Ardmore Residence

Residential in Singapore , Singapore
1°18′35.9″N 103°49′44.0″E / 1.309972°N 103.828889°E / 1.309972; 103.828889Construction started2009; 15 years ago (2009)Completed2013; 11 years ago (2013)Height135.7 m[1]Technical detailsFloor count36Design and constructionArchitect(s)Ben van BerkelArchitecture firmUNStudioOther informationParkingYesWebsiteardmoreresidence.com

Ardmore Residence is a residential development in Singapore. The building, designed by UNStudio's architect Ben van Berkel, was completed in 2013.[2] The tower’s skin is composed of four storey sections from which large openings and balconies are carved.[3] The design has earned the building an Emporis Skyscraper Award and was listed by the organization as one of the top 10 skyscrapers in the world.[4]

Facilities and amenities

Facilities at Ardmore Residence include a gym, spa room, jacuzzi, sundecks, 50m swimming pool and cabanas shared amongst 58 units. The Residence has a clubhouse serviced by the Concierge from luxury hotel Capella Singapore and designed by Seattle-based interior designer Terry Hunziker, who specializes in high-end residential and commercial project

Architecture and art

Ardmore Residence was designed by Ben Van Berkel of UNStudio, who conceptualizes the residence as a “living landscape” because of its “indoor-outdoor living experience”.[5]

“My Pumpkin Exists in the Infinite” by Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama at Ardmore Residence is one of only two large pumpkin sculptures she has made. The artist expressed her joy in having her pumpkin alive at the residence as they can live with her “beautiful memory”.[6]

Locality

Ardmore Residence is within walking distance to Orchard Road. Overseas Family School and Chatsworth International School are located 1.1 and 1.4 km from the building, respectively.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ardmore Residence". Emporis. Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  2. ^ Testado, Justine (15 November 2013). "UNStudio completes Ardmore Residence tower in Singapore". Archinect. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  3. ^ Baan, Iwan (14 November 2013). "UNStudio distinguishes ardmore residence as living landscape". Design Boom. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  4. ^ Fern, Ong Sor (May 20, 2014). "Singapore's Ardmore Residence named in list of top 10 skyscrapers in the world". The Straits Times. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  5. ^ "Ardmore Residence / UNStudio". ArchDaily. 2013-11-18. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  6. ^ Sim, Arthur. "Art, close and personal". The Business Times. Retrieved 2017-07-13.

Further reading

  • Business Insider Australia, The Best New Tall Buildings On The Planet (#8 of 88 on CTBUH 2014 list)
  • Architects' Journal First Look
  • Designboom, UNStudio distinguishes ardmore residence as living landscape
  • The Straits Times Singapore's Ardmore Residence named in list of top 10 skyscrapers in the world (Emporis Skyscraper Award)

External links

  • Official website