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APR 16
Hong Leong City Center –
Suzhou’s Top Selling Project
On Track for Growth –
CDL Delivers Resilient Performance in FY 2015
CDL – World’s Most Sustainable Real Estate Company
Artist’s Impression
CITY HYPE APR 2016
Building Value through a Strengthening Capabilities,
Mr Kwek Eik Sheng – Head, Asset
Management
In addition to his existing role as Chief
Growing Global Footprint Poised for Growth Strategy Officer, he develops and
implements strategies for CDL’s diverse
asset portfolio to achieve optimal return,
To ensure that CDL is well poised to products; growing our funds management with an increased level of oversight
With a global presence spanning The CDL Group delivered a strong As at 31 December 2015, without meet the dynamic changing business business and capital recycling strategy; and support for the Group’s operating
94 locations in 26 countries, CDL financial performance amidst a challenging considering any fair value gains on environment and to push forward on the enhancing our engagement with the subsidiaries.
continues to grow its footprint environment – testament to its ability to investment properties, the Group’s balance Group’s diversification strategies, CDL’s investment community; and coupled with
and develop the growth platforms navigate through difficult times. sheet continues to remain strong with a net Board of Directors announced senior prudent capital management.” Mr Mark Yip – CEO, CDL China Limited
it has established in five key gearing ratio at 26.0% (FY 2014: 26.0%). If management appointments which took In addition to his existing role as
international markets – China, UK, It achieved a new record net profit after fair values on investment properties were effect from 11 April 2016. New Appointments: Chief Marketing Officer, he leads the
US, Japan and Australia. tax and non-controlling interests (PATMI) included, the net gearing ratio will be development and implementation of CDL
of S$410.5 million in Q4 2015, on the further reduced to 19.0% (FY 2014: 19.0%). These appointments reflect CDL’s Mr Sherman Kwek – Deputy CEO China’s real estate investments and business
back of gains from monetising three Its 2015 interest cover was at 13.0 times commitment to groom leaders internally He assists the CEO in pursuit of CDL’s strategies, as well as providing oversight
prime office assets. For FY 2015, the (FY 2014: 12.1 times). to provide for succession planning and strategic objectives and in the oversight of the Group’s existing investment and
“The Group is well-poised Group registered revenue of S$3.3 billion continuity of leadership within the senior of key operating divisions with the development projects in China.
to deploy its strong balance (FY 2014: S$3.8 billion) and a resilient Looking ahead, the Group will continue management team. Group. Additionally, he continues to lead
sheet towards investments PATMI of S$773.4 million, comparable to to build value through its sustained focus CDL’s investment teams to source new Mr Galen Lee – Head, Capital Markets
in a period of market S$769.6 million for FY 2014. on new geographies and new products. Mr Grant Kelley, CDL CEO said, “These investment opportunities, and spearhead Created in January 2016, this new position
Beyond capitalising on opportunities to
dislocation, capitalising on six appointments mark the first chapter the growth of CDL’s international portfolio. is vital for both the development and
The increase in net profit for Q4 2015 deploy its strong balance sheet in its five of our ongoing efforts to enhance CDL’s With the new appointment, he relinquishes growth of CDL’s funds management
available opportunities, while was fuelled by gains accounted from key growth markets amidst rising market organisational structure and management his position as Chief Investment platform, and to drive new recurring
maintaining discipline in its monetising the Group’s three prime dislocation, it will continue to develop its systems. We aim to strengthen our Officer, and CEO, CDL China Limited. income streams.
investments. It remains focused office assets – 7 & 9 Tampines Grande, funds management platform and attract capabilities and drive productivity, as we As Chairman, CDL China Limited, he
Manulife Centre and Central Mall (Office best-in-class investors. Through its two
on expanding its international ramp up our diversification plans and maintains oversight of the China business. Ms Belinda Lee – Head, Investor Relations
Tower) valued at S$1.1 billion (on a 99- PPS initiatives in the past two years, the position the Company for expansion In addition to her existing role as Head,
property development year leasehold basis) via a second Profit Group now has S$2.6 billion in funds of both the international and funds Ms Yiong Yim Ming – Chief Financial Corporate Communications, she is
footprint and growing its funds Participation Securities investment platform under management, and is on target to management platforms. Officer responsible for managing CDL’s investor
management platform.” (PPS 2) in December 2015 and a maiden reach its goal of S$5 billion in funds under She assumes overall responsibility for relations programmes, including all
contribution of S$12 million from its UK management by 2018. “The new portfolios are aimed at the Company’s financial functions, which communications with the financial
Mr Kwek Leng Beng property development platform from the expanding our international footprint includes strategic financial planning, community, analysts and relevant
CDL Executive Chairman sale of Emerald House in Croydon. To view the webcast of in property development and asset financial reporting and accounting, stakeholders, to provide further coverage
CDL’s FY 2015 results management; developing new innovative corporate tax and treasury. in the financial domain.
briefing, please visit
www.cdl.com.sg/fy2015
Reflecting on the Past,
or scan the QR code.
REFLECTING ON THE PAST
Looking to the Future
Over the past five decades, CDL has one of the most decorated developers in
The CDL Group’s diversified international development portfolio
CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
grown from strength to strength, the region.
comprises a strong pipeline with over 2 million square feet in ANNUAL REPORT 2015
becoming a leading real estate operating
total saleable area, including the expansive 4.5 acres Teddington
company at the forefront of the industry. Taking an introspective approach in
Studios land site (pictured) in south-west London. The site will be
redeveloped into a luxury riverside precinct with 213 apartments, six Foresight, innovation and tenacity have conjunction with Singapore’s Golden
houses, a refurbished Weir Cottage and 258 secure parking spaces. been its calling cards, as the Group Jubilee celebration in 2015, CDL’s Annual
evolves into a future-ready organisation Report 2015 shares with stakeholders its
like no other. With an eye on the future, vision to diversify its business through
it has expanded beyond borders and developing new overseas and
boundaries for greater things to come. investment platforms.
In 2015, its new overseas and investment The Report can be
platforms have bolstered its position in downloaded from
the industry, and the Group’s focus on www.cdl.com.sg/
1 CDL Annual Report 2015 sustainability and innovation has made it annualreport2015. 2
CITY HYPE APR 2016
Hongqiao Hong Leong City Center –
Royal Lake – Top Selling Project in Suzhou for 2015
Grandeur in
Shanghai Over the past five years, CDL China Limited has gained a
strong foothold in China with a total of four development sites
in Chongqing, Shanghai and Suzhou.
Hong Leong City Center (HLCC), an extraordinary 300,000 sqm
Standalone villas have become eco-friendly mixed-use development in the heart of Suzhou
increasingly scarce and extremely Industrial Park (SIP) district, was acquired in 2011 and has
valuable in China, as a result of the PRC emerged the top selling project in Suzhou for 2015 with its
government’s long-standing regulation successful sales launches.
not to approve low-density villa
developments throughout the country. As highlighted during CDL’s FY 2015 results briefing, a total of
677 units had been sold for Tower 1 (a 462-unit condominium)
In Shanghai, CDL China Limited – a and Tower 3 (a 912-unit SOHO development), amounting to
wholly-owned subsidiary of the CDL sales revenue of RMB 1.36 billion – this represents more than
Group acquired Shanghai residential 90% of the units in Tower 1, and crossing the 25% mark for
developer Jingwen Zhaoxiang Real Tower 3. Both towers are expected to be completed towards
Estate Limited in December 2014 at the end of 2016 and the units handed over to buyers. Artist’s Impression
an opportune time. The principal asset Hongqiao Royal Lake – the luxurious villa integrates seamlessly with the surrounding greenery,
was a 120-unit, fully completed luxury providing a perfect sanctuary for residents away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Phase 2 of HLCC’s construction will comprise of Tower 2 (a 430- HLCC comprises luxurious residences, premium Grade A office space,
unit residential block), a 286-room luxury hotel, a 56,000 sqm a five-star hotel, retail gallery, high quality homes with lake view, as well
villa development in Qingpu District’s as China’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
affluent residential corridor, of which 85 shopping mall and a 30,000 sqm office tower. The excavation
Platinum serviced apartments.
bungalows were unsold. In alignment with CDL’s promise to deliver Residents can connect with business and retaining wall works for Phase 2 were finished ahead of
quality green homes, this project boasts associates at the National Convention schedule in June 2015 and the whole basement structure was
In November 2015, CDL China of four green technologies: Centre, practice golf swings at the completed in November 2015. The entire structure of Phase 2
relaunched this project under a new driving range of Yintao Golf Club will be topped off towards the end of 2016. panoramas – offering views of Suzhou’s commercial, financial,
name – Hongqiao Royal Lake. As CDL • Building integrated solar thermal and shop at the Mega Mills Shanghai and cultural development areas, creating a perfect blend of both
China’s pioneer project in Shanghai, the system with more than 150 international With future developments within SIP trending eastwards, HLCC the surrounding urban and natural landscapes; and the merging
project has gone through an overhaul luxury brands. Parents will have nine boasts an unsurpassed waterfront location with magnificent of modernity and culture. Located at the last development site at
which includes various renovations, • Solar system with patented A.O. international schools within 15 minutes’ Jinji Lake, HLCC presents an exciting investment opportunity.
a remodelled club house, landscape Smith water technologies drive to choose from.
enhancements and three new show flats. As an integrated development, HLCC comprises luxurious
• Hot water recycling from floor heating With new mega developments sprouting residences, premium Grade A office space, a five-star hotel,
Sited on an expansive 170,000 system and kitchen sanitary ware around the vicinity, and upcoming retail gallery, high quality homes with lake view, as well as
square metres (sqm) land parcel, each subway line 17 operating at the end China’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
exclusive unit has a land area of 2 mu • Rainwater collection and landscape of year 2017, Hongqiao Royal Lake is Design) Platinum serviced apartments. Designed and built
(approximately 1,333 sqm), plot ratio of water management system poised to become an even more coveted with environmental sustainability in mind, this exclusive eco-
0.3, within a low-density well maintained address and desirable investment. development forms a harmonious relationship with the nearby
community. The high-end villas come Located close to the Zhaoxiang Exit of Jinji Lake.
with basement and attic, roof terrace plus the Huyu Expressway, Hongqiao Royal As of 25 February 2016, 13 villas have
private car park lots. Each free-standing Lake offers great connectivity to the been sold amounting to sales revenue Residents can look forward to top-of-the-range personalised
unit has two above-ground levels and one airport, railway and subway stations, all of approximately RMB 260 million, attention at HLCC, complete with a 24/7 executive concierge
basement level with individual backyard. within 10 minutes’ drive. Conveniently representing a very successful launch service with over 200 customised à la carte services.
Garden units at ground level offer the linked by G50, G60 Expressways, it also given the large quantum for each villa
benefits of a bungalow lifestyle amid lush enjoys the convenience of being a mere and considering that sales velocity for An iconic landmark that reflects Suzhou’s cultural heritage and
garden surroundings, with entry through 30 minutes’ drive away from the Central this type of product is typically only one identity, HLCC brings together the best in design innovation
a private courtyard. The automatic door Business District of Shanghai. Five-star to two bungalows a month. and quality excellence. Designed as an architectural landmark
with sensor is able to detect cars within 15 hotels in the vicinity include: Sofitel for Suzhou, this luxurious integrated development by CDL
metres, providing an intelligent solution Shanghai Hyland, Le Royal Meridien For more information, visit Located in the heart of Suzhou Industrial Park district and built with
China will redefine Suzhou’s cityscape.
3 for owners requiring an easier entrance Shanghai and Intercontinental Shimao www.cdlchina.com or call the sales environmental sustainability in mind, HLCC forms a harmonious 4
into the villa, courtyard and garage. Shanghai Wonderland. enquiries hotline at +86 (21) 3987 5588. relationship with the nearby Jinji Lake. For sales enquiries, please call +86 (512) 6716 6666.
CITY HYPE APR 2016
Green Buildings, Good Design
shape and slanting facades of the towers Mixed-use Development for Singapore
are oriented and designed to catch and Best Mixed-use Architecture
prevailing winds and direct air flow down for Singapore categories. A mark of
to the lower areas of the development excellence with a fully transparent
to cool ground level spaces, while sun- judging system audited by accountancy
CDL Properties Biggest Winner at Singapore Good Design Mark (SG Mark) Awards 2016 shading louvers and double-glazed glass network BDO, the Asia Pacific Property
– Seven Awards in Total Including Highest Accolade SG Mark Platinum Award for South Beach further help to reduce solar heat. Awards shines a spotlight on high calibre
work within the real estate industry and
With strategically-positioned sky gardens highlights top quality developers, projects
and vertical green walls planted with lush and services in the region.
foliage, the urban heat island effect can
be minimised. To help save water, water- SG Mark Award Winners
efficient fittings and fixtures have been • South Beach (Platinum Award)
incorporated, and rainwater is collected • Jewel @ Buangkok
off the towers and the canopy, and • Gramercy Park
recycled for irrigation purposes. • The Brownstone
• M Social Hotel and
For its commitment to sustainability, UP@Robertson Quay
South Beach has also received • The Criterion
recognition from the Building and • Echelon
Construction Authority, with two Green
Mark Platinum Awards. The SG Mark 2016 Award winners
will be exhibited at the National
In addition, in a recent award ceremony Design Centre from now till 30 June UP@Robertson Quay – CDL’s trendy 70-unit
held on 8 April 2016 at Kuala Lumpur, 2016 – daily from 9am to 9pm. residential development located by the
South Beach took home two separate Admission is free. Singapore River, is one of the SG Mark 2016
Asia Pacific Property Awards 2016 for Best Award winners.
CDL Group General Manager Mr Chia Ngiang Hong (right) receiving the SG Mark Award from
Guest-of-Honour, Minister of State for Communications and Information, Mr Chee Hong Tat
(centre), while Design Business Chamber Singapore President Mr Tai Lee Siang (left) looks on.
With a more competitive market and Submissions for 2016 were evaluated by South Beach Wins Top Design
discerning buyers, it is paramount for a panel comprising reputed designers, Award
products and services to increase their as well as representatives from agencies
design value and offering. Good design and organisations. The sole winner of the highest accolade
can go beyond aesthetics and beauty – the SG Mark Platinum Award, South
to enhance society and improve the In affirmation of CDL’s commitment Beach is a distinctive and high-quality
environment. towards creating value through eco development at Beach Road, designed
designs and innovations, CDL properties to fit well with Singapore’s tropical
In recognition of good design, the picked up the most number of SG Mark climate and urban context.
Design Business Chamber Singapore 2016 Awards – with seven accolades
launched SG Mark in 2013 – modelled in total. Several of the development’s green
after Japan’s prestigious Good Design features impressed the judges, including
Mark. The SG Mark aims to encourage In addition, CDL’s joint venture South one of its most striking features – a
and champion holistic design practices. Beach mixed-use development designed microclimatic wave-like canopy that
by world-renowned architectural firm covers the open spaces, linking the
To acknowledge companies and individuals Foster + Partners and the famed French conservation buildings with the two
who have inculcated design values in their designer Philippe Starck, was the sole towers. The building’s two towers are
products and services to enhance industrial winner of the highest-tier SG Mark inclined to help catch and direct air flow
development and enrich lives responsibly Platinum Award. to the open spaces at the ground level.
– one of the most important criteria of the
Award is to embrace design for living and The Awards were given out by Guest- Other than the canopy filter, South
Artist’s Impression
the environment. of-Honour, Minister of State for Beach also has many sustainable features
Communications and Information, designed to conserve energy such
CDL’s upcoming Gramercy Park, a 174-unit
Other criteria for assessment include Mr Chee Hong Tat, at the Awards Night as solar thermal panels, photovoltaic luxurious freehold condominium located in
5 empathy, value, inspiration, ethics and held on 17 March 2016 at Fairmont cells, waste-heat recovery system and South Beach, by demonstrating good design for sustainability, emerged as the sole winner of the Grange Road, stands out from the city skyline 6
responsibility, sustainability and progress. Singapore Hotel. energy-efficient fittings. The building SG Mark Platinum Award. with its two iconic curvilinear towers.
CITY HYPE APR 2016
Making the “CDL firmly believes that sustainability creates value for our in Singapore to adopt an “Integrated 5-Star EHS Assessment System and Green vision of becoming a cleaner, greener,
Reporting” approach to its sustainability Procurement Guidelines. Today, the smarter and more sustainable city. Our
investors and stakeholders. This has shaped a green corporate
report. This is centred on six capitals – company’s contractors support its approach quality projects will be more resource-
Business DNA across all levels of our operations at CDL – from design,
construction, procurement, and maintenance to building user
Financial, Manufactured, Organisational,
Social and Relationship, Human, and
and extend the same good EHS practices
to other developers. This has helped drive
friendly and will cater to a green and
smart lifestyle, taking into account various
Case engagement.”
Mr Grant Kelley
Natural. change in the entire built industry, explains
Mr Kelley.
aspects of energy, security, mobility and
healthcare needs.”
to be
“This integrated reporting approach
CDL CEO aims to present a holistic picture to CDL’s CDL’s efforts have paid off in terms of
investors and stakeholders on how the global recognition, and the company Achieving the Triple Bottom Line
Sustainable interrelation between CDL’s business and is included in numerous sustainability CDL’s sustainability efforts have
Mr Grant Kelley, CDL CEO, says, “I He notes that research has shown that sustainability performance leads to value indices globally. Significantly, it was achieved tangible benefits including:
would say that sustainability is becoming Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) tracking creation over the short, medium and long- recently ranked top among all listed • S$36.5 million worth of
CDL has been setting new mainstream in today’s global business socially responsible investing (SRI) indices term,” he says. real estate companies by Global 100 savings from annual electricity
benchmarks in the sustainability environment. In fact, there is a strong have outperformed those that track the Most Sustainable Corporations in the consumption from 57 Green Mark
arena for over two decades. business case for sustainability. Integrating parent indices over the past five years. The Singapore Exchange announced World. This makes CDL the first and only awarded buildings between 2008
BY FRANCIS KAN sustainability into our corporate vision and earlier this year that it will be introducing Singapore company to be listed on the and 2014;
strategy has not only created long-term The property developer adopts a three- sustainability reporting on a “comply ranking for seven consecutive years. • 21% reduction in carbon emissions
business value for CDL, but also for our pronged approach: designing and or explain” basis for Singapore-listed in 2014 (from baseline year of
Whether it is developing green buildings investors and customers.” developing sustainable properties or green companies from the financial year ending Accolades aside, Mr Kelley believes that 2007), up from 18% in 2013, and
or reporting its efforts to help save the buildings, managing buildings in an energy on, or after 31 December 2017. the greater impact of its sustainability is on track to achieve its target of
environment, CDL has been blazing trails “For over two decades, our pursuit of and resource-efficient way, and engaging initiatives has been to deliver a positive 25% reduction by 2030;
in the area of sustainability long before it sustainable development has built our and influencing stakeholders to support its Making A Mark Globally impact on business, the community and
became fashionable among corporates to • Water usage was reduced by 29%
leadership in Environmental, Social and commitment to sustainability. environment.
do so. from 717,033 m3 to 508,820 m3 in
corporate Governance (ESG) performance, Being ahead of the curve in adopting 2014;
and created stronger brand equity and CDL uses sustainability reporting as a tool sustainable practices, CDL found Moving forward, the developer will
Driven by its ethos of “Conserving as product differentiation. Our sustainability to measure and benchmark its sustainability • Water conserved at CDL’s
achieving buy-in from internal and external continue to influence and engage all
we Construct”, the Company started commitment has also given us a first- performance, while enhancing corporate construction sites in 2014 more
stakeholders a challenge when it started stakeholders in its value chain, from
integrating corporate social responsibility mover advantage as environmental governance, transparency and stakeholder than doubled to 244,608 m3 from
down this road. As such, the developer architects and builders to homebuyers
(CSR) and sustainability into its business regulations have been progressively engagement, Mr Kelley notes. In 2015, 121,715 m3 in 2013;
had to devote much time and effort to and tenants, working together to create
as far back as 1995. This involved mandated for the property sector.” it became the first property developer communicate its goals and plan, and solutions and adopt practices for a • 9% increase in renewable energy
changing the way that the property group introduced several key channels to engage sustainable city. generated by CDL-managed
managed its business and operations as with its contractors and suppliers. buildings from 199,732 kWh in
well as supply chain. The end goal was Says Mr Kelley, “Innovation will be a 2013 to 217,567 kWh in 2014.
to strike a balance in its “triple bottom These included CDL’s Environmental, key driver and we will continue to push
Source: The Business Times © Singapore Press Holdings
line” of financial, social and environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policy, the CDL boundaries in support of the national Limited. Permission required for reproduction
performance.
CDL – World’s Most
Much of CDL’s success in achieving its
sustainability goals can be attributed to
the leadership of Mr Kwek Leng Joo,
the Group’s late Deputy Chairman. His
conviction that CDL had to not only do Sustainable Real
Estate Company
well financially, but also do well for the
community and its environment has
helped the Company become a leading
eco-developer. CDL Ranked Top Real Estate Company and Top 10 in Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
For instance, CDL has over 80 Green Mark Recognised as the world’s pre-eminent Corporation in 2016. Starting from 81st has listed the world’s most sustainable
certified buildings and office interiors, the sustainability equity index and gold position in 2010, CDL’s ranking improved companies per sector based on their
highest among Singapore developers. standard in corporate sustainability to 34th in 2015 and rose to 10th in 2016. score in RobecoSAM’s annual Corporate
Among other innovations, it developed analysis, the 2016 Global 100 ranking was Sustainability Assessment.
the first CarbonNeutral® development Artist’s Impression announced at the World Economic Forum In addition to Global 100, CDL has
in Asia Pacific: 11 Tampines Concourse; in Davos, Switzerland, on 21 January 2016. also been listed on The Sustainability Apart from the Global 100, CDL has been
To create value through sustainability, CDL continues to innovate and push boundaries through
Singapore’s first eco-mall, City Square Yearbook 2016 for its strong positioning listed on other leading sustainability
green building. One such example is The Brownstone Executive Condominium, which will be
Mall; and first Tree House condominium, built using the advanced Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) method – CDL achieved a new record in the global in long-term shareholder value creation. benchmarks such as the FTSE4Good
7 which achieved a Guinness World Record reaping benefits such as an increase of more than 40% in productivity and enhanced worksite sustainability benchmark with its rankings Compiled by investment specialist Index Series (since 2002) and Dow Jones 8
for the largest vertical garden in 2014. safety and cleanliness. of Top Real Estate Company and Top 10 RobecoSAM, The Sustainability Yearbook Sustainability Indices (since 2011).
CITY HYPE APR 2016
CDL Partners NUS to Develop Novel S$2.25M Gift from CDL Enables the Setting Up of Two First-of-its-Kind Laboratories
to Test-Bed Building Technologies in Indoor and Outdoor Tropical Environments
Technologies for Smart, Green Living NUS-CDL Smart Green Home NUS-CDL T² Lab
Artist’s Impression Artist’s Impression
“For over 20 years, CDL has championed leading-edge innovations in our projects to create
impactful solutions and greater value for homeowners. We will continue to push boundaries to
develop quality homes that are even more comfortable, resource-friendly and cater to a green and
smart lifestyle. We aim to add value to homebuyers by creating practical and crucial solutions to
meet their energy, security, mobility and healthcare needs.”
Mr Grant Kelley
CDL CEO
On 22 March 2016, CDL announced a
partnership with the National University
of Singapore (NUS) School of Design and
Environment to promote innovations in smart,
green building technologies.
