Housed within the historic national monument St James Power Station, Dyson's new global headquarters in Singapore retains many of the building's architectural elements whilst incorporating innovative sustainable features
After a much-anticipated wait since their announcement three years ago, technology company Dyson officially opened the doors to its new global headquarters today. Located within the historic St James Power Station, the 110,000 sq ft refurbished site will serve as a key operational and research centre for the company, which is renowned for its innovative bagless vacuum cleaners.
Landlord and real estate developer Mapletree Investments worked closely with Singapore-based studios W Architects and Studio Lapis to restore the iconic landmark. Gazetted as a national monument in 2009, the St James Power Station was first built in 1927 and had served as Singapore’s first coal-fired power station and powered the island-state before it was decommissioned in 1975. Afterwards, it functioned as one of the region's first automated warehouse during the eighties; it also became one of Asia’s most comprehensive nightspots from 2006 to 2018.
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While the exterior features preserved historical architectural elements, the newly refurbished interior exudes a contemporary air with its industrial design.
“We are honoured to be the custodians of this cathedral-like building,” notes the British inventor James Dyson, founder and chairman of Dyson. “Its rich history and architectural heritage will serve as a most inspiring backdrop as we pursue revolutionary new technologies.”
Here, we pick out some of the key highlights of the new building: