D9 | Scotts Square (43 + 34 floors) - Page 4

Cliff · December 17th, 2006, 07:10 AM

Although I'd miss the existing building, I'm excited to see the final render of the new one!

RafflesCity · December 29th, 2006, 02:47 AM

Scotts Shopping Centre to be demolished soon, tenants move

29 Dec 06

By UMA SHANKARI

TENANTS have started clearing out of Scotts Road mainstay Scotts Shopping Centre as the mall awaits demolition.

New owner Wheelock Properties, which bought the freehold Scotts Shopping Centre and the 23 storey The Ascott Singapore Serviced Residences above it for $345 million in June 2004, will soon tear down the landmark development to make way for its upcoming luxury residential and retail project, Scotts Square.

Retailers were given until the end of this year to move out of the mall, which will be pulled down in mid-January, says Wheelock. The developer will be demolishing the service apartment tower as well as the shopping centre.

Construction on Scotts Square will begin in the third quarter of next year, and is due to be completed by the end of 2010.

Wheelock says that the residential component - 338 apartments of one, two and three-bedroom units - will be launched in the second half of next year. The development will also have an upmarket retail podium with 70,000 sq ft of retail space.

The new project means that Singaporeans will have to say their farewells to Scotts Shopping Centre, a familiar sight in the Orchard Road area since the 1980s.

Then, the buzz on Orchard Road was at the stretch containing CK Tang, the then Lane Crawford, the then newly-built Wisma Atria and Scotts Shopping Centre - which was noted as being home to Singapore's first air-conditioned food court.

Yesterday, while tenants carried on with their packing, shoppers continued visiting the mall, taking advantage of 'closing down' sales.

At the food court, which was refurbished about 10 years ago, long queues were seen at the few remaining stalls.

But fashionistas need not fear the disappearance of their favourite brands. Major tenants such as Blush! and Kiehl's are also present in other malls, while other brands have already migrated to the new VivoCity.

surfers_ · December 29th, 2006, 03:35 AM

Wonder how much psf would the residential be selling for?

LittlePig · December 31st, 2006, 02:50 PM

taken on 30 December 2006

closing down sale...

the interior... everything is gone now...

so is my favorite beef noodle stall...

only 2 stalls from our very first air-coned food court were still open for the last days... i had bak chor mee...

have fond memories of the place... used to frequent the beef noodle stall when i was studying in nearby JC many many years ago...

Andrew · December 31st, 2006, 11:24 PM

I'm sad to see this one going, it's quite an iconic building and the architecture is excellent for the time it was built. But I guess things have to move on and I'd rather this be knocked down and replaced with a 43 story tower than more areas of shophouses.

Are there any renders of the new building yet? It'd better be good considering the quality of what it's replacing.

Maverick713 · January 1st, 2007, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittlePig

taken on 30 December 2006
so is my favorite beef noodle stall...

have fond memories of the place... used to frequent the beef noodle stall when i was studying in nearby JC many many years ago...

Wah... I just had noodles there a few days ago and its now gone? My spouse's favorite beef noodles.

They still have branches elsewhere such as in Bugis Junction.

RafflesCity · January 2nd, 2007, 08:25 AM

Thanks for sharing those pics of Scotts, LittlePig!

This must be one of the shorter-lifespans of buildings in Singapore, especially one as major as this.

LittlePig · January 3rd, 2007, 04:05 AM

Gave me a sense of nostalgia when I was having lunch there. The crowd was no longer there and there were only 2 stalls remaining. In my memory, the place was always so crowded.

On one hand you feel sad that it will be gone forever but on the other hand, you feel excited about the new place. Boy, if I have the money, I’ll get a unit there!

Like RafflesCity said, it is a building with one of the shorter-lifespans… I wonder why Far East Plaza is still there… its very run-down already…

RafflesCity · January 29th, 2007, 02:18 PM

Scotts Square rendering can be seen in latest issue of Singapore Architect, under the section for Architects 61.

Pengui · January 29th, 2007, 02:43 PM

Farewell Scotts SC...

The famous paving showing distances to local, regional and international landmarks, soon going to be erased by bulldozers.

found · January 30th, 2007, 05:41 AM

rafflescity can you scan it and upload it here? or describe to us how it looks like?

been waitin for a rendering of this one for quite a while

RafflesCity · January 30th, 2007, 08:13 AM

I didnt buy the magazine...just browsed through it.

There was only 1 rendering that I saw....and the design looked rather ordinary and boxy.

Didnt really look in close detail though...hope subsequent renderings released will be more promising.

PJCCUK · January 31st, 2007, 02:00 PM

does anybody have any idea where the indian food stall man went after this place closed? He had the best butter chicken!

kenexcel4 · January 31st, 2007, 06:12 PM

I have the magazine, will scan the photo went i'm baq.

RafflesCity · February 3rd, 2007, 05:32 AM

Wheelock picks Shimizu of Japan to build Scotts Square

3 Feb 07

WHEELOCK Properties yesterday said that it has awarded a $168 million main contract for the construction of its retail-cum-residential development Scotts Square to Shimizu Corporation of Japan.

