zone measuring about 24,000 sqm. Vista Xchange is the corporate and business centre as well as a lifestyle and cultural hub of the 200- hectare one-north precinct by JTC Corporation. The Civic and Cultural Zone is owned and managed by Rock Productions Pte Ltd (Rock).
The nine levels of Civic and Cultural Zone will complement the range of performing arts venues currently available in Singapore. It will house a 5,000-seat state-of-the-art auditorium designed by Artec Consultants Inc, the world’s premier performing arts venue design and planning consultants, which will have high quality acoustics and cutting edge technology for amplified music, speech and musical theatre performances. Coupled with support facilities equipped with the latest technology to
1 enhance audience experience, this new landmark cultural complex is poised to become the venue of choice for touring concert productions, stage shows, family entertainment and attractions as well as corporate and community events.
In addition, the Civic and Cultural Zone will accommodate secondary performance and event spaces, such as an outdoor amphitheatre, that will support the main goals of the upcoming art and cultural centre, ensuring that the venue acts as a central hub catering to various cultural groups. IMG Artists, the pre-eminent global performing arts management company, has been appointed to consult on and develop the strategies for the marketing and programming efforts for the Civic and Cultural Zone.
Designed by Andrew Bromberg of Aedas Pte Ltd, the Integrated Hub will be a distinctive landmark in the one-north precinct with its stunning architecture. With exterior decorative lighting features adorning its facade, the Integrated Hub will be a beautiful illuminating structure against the backdrop of the night sky.
The unique design of the building aims to harmoniously blend technology and nature, steel and foliage. The civic area and outdoor amphitheatre open up to the 35-metre high Grand Foyer, encouraging air movement and minimising the need for air- conditioning while offering a cool and shaded environment that can be enjoyed all year round.
2 East Exterior Perspective CIVIC AND CULTURAL ZONE
5,000-Seat Theatre
3 400-Seat Outdoor Amphitheatre
4 About Rock Productions Pte Ltd ( www.rockproductions.com ) Rock Productions Pte Ltd (Rock) is a Singapore-incorporated and resident company since August 1998. Rock owns and manages the Rock Auditorium at Suntec City Mall, a premier performance and lecture venue, the adjoining Rock Gifts & Book Centre as well as Marine Cove, the beach-front recreational and gastronomical establishment in the heart of East Coast Park. On 7 September 2007, Rock was awarded the tender to build, lease and operate the Integrated Civic, Cultural, Retail and Entertainment Hub at Vista Xchange, one-north, on a 60-year lease term by Jurong Town Corporation (JTC).
Issued by: Rock Productions Pte Ltd (Co. Regn: 199804091D)
Date: 12 November 2008
For enquiries on the Civic and Cultural Zone:
Media Contact Sharon Tye (Ms) Corporate Communications Rock Productions Pte Ltd Mobile: (65) 9626 0678 E-mail: [email protected]
Management Contact Jack Ho General Manager Rock Productions Pte Ltd Mobile: (65) 9666 4243 E-mail: [email protected]
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