Total Floor Area: 100 sqm Total Floor Area: 107 sqm
CDL made a gift of S$2.25 million to the Targeted Completion: December 2017 Targeted Completion: December 2016
School to establish two new research The NUS-CDL Smart Green Home programme aims to harness This test-bed is designed and built to enable
laboratories dedicated to the study of smart research to develop innovative solutions to create homes that researchers to examine integrated technology
building technologies for indoor and outdoor are safe and secure, healthy and comfortable, and acoustically solutions for people-centric, climate-responsive
environments, and to provide funding for pleasing. buildings of the future.
research projects. These initiatives, which are
also supported by the Economic Development This unique indoor test-bed environment will serve as a platform The 107 sqm NUS-CDL T² Lab is conceived as an
The S$2.25 million gift from CDL enables the setting up of two first-of-its-kind laboratories at
Board (EDB), will further entrench Singapore’s for researchers to undertake holistic and innovative experimental adaptable indoor-outdoor research space that can
NUS School of Design and Environment to develop novel technologies for smart, green living.
position as a leading international Smart City (From left) Professor Heng Chye Kiang, Dean of NUS School of Design and Environment; studies on smart features, green building technologies and design for be configured to test lifestyle scenarios, space-use
and improve the quality of life in our highly Professor Tan Eng Chye, NUS Provost; Mr Desmond Lee, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of sustainable living. The NUS-CDL Smart Green Home will be designed configurations, features as well as cutting-edge or
urbanised environment. National Development and Ministry of Home Affairs; and Mr Grant Kelley, CDL CEO. as a world-class venue for testing, analysing, evaluating and piloting emerging technologies. Managed by the School’s
(Photo Credit: NUS School of Design and Environment) rapidly evolving smart home innovations in a “plug-and-play” and in a Department of Architecture, the laboratory will be used
Mr Desmond Lee, Senior Minister of State, real-life environment. It will also allow researchers to experiment with to study new ideas relating to research themes such as
Ministry of National Development and Ministry the technology-human interface. “healthy, green living” which explores the integration
of Home Affairs officiated at the launch of two of passive and active building systems to achieve
new programmes – NUS-CDL Smart Green The facility, expected to be completed by December 2017, will be substantial reductions of carbon emissions, as well as
Home and NUS-CDL Tropical Technologies located within a new building at the NUS School of Design and “future lifestyles” which examines the adaptability of the
Laboratory (T² Lab). These new programmes Environment and it will be managed by the School’s Department of Singapore home to ageing, safety and security, work-life
are the first-of-its-kind tailored to the tropical Building. The NUS-CDL Smart Green Home is designed as a 100 sqm balance, and social and cultural expectations.
climate. full-size home. At least one facade will be designed for plug-and-play
experimentation of new smart materials, systems and finishes. The new laboratory, expected to be completed by
Mr Grant Kelley, CDL CEO, said, “In support December 2016, will be located on the NUS Kent Ridge
of the national vision for a smarter, greener The NUS-CDL Smart Green Home will be devoted to investigating campus. The lab will be constructed on an existing
and more liveable Singapore, CDL is excited human centred smart materials, technologies and knowledge structure, and designed with flexibility to adapt to the
to collaborate with NUS on the NUS-CDL platforms that lead to enhanced health and comfort, quality of life, new functions while testing high-performance materials
Smart Green Home and T2 Lab, with EDB as and a sustainable and connected future. and environmental systems.
our supporting partner. With CDL’s expertise
in pioneering sustainable building innovations, One research project that will be carried out at this facility is to design One of the projects that will take place at this facility will
we look forward to sharing our industry and develop an intelligent system that is capable of improving indoor be an experimental study on integrating building facade
knowledge and carrying out pilot testing at aural comfort by picking an ideal sound profile that is able to mask design, construction and operation that suit Singapore’s
our future developments. The capabilities (From left) CDL CEO Mr Grant Kelley; Mr Desmond Lee, Senior Minister of State, Ministry undesirable ambient noise. A library of desirable sounds will be climatic conditions. NUS researchers will study the
developed by the two NUS-CDL platforms of National Development and Ministry of Home Affairs, and NUS Provost Professor Tan Eng selected to manage and reduce the undesired elements of different integration of solar panels with building facades such
Chye; Associate Professor Lee Siew Eang, Department of Building, NUS School of Design and
will also set new benchmarks for our building Environment; and Mr Goh Chee Kiong, EDB Executive Director (Cities, Infrastructure & Industrial
types of ambient noise. For example, well-blended and dosed insects’ as roof and vertical wall surfaces. For instance, they will
9 industry, as Singapore gears up to become a Solutions), viewing a model of the NUS-CDL Smart Green Home. sound and breeze may be used to mask road-tyre interaction noise and evaluate the feasibility and efficiency of incorporating sun- 10
smart and sustainable nation.” (Photo Credit: NUS School of Design and Environment) air turbulence noise created by fast travelling vehicles along expressway. shading shutters with solar membranes and panels.
CITY HYPE APR 2016
Towards a
This was achieved through Over 6,000 kg of Pre-Loved Items Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State,
encouraging the public to extend Collected from Seven CDL Commercial Ministry of the Environment and Water
the lease of life of daily items they and Retail Properties: Resources and Ministry of Health, graced
Zero Waste no longer need by donating them, or
by buying from the EcoBank Bazaar
• Republic Plaza
• City House
the official launch of EcoBank.
