8 Shenton Way: This Will be Singapore’s Highest New Skyscraper

When completed, 8 Shenton Way will feature luxurious apartments, including a penthouse that will be the highest unit in Singapore

In the heart of the central business district area, a new 305m-tall skyscraper is poised to redefine Singapore’s skyline. Resembling the likes of bamboo forests, the 63-storey skyscraper is a development slated to be completed by 2028; it will be the city’s tallest landmark. The site, where the AXA Tower currently stands, is now owned by Alibaba and a real estate consortium led by Perennial Holdings.

Designed with the desire to integrate the outdoors with indoor environments, this new tower is envisioned as a one-stop destination in Tanjong Pagar: it will offer expansive open public spaces, capacious offices, retail spots, a new hotel, as well as luxury residences that overlook stunning sea views and the city skyline.

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8 Shenton Way is designed by architectural design consultants from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)—the firm that is the creative mind behind the world-renowned Burj Khalifa in Dubai—in conjunction with DCA Architects and is on its way to becoming one of the most interesting landmarks within the Asian region.

Here, we highlight some fun facts to know about this upcoming development.

1. It will feature Singapore's highest penthouse

Above An artist’s impression of 8 Shenton Way, which will soon become Singapore’s tallest skyscraper. IMage: SOM/Bezier

According to The Straits Times, 8 Shenton Way will feature an impressive penthouse unit on its top floor. This will rival the height and scope of views offered by the penthouse that British billionaire James Dyson had previously acquired in Wallich Residence. Dyson’s previously-owned unit is located in the 284m-tall Guoco Tower, which is currently the highest skyscraper in the city. At press time, a spokesperson shared that more details about the luxurious new penthouse and other residential units will be addressed in the future.

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2. A wide mix of verdant gardens and open-air spaces

Above Offices at 8 Shenton Way are furnished with outdoor gardens Image: SOM/Bezier

Biophilic design and open-air landscaped gardens are key factors throughout 8 Shenton Way’s infrastructure that showcases a dynamic balance of work and play. Informed by experiences and lessons gained during the pandemic, SOM conceptualised the entire building such that the personal well-being of its users is prioritised.

This includes the decision to incorporate seven distinctive terraces throughout the building that offers light and natural ventilation. Not to mention, the biodiverse tropical flora and fauna are said to have over 108,000 sq ft of elevated, public green space; this exceeds the footprint of the entire site by 20 per cent.

“Emerging from the pandemic, this moment presents a rare and exciting opportunity for architects to explore new approaches to health-driven placemaking,” shares SOM design principal Nic Medrano in a statement. “Singapore is an incredible canvas to do this, with its excellent quality of life, abundance of green space, and diversity of cultures. Our design weaves together nature, heritage, connections to transit, luxury living, healthy workplaces, and lively public spaces into a thriving hub for the community.”

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3. Constructed with sustainability in mind

Above The main entrance of 8 Shenton Way. Image: SOM/Bezier

Championing sustainable living, 8 Shenton Way is constructed with zero-waste manufactured terracotta, engineered bamboo, low-carbon concrete and reutilises materials of its existing foundation that assists in limiting excessive material use and enforces lower carbon footprints. In addition to this, the building reinforces notions of protecting the environment with innovations that include contactless technologies, antimicrobial materials, adaptable interior spaces, large outdoor spaces, and enhanced natural airflow and filtration systems.

“Designed specifically with the tropical climate of Singapore in mind, this building will be one of the first post-pandemic mixed-use towers in the world incorporating health and wellness as its primary design drivers,” explains SOM partner Mustafa Abadan. “By seeking to achieve the city’s newest and most rigorous sustainability standards, our design will establish a new paradigm for resilient and elegant high-rise design in Singapore and beyond.”

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8 Shenton Way: What You Need to Know About Singapore’s Newest and Tallest Skyscraper

1. It will feature Singapore's highest penthouse

2. A wide mix of verdant gardens and open-air spaces

3. Constructed with sustainability in mind