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DESIGN IDEAS COMPETITION FOR MARINA SOUTH RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PART 1 INTRODUCTION Preface Housing Development in Singapore Living the Next Lap PART 2 COMPETITION INFORMATION, TERMS & CONDITIONS The Site Participation Requirements Submission Intent Submission Requirements Anonymity of Submissions Submission Deadline Prizes & Awards Questions & Clarifications Jury Decision Jury CompositionIntellectual Property Rights Conflict or Interest and Disqualification

Programme PART 3 SITE LOCATION AND CONTEXT Greater Marina Bay Description of the Site

PART 4 DESIGN BRIEF Vision Planning Parameters Design Considerations APPENDICES Appendix 1 Singapores City Centre Appendix 2 Developments around Marina Bay Appendix 3 Water Activities at the Bay Appendix 4 Gardens by the Bay Appendix 5 Site Information Plan Appendix 6 Site Section Appendix 7 Typical School Layout Appendix 8 Submission Form

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PART 1 INTRODUCTION Preface The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Singapores national planning authority, and the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), are inviting architects, planners and students to submit fresh, innovative ideas for a unique waterfront-garden residential district in Marina South located at Singapores Marina Bay. The Marina Bay area, planned as a seamless extension of the existing Central Business District, will be Singapores focal point of development in the immediate future. Several prime sites have already been earmarked for exciting new developments, including the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort (a destination attraction offering worldclass hotel, convention, entertainment facilities and a casino), and the 100 ha Gardens By the Bay. The Marina South Residential District is being master planned by URA as the next stage of development in Marina Bay. In drawing up the master plan, the URA is seeking ideas to serve as an inspiration and catalyst for the planning and urban design strategies to be adopted for the development of the district. In conjunction with the Singapore Design Festival 2007, a biennial umbrella event that aims to celebrate and promote good design, the URA and SIA are jointly organising a Design Ideas Competition for the Marina South Residential District. Up to 10 submissions will be awarded for their good ideas. A total of SGD$50,000.00 of prize money will be distributed equally amongst the winning teams. All submissions will be publicly exhibited as part of the Singapore Design Festival in November / December 2007. Housing Development in Singapore Compared to many countries around the world, Singaporeans today enjoy a relatively high standard of housing. Home ownership is among the highest in the world, and residents enjoy a diverse choice of housing types in a variety of different locations. High-rise City Living Singapore has a land area of 704 km2 and a current population of 4.48 million. In planning for a long term scenario with a potential population of up 6.5 million, new housing units will need to be accommodated by building more high-density and very high-rise housing in areas without restrictive height controls, in order to fully optimise the use of land. Today, high-rise living is the lifestyle choice of many Singaporeans, with many preferring higher floors for the privacy and commanding views that it provides. From the 50-storey, competition-winning public housing at Pinnacle@Duxton to the 70-storey downtown apartments at The Sail@Marina Bay, the excitement generated by

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new super-high rise city apartments is a testament to their increasing popularity with Singaporeans. Community Living Public housing in Singapore, planned as suburban towns, offers a quality living environment for Singaporeans, complete with a full range of community facilities including schools, parks, shops, libraries and sport complexes that foster a sense of neighbourliness. Aspirations for community living are also reflected in the appeal of condominiums, strata bungalows and cluster housing estates that offer residents the best of high-rise or landed housing with shared communal facilities and opportunities for social interaction. Waterfront Living As an island State, opportunities abound to capitalise on Singapores sense of islandness. Waterfront living can be enjoyed at the riverside housing along Singapore River, prime waterfront estates at Tanjong Rhu, and the seafront homes along the Southern Waterfront. More varieties of waterfront housing are being implemented at model waterfront towns, such as Punggol, the island homes at Sentosa Cove, and the breezy downtown apartments at Marina Bay. Garden Living Singapore is internationally recognised as a Garden City, with many neighbourhood and regional parks built close to housing developments to provide easy accessibility for residents. More Singaporeans will be able to enjoy living near to greenery as more open green spaces are implemented as part of the 2002 Parks and Waterbodies Plan. In the City, more verdant environments await the future residents at Pearls Hill, as well as around The Gardens by the Bay. Living the Next Lap With an increasingly cosmopolitan and well-travelled population, homeowners in Singapore are looking for new and additional ways to express their personal aesthetic identity through their homes. This has given rise to a flurry of branded condominiums and exclusive bungalows-in-the-sky that come with private pools, spas, sky gardens and even car porches on each high-rise floor. Waterfront living has also spurred an increase in boat ownership as a new way of making a personal statement. More buildings are also going green. Over the years, tropical architecture has evolved not only in response to the local climate, but also as an aesthetic expression of Singapores Garden City identity. With growing global emphasis and awareness on environmental sustainability, buildings are going one step greener. In Singapore, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) launched a Green Mark Scheme in January 2005 as an initiative to move Singapore's construction industry towards more environment-friendly buildings. Today, solar panels, rain-water collecting devices and other eco-friendly features are becoming regular elements in Green Mark projects. The

