Civic & Community Institution
Residential with Commercial At 1st Storey
Residential Reserve Site
Observation
● Largest purpose of the land in Tanjong Pagar is for Commercial
● Second-largest purpose of the land in Tanjong Pagar is for Residential
Park
Educational Institution
Open Space
Commercial & Residential Commercial
Hotel
Mixed-use Development Utilities
● Most of the maximum building height in Tanjong Pagar is 35 storeys
● Second-highest building height is based on Singapore Height Datum (SHD)
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The street has shophouses with mostly 2nd Transitional Shophouse style & Early Shophouse Style
The street has a mix of shophouses with 1st and 2nd Transitional Shophouse style
● Primary building style is Early Shophouses
● Secondary building style is 1st and 2nd Transitional Style
● Primary building type is HDB Estates
● Secondary building type is Hotels
1 - HomeTeam Career Centre
● It is a 3-storey neoclassical building that used to be Fairfield Methodist Girl’s School
2 - Yee Lan Court
● Dating back to 1928, it is a row of Art Deco style shophouses
3 - Eng Aun Tong Building (旧永安堂)
● It is one of the few flat-roofed buildings from WWI and was the factory for Tiger Balm
4 - 9 Neil Road
● It is a hybrid Hokkien-Teochew style shophouse and the first unit to be restored & converted into a tea house which Queen Elizabeth II visited
5 - Murray Terrace
● It is an Art Deco streetblock which had unique lion head rain spouts and was one of the forerunners of Singapore’s conservation programme
6 - Former Custom House
● It is a neo-classical style building which house the Department of Customs and Excise, FilmCensor’s Office, and Maxwell Road Post Office
7 - Nei Xue Tang
● It is a series of shophouses in the 1st Transitional Shophouse style that has been converted to a Buddhist art museum
● It is the first home museum in Singapore
8 - The Poh Toh Si Temple
● Known as Phoo Thor Jee Temple (普陀寺), the first free clinic (Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic) was set up in the Taoist temple
● The temple also uses classic Taoist architecture
9 - Shophouses along Craig Road
● The shophouses along Craig Road are mostly 2nd Transitional Style and Early Shophouse Style
● They are mostly used for commercial purposesFood & Beverage outlets
10 - Oasia Hotel
● The hotel is a “tropical living tower” with sky gardens and verandahs to have functional, comfortable, tropical spaces with greenery, natural light and fresh air and reintroduces biodiversity into the city
ThemaindepotforSingaporein the19thtoearly20thCentury, BeforetheJapaneseOccupation, thestationservedasa registrationandinspectionarefor Rickshaws
3 - Yan Kit Swimming Complex
Openedin1952,asSingapore’s 2ndpublicpool.Oncethelargest andmostmodernpoolin Singapore.Consistedof3pools, single-storeyclubhouseand toilets.ProminentforitsArtDeco Style
Foundedin1898.Thetemple playedanimportantrolein easingthehardshipsofearly Chinesesettlers.Unique traditionalChineseArchitecture withBuddhistandTaoistworship underoneroof
7 - Tanjong Pagar Plaza
Constructedthrough2phases, 1977&1980.Itholda2-storey podiumblock(market,hawker) and7-highriseresidentialblock. Itsarchitectureaimedto maximiselightandventilations throughinternalcourtyardspaces
Wasonceof3famouscinemasin Chinatown.DuringtheJapanese Occupation,itwasrenamedTeikoku Kan,purposeofscreening propagandafilms.Eversince,ithas beenrenamedmultipletimes.And nowisknownas‘FairfieldMethodist Church’
4 - Murray Terrace
Adistinctiveblockof14pre-warbuilt shophouses.Believedtobe constructedaround1929.Unique detailssuchasflagpost,insigniaofa lionheadcarving,claw-like protrusions.Architecturally, octagonalshaped,latticed ventilationspanels,exterior plasteredexposedbricks
Managingtheearlydevelopmentof Singapore’spublictransportation systeminSingapore.
