The Greenhouse at Dulwich College

BCI Interior Design Awards 2024 | Commercial Category: Merit

This private institutional development was underpinned by a commitment to achieving net-zero energy for an enriched learning environment. Working around a compact site, innovative solutions were introduced to leverage daylighting, indoor greenery and other natural elements towards users’ well-being.

A light shaft built to leverage daylighting

BRINGING NATURE-BASED ELEMENTS IN
The building envelope was configured with a 10-degree tilt to optimise solar exposure, enabling natural light to filter into the interior. The strategic positioning was constructed in tandem with a ravine-like atrium, which appears to ‘slice through’ the centre of the structure, in addition to the light shaft at the roof garden.

The application of patterned brickwork

Warm tones of red, yellow and those of wood create a cosy ambience in several collaborative spaces. The extensive application of patterned brickwork is a nod to the institution’s roots in the United Kingdom. Environmentally friendly materials such as upcycled wood and low-carbon concrete were applied, contributing towards the college’s commitment towards sustainability.

From left to right: Michael Barry, EIM Global Pte Ltd; Ar. Loh Hai Yew, DP Architects Pte Ltd; Ng Chun Keong, KTP Consultants Pte Ltd; unnamed guest; Vincent Tameeris, Turner & Townsend Pte Limited; Ali Mohmadi, Turner & Townsend Pte Limited; Chong Boon Cheung, Attika Interior; Jay Fung, LWC Alliance Pte Ltd; Raynard Yu, DP Architects Pte Ltd; Poh Hwa Nong, Debenho Pte Ltd; Tan Yu Chong, Debenho Pte Ltd; Low Teck Dee, Debenho Pte Ltd; Low Zhenyu, Debenho Pte Ltd; Zen Chong Zhenwen, Debenho Pte Ltd; Nhu Pham, DP Sustainable Design Pte Ltd; John Fung, LWC Alliance Pte Ltd; Marcus Quek, DP Architects Pte Ltd; Masayuki Hayashi, AGC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; unnamed guest; Ar. Wang Ying, DP Architects Pte Ltd; and unnamed guest | Not in picture: Wayne Goh, DP Architects Pte Ltd

DP ARCHITECTS
Founded in 1967, DP Architects is a leading multidisciplinary design practice with 17 global offices and eight specialist companies. Through the collective experience and expertise, the team seeks to deliver fully coordinated and well-calibrated design solutions at all scales, contributing to planetary health and a city’s long-term socio-economic resiliency.

PROJECT DATA
Project Name
The Greenhouse at Dulwich College
Location
Singapore
Completion Date
November 2023
Client/Owner/Developer
EIM Global Pte Ltd
Gross Floor Area
6,598.91 square metres
Interior Design Firm; Principal Designer
DP Architects Pte Ltd
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
Bescon Consulting Engineers Pte
Quantity Surveyor
Turner & Townsend Pte Limited
Interior Fit-Out Contractor
Attika Interior + MEP Pte Ltd
Images
DP Architects Pte Ltd

This is an excerpt. The original article is published in
Construction+ Q3 2024 Issue: Constructing Healthcare.
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