Kampung Admiralty is Devised, with a Community Plaza in The Lower Stratum

Located on a tight 900 sqm site with a height limit of 45m, the scheme builds upon a layered ‘club sandwich’ approach. A “Vertical Kampung (village)” is devised, with a community plaza in the lower stratum, a medical centre in the mid stratum, and a community park with apartments for seniors in the upper stratum. These three distinct stratums juxtapose the various building uses to foster diversity of cross-programming and frees up the ground level for activity generators. The close proximity to healthcare, social, commercial and other amenities support inter-generational bonding and promote active ageing in place.

The tree canopy of the landscaped terraces includes multiple local fruit trees

and also features and Community Farm on the roof top

Studio apartment views towards the lanscaped terrace and the Community Park

Aerial view capturing surrounding context

The community plaza is a fully public, porous and pedestrianised ground plane, designed as a community living room. Within this welcoming and inclusive space, the public can participate in organised events, join in the season’s festivities, shop, or eat at the hawker centre on the 2nd storey. The breezy tropical plaza is shaded and sheltered by the medical centre above, allowing activities to continue regardless of rain or shine.

Aerial view of Community Park Sky terrace

Locating a medical centre in Kampung Admiralty means that residents need not go all the way to the hospital to consult a specialist, or to get a simple day surgery done. To promote wellness and healing, the centre’s consultation and waiting areas are washed in natural daylight from perimeter windows and through a central courtyard. Views towards the community plaza below, and the community park above also help seniors feel connected to nature and to other people. The community park is a more intimately scaled, elevated village green where residents can ac- tively come together to exercise, chat or tend community farms.

The Medical Centre wraps around the central courtyard Rain Garden, giving patients a soothing, green view

The People’s Plaza

Close-up of east elevation

Complementary programmes such as childcare and an Active Aging Hub (including senior care) are located side by side, bring-ing together young and old to live, eat and play. A total of 104 apartments are provided in two 11-storey blocks for elderly singles or couples. “Buddy benches” at shared entrances encourage seniors to come out of their homes and interact with their neighbours. The units adopt universal design principles and are designed for natural cross ventilation and optimum daylight.

Project Information

Project Name: Kampung Admiralty

Location: 676 Woodlands Drive 71, Singapore 730676

Client: Housing & Development Board

Architect Firm: Woha

Interior Design: Sofwan, John Paul R Gonzales

Project Team: Wong Mun Summ, Richard Hassell, Pearl Chee, Goh Soon Kim, Richard Kuppusamy, Jonathon Hooper, Yang Han, Lau Wannie, Gillian Hatch, Kwong Lay Lay, Zhou Yubai

Construction Period: 31 Oct 2017 - May 2017

Date Of Completion: May 2017

Site Area: 8981.00 Sqm

Floor Area: 53066.49 Sqm

Construction Company: Lum Chang Building Contracotors Pte. Ltd.

Civil & Strcutural Engineer: Ronnie & Koh Consultants Pte. Ltd.

M&E Engineer: Aecom Pte. Ltd.

Quantity Surveyors: Davis Langdon Kpk (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Landscaping: Ramboll Studio Dreseitl Singapore Pte. Ltd

Other Building Consultants

Greenmark Consultant: Aecom Pte. Ltd.

Photography: Darren Soh, K. Kopter, Patrick Bingham-Hall