Construction work is expected to begin in the third quarter of this year, and to be completed by 2010.

Shimizu, which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, was chosen because of its track record in constructing high-end condominiums including Ardmore Park and Grange Residences, said Wheelock in a statement.

Shimizu was also behind the construction of Orchard Road mainstay Ngee Ann City and is now involved in the building of Changi Airport's Terminal 3.

Wheelock said: 'The company has established a strong reputation in its field and is renowned for its high quality work.'

Located on Scotts Road between the Grand Hyatt and Marriott hotels, Scotts Square will be a 'super luxury' residential and retail development.

It will comprise two residential towers - one with 43 storeys and the other with 34 - and an 80,000 sq ft retail podium.

The freehold development will offer 338 luxury one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Wheelock acquired the site, comprising the freehold Scotts Shopping Centre and the 23-storey The Ascott Singapore Serviced Residences above it, for $345 million in June 2004.

David Lawrence, chief executive of Wheelock Properties, said that Scotts Square will be built with the highest construction standards.

'Once completed, it will be one of the most 'sexy' buildings in town with every apartment offering an astounding view of Scotts Road, Orchard Road and beyond,' he said.

In the stock market yesterday, Wheelock shares closed three cents up at $2.76.

By UMA SHANKARI

KusaNagi · February 23rd, 2007, 05:02 AM

Hi Guys!

Juz wondering if anyone has seen or any idea what Scotts Shopping centre will be developed into? I read somewhere that its gonna be called Scotts Square. Any prespectives to share??

Thks!!

arthur · February 23rd, 2007, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KusaNagi

Hi Guys!

Juz wondering if anyone has seen or any idea what Scotts Shopping centre will be developed into? I read somewhere that its gonna be called Scotts Square. Any prespectives to share??

Thks!!

Scotts Square

Scotts Shopping Centre and The Ascott Serviced Apartments, between the Grand Hyatt and Marriott hotels, are now being demolished to provide a large freehold site for the new Scotts Square - a 43-storey luxury residential tower with 338 international quality one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and a stylish retail podium for your everyday needs.

Cliff · February 24th, 2007, 06:01 AM

Who's the architect of this building? Architects 61 or Aedas?

Pengui · February 25th, 2007, 05:01 AM

The mall part and the lower floors of the building are now wrapped up in anti-dust nets.

redstone · February 26th, 2007, 02:03 PM

Still no rendrings?

December 17th, 2006, 07:10 AM	#61
Cliff Tan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 1	Although I'd miss the existing building, I'm excited to see the final render of the new one! __________________ www.clifftan.com cliffsuss.blogspot.com

December 31st, 2006, 11:24 PM	#65
Andrew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cardiff/Newcastle Posts: 3,487 Likes (Received): 7	I'm sad to see this one going, it's quite an iconic building and the architecture is excellent for the time it was built. But I guess things have to move on and I'd rather this be knocked down and replaced with a 43 story tower than more areas of shophouses. Are there any renders of the new building yet? It'd better be good considering the quality of what it's replacing. __________________ My Photo Threads: Newport ~ 'Downtown' Cardiff ~ Cardiff Queen Street ~ Cardiff Demolition ~ Cardiff Waterfronts <> Dali (大理) China ~ Fenghuang (凤凰) China ~ Xi'an (西安) China

February 23rd, 2007, 05:02 AM	#76
KusaNagi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3 Likes (Received): 0	Scotts Square - Wheelock Hi Guys! Juz wondering if anyone has seen or any idea what Scotts Shopping centre will be developed into? I read somewhere that its gonna be called Scotts Square. Any prespectives to share?? Thks!!

February 24th, 2007, 06:01 AM	#78
Cliff Tan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 1	Who's the architect of this building? Architects 61 or Aedas? __________________ www.clifftan.com cliffsuss.blogspot.com

February 26th, 2007, 02:03 PM	#80
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	Still no rendrings? __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

December 29th, 2006, 02:47 AM	#62
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	Scotts Shopping Centre to be demolished soon, tenants move 29 Dec 06 By UMA SHANKARI TENANTS have started clearing out of Scotts Road mainstay Scotts Shopping Centre as the mall awaits demolition. New owner Wheelock Properties, which bought the freehold Scotts Shopping Centre and the 23 storey The Ascott Singapore Serviced Residences above it for $345 million in June 2004, will soon tear down the landmark development to make way for its upcoming luxury residential and retail project, Scotts Square. Retailers were given until the end of this year to move out of the mall, which will be pulled down in mid-January, says Wheelock. The developer will be demolishing the service apartment tower as well as the shopping centre. Construction on Scotts Square will begin in the third quarter of next year, and is due to be completed by the end of 2010. Wheelock says that the residential component - 338 apartments of one, two and three-bedroom units - will be launched in the second half of next year. The development will also have an upmarket retail podium with 70,000 sq ft of retail space. The new project means that Singaporeans will have to say their farewells to Scotts Shopping Centre, a familiar sight in the Orchard Road area since the 1980s. Then, the buzz on Orchard Road was at the stretch containing CK Tang, the then Lane Crawford, the then newly-built Wisma Atria and Scotts Shopping Centre - which was noted as being home to Singapore's first air-conditioned food court. Yesterday, while tenants carried on with their packing, shoppers continued visiting the mall, taking advantage of 'closing down' sales. At the food court, which was refurbished about 10 years ago, long queues were seen at the few remaining stalls. But fashionistas need not fear the disappearance of their favourite brands. Major tenants such as Blush! and Kiehl's are also present in other malls, while other brands have already migrated to the new VivoCity.

