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“Resource conservation starts even before the building is occupied.” This is what

New Space Architects believes in and actively acts upon via effective environmen-

tal friendly programmes that include monitoring and setting targets to minimise

energy use, water use, and construction waste during construction.

Eurochem headquarters marries aesthetics with architectural The strategic massing of the architecture and positioning
effectiveness through enhancing energy and environmental on the site distinguishes the building from its surround-
performance, creating livable spaces, and urban integration. ings while also allowing for a public park to exist within
The public park also creates pockets of spaces for establish- the site boundary, activating the site both publicly and
ing social contacts, isolation and escapism from urban life, privately. The abundant green areas: communal landscape
aesthetic enjoyment and most importantly, a greener environ- areas provided on the first storey and roof gardens seek
ment for the community to interact in. The area in front of to expound the theme of harmony with nature in this
the building has been converted to an open park to give back concrete jungle.
the space to the public.

Above: All four facades of the building are expressed as planar elements in different materials to break down the mass of the building to
achieve a lightweight character. The treatment of the columns on the north façade also serves to express the lightness of the building. plex.
Opposite: This project aims to spearhead responsible and sustainable architecture amongst commercial and industrial buildings in the region.
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The site boasts of a total green area of 33,414.47m and a Greenery Provision (GnP) index of 4.18, far higher than the GnP requirement of
3.00 to score full marks under the Singapore Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark initiative.

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