People’s Park Complex Commemorated in SG50 Project

In a collection of stories celebrating significant days in Singapore’s 50 years of independence – Days that Changed Singapore, the opening of People’s Park Complex  was commemorated as a milestone.

The days chronicled in this online SG50 project were selected by a panel chaired by former President S R Nathan. The project aims to show Singaporeans, and the rest of the world, that of the more than 18,000 days since independence was achieved, some days had greater lasting impact than others, creating unique insights into the nation.

Influenced by the Metabolist movement, People’s Park Complex – a national icon designed by DP Architects – was celebrated for being Southeast Asia’s first shopping complex and the precursor prototype to the mixed-use development in Singapore and Southeast Asia.