Tanjong Pagar Centre / Guoco Tower | U/C | 78 Storeys | 290m

[ddes]

Originally Posted by y2koh

I believe that it is the other way round, that Architecture should dictate the name of the building. I don't mind that it is Tanjong Pagar xxxxx, or xxxx Tanjong Pagar. But "centre" sounds too generic, and feels more like a step back to the era of "brutalism", where it reflects the centrality of the building separate from its context. I do not hope that the building is really designed as such though, even though URA has dictated that the developer will have to design and construct a park/square on part of the site above the station box, and I certainly do not wish that the development to be inward looking and devoid of activities on the street further emphasize the nihilistic centrality of the structure itself. On the same note, I cringe at the name "plaza" nowadays too, unless of course that the development really features a public plaza as the dominant feature. A mall claiming to be a "plaza" is as evil as claiming a public space as private realm.

I'm not taking anything away from your point, but if architecture dictates name, then in my opinion, the generic nature of "Centre" fits the architecture of the building perfectly.

That's actually the main reason why I dislike Plaza Singapura - it's neither a plaza nor is it Singaporean in terms of content.

[don diego 2000]

The news is out! And we have a new tallest building in Singapore!

Tallest building in Singapore to be built in new Tanjong Pagar Centre
By Melissa Tan | StraitsTimes.com | 2 May 2013

An upcoming integrated development right above Tanjong Pagar MRT station is set to include Singapore's tallest building.

The main tower will be 290 metres high when it is completed in 2016.

It consists of 38 storeys of Grade A office space, called Guoco Tower, and nearly 200 residential units.

The residential units are called TP180. They start at a height of 180 metres and rise up to 290 metres.

[don diego 2000]

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[Mith252]

Haha, the date is wrong. It is only the 2nd of May.

[Vrooms]

The model looks much better then the render.............

[ddes]

I don't like the name "Guoco Tower".

[SingaporeCity]

Nice nice! Finally we get the official report on its height! New record. Maybe we will soon have a super tall!

[y2koh]

Interesting concept! Although I feel that with a 290m height, the developer could have taken advantage of the height to create a visual cue between the various uses within the tower. Such as different facade treatments, and triple-volume sky gardens. The tower could be named to reflect the mixed use nature, such as "strata"/"stratum" or anything to that effect.

[Zetty]

Where is Singapore should a super-tall be ideally located?

[CHT]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...ab/661716.html

[y2koh]

Anyway, the configuration explains the stepped profile of the building. Offices tend to be deeper and more squarish, measuring 40-50m in depth, while a double-loaded apartment tower is usually 18-26m in depth. This means that the upper portion of the building, which takes up around 40% of the height (3.6m residential vs 5m office floor to floor height), will have the profile sliced by half. The photo taken actually is not taken at the best angle lol.

[mcmlxxvi02]

http://www.stproperty.sg/articles-pr...plans/a/117023

[OpenH2O]

Originally Posted by SingaporeCity

GuocoLand aims for the sky with 78-storey homes

It submits highest of 6 bids for site above Tanjong Pagar MRT Station, plans $3 billion mixed-development project

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/sub/...413635,00.html

By KALPANA RASHIWALA

(Singapore)
MALAYSIAN tycoon Quek Leng Chan's GuocoLand is planning to build Singapore's tallest residences, up to 78 storeys high, within a $3 billion mixed-development project on a site above Tanjong Pagar MRT Station.



The $3 billion development cost includes the $1.708 billion or $1,006 per square foot per plot ratio (psf ppr) that Singapore-listed GuocoLand will pay for the 99-year leasehold plot. It placed the highest of six bids for the 'white' site, which was offered at a state tender which closed yesterday.

GuocoLand is required to allocate at least 60 per cent of the maximum 1.7 million sq ft gross floor area (GFA) to offices and another 10 per cent for hotel use, under the rules for the site set by Urban Redevelopment Authority.

