No stranger to regenerative design, DP has long been a proponent of how adaptive reuse of existing buildings can add value to the urban fabric. And more importantly, how it can also significantly reduce carbon emissions through simple but well-thought design intervention.

Refurbishing the 1989 development at Bras Basah, DP transformed it into a new and unique office space that caters to the needs of the new economy. The architectural scheme re-envisioned its entire site as a vibrant and thriving scene that not only reflects but also responds to the idiosyncratic blend of hospitality, art and commerce in its locale. This is achieved through urban renewal strategies that tackled three key areas – circulation, connectivity and context. To improve circulation, the ground floor has been designed with careful consideration to pedestrian movement and traffic flow; generating better connectivity and accessibility between the development and the adjacent MRT station. Within, pop-up showrooms on the lower floors and dynamic office spaces were introduced to cater to new economy tenants such as Spotify and Lazada One.

By reusing the original building and existing curtain wall structure, DP minimised construction waste. Cladded in glass and a tri-toned vertical fins façade, the development is refreshed with greater contemporary appeal. Simultaneously, these detailing reduced on-site UHI by 40% and achieved an optimal EETV performance rate of 45W/m².; allowing DP to further its sustainability agenda.