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UWC SOUTH EAST ASIA, FIRST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

TO CLINCH BCA’S UNIVERSAL DESIGN GOLD AWARD - 14 award winners:1 Gold, 9 Silvers and 4 Bronzes

- Residential category chalks up highest number of awards, a three-fold increase since 2007

Singapore, 17 April 2012 – UWC South East Asia, (UWCSEA) at Tampines is the

first international school to clinch Gold in BCA’s annual Universal Design Award

competition.

Out of this year’s 34 entries, UWCSEA, an institution that provides holistic education

stood out with its integrated campus of infant school with junior, middle, upper and

senior schools for students from 4 to 18 years old.

Safety, accessibility and way finding were some of the top priorities that the UWCSEA

management ensured in the new campus whilst maintaining a conducive learning

environment for students, teachers and staff.

The first storey of the campus is primarily used for the movement of vehicles with

separate designated areas for pedestrian entrance, infant drop-off and bicycle

parking. They elevated their landscape podium deck so that students, teachers and

staff could mingle in a safe and unrestricted space. While accessible features such as

lifts and gentle ramps facilitated barrier free movement around the campus, features

such as low height fountains, wash basins, two-tiered service counters and

designated seats in the stadium for wheel chair users encapsulated the heart of

Universal Design (UD) which is good and considerate design for people with diverse

needs. The campus also provided family friendly facilities such as nursing room,

diaper changing station, children toilet and first aid rooms.

Mr Julian Whitley, Head of College, said, “We are an international community with

diverse backgrounds, experiences and expectations, so our new campus was built

with that in mind. We did a lot of research and built it with the core principles of

environmental sustainability, in keeping with our mission, and a supportive learning

environment, in keeping with our educational philosophy. We wanted to create as

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inclusive an environment as possible. We're delighted that this was recognised by

BCA’s UDA Assessment Committee."

Out of the six categories, the UDA Assessment Committee saw the most entries in

the residential category this year. There were 14 winners, with 1 gold award, 9 silvers

and 4 bronze awards, and 9 of these were residential projects from private

developers and the Housing Development Board (HDB), a three-fold increase since

the launch of the UD awards in 2007. (The complete list of award winners can be

found in Annex A).

Prof Bertil Andersson, UDA Assessment Committee Chairman, who is President,

Nanyang Technological University, and a BCA Board Member, said “The rising

number of awards shows that today’s industry players – architects, building owners,

and developers – have a better understanding of Universal Design principles. It is not

about state-of-the-art-design, but rather good and thoughtful design. We strongly urge

existing building owners to incorporate Universal Design into their planning and

implementation when they upgrade their buildings. It makes better business sense as

Singapore is moving towards more inclusive developments. Likewise, architectural

firms should put their knowledge and experience to good use by making their clients

aware of Universal Design. I think it should be a responsibility to ensure that these

principles are in your client’s blueprint by default. There's no better time than the

present.”

Similar to last year, another four of HDB's newly developed residences also bagged

silver and bronze Universal Design Awards, indicating its commitment in building

elder-friendly homes to help the elderly age-in-place. For example, one of the HDB’s

projects is Punggol East C18 to 21 & Common Green precincts, where the blocks are

well connected by green spaces and pathways, making it conducive for the elderly

and all groups of people to play, exercise and relax. In the studio apartments for the

elderly, HDB ensured that the entrance to all apartment units were free from steps

(step-less) and also provided elder-friendly layout with sufficient circulation space,

kitchen fittings with movable cabinets, sliding shelves, and grab bars in the

bathrooms. In addition, each studio apartment for the elderly is fitted with an

emergency call button that is linked to the public electronic board located at the public

lobby. Visitors would also be able to find their way at the precinct as HDB has

provided clear signage, access route plan for guidance and different colour schemes

to differentiate the four precincts for easy way finding.

Reflections at Keppel Bay, a private residential development near Keppel bay, has

accessibility and safety features that exemplify its user-friendliness. Besides providing

an exhilarating landscape, the development was designed to be favourable for all age

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groups to live, play, exercise and relax. For instance, ample seats with grab bars are

provided for the elderly, while family-friendly features such as spacious family toilets

with a diaper changer, children toilet and sufficient circulation space for wheel chair

persons have been provided in the club house.

Cliveden at Grange is another Silver award winner in the residential category, a

private development at Grange Road. Its units are designed for seamless

accessibility, with good natural ventilation, lighting and 360-degree panoramic views.