GuocoLand Singapore managing director Trina Loh says that with a maximum height of 280 metres above mean sea level the proposed development will join Republic Plaza, UOB Plaza and OUB Centre in Raffles Place as Singapore's tallest buildings.

'Within the Tanjong Pagar area, it will be the tallest project and we'll also offer the tallest residences in the whole of Singapore,' Mrs Loh added.

The proposed development will rank alongside Republic Plaza, UOB Plaza and OUB Centre in Raffles Place as one of the tallest buildings in Singapore, all of which are 280 metres above mean sea level.

The group plans to develop two towers, possibly with a mix of uses. In addition to offices, a hotel and apartments, there will also be ground-floor retail space. 'What makes this site very exciting is that it can be a truly, fully-integrated development above the MRT Station, plus the height of the project.

'And as the winner of two BCA Green Mark Platinum awards, we'll ensure this latest proposed development will also be eco friendly,' she added.

GuocoLand bid 11.8 per cent or about $180 million more than its closest rival. The partnership comprising Keppel Land, Hongkong Land and Cheung Kong Holdings which is developing the Marina Bay Financial Centre was the second highest bidder at yesterday's tender. It offered about $1.53 billion or $900 psf ppr.

Frasers Centrepoint teamed up with Far East Organization and Japan's Sekisui House to emerge as the third highest bidder, at around $1.43 billion or $844 psf ppr. The other bidders were CapitaLand group ($777 psf ppr), Malaysia's IOI Properties Berhad ($730 psf ppr) and Lippo-unit Overseas Union Enterprise ($362 psf ppr).

In addition to these six offers, URA received a submission from a tenderer that was disqualified - Wee Jong Dit.

A person bearing the same name received the Public Service Medal at the 2002 National Day Awards. He is understood to be a former banker (involved in forex dealing).

Typically, a bidder at a state land tender would be disqualified if he does not fulfil tender conditions, the most important of which is that the submission must be accompanied by a tender deposit (of at least 5 per cent of the bid price).

GuocoLand has been on the lookout for a mega development site in Singapore for years. It was unsuccessful in its bids for the plots that have since been developed into Marina Bay Financial Centre site and Ion Orchard/Or- chard Residences.

BT understands that some overseas parties are keen on teaming up with GuocoLand for the proposed Tanjong Pagar project.

The group's bid was above market expectations; property consultants polled in late July when the site was launched had forecast bids of up to $1.4 billion.

However, Cushman & Wakefield Singapore vice-chairman Donald Han said yesterday that GuocoLand's bid was 'still workable'. 'Singapore Grade A office rents have been recovering nicely and investors' appetite in completed office buildings has also returned. GuocoLand may sell the Tanjong Pagar project's office portion after completion. The group has experience in developing residential and office properties. And its sister company, Thistle Hotels of UK, may get an entry to manage a Singapore hotel,' he added.

CBRE Research executive director Li Hiaw Ho said: 'In order to obtain this top bid of $1,006 psf ppr, the gross development value for the 60 per cent office component is estimated at $2,200-2,300 psf.

'The mandatory 10 per cent of GFA for hotel use would translate into 330-350 rooms with each room estimated at $800,000-900,000. Based on the top bid, condo units at this mega development could possibly transact at $2,400-2,500 psf when ready for launch.'

Wander why the breaking of the limit 280m was lifted. Was it an appeal by the developer to break it or URA's call?

If I was the other tenderer, I would not feel is fair since everyone is competing for the 280m height and not the tallest building in Singapore.

But since it is broken, why not add another 10m all the way to 300m? That will be sweet for the developer in their marketing.

[y2koh]

It's definitely a waiver case, since the URA tender documents for the sale of site clearly states 280m AMSL as absolute max building height. My guess is that following this, the current 3 tallest buildings may be able to increase their height to a max of 290m by erecting decorative or canopy structures on the rooftop, subject to BCA and Mindef approval.

[ahteok]

anybody have any idea who is the main contractor for this project?