Transformation of a Road to a Park
Completed construction of an urban design proposal in Singapore. Led the project as the architect-in-charge of Singapore’s historic city centre, in collaboration with team members from the city’s urban planning, parks, transportation and utilities departments.

Singapore’s city centre is home to a myriad of arts and cultural offerings. Over the years, new streetscape enhancements have made it a breeze to walk from Bras Basah Bugis to the Civic District and Fort Canning, inviting visitors to explore a pedestrian-friendly arts and cultural precinct. One such project is Armenian Street.

Armenian Street used to be a four-lane road that had not been heavily used. It gradually turned into a lively street in the evenings, filled with temporary activities organised by stakeholders such as museums and business owners along the street. These stakeholders at first saw the potential for road dieting to widen the previously narrow sidewalks. From 2015 to 2018, government agencies and stakeholders then explored possibilities and options, leading to the eventual permanent pedestrianisation in 2019.

Today, the street has been transformed into a delightful urban park in the heart of the city, for people to relax in, and for potential activities and events in future.
Featured in: The Straits Times; CNA; TODAY; URA publications ‘How to make a great place’ & ‘Skyline’
Exhibited: Fort Canning Centre; The URA Centre
Awarded: Gamechanger Award for Collaboration