Architecture
By Happy Jasta · 14 October, 2024
Singapore is aptly called the City of Nature, with award-wining developments like Pan Pacific Orchard that blend urban living and greenery
It is a 23-story 350-room building by WOHA is a labeled as a garden hotel
The design features four vertical sections, each with different amenities, all surrounded by beautiful gardens and water features
There are terraces on every section in different themes, including Forest, Beach, Garden, and Cloud
Each section has huge living green columns with creepers, giving the entire building the feel of a luxury resort
The terraced sky gardens incorporated in the high-rise is a standout example of green architecture in Singapore
These spaces create a unique connection between guests and nature
The interior spaces are also designed to match the unique boutique hotel experience
The 140.4m high building also minimizes its carbon footprint by using passive design strategies to reduce energy consumption and improve ventilation
Pan Pacific Orchard skyscraper has won the annual award by Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat for the Best Tall Building Worldwide for 2024
Images: Darren Soh