INTRODUCTION OUR TEAM

HONEY’S REFLECTION RAJAVENI’S REFLECTION

Before doing the site analysis, I felt that Tanjong Pagar was just another busy street in Singapore. But after going in depth into studying the street activities and human flow, I realised that Tanjong Pagar is so much more than that. It is a place where remnants of both the past and the present can be found. For instance, the unique architectural details of the shophouses' exteriors are preserved. The vibrant and distinctive exterior made the shophouses stands out among all the current modern skyscrapers surrounding the site and serve as a continual reminder of Singapore's past. As a result, I believed that the site has a lot of potential in terms of how we can continue to preserve the site's history and culture while moving forward.

Both sites are vastly different despite being rich in heritage, culture and character. For instance, site 1 is in close proximity to the southern waterfront, and has a more tranquil ambiance given its current location beside spottiswoode park and surroundings which include undeveloped land and medium rise with very few high rise. Thus, it receives more daylight and wind circulation in comparison to site 2, which is sandwiched between towering buildings. Site 2, is located in the heart of the CBD and as such has more amenities and facilities in proximity. It unlike site 1, has a more vibrant and bustling city life around it. Both sites have their fair share of challenges but they both hold great potential in their own way.