NowknownasMaxwellChambers
Establishedin1971,toensure monetarystability
1 - Jinrikisha Station
6 - Seng Wong Beo Temple
2 - Former Metropole Theatre
5 - Former Traffic Police Headquarters
8 - Former Customs Office
9 - Monetary Authority of Singapore
● Most of the bus stops are ideal walking routes (each at a speed of 1mph) within the distance of 150m
● Subzone is convenient location as it has Outram Park and Maxwell MRT Station at the edge of the subzone
● Site 1 has the nearest bus stop of 2 min walk whereas Site 2 has the nearest MRT Station (Tanjong Pagar) of 2 mins walk
● Cycling circulation has the same pathways as the pedestrian circulation
● Every corner has the pathways to access the site 2 and subzone
● Few people walk at site 1 whereas more people walk at the site 2 as site 1 is not recognisable/
● known
● Primary roads include Eu Tong Sen St, New Bridge Rd, Keppel Rd, Anson Rd & Shenton Way
● Providing connections to expressways to other parts in Singapore
● Secondary roads include Everton Rd, Cantonment Rd, Yan Kit Rd, Kee Seng St, How, Chiang Rd, Lim
Teck Kim Rd, Tanjong Pagar Rd, Tras St, Peck Seah St, Wallich St, Tras Link, Gepeng St etc.
● Providing connections to primary roads & direct access to local communities & facilities Primary
● 1 way roads include Anson Rd, Shenton Way, Parsi Rd, Palmer Rd, Mistri Rd, Choon Guan St etc.
● 2 way roads include Keppel Rd, Everton Rd, Cantonment Rd, Maxwell Rd etc.
● Well-connected places in Singapore in terms of convenience bu public transport/car which is the main reason for its price premium
● Site 1: vehicles access from Cantonment Link & Spottiswoode Park Rd
● Site 2 vehicles access from Tras Link, Tras St, Peck Seah St & Wallich St
Smooth Traffic
● On average, the roads that are the most congested: Gopeng St, Cantonment Rd, Craig Rd, Palmer Rd & Keong Saik Rd
Slow Traffic
● On average, the roads that are the least congested: Keppel Rd, Lim Teck Kim Rd, Shenton Way & Anson Rd
Heavy Traffic
● There are more smooth traffic than slow & traffic in the subzon
Smooth Traffic
● On average, the roads that are the most congested: Tanjong Pagar Rd, Peck Seah St, Palmer Rd, Enggor St & Balmer St
Slow Traffic
● On average, the roads that are the least congested: Keppel Rd, Shenton Way, Anson Road & Lim Teck Kim Rd
Heavy Traffic
● Compared to the weekdays traffic, it is much more smoother on the roads
Central
Maximum Elevation: -6m
Average Elevation: 11m
Maximum Elevation: 166m
Tanjong Pagar is a dynamic and versatile hub, bustling with diverse interactions and engagements.
The richness and diversity of these human activities during the day demonstrates how laidback Tanjong Pagar is even though it is located at near the CBD area.
1. Green spaces for dogs to play and people to hangout
2. Shops under HDB blocks for conveniency
3. Eateries can be found everywhere especially along shophouses
4. Lounging area at the green spaces
5. More lounging area in the malls
Tanjong Pagar is a mixed a food culture and recreational spaces that makes the area very happening and lively. It is not only a business district but also a place for heritage learning.
The area also allows you to get from one point to another easily which makes the place more active and popular.
Low Building
Density High Building
Tanjong Pagar had a relatively dense building distribution of skyscrapers and shop. However, the area is quite segregated between residential area and CBD zone. The different building height identity creates many pockets of breathing space for the CBD zone to integrate into the residential zone.
Most of the land in Tanjong Pagar has already been dedicated to Commercialisation through office buildings, shophouses and shopping centers. There are also multiple cultural heritage centers such as temples, mosques, food centers, gift stores. The little amount of land that are left open is dedicated to enhancing the aesthetics of its surroundings, such as adding a sculpture, making a green alley, converted into road space and adding murals to enhance the night light
An open/unlabelled area
Upon exploring Tanjong Pagar, most green or natural features are man made landmarks or spaces. Such as sky terraces/rooftops, green walls, back alleys repurposed into a park, greenery around a cultural landmark. As the area has very high building density
Tanjong Pagar is unique as there is a strong contrast between the urban and nature scent yet you will be able to smell a mixed of both man-made and natural scent while walking down Tanjong Pagar.
Many residents and office workers also do appreciate the breath of fresh air and the natural elements in such an urbanised area.