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Treelodge@Punggol, for example, is a new generation green project that will feature trees planted in the basement car parks, which emerge onto a garden on the roof. Such features, as with lush balconies, rooftop gardens and vertical greenery, help to shade a building and reduce heat gain, while offering residents a slice of tropical greenery at their doorsteps. New trends are constantly emerging to appeal to an increasingly discerning population. Amid the development of integrated resorts, seafront homes, mega yacht marinas and the staging of the F1 Grand Prix, the residential district at Marina South aims to keep pace by offering new concepts and ideas that will excite the imagination and meet the expectations of the future residents. The Design Ideas Competition is seeking fresh and innovative ideas for the master plan of Marina South as a total environment that will offer new lifestyle experiences to capitalise on the cache of its location and context.

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PART 2 COMPETITION INFORMATION, TERMS & CONDITIONS The Site The Residential District at Marina South is an approximately 60 ha site that forms part of the Greater Marina Bay area. It is located adjacent to the Garden at Marina South, and enjoys prime frontages along Marina Channel and the Straits of Singapore. The area is envisioned to be developed as a landmark residential district that offers a unique waterfront living environment in a garden setting. Participation Requirements The Design Ideas Competition is open to all students and professionals in planning, architecture and landscape fields. Each individual, firm or team is allowed to submit a maximum of two submissions. Submission Intent The Competition is seeking fresh and innovative planning, urban design, and architectural ideas that will contribute to a new-generation living environment that will distinguish Marina South and capture the hearts and imagination of the future residents who will call it home. As such, the emphasis is on planning and urban design ideas for the total environment rather than detailed architectural proposals for individual developments. The proposed ideas are to:

a Illustrate how high-density city living can be achieved in an attractive environment that offers the experience of being in a waterfront garden;

b Have an emphasis on environmental sustainability & sense of community;

c Set a new benchmark in residential development in anticipation of future lifestyle trends and aspirations;

d Make the Marina South area a landmark district that will showcase Singapores Garden City image.

The proposed ideas are to respond to the planning parameters and design considerations set out in Part 4.

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Submission Requirements All submission materials shall be in English. Each submission is to be limited to: a Maximum Four A1 sheets, mounted on not more than 6mm-thick white

foam board. The sheets are to include: i A site plan at 1:2000 scale, showing the proposed road network, parcellation, and land use;

ii A section at 1:1000 scale, showing the proposed form and massing in relation to Garden at Marina South, and the Straits of Singapore; and

iii Other plans, sections, perspectives and axonometric drawings to illustrate the design ideas, and overall form, massing in relation to the context;

b A massing model at 1:2000 with a base not thicker than 3mm;

c 7 sets of design reports each comprising:

i Reduced A3 size colour copies of the A1 boards; ii Maximum one A3 sheet at minimum font size 12 describing the proposal; and

iii Maximum one A3 sheet containing photographs of the massing model; and

d A CD containing soft copies of the design report, as well as soft copies of drawings, images and photos contained in the design report in high resolution .jpg or .pdf format.