Its wide corridors facilitate easy movement of wheel chair users, each apartment unit

is accessible through levelled and spacious private lift lobbies, and the entrance to

the clubhouse is also levelled and free of steps. The development also caters for

visually impaired persons by providing features such as a multimedia kiosk with

audio-visual directory and Braille instructions. Communal amenities have been

strategically located near activity areas of the development, along with ample seats

with grab bars, encouraging gatherings with children and elderly alike.

Other Silver award winners of private residential developments include The

Residences at W Sentosa Cove, Helios Residences while Belle Vue Residences

bagged a bronze award.

Newly opened mall, Changi City Point, is the only project in the Commercial category

to garner a Silver award. By adopting UD concepts in the design stage, the mall was

able to leverage on natural light and greenery to enhance the ambience of the mall.

The mall design demonstrates that shoppers’ comfort and convenience were top

priorities for the management. For instance, they catered for seamlessly accessible

features such as a sheltered bus-stop, taxi stand, passenger drop-off/pick up points

and sheltered covered walkway. In addition to family-friendly amenities such as a

nursing room, diaper changing station, children toilet, the mall also has first aid rooms

and ample seats for the elderly.

The winners of this year's BCA Universal Design Award will receive their award at the

BCA Awards Night on 24 May 2012.

Issued by the Building and Construction Authority on 17 April 2012 About BCA The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore champions the development of an excellent built environment for Singapore. BCA’s mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment, as these are four key elements where BCA has a significant influence. In doing so, it aims to differentiate Singapore’s built environment from those of other cities and contribute to a better quality of life for everyone in Singapore. Hence,

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its vision is to have "the best built environment for Singapore, our distinctive global city". Together with its education arm, the BCA Academy of the Built Environment, BCA works closely with its industry partners to develop skills and expertise that help shape the best built environment for Singapore. For more information, visit www.bca.gov.sg.

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Annex A

BCA UNIVERSAL DESIGN AWARD FOR

THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2012

The Award

The BCA Universal Design Award was introduced in 2007. The objective of the awards is to

give recognition to good practices and special efforts taken to raise awareness of the

importance of providing seamless accessible built environment for all. Into its sixth

consecutive year, to-date, BCA has conferred a total of 65 awards (6 Gold, 21 Silver and 38

Bronze). This year, we received 34 nominations for 6 categories of awards.

The Recipients

The building owners and developers are the principal recipients of the Awards. Qualified

persons and architects of the buildings will also be acknowledged for their friendly designs

and efforts.

Award Categories

The 6 categories of buildings/structures for the awards are:

a) Commercial / Mixed Use/ Industrial Buildings

(E.g. Hotel, shopping centre, cinema, theatre, office building)

b) Institutional Buildings

(E.g. Hospital, school library, museum, religious building)

c) Residential Buildings

(E.g. Condominium, public housing, townhouses, detached, semi-detached and

terrace houses)

d) Open Category

(Buildings not included in categories (a) – (c), e.g. factory, MRT station, bus

interchange, sport complex, swimming pool, places of interest)

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e) Open Spaces and Structures

(E.g. Park, promenade, amphitheatre, plaza, overhead bridge, underpass) and

f) Refurbished Buildings

(E.g. Buildings or facilities which have been upgraded with universal design features)

Judging Criteria

The key considerations for assessment are as follows:

a. Connectivity:

The degree to which the building has allowed for seamless movement within the

building, from the building to adjacent buildings, road related facilities and urban

spaces;

b. Accessibility:

The availability and convenience of external accessible facilities, such as car parking

lots, and other facilities which are child-friendly and family-friendly;

c. User Friendliness:

The degree to which the design, provision of signage and way-finding cues are easy

to understand, regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills or

concentration level, and requires minimal effort for use by people with varied needs.

d. Safety:

The degree to which accessible paths and walking surfaces are made safe and

secure and the provision of accessible escape routes and systems;

e. Integrated Design:

The degree to which the provision and location of facilities are integrated with the

overall architecture and interior design of the building catered to the needs of different

users.

