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Chicago, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)<\/strong><\/a> named Singapore\u2019s Pan Pacific Orchard “2024 Best Tall Building Worldwide” at its recent\u00a0annual international conference<\/a><\/strong>, in London and Paris. The award recognizes the project\u2019s groundbreaking approach to high-density urbanism, combining nature, community and sustainability within the city\u2019s bustling Orchard district. (See below for a complete list of CTBUH 2024 Award of Excellence category winners.)<\/p>\n

Amidst Orchard’s renowned shopping malls, tree-lined boulevards and mixed-use towers, Pan Pacific Orchard stands out as a beacon of Singapore\u2019s environmental vision. The project\u2019s \u201chotel in nature\u201d concept transforms the traditional high-rise into a vertical green space, with multiple terraced gardens and water features integrated into the building, achieving a green plot ratio of more than 300 percent. By holistically incorporating greenery into its design, Pan Pacific Orchard honors Singapore’s heritage while pushing the envelope of sustainable urban development in a dense, urban setting.<\/p>\n

\u201cPan Pacific Orchard represents the best in responsible vertical urbanism today,\u201d explained CTBUH CEO\u00a0Javier Quintana de U\u00f1a<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cIt does so by considering the question at the very core of this year\u2019s conference\u2014New or Renew?<\/i>\u2014from a more encompassing and nuanced perspective: this isn\u2019t a building refurbishment; it\u2019s about reimagining entire communities in novel, forward-thinking ways. The significance of Pan Pacific Orchard cannot be overstated\u2014it emphasizes the revitalization of urban spaces rather than relying solely on new developments.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Both structurally and conceptually, Pan Pacific Orchard breaks from tradition: instead of a tower-on-podium design, it delineates a series of four terraced sky gardens with individualized motifs\u2014forest, beach, garden and cloud\u2014which provide guests distinctive amenities and biomimetic landscapes at each level. The \u201cforest\u201d terrace at ground level features lush foliage and a cascading water plaza, while the \u201cbeach\u201d terrace includes a tranquil lagoon surrounded by palms. The \u201cgarden\u201d terrace offers serene walking paths, and the \u201ccloud\u201d terrace, capped with a photovoltaic canopy, hosts events with views of the surrounding city. These spaces create a unique connection between guests and nature while mitigating Singapore\u2019s tropical heat through passive design strategies that reduce energy consumption and improve ventilation.<\/p>\n

Mun Summ Wong<\/a><\/strong>, Founding Director of WOHA, the architectural firm behind Pan Pacific Orchard, stated, \u201cWe are deeply honored by this recognition. At WOHA, we believe in creating living buildings that are integrated with nature, as well as the urban fabric of the cities they inhabit, and Pan Pacific Orchard represents our commitment to building for both people and the planet. This project demonstrates that sustainability and hospitality can go hand-in-hand, and that skyscrapers can serve as green lungs within dense urban environments.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The project departs from conventional tower designs by carving out large open-air atria that not only reduce the building\u2019s environmental footprint but also foster interaction between nature, the city and its many diverse communities. Its semi-outdoor tropical climate reduces reliance on mechanical cooling systems, while its 45 percent external to 55 percent internal surface area ratio optimizes energy efficiency. These features align with Singapore\u2019s broader sustainability goals and reflect a global push to lower the environmental impact of dense urban environments.<\/p>\n

Lay Bee Yap<\/strong><\/a>, Group Director (Architecture and Urban Design) at Singapore\u2019s Urban Redevelopment Authority, who spoke at the conference\u2019s opening plenary, added, \u201cGreening our urban environment has always been a priority in planning for a quality living environment for residents and driving Singapore\u2019s City in Nature vision. One innovative national strategy we adopt is partnering developers and architects to design buildings that incorporate vertical greenery in the forms of sky terraces, rooftop gardens and green walls. This is exemplified in Pan Pacific Orchard, which has transformed itself into an extension of the natural environment while enhancing Orchard Road\u2019s skyline. Its multiple levels of greenery and open spaces also provide respite and contribute to the well-being of both its guests and the wider community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project\u2019s focus on sustainability extends to its Green Mark Platinum rating, which recognizes its commitment to minimizing energy consumption, water usage and waste. Solar panels power the common areas, rainwater is harvested for irrigation and food waste is processed via an on-site biodigester. These measures contribute to Pan Pacific Orchard\u2019s nature-positive ethos, where the building not only connects with the environment but actively enhances the local ecosystem and biodiversity. The design\u2019s innovative approach to energy efficiency also helps reduce the urban heat island effect, contributing to a more livable cityscape.<\/p>\n

Pan Pacific Orchard also received CTBUH\u2019s Space Within category award, which recognizes tall building projects that have integrated extraordinary interior spaces and demonstrate exceptional functional success in terms of the user experience, elevating the solutions and possibilities for interior space design to the next level. In addition to evaluating the interior design of the space, the judging process also considers the design and integration of movement between spaces (vertically and horizontally), the performance of building systems, vertical transportation and smart technologies, among others.<\/p>\n

As the CTBUH 2024 Best Tall Building Worldwide, Pan Pacific Orchard joins an illustrious group of past winners, including Quay Quarter Tower, in Sydney (2023), The David Rubenstein Forum, in Chicago (2022), and One Vanderbilt Avenue, in New York City (2021). These projects represent the pinnacle of innovation in sustainable tall building design and serve as benchmarks for future urban developments.<\/p>\n

CTBUH 2024 Award of Excellence Category Winners:<\/b><\/p>\n