SINGAPORE | The Pinnacle @ Duxton | 50 fl x 7 | U/C

[redstone]

The Pinnacle@Duxton
7 towers, 50 floors
Location: Cantonment Road, Singapore
Developer: Housing & Developement Board
Architects: ARC Studio Architecture + Urbanism, RSP Architects Planners & Engineers

Site
http://e.1asphost.com/sssc/Duxton%20Plains/I-Location%20Map.jpg

Model
by huaiwei
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/huaiwei/Duxton%20Trip/Duxton7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/huaiwei/Duxton%20Trip/Duxton8.jpg

by babystan03
http://img73.photobucket.com/albums/v222/ylstan03/Duxton/DSCN15141.jpg

http://img73.photobucket.com/albums/v222/ylstan03/Duxton/DSCN15081.jpg

http://img73.photobucket.com/albums/v222/ylstan03/Duxton/DSCN15101.jpg

http://img73.photobucket.com/albums/v222/ylstan03/Duxton/DSCN15121.jpg


The Pinnacle would be the tallest public housing project here, the product of an international architecture competition. Seven 50 storey blocks linked by skygarden bridges at 50th and 26th levels.

[redstone]

Construction as of now

18 November 2006

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/RCSSC/duxton1811.jpg

[Mosaic]

great project. I like that sky garden.

[Surumi]

Ohh...pretty nice. The "hanging gardens" seems to be very beautiful.
Great concept !

[Konoval]

They look like after the earthquake, kewl.. :)

[Alle]

I love the trend of putting greenery on buildings/inside buildings transparent facades. It reflects the growing consciousness of environemental problems and more ecological thinking.

[ZZ-II]

wow, love the project. looks wonderful.

[Wisma]

Amazing project.

What's the price for an avarage condo over there?

[Gendo]

The skygardens make the buildings look nice, and ties them together pretty well.

[Muse]

They look like after the earthquake, kewl.. :)
lol

Yeah, tessilated fenestrations.

[Cliff]

Amazing project.

What's the price for an avarage condo over there?

Probably around USD 200-300K but these are pubkic housing, so are cheaper.:)

[redstone]

I'm starting to like it. :D

[Peterw]

Loving the idea of green area's on buildings. Nice project :)

[Erebus555]

Um, what the bloody hell is this. I like the green but the facade just looks a mess.

[eng_kheffa]

i like these plants on the top

[HT]

Hmm looks like commieblock.....gardens might be nice....but the building in general is not .

[nolimit]

I saw the rest of the design in the competition for this project, this is one of the worst. They choose this probably because of the low cost...........what a waste, such iconic project but with such a "****" design...

[great184]

maybe its weird facade has a functional purpose. It would be forgivable then. But if its merely "architectural design" then i really hoped this was -20floors or something

[RafflesCity]

I saw the rest of the design in the competition for this project, this is one of the worst. They choose this probably because of the low cost...........what a waste, such iconic project but with such a "****" design...

on the contrary I like the layout of the blocks - they maximise the views and minimise the sense of claustrophobia you often see in such mass public housing projects, where the blocks are arranged in a tightly packed grid...some of the other design proposals looked like prisons.

[redstone]

Well I feel the facade is quite boring, the typical "box" designs. But then again, it aligns with the plot boundary, and yes is not that crammed, unlike WOHA's design (very crammed).

I like the layout and concept, but the facade could be improved. Then again it's public housing, so I don't expect high costing materials. :yes:

[Cliff]

maybe its weird facade has a functional purpose. It would be forgivable then. But if its merely "architectural design" then i really hoped this was -20floors or something

It is actually a mix of balconies, bay windows and planter boxes in a random order which gives the outlook. But then again, this on its own can be considered "architectural design".

[Escoto_Dubai2008]

:eek2::eek2::eek2::eek2: This project is amazing, a unique project in the world, can you imagine parks on the sky, it amazing.

[xix19xix]

How much does it cost to have a 5 room flat here?

[redstone]

26 November 2006

Blk 1G zoom-in
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/armadilloshield/Pinnacle/PD20061125.jpg

Facade. Hope this isn't final :(

[redstone]

After the haze gone, very nice and clear sky this morning :)
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/armadilloshield/Pinnacle/PD20061127.jpg

just posted

[Skyscrapercitizen]

amazing project! Keep the updates coming!

[ZZ-II]

26 November 2006



Facade. Hope this isn't final :(

It is ^^

[glitz_boy]

it isn't ^^^

[ZZ-II]

the black stripes are missing or will they change the facade complete?

