One Shenton

By wrapping its Level 1 columns with greenery, One Shenton has enabled the therapeutic effects of greenery to reach out to the people in the busy business district

One Shenton is a mixed development that has embraced the power of nature by introducing skyrise greenery alongside its facilities upgrading works over the years. The management and residents recognize the therapeutic effects of greenery and the contribution to building and environmental sustainability that skyrise greenery can bring about.

The building's design features greenery that wraps around the columns along its level 1 premises, providing visual relief for the building's occupants and members of the public in a busy business district. The green walls not only enhance the building's aesthetics but also help to reduce one's exposure to air pollution, promoting a healthier environment for urban residents and visitors.

The green columns enhances the building and environmental sustainability of the area.

To enhance the environmental and visual impact, the green walls wrap the entire height of the columns from floor to ceiling. As the green wall plants directly below the ceiling receive limited natural sunlight, plant grow lights have been put in place to increase the variety of plants that can be used. In addition, different plant species were also deployed throughout the column's height in response to the different light conditions. In total, there are approximately 40 species of plants grown throughout the building, including trees, palms, shrubs and climbers.

The incorporation of vertical greenery into One Shenton's design right in the heart of the Central Business District strengthens Singapore's distinct identity as a city enveloped with lush greenery, enhances the ecological resilience of the area and brings us closer to our vision of a City in Nature. With the addition of these vertical greenery, One Shenton's management council has also seen business improve for the shops at ground level and a zero turnover in tenant despite rents being gradually increase by up to 50%.

Overall, One Shenton's skyrise greenery is a beautiful and sustainable addition to the building's architecture and landscape. It provides occupants and members of the public with a unique opportunity to connect with nature.

Developer: City Developments Limited

Building Owner: MCST 3748

Architect/Landscape Architect: CKA Consultants, CKA Design Pte Ltd

Implementer: GWS Living Pte Ltd