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f. Operations and Maintenance:

The degree to which an organisation is committed to creating an inclusive built

environment through the establishment of corporate policy, operation and

maintenance procedures, communication and training systems;

g. Bonus for Innovation and Enhancement:

The provision of other new or innovative aging-in-place, family- and or employee-

friendly UD facilities or features, and accessible escape routes and systems for the

physically challenged; and the commitment and efforts of refurbished building owners

in overcoming the challenges of existing constraints

Assessment Committee

Chairman:

Prof. Bertil Andersson BCA Board Member

President, Nanyang Technological University

Deputy Chairman:

Mr. John Lim BCA Board Member, Senior Director,

Homefront Security Division, MHA

Members:

Mr. AshvinKumar s/o Kantilal Singapore Institute of Architects

Mr. Chin Chi Leong Building and Construction Authority

Mr. Chng Chee Beow Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore

Mr. Thomas Ho Singapore Institute of Architects

Prof. Tse Swee Ling National University of Singapore

Ms. Soh Swee Ping Council for Third Age

Mr. Edmund Wan Handicap Welfare Association

Ms. Tay Hwee Lin Society for the Physically Disabled

Ms. Charmaine Magnus Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists

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Universal Design Awards Winners 2012 Gold Award: 1 Silver Award: 9 Bronze Award: 4

No Project/ Development Type of Award

Award Category

1. United World College South East Asia, East Campus

GOLD Institutional Building

2. Punggol East C18 to C21 & Common Green

SILVER Residential Building

3. Changi City Point

SILVER Commercial Building

4. Senja-Cashew Community Club

SILVER Open Category

5. Reflections at Keppel Bay


6. The Residences at W Sentosa Cove


7. Cliveden at Grange


8. Helios Residences


9. Treelodge @ Punggol


10. Registry of Civil & Muslim Marriages

SILVER Refurbished Building

11. Teck Ghee Vista

BRONZE Residential Building

12. Belle Vue Residences


13. Compassvale Beacon


14. Kampung Siglap Mosque

BRONZE Refurbished Building

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GOLD AWARD 1) United World College South East Asia at Tampines

(Institutional Category)

Owner: JTC Corporation Architect: P & T Consultants Pte Ltd

UWC South East Asia at Tampines is an institution that offers holistic education for students

from 4 to 18 years old, hence the integration of infant school with junior, middle, upper and

senior schools emphasis on inclusive environment in the school campus. More than just

providing extensive facilities for a school, the campus offers unique environment with

greeneries and play areas conducive for teachers and students to interact, enjoy and learn.

Key Features:

• The elevated landscape podium deck at the second storey connects the whole

development together, with several facilities such as play fields, lush greeneries,

open plaza; reading and discussion areas conducive for teachers and students to

interact enjoy and learn.

• For safety purposes, first storey of the campus is segregated from student’s

movement and is primarily used for vehicular traffic. Separate designated pedestrian

paths and infant drop-off points are provided for students’ safety.

• Intuitive and good wayfinding through large signages, distinctive cultural motives and

colour cues facilitate orientation in this large campus.

• The building has family and wheel chair user friendly facilities such as nursing room

with a diaper changer, low height drinking fountains and wash basins, two tiered

service counter and wheel chair users’ seating in the stadium.

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SILVER AWARD

2) Punggol East C18 to 21 & Common Green (Residential Building)

Owner: Housing & Development Board Architect: Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd

Punggol East C18 to 21 & Common Green is a vast development of 4 precincts comprising

26 blocks of more than 2,350 dwelling units and other amenities. All precincts and blocks are

well connected by green spaces and wide pathways that are conducive for elders and all

groups of people to play, exercise and relax. The Integration of the elder’s studio apartment

with other units of the development is a good demonstration of universal design which

supports for an inclusive society.

Key Features:

• Despite its site constraints, the development is seamlessly interconnected between

precincts and blocks, common facilities and external public transport nodes with

sheltered link-ways and accessible pathways with viewing decks and grabs bars

seats at intervals for all groups of users.

• Easy wayfinding methods are adopted using clear signages, signboards with access

route plan and blocks painted with distinctive colours.

• Elderly-friendly provisions such as studio apartments with apt layout and movable

cabinets, fitness stations for elderly, seats with grab bars, corridors with trailing bars,

emergency call buttons are provided in the development for the integration of three

generations.

• Well-lit lift lobbies with seating, wide corridors, step-less entrance to apartment units,

wide footpaths with slip resistant floors are provided in the development to support

wheel chair users and people with varying abilities.

