UIC大厦V on Shenton重建，新加坡 / UNStudio

自1973年以来，UIC大厦一直是新加坡天际线的一部分，并曾经一度持有新加坡最高建筑的称号。位于新加坡中央商务区核心地带的珊顿大道，UIC大厦V on Shenton的重建仍将代表新加坡商业和建筑的实力。写字楼和住宅楼的对偶规划成为这个区域独一无二的情况，塔楼林立的设计也反映了这一点。写字楼与住宅楼对面的空间规模相呼应，住宅楼则高耸挺立，彰显其与周围建筑不同的特质。写字楼和住宅楼的外立面源于同种图案。六边形的基础形状用于创造一种能够增强外墙性能的模式，加上角度和遮阳设备，可以适应新加坡的气候变化。

每座大楼都被“倒角”框定，这些“倒角”形成一条线，将住宅楼、写字楼和基座连在一起。白天，倒角显得光滑平整，与外墙表面上的纹理形成鲜明的对比。夜晚，倒角上的灯光点燃，形成一条连续的线条。 沿着外墙，一系列的空中花园为发展V on Shenton的可持续生活方式发挥了不可或缺的作用。这些郁郁葱葱的绿色空间为城市和气候提供了庇护，这些植被也自然地提供了更加清新和干净的空气。居民可以在住宅大楼的两个空中花园中观赏到城市与海洋的全景，复式住宅的用户配有单独的私人户外屋顶露台。

V on Shenton, Singapore, 2010-2016

Ben van Berkel / UNStudio designs the new UIC building ‘V on Shenton’ in Singapore Ben van Berkel / UNStudio have designed the new UIC building, ‘V on Shenton’, in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District.

The former UIC Building dominated the city skyline as Singapore’s tallest building for many years since its completion in 1973 and was part of an important collection of towers located along Shenton Way in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District. Today, the area is undergoing rejuvenation and transformation and ‘V on Shenton’, the new UIC building, forms part of this redevelopment. The dual programming of ‘V on Shenton’, comprising office and residential, presents a unique situation in this area of the city.

The twin tower of ‘V on Shenton’ is comprised of a 23-storey office building and a 53-storey residential tower, with the dual programming of the building highlighted through its massing. The office tower corresponds to the scale of the surrounding buildings and the street, while the residential tower rises up to distinguish itself from the neighbouring buildings. Above the third sky lobby the unit mix of the residential tower changes with a subtle display of its split core.

Facade

Just as the office and residential towers are of the same family of forms, so do their facades originate from the same family of patterns. The basic shape of the hexagon is used to create patterns that increase the performance of the facades with angles and shading devices that are responsive to the climatic conditions of Singapore. Along with systematic material variations, these geometric panels add texture and cohesion to the building, whilst reflecting light and pocketing shade. The texture and volume of the facade are important to maintaining the comfort of those living and working in the residential and office buildings. Shading devices and high-performance glass are important for developing a sustainable and liveable facade.

Ben van Berkel: “The pattern of the façade comprises four to five different textures, each varying depending on the programme. At times the glass of the façade creates texture through the relief effect and the coloured side lighting, whilst the volumetric balconies of the residences create a deep texture in the total volume of the building.“

Each tower is framed by “chamfers”; a line that unifies the composition of the residential tower, the office tower and the plinth. During daytime the chamfer appears smooth in contrast to the textured surfaces of the towers. At night the chamfer lights up as a continuous line framing building.

Ben van Berkel: “’V on Shenton’ will have an incredible presence within the whole organisation of the city and is in that respect a very public project. But we see it also as a sculptural object, where the continuous line of the chamfer highlights the form and where the different textures are not purely related to programme, but also ‘dress’ the building”

Lobbies

On the ground floor of the development stainless steel lines are inlaid into the floors and lines of light are traced across the ceiling, guiding pedestrians to their destination.  The office lobby is divided into a reception area and a large café which extends along the view corridor to create a lively atmosphere in the public areas.   Sky Gardens

The sky lobbies and the sky garden are an integral part of ‘V on Shenton’ and provide 360 degree views of Singapore. The most ample and diverse of the three sky gardens covers the entire 8th storey of the development. Here residents are able to take full advantage of the amenities while still having privacy to train or entertain guests.  Along with the facades, the sky gardens are an integral part of developing the sustainable lifestyle of ‘V on Shenton’. These lush green spaces provide a refuge from the city with the climate and vegetation naturally providing fresher, cleaner air. At the two sky lobbies in the heart of the residential tower, residents are given even greater privacy combined with views of the city or the ocean. The residents of the penthouse levels will also have exclusive access to the outdoor roof terraces.

Here’s some more information from the UNStudio:

客户： UIC Investments (Properties) Pte Ltd 地点：新加坡珊顿大道5号UIC大厦 建筑物表面： 85.507 m2 建筑体积：住宅楼高达237米；写字楼高达123米 建筑用地： 6778 m2 项目： 商业和住宅重建 状态：建设中

V on Shenton, Singapore, 2010-2016 Client: UIC Investments (Properties) Pte Ltd Location: No. 5 Shenton Way, UIC Building, Singapore Building surface: 85.507 m2 Building volume: residential tower 237m height; office tower 123m height Building site: 6778 m2 Programme: commercial and residential redevelopment. Status: finalize DD phase at end of 2011

Credits

UNStudio: Ben van Berkel, Astrid Piber and Nuno Almeida with Ariane Stracke, Cristina Bolis; Derrick Diporedjo, Florian Licht, Gustav Fagerström, Hal Wuertz, Jaap Baselmans, Jaap-Willem Kleijwegt, Rob Henderson, Patrick Kohl, Juliane Maier, René Rijkers, Martin Zangerl, Zhongyuan Dai, Jeong Eun Choi, Wing Tang, Stefano Rocchetti, Sander Versluis, Jay Williams, Jae Young Lee Advisors Local Architect: Architects 61 Pte Ltd Structural engineer: DE Consultants (S) Pte Ltd M&E consultant: J Roger Preston (S) Pte Ltd Quantity surveyor: KPK Quantity Surveyors