Nation to reduce waste and raise funds for
the Singapore Council of Women’s
Organisations (SCWO), which supports
• Fuji Xerox Towers
• Manulife Centre
• Central Mall Office Tower
She said, “Singapore faces unique
challenges in waste management, given
our land scarcity and the increasing
disadvantaged women and children in • Quayside Isle amount of waste generated each year.
Singapore. • City Square Mall The joint EcoBank project by CDL and
Eco-Business is the first-of-its-kind
Overwhelming Response for The pre-loved items, including clothes, in Singapore, and is an example of a
EcoBank Collective Drive at toys and books, from the public, were sold ground-up initiative that promotes the
CDL Properties at a two-day EcoBank Bazaar held at City message of sustainable consumption.
Square Mall on 16 and 17 January 2016. EcoBank aims to raise public awareness
Speaking at EcoBank’s official launch, of recycling and seeks to change public
Mr Grant Kelley, CDL CEO, said, As a co-organiser of the EcoBank behaviour in the long run. Such outreach
“EcoBank is our latest outreach initiative, CDL also made a S$10,000 and engagement efforts will no doubt
initiative serving many objectives. pledge to the SCWO Service Fund. CDL’s bring us closer to realising Singapore’s
Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and Ministry
With economic and population growth, We hope to not only encourage waste contribution and funds raised from the vision of a Zero Waste Nation. I am of Health (second from right), toured the EcoBank Bazaar, accompanied by Mr Grant Kelley, CDL
the amount of waste disposed in reduction but also support the needy Bazaar was matched by the Singapore heartened by such ground-up initiatives CEO (right), Ms Jessica Cheam, Founder and Editor of Eco-Business (second from left), and Dr June
Singapore has increased tremendously. through the donations collected. government under the Community Chest’s by corporate citizens,” she added. Goh, First Vice President of SCWO (left).
CDL – as an extension of its commitment Response has been overwhelming. dollar-for-dollar Care & Share movement.
to environmental sustainability, launched Over the past three weeks, over
Singapore’s first EcoBank together 6,000 kg of pre-loved items were Reduce and Reuse for a
with sustainability firm Eco-Business, to collected from seven CDL commercial Better Singapore
increase awareness about sustainable
consumption and raise funds for charity.
and retail properties. Our employees
contributed some 500 volunteer hours EcoBank supports Singapore’s vision CDL Sheds Light on Earth Hour
to sort and organise the collected of becoming a zero waste nation by
Officially launched at Singapore’s items for this meaningful initiative.” 2030 under the Sustainable Singapore
first Eco-Mall, City Square Mall on Blueprint 2015. The blueprint, launched on 24 March 2016. Mr Yuen shared key
16 January 2016, the “reduce and reuse The EcoBank collection drive kicked off by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in points of the landmark COP21 Paris
for good” initiative aimed to increase on 26 December 2015 and collection 2014, outlines a S$1.5 billion effort for Agreement, and its impact on Singapore.
public awareness of waste reduction and bins were set up at City Square Mall Singapore to become a smart, eco-
sustainable consumption in Singapore. and selected CDL buildings. friendly city with a “zero-waste” culture. Earth Hour Outreach with
Earthlink NTU
Since 2010, CDL has been supporting
Earthlink Nanyang Technological
University (NTU) – the only environmental
club in NTU which promotes
environmentalism to staff and students
of NTU, as part of its focus on youth
development and eco-outreach. This year,
Gracing the Earthlink NTU event as Guest-of-Honour was Mr Desmond Lee, Senior Minister
of State, Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Home Affairs (third from right) with CDL joined Earthlink NTU’s Earth Hour
Ms Esther An, CDL Chief Sustainability Officer (second from right) and NTU students. community outreach activities at Jurong
Spring on 19 March 2016, and engaged
residents to share eco-messages.
In line with its commitment to help launched the “Half-Hour Off” initiative to
mitigate climate change, CDL has been encourage office workers to switch off all To raise public awareness of
participating in the Earth Hour global non-essential lights and air-conditioning. environmental sustainability, the
campaign since 2008. event included a lights-out ceremony
To instil energy-saving habits amongst to observe Earth Hour and a tour of
On 19 March 2016, CDL invited 14 of CDL staff, a lunch talk presented by Mr booths comprising games, information,
its commercial buildings to switch off Yuen Sai Kuan, Director of Corporate and tips on how residents can reduce
Mr Grant Kelley, CEO of CDL (back row, fifth from right), presented a mock cheque of S$10,000 to Dr June Goh, First Vice President of SCWO (back
row, centre), in the presence of Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and Ministry of Health (back the facade building lights and main Affairs at the National Climate Change environmental impact through everyday
11 row, fourth from left), Ms Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer of CDL (back row, third from left), Ms Jessica Cheam, Founder and Editor of Eco- lights at the common areas, and also Secretariat, was organised for CDL staff actions. 12
Business (back row, fourth from right), and students from Woodgrove Secondary School, who contributed their pre-loved items.