December 29th, 2006, 03:35 AM	#63
surfers_ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 397 Likes (Received): 0	Wonder how much psf would the residential be selling for?

December 31st, 2006, 02:50 PM	#64
LittlePig 小肥猪 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,024 Likes (Received): 0	taken on 30 December 2006 closing down sale... the interior... everything is gone now... so is my favorite beef noodle stall... only 2 stalls from our very first air-coned food court were still open for the last days... i had bak chor mee... have fond memories of the place... used to frequent the beef noodle stall when i was studying in nearby JC many many years ago...

January 2nd, 2007, 08:25 AM	#67
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	Thanks for sharing those pics of Scotts, LittlePig! This must be one of the shorter-lifespans of buildings in Singapore, especially one as major as this.

January 3rd, 2007, 04:05 AM	#68
LittlePig 小肥猪 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,024 Likes (Received): 0	Gave me a sense of nostalgia when I was having lunch there. The crowd was no longer there and there were only 2 stalls remaining. In my memory, the place was always so crowded. On one hand you feel sad that it will be gone forever but on the other hand, you feel excited about the new place. Boy, if I have the money, I’ll get a unit there! Like RafflesCity said, it is a building with one of the shorter-lifespans… I wonder why Far East Plaza is still there… its very run-down already…

January 29th, 2007, 02:18 PM	#69
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	Scotts Square rendering can be seen in latest issue of Singapore Architect, under the section for Architects 61.

January 29th, 2007, 02:43 PM	#70
Pengui Tallest on his iceberg Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore / Paris Posts: 3,628 Likes (Received): 1	Farewell Scotts SC... The famous paving showing distances to local, regional and international landmarks, soon going to be erased by bulldozers.

January 30th, 2007, 05:41 AM	#71
found Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 96 Likes (Received): 0	rafflescity can you scan it and upload it here? or describe to us how it looks like? been waitin for a rendering of this one for quite a while

January 30th, 2007, 08:13 AM	#72
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	I didnt buy the magazine...just browsed through it. There was only 1 rendering that I saw....and the design looked rather ordinary and boxy. Didnt really look in close detail though...hope subsequent renderings released will be more promising.

January 31st, 2007, 02:00 PM	#73
PJCCUK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 192 Likes (Received): 0	does anybody have any idea where the indian food stall man went after this place closed? He had the best butter chicken!

January 31st, 2007, 06:12 PM	#74
kenexcel4 Toad Sage Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 54 Likes (Received): 0	I have the magazine, will scan the photo went i'm baq.

February 3rd, 2007, 05:32 AM	#75
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	Wheelock picks Shimizu of Japan to build Scotts Square 3 Feb 07 WHEELOCK Properties yesterday said that it has awarded a $168 million main contract for the construction of its retail-cum-residential development Scotts Square to Shimizu Corporation of Japan. Construction work is expected to begin in the third quarter of this year, and to be completed by 2010. Shimizu, which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, was chosen because of its track record in constructing high-end condominiums including Ardmore Park and Grange Residences, said Wheelock in a statement. Shimizu was also behind the construction of Orchard Road mainstay Ngee Ann City and is now involved in the building of Changi Airport's Terminal 3. Wheelock said: 'The company has established a strong reputation in its field and is renowned for its high quality work.' Located on Scotts Road between the Grand Hyatt and Marriott hotels, Scotts Square will be a 'super luxury' residential and retail development. It will comprise two residential towers - one with 43 storeys and the other with 34 - and an 80,000 sq ft retail podium. The freehold development will offer 338 luxury one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Wheelock acquired the site, comprising the freehold Scotts Shopping Centre and the 23-storey The Ascott Singapore Serviced Residences above it, for $345 million in June 2004. David Lawrence, chief executive of Wheelock Properties, said that Scotts Square will be built with the highest construction standards. 'Once completed, it will be one of the most 'sexy' buildings in town with every apartment offering an astounding view of Scotts Road, Orchard Road and beyond,' he said. In the stock market yesterday, Wheelock shares closed three cents up at $2.76. By UMA SHANKARI

February 25th, 2007, 05:01 AM	#79
Pengui Tallest on his iceberg Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore / Paris Posts: 3,628 Likes (Received): 1	The mall part and the lower floors of the building are now wrapped up in anti-dust nets.

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