Each submission is to be accompanied by a copy of the Submission Form (as attached at Appendix 8), duly completed, and sealed in a separate unmarked A4-size envelope to be taped to the back of the first A1 board. Anonymity of Submissions All design submission materials shall not bear any logo, motto, or any distinguishing feature of any kind to identify the participating individual / firm / team. Any non-compliant submission materials will not be accepted. The envelope containing the Submission Form will only be opened after the Jury has selected the submissions with the best ideas. The identity of the participating individual / firm / team for these ideas will then be made known to the public.

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Submission Deadline All submissions must be received before Monday 12 November 2007, 12.00 noon (Singapore date and time). All submissions shall be addressed to: Ms O Woon Leng c/o Design Ideas Competition for Marina South Residential District 5th Storey Function Room 45 Maxwell Road The URA Centre Singapore 069118 Submissions sent by post or courier should allow sufficient time to ensure that they are received before the submission deadline. No new or additional information will be accepted by SIA / URA or considered by the Jury after the deadline. Prizes & Awards Prize monies of SGD$50,000.00 will be awarded to up to 10 submissions with the best ideas and distributed equally amongst the winning teams. All submissions will be displayed in a public exhibition as part of the Singapore Design Festival in November / December 2007. Questions & Clarifications Any queries on the Competition are to be submitted via email to SIA at design_competition@sia.org.sg . All answers to the queries received will be posted on the Competition Website at www.sia.org.sg on 1 October 2007. All participating individuals / firms / teams shall be responsible for accessing the Website to obtain the information. All queries must be received before 24 September 2007. No further questions will be accepted after this deadline.

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Jury Decision The decision of the Jury is final and shall not be negotiated, contested, reviewed, challenged or appealed against by any party through any means or process whatsoever. Jury Composition The Jury for the Competition will comprise the following: Mr Tai Lee Siang, SIA President (Chairperson) Dr Belinda Yuen, SIP President Mdm Fun Siew Leng, Director, Urban Planning & Design, URA Mr Liam Wee Sin, Chief Operating Officer, UOL Group Limited Prof Heng Chye Kiang, Dean School of Design & Environment, NUS Additional jury members to be confirmed Intellectual Property Rights SIA and URA shall have the right to publish, display, reproduce or otherwise publicise or communicate all submissions submitted, subject to appropriate citation and acknowledgement of the authors. Such right shall be exercisable by SIA and/or URA without any payment, charge or fee whatsoever to any person. SIA and/or URA reserve the right to retain all submissions for the Competition for display after the winning ideas have been announced. SIA and/or URA will inform all participants in writing to collect those submissions no longer required by SIA and/or URA within a specified time, after which they would be disposed of.

Conflict of Interest and Disqualification

URA employees, SIA Design Committee members, and immediate family members of a Jury member, SIA Design Committee member or URA employee who is closely associated with the preparation and/or conduct of the Competition will not be eligible to participate in the Competition, either as individuals or as members of a participating team. SIA and URA reserve the right to disqualify any participating individual / firm / team.

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Programme Launch of Competition

13 September 2007

Deadline for Questions & Requests for Clarifications

24 September 2007

Posting of all Answers to Questions & Requests for Clarifications

1 October 2007

Submission Deadline

Monday 12 Nov 07 12.00 noon

Announcement of Winners

November 2007

Public Exhibition of All Submissions

November / December 2007

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PART 3 SITE LOCATION AND CONTEXT Greater Marina Bay Singapores City Centre (Appendix 1) Singapore is internationally recognised as a Garden City. Its City Centre is dynamic, distinctive and diverse, comprising a number of well-established districts, each with their own unique character and identity arising from the mix of uses and built environment. The Marina Bay area, Singapores downtown district, is located within the heart of the city. It comprises the existing CBD at Raffles Places, Shenton Way and Marina Centre, together with the new development area around the Bay. Marina Bay is envisioned to be an international business and financial hub and is envisaged to be a dynamic, 24/7, Garden City by the Bay. Within the Greater Marina Bay area, residential uses have been planned at Marina South, Tanjong Rhu, Kampong Bugis and Nicoll Highway to inject more live-in population within the city.