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SILVER AWARD

3) Changi City Point (Commercial Building Category)

Owner: Ascendas Frasers Pte Ltd Architect: Aedas Pte Ltd

Changi City Point is a Shopping Centre located near to Expo MRT Station. UD concepts

were adopted in the design stage and the building’s ambience was thoughtfully enhanced

with plenty of natural light, greeneries, unique art installations and interactive sculptures. It

also has a roof top performing arena dedicated to Very Special Arts (VSA) Singapore that

helps in the rehabilitation and social integration through visual, performing and literary arts.

Key Features:

• The mall design illustrates that shoppers’ comfort and convenience are a top priority,

as they have provided seamlessly accessible features such as a sheltered bus stop,

taxi stand, passenger drop-off/pick up points and sheltered covered walkway.

• City Point’s lush gardens with verdant flora and fauna, tree house, wet and dry

playground for children, spacious courtyards and serene eco ponds provide a

conducive environment for all groups of people to enjoy and relax.

• Family friendly amenities such as nursing room, diaper changing station, children

toilet, first aid rooms, courtyard toilets and ample seats for elderly persons are

provided in the development.

• Seamlessly connected to adjacent Expo MRT station and future downtown line, bus

stop, proper sidewalk and a 24-hour through block Link that connects a future urban

plaza and Changi South Ave 2 for a continuous shopping street.

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SILVER AWARD 4) Senja-Cashew Community Club (Open Category)

Owner: Singapore Sports Council and People's Association

Architect: The Architects Circle Pte Ltd

Senja-Cashew Community Club is a joint development by the Singapore Sports Council

(SSC) and People’s Association (PA). The building is holistically designed to integrate the

requirements of SSC and PA together. It is seamlessly connected to the adjacent Bukit

Panjang Plaza, HDB buildings and a bus stop through sheltered pathways and accessible

lift. The central theme of “building without barrier” is experienced in this development.

Key Features:

• Strategic location of an accessible lift along the Bukit Panjang road side has helped

elderly to cross over to Bukit Panjang road.

• Clear and easy-to-read signages are provided at strategic locations throughout the

Community Club for visitors to locate its facilities. Orientation and wayfinding is made

easy with good visual connectivity from the common entrance porch to Community

Club’s main facilities.

• The development is seamlessly accessible for wheelchair users and it has provisions

for wheelchair parking spaces and a portable “lift” for wheel chair users to access the

swimming pool.

• In addition to this, the development has pro-family facilities like nursing rooms, diaper

changing station, and children’s toilets in strategic locations.

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SILVER AWARD 5) Reflections at Keppel Bay (Residential Building Category)

Owner: Keppel Bay Pte Ltd Architect: DCA Architects Pte Ltd

Reflections at Keppel Bay, a private residential development near Keppel Bay, have

accessibility, safety and maintenance features that exemplify its user friendliness. The

development’s magnificent landscape of lush gardens, pools, art works, pocket spaces

complemented with levelled pathways and user friendly facilities give soothing environment

for all age groups and persons of varied abilities to play, exercise and relax.

Key Features:

• Seamless interconnectivity between its blocks, and common facilities with wide

accessible footpaths and ramps usable by wheel chair persons.

• Viewing decks, planters with seats and grab bars allows elderly residents and visitors

to sit and enjoy the scenic beauty of the landscape, its art work and surroundings.

• The sky bridges with lush gardens and sculptures have ample seats, and it provides

environment conducive for all age groups and persons of diverse physical abilities to

enjoy the panoramic view of the Keppel bay.

• The development has user friendly facilities such as accessible BBQ counter, fitness

stations for all age groups and spacious family toilet with diaper changer, children

toilet and sufficient circulation space for wheel chair persons provided in the club

house.

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SILVER AWARD 6) Residences at W Sentosa Cove (Residential Building)

Owner: Cityview Place Holdings Pte Ltd Architect: AXIS Architects Planners Pte Ltd

The Residences at W Sentosa Cove is a private residential development at Sentosa cove.

The design has attempted to create a user friendly built environment for an inclusive society

by providing friendly facilities for elderly, children, wheel chair users and visually impaired

persons to enjoy the splendid landscape of the development. These friendly facilities include

seats with grab bars, children’s pool, accessible BBQ pit, tactile indicators and accessible

apartment units.

Key Features:

• Despite the constraints of the location, the design has incorporated future

connectivity to the adjacent commercial, hotel buildings and taxi stand.

