The Intergrove Hub

The brief was to redesign the interior of an existing community centre to improve its poor lighting and air quality, so that more people from all walks of life would use it.

A reimagination inspired by tree growth, the design strategies were formulated to respond to spatial needs of current functions and possible future adaptation. The project name includes a portmanteau word derived from the words inter and grove—the former denotes the vision of community integration and the latter the mix of solutions proposed towards the cause.

FEATURING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND MULTIPURPOSE FACILITIES
Daylighting is leveraged in the overall layout, comprising areas for studying, working, recreation and gatherings. To this end, the materials used are capable of alleviating heat gain and are environmentally friendly.

Perspective view of the study area

Interactive displays, which are energy efficient and activated through motion sensors, complement the communal setting. Besides fostering interaction among visitors, the installations can double up as inclined desks or storage space for reading materials.

Interactive displays complement the communal setting

PROJECT DATA
Project Name
The Intergrove Hub
Location
Queenstown, Singapore
Project Year
2023
Site Area
More than 5,000 square metres
Gross Floor Area
More than 6,000 square metres
Building Height
3 storeys
Number of Rooms
More than 10
Student
Shahrin Azhar Bin Shamsor
School
Singapore Polytechnic
Programme
Diploma in Interior Design
Supervisors
Mohd Faizan Shah; Foo Seam Wong; Jonathan Ho
Images
Shahrin Azhar Bin Shamsor

This is an excerpt. The original article is published in
Construction+ Q2 2024 Issue: The Contractors: Integrating Expertise Across Construction.
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