Developments around Marina Bay (Appendix 2) Marina Bay is shaping up well and fast. The new office development at One Raffles Quay has been completed. The Sail@Marina Bay, a luxurious residential development, The Marina Bay Financial Centre and Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort (MBSIR) are under construction. Around the Bay, the Singapore Flyer, and the ArtScience Museum (which is being developed as part of the MBSIR), will join the Esplanade Theatres by the Bay, One Fullerton and the Merlion Park to form a necklace of attractions around the waterfront. The existing waterfront adjacent to the CBD, will be rejuvenated by the upcoming The Collyer Quay, a new waterfront hotel and lifestyle development which includes the historic Clifford Pier. A temporary seating gallery and floating platform was recently completed and used as the venue for the National Day Parade 2007. This facility, located next to Singapores first public Art Park at Marina Centre, will also be used to host other sporting events and activities, such as outdoor concerts and events,. All these attractions will be connected by a promenade and a new distinctive pedestrian bridge to create a 3.5 km long loop around Marina Bay. The new Marina Barrage, which will be completed by the end of 2007, will turn the 48 ha water body at Marina Bay into part of the future Marina Reservoir, which also includes Singapore River, Marina Channel and Kallang Basin. Its visitor centre, which offers visitors panoramic views of the city and the waterfront from its sloping green roof, will be another key attraction. When Singapores new Sports Hub, located fronting onto Kallang Basin, is completed in 2010/11, the 11.7 km long scenic waterfront route around the Marina Reservoir is envisaged to be used for staging international sporting events, such as marathons, in addition to daily recreational activities, such as jogging and cycling.

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The waterfront within the Straits View area has been planned as Singapores Maritime Hub, an international gateway into Singapore and the Marina Bay area. This includes the new Marina South Pier, which replaced the former Clifford Pier, to provide ferry services to the southern islands such as Kusu and St Johns Islands, the future Southern Islands and Regional Ferry Terminals, as well as the planned International Cruise Terminal (ICT) which will accommodate larger mega ships in anticipation of the projected growth of the cruise industry. These waterfront developments will have landscaped roofs which allow for an attractive and continuous waterfront route along the entire south coast, connecting the at-grade waterfront promenade to the landscaped roofs. Water Activities at the Bay (Appendix 3) Marina Bay has already come into its own as a venue for major events, including international sports competitions, outdoor concerts and fireworks displays. With the completion of the Marina Barrage, additional recreational activities such as pleasure boating, canoeing, sailing, water skiing and wind surfing will be encouraged at various locations within the Marina Reservoir: Marina Bay Bay of Celebration will be the venue for large-scale international events and festivals set against the signature skyline of our Central Business District; Marina Channel Channel of Excitement will host international water sports competitions and events next to the proposed Gardens on both sides of the Channel; Kallang Basin Basin of Fun and Recreation will be a nucleus for leisure and recreational activities surrounded by residences and the future Sports Hub; and Singapore River River of History will be a location for a variety of round-the-clock activities along the river promenade, set amidst conservation buildings. A boat lock, located adjacent to Marina Barrage, is planned to be built to allow larger vessels, such as luxury yachts, to enter Marina Reservoir. Planned Marinas within the Reservoir will further add to the vibrancy of the water bodies. Developments around the Bay will also be served by a more extensive water taxi service in the future. Gardens by the Bay (Appendix 4) Around 100 ha of land along the waterfront has been set aside for the development of three distinctive and unique world class Gardens by the Bay, which comprises the Gardens at Marina South, Marina East, and Marina Centre. These will be connected by new pedestrian bridges to create an 11.7 km continuous loop around the Marina Reservoir.

