Hybrid Cities Reframing Kallang
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HYBRID CITIES
Urban Regeneration
Site Location:Singapore Site Area:100 hectares National University of Singapore,Masters in Urban Design Semester 1 2
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REFRAMING KALLANG HYBRID CITIES REGENERATIVE URBAN DESIGN FOR KALLANG WAY,SINGAPORE
Our proposal, Hybrid Cities is searching for softer systems of dynamic change through connecting, collaborating and co-existing within an integrated Eco-system. Conservation and revitalization of the memory of the site, while creating a contemporary, dynamic urban realm becomes a priority in this proposal. The end result is an integrated neighbourhood of different typologies with generous pedestrian and ecological corridors that both connect and define the architecture of this space so that a more hybrid city with variant mix of land use, program could co-exist making it livable, work-able, and play-able.
From an industrial enclave,the proposal aims to transform the site into a hybrid district with an estimated population increase of 7000 residents. Our aim is to inspire social connections,innovative living and working,promote intuitive play and encourage new ways of experiencing the environment through a hybrid mix of functions that interact at multiple levels.
Today, the site remains a post-industrial piece of land used mostly for light industrial activities.It has a few scattered buildings, with no parks, plazas, or public gathering places and no restaurants, stores, or homes. A car dependant,polluted and indolent territory,the site awaits transformation.
redeveloped Kallang Way Area,Singapore
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Urban Morphology of the Site Located at the nexus of key cultural,ecological and business corridors, the site can become an essential new link that draws on the energy of surrounding neighborhoods and serves as a prominent node connecting the CBD to Paya Lebar region. The site lies at the intersection of the east-west commercial corridor,green corridors,north-east tip of URA heritage district(Chinatown,Brasbasah,Civic district,kampunglam,Little India,Bugis etc and we see the potential to tag on and capitalise on these corridor’s resources.
Proposed Concept Plan for the Site:Integration of Ecology and Culture
The proposal aims to connect the heritage bidadari gardens to geylang heritage district through a seamless cultural and ecological corridor integrating public space,regenerative landscape and new hybrid functions.
Transition of Urban fabric and land use caused by urban sprawl and more Artificial elements taking over Natural Elements 4
Design Strategies:Towards a resilient city
Transition of Urban fabric and land use caused by urban sprawl and more Artificial elements taking over Natural Elements 5
Masterplan Interventions Regenerative Landscape
Tackling climate change,specifically flooding
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Inclusive City
The Sociocultural green corridor is a seamless sequence of destinations.
Energy Management
The proposal integrates energy,waste and water management in a synchronized fashion.
Proposed Research Cluster that integrates the wetland and existing industrial buildings. It is a combinations of flexible architecture typologies and adaptive re-use industrial structures.
Proposed Elements: Eco-cultural Spine Re-instating the mangrove coastal belt Re-instating the heritage wetland Adaptive re-use of factories to art/culture galleries Car-lite district with designated BRT lanes Redefined Urban design block typologies Proposed Master Plan for Kallang Industrial Area
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The Spine amalgamates the various typologies together via pedestrian walkways,cyclist tracks,performance arenas resulting in a vibrant ecological system of communal public space.
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The site has been re-organized for a more porous and walkable neighbourhood. The chain of mobility has been improved in order to achieve a car-lite,pedestrian friendly network. The spine that connects the heritage district of Geylang to the Bidadari gardens aims to be a creative conduit connecting the people with the authentic heritage, nature and community of Kallang.
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In order to restore the natural environment,the first substantial intervention was to provide regenerative landscape. The idea was to stipulate a green oasis that contrasts with the intensity of Urban life.
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Site Transformation
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PROPOSED URBAN DESIGN TYPOLOGIES
WETLAND VERTICAL KAMPUNG
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Floating residential towers with generous communal space Vertical low-rise Bio-philic design Surface transformation to revitalize heritage natural resources. Dynamic system embracing it’s surroundings Productive blue-green network integrated with community spaces at different levels. 12
GENTING LANE ART PRECINCT
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Retro-fitting existing structures for a vibrant mix of uses including cultural centers,galleries,cafes etc. Adaptive re-use of existing factories to Farm labs,Research labs,Art galleries etc. Integrating public space with art and heritage at different levels. Elevated public terrace around the precinct.
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PROPOSED URBAN DESIGN TYPOLOGIES
PELTON WATERFRONT
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Resilient,bio-philic design Re-instating the natural coast line with mangroves Permeable residential towers layered with hybrid typologies that contribute to circular economy Dynamic public realm
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BRIDGING,PLUG-IN,PLUG-OUT MEGA-INFRASTRUCTURE
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Mega-infrastructure to bridge across PIE Flexible productive cluster Modular units to cater to future living/working patterns Integrates public space and facilities at multiple level and across PIE
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Saloni Sehgal Email:salonisehgal22@gmail.com Phone:+65-88797925 Singapore
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