1. Cafe coffee and pastry smell along shophouse
2. Hawker flaming woks and long-simmering broths
3. Traffic fumes around street side
4. The smell of nature around park areas
5. Strong drainage smell when raining
Since our site is in the CBD area, it tends to get very noisy during peak hours. However there are pockets of spaces, especially within residential estates that tend to be quieter, such as the trail at Pinnacle@Duxton.
While noise generally comes from areas with Food & Beverage outlets, such as 50 Pekin Street (which has a bustling nightlife) and Smith Street, the pavements tend to have the most noise since there are vehicles constantly passing by.
Ascott Raffles Place (64.0db)
50 Pekin Street (64.0 db)
South Canal Road Crossing (61.6db)
Upper Pickering Street (69.2db)
Smith Street (68.9db)
70 Temple Street (66.4db)
Tanjong Pagar HDB Block 7 (40.1db)
- Most residents enjoy carrying out an active lifestyle and make full use of the interesting outdoor green spaces they have.
- Residents around here generally have a higher quality lifestyle and are more able to afford to have a work life balanced lifestyle
- Shops are versatile, can range from cultural souvenirs shops to instagrammable cafes to authentic korean restaurants to lively clubs and bars
- Some of the restaurant/cafe owners are foreigners who wish to include cultural authenticity in their shop to attract more visitors
- Many are attracted by the culture heritage and shops and is known for korean street and cafe and enjoy coming here with their family/friends
- Some are also attracted by its cultural activities such as museums.
- Some also enjoys going there for drinks after work
- Most of the business worker are under high paying jobs and stays around the same area
- Almost one out of third of the business workers here are foreigners
Conclusion : Tanjong Pagar is mainly known for its food culture and is a key place for hang outs. It is also very lively and happening in terms of recreational activity.
- Many feels a special sense of belonging towards the neighbourhood because of the outdoor spaces with heritage identity and how convenient it is
- Many enjoys the multigenerational spaces and likes to carry out their recreational activity along with people from different age group
- Many shopkeepers see the location as a business potential to start cultural and art related shops around here (e.g. souvenir, antique shops and book cafe)
- Many also choose this location because of its convenience
- Majority grew interest in the food culture and enjoys going there despite of the high pricing and always comes back here when thinking about korean/japanese food
- Many also enjoys visiting there for its vibrant mural art and culture along with the bustling atmosphere
- Many workers expect to have high spending when working around the CBD area but are often shock finding out there are still affordable food markets around the area
Conclusion : The green spaces if what stitches the CBD zone and Residential zone which encourages a more active and engaging lifestyle.
- Majority of the residents enjoy using the outdoor green facilities. They enjoy using green areas as dog park, fitness, play area, chit chat corner and even recreational event space.
- Many local visitors are generally youths that are more interested in peaceful cafes, families that are looking for educational and cultural places or working adults that are more interested in bustling restaurants and bars
- Foreign visitors are more interested in visiting the heritage part of Singapore. E.g visiting chinese/indian temple, taking a walk along the singapore river, visiting souvenir shops at chinatown
- Shopkeepers are very friendly towards tourists and visitors and enjoy sharing Singapore’s culture to them
- Many stores have been there for decades and has seen the area change
- Many enjoys happy hour with colleague around nearby restaurants and bars
- They also do enjoy grabbing breakfast or lunch at nearby food court and eating it at a nearby park
Conclusion : Many enjoys the heritage and cultural events that is happening around here and many of the facilities here allows people to socialise with one another.
Active lifestyle through active green spaces ( dog park, green corridor, park connector and rooftop garden). Sports and fitness are also
Frequent around this area (Such as yoga, cycling clubs and zumba class). Heritage and culture are common (such as mural wall, street
Sketching, and chinese antique shops) Nightlife activity is also an important part of its unique identity (such as nightclub and bar, Singapore river boat tour and chinatown street)
Many of the well known food centres are located in this area (such as People’s Park, Tanjong Pagar Plaza, Maxwell Food Centre and
Lau Pa Sat) Street dining is also iconic and attracted many visitors ( along Singapore river ,chinatown street and china square)
Authentic korean and japanese food at tanjong pagar street along with vibrant and vibey night bars around CBD area