• The development is safely and seamlessly accessible for elderly, visually impaired

persons and wheel chair users with its gentle ramps, wide internal and external path

ways with tactile indicators and railings.

• The basement car park is segmented with colour zones for easy orientation and

facilitated it with clear and illuminated directional signs, accessible car park lots

allocated near to the private lift lobbies, dedicated pedestrian footpath and also

designated bicycle lots.

• BBQ pit is kept at a low level so that it is accessible for wheel chair users. There are

other friendly features such as planter boxes with seats, handrails to the swimming

pools, signages with embedded toilet layouts in the development.

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SILVER AWARD 7) Cliveden at Grange (Residential Building)

Owner: City Developments Limited Architect: ADDP Architects LLP

Cliveden at Grange is a private residential development at Grange Road, where all units are

designed to be seamlessly accessible and with good natural ventilation, lighting and 360

degree panoramic views. Seamlessly accessible manicured lawns, playful sculptures,

friendly pools and communal amenities demonstrate Universal Design considerations in

development.

Key Features:

• Communal amenities are strategically located near activity zones, with ample seats

including seats with grab bars. This facilitates family gathering with children and

elderly alike.

• The development is wheel chair user friendly and its common corridors are wide for

easy movement of wheel chair users. Each unit is accessible through levelled and

spacious private lift lobbies. The clubhouse is levelled with a step-less entrance.

• Clear and easy-to-read signages are provided at strategic locations for easy

wayfinding.

• Friendly facilities such as a multimedia kiosk with audio-visual directory and Braille

instructions are provided for visually impaired persons.

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SILVER AWARD 8) Helios Residences

(Residential Building)

Owner: Wing Tai Property Management Pte Ltd Architect: P&T Consultants Pte Ltd

Helios Residences is a private residential development at Cairnhill Circle. Thoughtfully

planned recreational space, from unique Treetop Pool to exquisite multi-storey vines veil,

Helios Residences exemplifies several Universal design considerations.

Key Features:

• Besides being a wheel chair friendly home, Helios Residence is also a smart home,

providing an enhanced lifestyle of entertainment, convenience, comfort and security.

Its common corridors are wide and this facilitates for easy movement of wheel chair

users, and each unit is accessible through levelled and spacious private lift lobbies.

Every unit is provided with smart home facilities such as touch screen panel and

remote control for controlling the entire home lighting, home theatre and air-

conditioning.

• The open sky terraces landscaped with water, sculptures, and greeneries and ample

seats provide environment conducive for all age groups to enjoy and relax.

• The development has a car park barrier that scans the internal unit device installed in

the resident’s car and is accessible only to residents.

• Panic alarm system is provided in the master bedroom and living room to contact the

guard house in an emergency.

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SILVER AWARD

9) Treelodge @ Punggol (Residential Building)


Treelodge @ Punggol consists of 712 units of Premium flats housed in seven 16-storey

residential blocks. Its well-shaded jogging path for residents, exercise stations for the elderly

and children’s play ground with ample seats and other user friendly features demonstrate

Universal design considerations in the development. Sensitive planning provided seamless

connectivity with raised environmental deck and enhanced a vehicular free pedestrian

network within and beyond the precinct.

Key Features:

• Its raised eco deck with ample seats, trellised walkways, lush gardens, play areas

provide connectivity to the surrounding public facilities while creating communal

spaces of all to play, exercise and relax.

• Easy wayfinding methods are adopted using clear signages and signboards with

access route plan.

• Well-lit lift lobbies with seating, wide corridors, step-less entrance in apartment units,

wide footpath with slip resistant floors are provided in the development to support

wheel chair users and people with varying abilities. Common bathrooms in every

residential unit are also step-less.

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SILVER AWARD 10) Registry of Civil & Muslim Marriages (Refurbished Building Category)

Owner: Ministry of Community, Youth & Sports Architect: LT&T Architects

MCYS together with ROMM refurbished the Registry of Civil & Muslim Marriages building to

make it friendly to all user groups. The design addressed the site challenges and made the

building seamlessly accessible. The building is connected to a Spice garden at the exit of the

solemnisation room, and this presents a pleasant view when couples exit the room after the

marriage ceremony.

Key Features:

• The building design has incorporated facilities that cater for wheel chair users,

elderly, pregnant women, children, visual and hearing impaired persons.

• Lift call button and tactile warning indicators are added in the building to assist

visually impaired persons. A PA system with induction loop and enhanced sound

system are incorporated in the building for hearing impaired persons.

