Short office buildings

redstone · July 24th, 2010, 05:39 PM

Just took a walk around the city. So many new buildings which came up since I took my last long stroll around 2005/6. Decided to start a thread for the small and random buildings in the city which we all overlook.

110 Robinson Road, the thinest building in Singapore! 12 storeys tall, only 5m wide!

The ground floor is occupied by a dentist. A narrow stairs leads up to the mezzanine above the dentist where the lift lobby is.

Simon91 · July 25th, 2010, 04:22 AM

Cool! Reminds me of Tokyo.

***SonofaDude*** · July 25th, 2010, 09:47 AM

I wonder if it would pose a challenge to an architect if it could be re-developed into a 50 level building, ie 5 mtr wide by 170mtr high? hmmm .....

SingaporeCity · July 25th, 2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SonofaDude

I wonder if it would pose a challenge to an architect if it could be re-developed into a 50 level building, ie 5 mtr wide by 170mtr high? hmmm .....

Ah, but i think the developer would consider redeveloping an adjacent building or any building behind altogether by buying them over.

redstone · July 25th, 2010, 11:53 AM

Must be one of those "hold out" properties last time. Self developed. All the offices here are built on originally shophouse plots.

Vrooms · July 25th, 2010, 02:44 PM

Which is second thinest???

redstone · July 25th, 2010, 02:54 PM

Thinnest by actual width might be this. Thinnest by proportion might be Newton Gems.

redstone · July 25th, 2010, 02:55 PM

There's some 5-8 storey ones around Carpenter Street area which are very slim also, being built on shophouse plots but had regenerated into midrises

Vrooms · July 25th, 2010, 06:07 PM

Yes newton gems is very thin. Didnt expect it to be Thinnest by proportion... I think some condos in the orchard road area are thinner.

redstone · July 31st, 2010, 05:17 PM

Tan Chong Tower at Queens Street. It's now wrapped up in scaffolding

Vrooms · July 31st, 2010, 05:33 PM

Cant wait to see it go!

spikeshamz · August 1st, 2010, 10:46 AM

Are they demolishing that building or just putting on a new coat. We need more metal and shiny futurist building in that area to complement the library, carlton hotel, the new south beach developments and odeon towers..

redstone · August 7th, 2010, 05:09 PM

The new Carlton Hotel wing is horrible!

redstone · September 9th, 2010, 11:59 AM

OrangeTee Building in Toa Payoh

RafflesCity · July 5th, 2011, 04:56 PM

That building just looks so weird each time I see it...then again its amazing what they have come up with on such a plot. I much prefer Newton 200:

A recently completed office building opposite Clarke Quay, by Tange Associates. Believe that the leaning shophouse had to be demolished as it became unstable. It should be reconstructed though.

***SonofaDude*** · July 7th, 2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RafflesCity

A recently completed office building opposite Clarke Quay, by Tange Associates. Believe that the leaning shophouse had to be demolished as it became unstable. It should be reconstructed though

Welcome back RC!

Do you have an actual pic of the Clarke Quay building? Just wondering if it turned out close to the render. Feels kinda blocky.

RafflesCity · July 11th, 2011, 05:38 PM

Thanks!

Nope not been snapping of late myself LOL but keep your eyes peeled for it. This building surprised me with its bulk. Its amazing what a monster it can be given the seemingly small plot it's on.

***SonofaDude*** · July 15th, 2011, 10:26 AM

I wonder whether it's gone beyond the GFA ... ...

redstone · August 13th, 2011, 03:06 PM

Afro Asia Building in pic dated 1956

Cliff · September 5th, 2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SonofaDude

I wonder whether it's gone beyond the GFA ... ...

many buildings have things like 'allowance voids' within the building to make up for surplus or shortage gfa without compromising on the exterior, perhaps this one is one such case?

July 24th, 2010, 05:39 PM	#1
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	Short office buildings Just took a walk around the city. So many new buildings which came up since I took my last long stroll around 2005/6. Decided to start a thread for the small and random buildings in the city which we all overlook. 110 Robinson Road, the thinest building in Singapore! 12 storeys tall, only 5m wide! The ground floor is occupied by a dentist. A narrow stairs leads up to the mezzanine above the dentist where the lift lobby is. __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

July 25th, 2010, 11:53 AM	#5
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	Must be one of those "hold out" properties last time. Self developed. All the offices here are built on originally shophouse plots. __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

July 25th, 2010, 02:44 PM	#6
Vrooms threeyearson. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,502 Likes (Received): 970	Which is second thinest??? __________________ +25\|and counting

July 25th, 2010, 02:54 PM	#7
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	Thinnest by actual width might be this. Thinnest by proportion might be Newton Gems. __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

July 25th, 2010, 02:55 PM	#8
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	There's some 5-8 storey ones around Carpenter Street area which are very slim also, being built on shophouse plots but had regenerated into midrises __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

July 25th, 2010, 04:22 AM	#2
Simon91 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: People's Republic of Singapore Posts: 1,416 Likes (Received): 13	Cool! Reminds me of Tokyo.

July 25th, 2010, 09:47 AM	#3
*SonofaDude* Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 664 Likes (Received): 2	I wonder if it would pose a challenge to an architect if it could be re-developed into a 50 level building, ie 5 mtr wide by 170mtr high? hmmm .....

July 25th, 2010, 06:07 PM	#9
Vrooms threeyearson. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,502 Likes (Received): 970	Yes newton gems is very thin. Didnt expect it to be Thinnest by proportion... I think some condos in the orchard road area are thinner. __________________ +25\|and counting

July 31st, 2010, 05:17 PM	#10
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	Tan Chong Tower at Queens Street. It's now wrapped up in scaffolding __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

July 31st, 2010, 05:33 PM	#11
Vrooms threeyearson. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,502 Likes (Received): 970	Cant wait to see it go! __________________ +25\|and counting

August 1st, 2010, 10:46 AM	#12
spikeshamz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore, Lyon Posts: 1,120 Likes (Received): 1	Are they demolishing that building or just putting on a new coat. We need more metal and shiny futurist building in that area to complement the library, carlton hotel, the new south beach developments and odeon towers..

August 7th, 2010, 05:09 PM	#13
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	The new Carlton Hotel wing is horrible! __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

September 9th, 2010, 11:59 AM	#14
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	OrangeTee Building in Toa Payoh __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

July 5th, 2011, 04:56 PM	#15
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	That building just looks so weird each time I see it...then again its amazing what they have come up with on such a plot. I much prefer Newton 200: A recently completed office building opposite Clarke Quay, by Tange Associates. Believe that the leaning shophouse had to be demolished as it became unstable. It should be reconstructed though.

July 11th, 2011, 05:38 PM	#17
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	Thanks! Nope not been snapping of late myself LOL but keep your eyes peeled for it. This building surprised me with its bulk. Its amazing what a monster it can be given the seemingly small plot it's on.

July 15th, 2011, 10:26 AM	#18
*SonofaDude* Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 664 Likes (Received): 2	I wonder whether it's gone beyond the GFA ... ...

August 13th, 2011, 03:06 PM	#19
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	Afro Asia Building in pic dated 1956 __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

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