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The 54 ha Garden at Marina South, the largest of the three Gardens, will include two Cool Conservatories, a Flower Market and Supertree clusters which will incorporate vertical greenery with environmentally sustainable functions, such as rain-water collecting devices. To the west of the Garden at Marina South, hotel and civic institutional uses are being planned to seamlessly blend with the Garden. The Garden is conveniently connected via underground pedestrian links to the future Bayfront MRT Station, and through MBSIR to Marina Bay. It is connected to the MBSIR via a landscaped pedestrian link. The main arrival hub, located on the west entrance, next to Sheares Avenue will house a Flower Market and exhibition space, as well as a public event space with a retractable canopy. The main vehicular entrance to the Garden at Marina South is via the Curved Road to the east of the Garden. Several at-grade pedestrian entry points are located along the perimeter of the Garden. Description of the Site (Appendix 5) The site for the Residential District at Marina South is approximately 60 ha in size and is located to the east of the Garden at Marina South. The site is bounded by the Straits of Singapore to the east, and the Curved Road, a dual three-lane road, to the west. The southern boundary of the site fronts onto Marina Boulevard, part of a one-way pair of major arterial roads which will serve as the key vehicular access within the Marina Bay area. These five-lane roads will frame a spine of high-intensity mixed developments that will extend the CBD to link to Marina South. These developments, which include the One Raffles Quay, The Sail@Marina Bay, and the Marina Bay Financial Centre will have a maximum height of 245m AMSL. Part of the planned underground Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) will be located within the site. The MCE will replace the existing East Coast Parkway (ECP) as the strategic east-west expressway that will connect to the Marina Bay area. A dual three-lane at-grade road is also planned to be located above the alignment of the MCE with direct connections to the MCE. The entry points to the MCE from this at-grade road, as well as a 30m high MCE vent building will also be located within the site. The site will be served by a future Rail Transit System (RTS) line and Station. This RTS line is currently planned to be an extension of the existing east-west line from the Marina Bay Station, and will include a Station within the site, near to the Marina Barrage, to serve the area. The planning and layout of the district will also need to take into consideration the safeguarded Singapore Underground Road System (SURS). The SURS is a longer-term underground arterial road network planned to create more road

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capacity within the City Centre in the future. A section of the SURS tunnel is planned to run under the site. No permanent structures or buildings should be located over the MCE. Any development proposed over the RTS line and station, and the SURS corridor is to be planned so that they can be phased in relation to the construction schedule of the RTS line and SURS. This is to ensure that developments are not adversely affected by the future construction of these infrastructure. A Site Information Plan and a Section across the site are provided at Appendices 5 and 6.

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PART 4- DESIGN BRIEF Vision The vision for Marina Bay is for a 24/7 live-work-play environment. It will be a place to explore living and lifestyle options, exchange new ideas and information, and be entertained by rich cultural experiences in fun and beautiful surroundings. It will be a vibrant and attractive place that engages with the community and emanates Singapores position as a global city. The residential district at Marina South is envisioned to be: a An urban retreat set in a landscape defined by lush greenery and tranquil

waters; b A vibrant neighbourhood centred around public spaces and community

facilities; and c A well-connected hub with convenient access to a superb selection of

business and recreational activities in Marina Bay. Planning parameters The planning and urban design proposals for the residential district at Marina South are to comply with the following planning parameters and guidelines. Site Area The total site area is approximately 60 ha. The proposals are to be confined to the boundary of the site. Gross Plot Ratio (GPR) The global GPR for the district is 5.0. Appropriate GPRs for the individual development parcels are to be proposed as part of the overall urban design strategy to create varied building heights and forms within the district. Gross Floor Area The residential district is planned to accommodate a total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of approximately 1,510,000 sqm. This is to comprise approximately: a 11,000 housing units (approx 1,300,000sqm); b 147,000 sqm hotel use; c 63,000 sqm commercial use; d 1 secondary school; e 1 primary school; and f Some community uses.

Allowable Building Height The maximum overall allowable height for the site, including all ancillary roof structures and fixtures, is subject to a technical height control of 163.00 m Above Mean Seal Level (AMSL). In addition, developments within a 240 m radius around the MCE vent shaft are not to exceed a maximum height of

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100.00 m AMSL. The platform level for developments is generally at 104.00 m (equivalent to 4.0m AMSL). Car Parking Requirements The residential district is to include car parking spaces based on the current standards by the Land Transport Authority (LTA): a 1 car lot per residential unit; b 1 car lot per 400 sqm of Retail use; c 1 car lot per 250 sqm of Hotel use; d 1 car lot per 450 sqm of Office use; and e 1 car lot for the first 150 sqm and subsequently 1 car lot per 60 sqm of

