Design Concept of the Integrated Hub
The design of the Integrated Hub will be unique to
Singapore and environmentally friendly. To minimise air-conditioned
spaces, the design has opened up all four elevations to encourage
air movement through the volume. The retail, civic square, outdoor
theatre as well as the pre-function areas of the banqueting/meeting
room facilities are all open air along with the dramatic 40 meter
high “Grand Foyer”. The result will be an enjoyable year round
shaded and cooling environment allowing one to pass through or dwell
within. On top of the facility is a large roof top garden shaded
with trees and looking over a reflecting pool. Gardens are
deliberately placed throughout the facility, softening the
distinction of inside and outside spaces and promoting the
Integrated Hub as an ecofriendly environment.
About the Integrated Hub, Vista Xchange, one-north
The Integrated Hub is strategically sited within
Vista Xchange, which is one of the first three centres of excellence
to be developed under JTC’s one-north masterplan. The other two
centres of excellence are Life Xchange and Central Xchange which
feature key developments like Biopolis and Fusionopolis
respectively. Designated as a corporate and business service centre
as well as a lifestyle and cultural hub of one-north, Vista Xchange
is well supported by public transportation nodes such as the Buona
Vista MRT station and a Circle Line MRT station which is currently
under construction. Other than the Complex, the 17-hectares Vista
Xchange will house high rise offices, a business hotel and quality
residential developments. one-north, a 180-hectares development
located in Central Singapore, is positioned as an intellectually
stimulating and interesting environment where a thriving community
of scientists, researchers and technopreneurs can work, live, play
and learn.
About Rock Productions Pte Ltd (www.rockproductions.com)
Owner and manager of the Rock Auditorium at Suntec
City, a premier performance and lecture venue, the adjoining Rocks
Gifts and Books Centre, as well as Marine Cove, the beach-front
recreational and gastronomical establishment in the heart of East
Coast Park, Rock Productions has been developing and managing
integrated cultural, civic and commercial developments for more than
8 years.
About CapitaLand Limited (www.capitaland.com)
CapitaLand is one of the largest listed real estate
companies in Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, the multinational
company's core businesses in real estate, hospitality and real
estate financial services are focused in gateway cities in Asia
Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.
The company's real estate and hospitality portfolio
spans more than 90 cities in over 20 countries. CapitaLand also
leverages on its significant real estate asset base, financial
skills and market knowledge to develop real estate financial
products and services in Singapore and the region.
The listed subsidiaries and associates of CapitaLand
include The Ascott Group, Australand, CapitaMall Trust,
CapitaCommercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaRetail China
Trust and Quill Capita Trust.
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Currently the fourth largest architectural practice
in the world, Aedas employs over 1,900 staff in 27 offices in the
leading cities of Hong Kong, London, New York and Singapore as well
as the rapidly growing economies of the world. The global force
offers a wealth of experience and expertise in Architecture,
Interior Design, Urban Design, Landscape and Graphic Design. Aedas
is well known in these regions for its cutting edge high density
mixed commercial, master planning, transport, residential, retail
and integrated resort projects. Recently, Aedas is also one of the
winning team for the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
The pre-eminent global performing arts management
company and the largest and longest established major international
arts agency in the Asia Pacific with its regional headquarters based
in Singapore. IMG Artists has offices in London, New York, Paris,
Hanover (Germany), Lucca (Italy) and Singapore. IMG Artists include
Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, Islamic
Arts Museum Malaysia, National Centre of Performing Arts Mumbai and
Shanghai International Arts Festival among their impressive Asian
client list.
Jointly Issued by:
Rock Productions Pte Ltd (Co. Regn:
199804091D)
CapitaLand Limited (Co. Regn: 198900036N)
Date: 9 September 2007
Source:
www.capitaland.com
News Release 9 Sep 2007