• Information counter with e-kiosks and Q-matic system provides for a friendly

customer service. Easy wayfinding is facilitated with clear and easy to understand

signages.

• Safe and friendly facilities such as wide levelled path ways with slip resistant tiles,

stairs with double handrails, nursing rooms, diaper changing stations and child

urinals are also incorporated in the building for all groups of people visiting the

ROMM.

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BRONZE AWARD

11) Teck Ghee Vista

(Residential Building)


Teck Ghee Vista is a new HDB development integrated within the existing blocks and urban

fabric. Teck Ghee Vista has a wider variety of flora which includes trees and shrubs, and

amenities like playgrounds and fitness areas for elderly and children to play and exercise

together. The design has created for a user friendly built environment for an inclusive society

by integrating apartments for the elderly within the development.

Key Features:

• The development is seamlessly connected to adjacent transport nodes, community

mall and an existing pedestrian overhead bridge to Bishan Park through accessible

and wide pathways.

• The trellised walkway with ample seats connects facilities such as children’s

playground, adult and elderly fitness stations at the roof garden facilitate all groups of

users to play, exercise and relax.

• This development also consists of a studio apartment block with elder friendly fixtures

and furnishings for an aging-in-place lifestyle where one grows old amongst the

young within the community.

• Purpose-designed bright and contrasting wayfinding cues such as illuminated

precinct markers, block numerical signages, amenities and facilities map, directional

signages and lobby floors distinguished by floral floor patterns.

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BRONZE AWARD 12) Belle Vue Residences (Residential Building)

Owner: Wing Tai Property Management Pte Ltd Architect: P&T Consultants Pte Ltd

Belle Vue Residences is a private residential development at Oxley Walk. Several Universal

Design features that support old, young, children and persons of different abilities are artfully

incorporated to be able to appreciate the development’s calm and soothing landscape and

its art works.

Key Features:

• The reflecting pools, meandering pathways, lush greens and intimate pocket spaces

with seating provides a conducive environment for all age groups to enjoy and relax.

• Clear signages and distinctive colour zoning of the basement carpark facilitate easy

wayfinding. Vista from the arrival court is unobstructed and is easy for visitors to

locate the blocks.

• All apartments are strategically orientated to maximize its views, natural lighting and

ventilation.

• Strategic location of the arrival court, drop-off points, basement entry/exit points and

well planned vehicular routes that avoid pedestrian crossings, facilitate safe

movement of elderly, wheel chair users, and children within the development.

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BRONZE AWARD 13) Compassvale Beacon (Residential Building)


Compassvale Beacon is an HDB development of seven 16 storey blocks at Punggol. The

development is seamlessly connected to nearby Fernvale LRT station, bus stop and

adjacent HDB blocks.

Key Features:

• The development has 3 generation recreational area, childcare centre, residents’

committee centre, pavilion and dedicated space for future social community facility.

• Its well lit lift lobbies and wide corridors facilitate easy movement of wheel chair users

within the blocks.

• Large and clear signages in the MSCP help easy wayfinding.

• Friendly features such as children’s toilet, seats with grab bars, low height letter box

are provided in the development.

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BRONZE AWARD

14) Kampung Siglap Mosque (Refurbished Building Category)

Owner: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore)

Architect: Teh Joo Heng Architects

This is a refurbished development. Kampung Siglap Mosque offers service to the Muslim

community of a diverse, social and educational background, age and physical ability in the

area of Siglap, hence the refurbishment was focused on accessibility with an emphasis on

social inclusion. This includes user friendly facilities such as accessible lift, ramps, big and

clear signages, a porch are a good demonstration of Universal Design which supports for an

aging-in-place lifestyle where the elderly can integrate with the young within the community.

Key Features:

• A new lift and accessible ramps are strategically added at the main entrance to

enable accessibility of the elderly and physically challenged visitors to the building

and its 2nd storey prayer hall.

• Big and clear signages are provided to guide visitors in finding the facilities in the

building.

• In addition to classrooms, family-prayer rooms, multi-purpose hall, user friendly

features such as accessible toilet, child friendly toilet and wheel chair friendly ablution

area have been incorporated to the existing Mosque.

• By means of a family prayer room, it allows families to pray together.

• A female prayer area with a nursing room has also been included in the

refurbishment at the 1st storey which exemplifies the effort for social inclusion.

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