[RafflesCity]

7 January 2007

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/RCSSC/pinnacle0701.jpg

[vvill]

it's a nice idea but i think it's a bit overdone.

and i'm not keen on the steel cross-braising frames supporting all these skygardens - look a bit too industrial to me...

then again, needa give some credits to the project for it being quite adventurous...

[dx340]

enormous but horrible =(

[seed75]

I am so anxious to take a breath at the sky high garden... :)

[JWvW]

that facade looks like the building's full of a/c split units outside...... ugly unfortunately...and then even seven of them....

[Leeigh]

Hmm looks like commieblock.....gardens might be nice....but the building in general is not .

I have to agree with yeah, like the garden concept but architectutally 'messy' and boxy and reminisce of a commieblock! Yeah I understand it is an affordable condo but it doesn't have to look like a 'project' condo. project=low cost/cheap.
:ohno:

[Cliff]

Its public housing, which is meant to be cheap. A unit costs approx S$300 000 I think. Though I still wished Zaha Hadid won the competition.

[redstone]

24 Jan 2007: Block 1G around 24 floor, another 1 floor to go before reach skybridge level :)
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/armadilloshield/Pinnacle/PD20070124AG.jpg

Update

[Blizzy]

I'm not a big fan of the facade, but the concept is absolutly stunning. Sky Gardens are great. And I don't really mind it being boxy at all - it seems even more massive this way.

[RafflesCity]

3 March 2007

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/prl1.jpg

[Skyscrapercitizen]

^^

Great update! The setting of the project is great, with a view on the port.

[redstone]

Overview progress as at 21 Mar 2007
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/armadilloshield/Pinnacle/PD20070321a.jpg

Blk 1G, can see there are 3 workers, working on the steelbar, looks scary up there :uh:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/armadilloshield/Pinnacle/PD20070321b.jpg

Updated

[Carver02]

I like the complex. This thread pointed me to do some reading on public housing in Singapore;they've done an impressive job there.

[JWvW]

sorry but the facade is hideous. it's much to messy, looks like those fields of aircon split units on the facades of many hong kong highrises. but for HDB it is very impressive with the gardens etc.

[Ithaqua]

I have to say this building is hideous, very boring. :(

[Andrew]

I disagree, this building is amazing! Of course the facade doesn't look great at the moment it's less than half built, they're not going to do the final painting and details on the facade for a while yet. Have some faith, some of the other recent HDB blocks of flats have looked stunning, this is their flagship project, they're not going to settle for something that looks crap.

[redstone]

02 Apr 2007
Overview:
Blk 1A=24 flr
Blk 1B=18 flr
Blk 1C=?? flr (maybe around 20 flr)
Blk 1D=25 flr
Blk 1E=22 flr
Blk 1F=19 flr
Blk 1G=26 flr
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/armadilloshield/PD20070402.jpg

Old update

[redstone]

16 April 2007

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2253/11042007506xn8.jpg


Taken with mobile phone camera

[Sentient Seas]

I think this is a brilliant project, I really like how they connected all of the towers into one complex via skygardens and the skybridges. This is a pretty massive project too, good for Singapore.

[Mosaic]

they are all growing fast!!

[Muse]

Derr, of course they don't look great at this stage. Wait for some facade treatments you some of you babies.

"Beeee, beeeee, booooo. I don't wike iiiiit".

:ohno:

[RafflesCity]

^^

:lol:

2 June 2007

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/RCSSC/pinnacle0206.jpg

[Alle]

Will this project be completed in time for Singapore's F1-debute?

[ZZ-II]

the half is done on the right tower, am i right?

[kurakura]

the half is done on the right tower, am i right?

yes..its only half done....

im quite amazed how some pple here expect this project to look great....this is a public housing project with the prices of units set below market price...
corners are cut everywhere to reduce costs...and asthetics are the lst to go.
however,singapore's quality of public housing has much better quality than most countries..

but this is the first project that has a skygarden and i have met the architect who designed it:)

[RafflesCity]

That is cool kurakura!

My hopes for this project are to see the final cladding being implemented (and hope it will look sophisticated), and of course, to enjoy the stunning city & sea views from the roof deck :)

One of my friends has obtained a unit on the 40+ floor, so hope to check it out upon completion, and I dont think it will complete in time for F1 next year, which is not being held in this area anyway...

[kurakura]

That is cool kurakura!

