The Interlace — Attraction in Singapore

The Interlace is a 1,040-unit apartment building complex located at the boundary between Bukit Merah and Queenstown, Singapore. Noteworthy for its break from the typical tower design in cities with high population densities, it resembles Jenga blocks irregularly stacked upon each other. Designed by The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), it was awarded the World Building of the Year title at the 2015 World Architecture FestivalThe 170,000 square meters Interlace complex sits on 8 hectares of land, at the corner of Depot Road and Alexandra Road. It has 31residential blocks with units ranging in size from 800 square feet to 6,300 square feet for the penthouses at the top of each blocks. Recreational facilities include swimming pools, a gym, and tennis courts. The Interlace's site formerly housed the 607 units Gillman Heights Condominium, which is 50 percent owned by the National University of Singapore (NUS).The property was subsequently sold to CapitaLand through a collective sale but the sale was controversial as NUS held a 16 percent stake in Ankerite, a private fund that was a subsidiary of CapitaLand.

The Interlace was designed by Ole Scheeren and the architecture firm OMA. The project architects who followed the project through to completion while resolving design and compliance issues were RSP Architects Planners & Engineers. The project was commissioned in 2007 and finished in 2013. The property has a 99 year lease from the Singapore government since 2009. The property is surrounded by several parks that are connected and promote the Singapore Green...

The Interlace is an apartment building complex located at the boundary between Bukit Merah and Queenstown, Singapore. It is noteworthy for its break from the typical tower design in cities with high population densities by resembling Jenga blocks irregularly stacked upon each other. Designed by The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), it was awarded the World Building of the Year title at the 2015 World Architecture Festival. The 170,000 square meters Interlace complex sits on 8 hectares of land, at the corner of Depot Road and Alexandra Road. It has 31 residential blocks with units ranging in size from 800 square feet to 6,300 square feet for the penthouses at the top of each blocks. The Interlace was designed by Ole Scheeren and the architecture firm OMA. The project architects who followed the project through to completion while resolving design and compliance issues were RSP Architects Planners & Engineers. The project was commissioned in 2007 and finished in 2013. The property is surrounded by several parks that are connected and to promote the Singapore Green initiative of...

Living Art at The Interlace Singapore! 🏢🎨

Prepare to be awestruck by a groundbreaking housing concept that redefines urban living. Designed by Buro Ole Scheeren Architects, The Interlace is a living masterpiece that blends artistry with practicality. Its innovative 'interlocking' architecture creates a mesmerizing maze of connected structures, resembling an abstract work of art.

As a travel reviewer, I was left in awe of the bold vision and creativity behind this unique development. The communal spaces and lush gardens add an element of harmony, fostering a sense of community within a bustling city. The Interlace is a testament to Singapore's commitment to progressive living and a must-see destination for architecture enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

My personal slice, the interlace served as a reference for my final undergraduate architecture project back then.

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