Restaurant and related F&B uses. However, flexibility is given to propose an overall car parking strategy in terms of the form and locations of the car parks, as part of the overall planning and urban design strategy for the district. School Provision As a general guide, a primary school has a site area of 1.8 ha, and a secondary school has a site area of 3.0 ha. Typical layouts of a primary and secondary school are provided in Appendix 7. However, alternative typologies for the two proposed schools, including ideas for high-rise schools and schools which are co-located with other uses are encouraged to be considered as part of the overall planning and urban design strategy for the district. Urban Design Guidelines For the purpose of the Design Ideas Competition, there is no requirement to adopt the current Development Control guidelines for both residential and non-residential developments, for example, in terms of site coverage, building setbacks, etc. Flexibility is given to propose alternative guidelines in relation to the form, massing and placement of individual housing blocks, as part of the overall planning and urban design strategy for the district. Design Considerations Waterfront City-in-a-Garden Marina Bay is envisioned as a Waterfront City in the Garden, in which water and greenery are integrated within the urban fabric. The ideas for the residential district should thus capitalise on the greenery and waterfront assets to create a unique residential district with a distinctive identity. Strategies to extend the park and the waters into the district both horizontally and vertically should be considered, from the streetscape to vertical greenery within individual developments. The form, massing and placement of individual housing blocks, housing typologies, as well as car parking strategies, should be considered in relation

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to site coverage, views, visual porosity, treatment of individual parcel boundaries, and the overall landscaping strategy to create a strong sense of being in a waterfront garden at both the ground and upper levels. Waterfront Promenade The residential district enjoys a 0.8 km long waterfront along the Straits of Singapore. To bring people closer to the water, different water edge treatments along the waterfront can be considered, including the redefining of the existing hard edge, and strategies to channel water into the district. Water access from the Straits to the residential district is encouraged. The waterfront promenade should provide continuous public access between the Marina Barrage and the Maritime Hub. Various land uses can be proposed along the waterfront to ensure a vibrant and attractive public waterfront. Sense of Community The overall urban design strategy should foster a strong sense of community and belonging among the residents. The provision of public spaces, schools, recreational and civic amenities which support community use are to be proposed. The relationship and integration of these uses with the residential developments should be considered as part of the overall planning and urban design strategy for the district. Transport and Pedestrian Network A road network is to be proposed within the district as part of the overall planning and urban design strategy for Marina South. The overall urban design strategy should create a more pedestrian-centric environment, through appropriate segregation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and encourage the use of public transport. The overall pedestrian network should be considered to provide convenient pedestrian links to the adjacent Garden at Marina South, the waterfront, and the amenities at Marina Bay. Direct pedestrian connections from the future RTS Station to the Garden, Marina Barrage, and the waterfront, through the residential district should also be considered. The overall road and pedestrian networks should also take into consideration views and vantage points, to visually connect key nodes and open spaces, and provide a sense of orientation. Environmental Sustainability As a benchmark residential district, there are opportunities to promote Marina South as an environmentally sensitive and friendly city. Environmentally sustainable strategies should be considered not only in the design of individual buildings, but also in the planning and urban design of the entire district. The design of drainage as aesthetic waterways that can also filter and channel rainwater into the Marina Reservoir is encouraged. Additional eco-friendly features such as the use of solar energy, the placement of

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developments to channel wind flows, and other strategies to lower the overall ambient temperature within the public realm are also highly encouraged.

Distinctive Skyline The residential district enjoys a prominent location along the Straits of Singapore. The overall form and massing of the developments should contribute to a distinctive skyline and reinforce Singapores Garden City image. Special consideration should be given to the views of the district as seen from the Garden at Marina South, the Garden at Marina East and from ships approaching the Maritime Hub at Straits View. Copyrights The organisers reserve the rights to retain any submitted material for the purposes of exhibition, publication, publicity and archives. However, the intellectual copyright will remain with the designer. The applicants acknowledge that the organisers have the right to reproduce materials in whole or part without payment/fees to the holder of publication rights or copyright. This competition is proudly sponsored by:

BlueScope Steel (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Another project sponsored by URA's architecture and urban

design excellence promotion programme.