My hopes for this project are to see the final cladding being implemented (and hope it will look sophisticated), and of course, to enjoy the stunning city & sea views from the roof deck :)

One of my friends has obtained a unit on the 40+ floor, so hope to check it out upon completion, and I dont think it will complete in time for F1 next year, which is not being held in this area anyway...

Woah....ur fren is lucky....

the architect is actually my senior in my hostel in uni. hes from acroos the causeway also...ironic huh...:lol:

[RafflesCity]

ironic? I find it very common :)

[RafflesCity]

8 September 2007

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/RCSSC/duxton0809.jpg

[ZZ-II]

progressing well :)

[Bumgarner]

12 Oct 07

35th Floor done..... Moving onto 36th for Blk 1G
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/262/img6042hd2.jpg

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6391/img6008tr5.jpg

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/6331/img6007ey5.jpg

Water Tanks @ Level 26 (Skybridge)
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/9526/img5981nd0.jpg

Close up to S1 (~ 4rm Unit)
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/8537/img5991gx7.jpg

Closer up to Blk 1G's Level 35/36 (Pinnacle @ this moment)
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5554/img6036qh1.jpg

[Bumgarner]

..
16th November

http://ssc.singapenguin.net/07/pano_071116_pinnacle_at_duxton02.jpg
Block 1G moving to 39th floor... That's not too fast, looking at the last update.

http://ssc.singapenguin.net/07/071116_pinnacle_at_duxton01.jpg

http://ssc.singapenguin.net/07/071116_pinnacle_at_duxton03.jpg

http://ssc.singapenguin.net/07/071116_pinnacle_at_duxton04.jpg

http://ssc.singapenguin.net/07/071116_pinnacle_at_duxton05.jpg

[klavah]

25 January 08



http://ssc.singapenguin.net/08/080125_pinnacle_at_duxton01.jpg

[RafflesCity]

25 Jan 2008

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/RCSSC/dux2501b.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/RCSSC/dux2501.jpg

[spicytimothy]

damn the model looked so good. I was actually envious of this compared to Hong Kong ones.

[LeMoN-SK]

WOW! Looks really good, I love the skygarden features. :okay:

[Kailyas]

great building

[RafflesCity]

29 March 2008

by maxxum

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/vmaxxum/IMG_6855.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/vmaxxum/IMG_6817.jpg

[RafflesCity]

5 April 2008

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/RCSSC/duxton0504.jpg

[HD]

the scale is impressive

[RafflesCity]

26 April 2008

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/RCSSC/duxton2604.jpg

[MikaGe]

Quite gigantic for SG, especially around that area. I like this kind of design. I think I ever saw similar one around Novena. So, is it actually a HDB eh?

[ZZ-II]

seems one of them has topped out already :)

[RafflesCity]

12 July 2008

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2663427306_270c6699a0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2663426898_86a417bc56_o.jpg

[RafflesCity]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/rotpics03/ash5.jpg

[Marco Polo]

The design is very busy.

Thanks for the update!!

[RafflesCity]

21 March 2009

by maxxum

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/vmaxxum/P1020502a.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/vmaxxum/P1020515a.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/vmaxxum/P1020488a.jpg

[RafflesCity]

22 March 2009

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/RCSSC/duxton2203.jpg

[vank]

terrible!!!

[RafflesCity]

3 June 2009

by maxxum

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/vmaxxum/P1030725a.jpg

[sergey220]

is updates?

[sieradzanin1]

Update :

Taken from Orchard Central Roof garden yesterday afternoon.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_waW0WbQVoPg/Szd3-lIMaOI/AAAAAAAACRE/9CMPH6HkPF0/s800/IMG_0051.JPG

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/4233432224_d696cc339f_b.jpg

Shot my me. 3 Exposure HDR. Also uploaded to Wikipedia. Will visit that place and will have more pictures posted here. Will shoot another together with all 7 towers showing the entire site profile.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pinnacle@Duxton

went up to skybridge just now. apparently we need to tap our ez-link cards or nets cards that has 'flashpay' capability to enter. those without these cards were turned away.

here are some photos of the bridge and devt.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/dastanyzkai/DSC_0145.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/dastanyzkai/DSC_0148.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/dastanyzkai/DSC_0154.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/dastanyzkai/DSC_0173.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/dastanyzkai/DSC_0174.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/dastanyzkai/DSC_0185.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/dastanyzkai/DSC_0193.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/dastanyzkai/DSC_0195.jpg
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