CITY LIFESTYLE APR 2016
Millennium Hotels Hard Days Night Hotel Named
and Resorts to Luxury Grand Hotel of the Year
Launch New Hotel year. The 110-room luxurious property was also named “Hotel of
Brand M Social the Year” at the Work Hard, Play Hard Awards last year.
“Liverpool is certainly a destination of choice for worldwide
leisure and corporate travellers, and to be recognised as a
Singapore’s Robertson Quay district will soon see the addition leading place to stay within the city is fantastic. The hotel itself
of a new Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) hotel – M Social. reflects Liverpool’s famous cultural and historic ties to The
The new hotel brand concept will see its first hotel open a Beatles, an element that continues to attract and entice guests
stone’s throw away from the iconic Singapore River. Nestled in from across the globe,” Mr Dewey said.
one of Singapore’s urban hubs at Robertson Quay complete
with convenient amenities and services, the hotel is set to offer “We are excited to further our reach and attract more overseas
a work-rest-play lifestyle. visitors, as a result of our critical acclaim and worldwide
Mr Paul James, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and Branding, recognition.”
M Social is expected to open in early June. The 293-room Millennium Hotels and Resorts.
hotel will have nearly 100 loft-style rooms and 200 standard
rooms, with rooms averaging 20 sqm. Rates at M Social are
expected to be around S$200 per night. Singaporean guests on
staycations are expected to make up around 20% of the hotel’s
guests.
Mr Paul James, MHR’s Senior Vice President of Global
Marketing and Branding said, “It is called M Social because
it’s focused on getting people together, and in a digital world,
people value those in-real-life kind of moments.”
The Beatles-Inspired Hard Days Night Hotel has been named “Luxury
Grand Hotel of the Year”, adding to its ever-expanding cabinet of
M Social is the first of many hotels the Group plans to open trophies.
in key cities around the world to serve the needs of millennial Artist’s Impression
guests said Mr James, and will not only keep guests constantly
connected but also blur the lines separating personal and The hotel is aimed at serving the needs of millennial guests and will not
only keep guests constantly connected but also blur the lines separating Hard Days Night Hotel has added to its ever-expanding trophy
professional life. “M Social is all about our guests. We know personal and professional life. cabinet having been crowned “Luxury Grand Hotel of the Year”.
that travellers are design-savvy, tech-native, self-sufficient
and experience-hungry. We also know that they are complex The Beatles-inspired hotel was selected by the Luxury Travel Entertain clients and business associates, hold small meetings, intimate
and sometimes contradictory…because at the end of the day, events or media interviews in the amazing John Lennon Suite complete
“[The hotel] is brilliantly designed by Philippe Starck, yes it Guide Awards due to its outstanding reputation, premium
travellers are just busy people who need to stay away from with a baby grand piano (above) or the Paul McCartney Suite.
is wired for today’s connectivity needs, but most of all it is amenities and high standards of customer service.
home,” said Mr James. adaptive. It responds with service when and where our guests
need it, not when they don’t. It should feel like staying with General Manager of Hard Days Night Hotel Mr Mike Dewey said,
really good friends.” “We are thrilled to have received this prestigious accolade from
the Luxury Travel Guide Awards and built on our global acclaim.
He added that Singapore is the ideal “laboratory” for the It is all the more rewarding as it follows the hotel’s welcome into
Group to test its new brand aimed at the savvy, busy global the Millennium Hotels and Resorts international family.
traveller, with plans to roll out the brand in other markets such
as Auckland and Seoul within the next two years. “The awards certainly represent the pinnacle of hospitality
achievement and champion the best in the industry, and it’s great
The 293-room hotel
While the new hotel promises to provide a one-of-a-kind to be commended for our efforts in continuing to heighten guest
will have nearly 100 experience for style-conscious travellers, it is also the first experiences. Since the hotel became a part of the Millennium
loft-style rooms and manifestation of MHR’s renewed commitment to delivering Hotels and Resorts brand, we have combined our core
200 standard rooms, exceptional guest experiences. The tech-savvy design-led ethos to deliver genuine hospitality to a global audience.”
with rooms averaging hotel will showcase new forms of automation in the lobby
20 sqm, with interiors
designed by renowned
and restaurant, new in-room amenities such as a key card that In 2015, the hotel achieved “Top Rated” status in the
13 French designer enables guests to charge bills to their rooms and a whole new LateRooms.com “Simply The Guest Awards” and received a The Lounge and Bar features stunning artwork and is also the location for 14
Philippe Starck. Artist’s Impression take on staffing from the recruitment process to uniform partners. TripAdvisor “Certificate of Excellence” for the fourth consecutive one of the hotel’s “must-see” images.
CITY LIFESTYLE APR 2016
MHR Completes Millennium The South Beach Sponsors
Buffalo Renovations and World Press Photo Exhibition
Rebrands The Bostonian Showcasing some of the world’s most compelling
press images, the World Press Photo Exhibition
is hailed as the Oscars of photojournalism and is
the most popular photo event that has travelled
the world. It recently opened in Singapore with
Hong Leong Group’s latest hotel The South
Beach as the Official Hotel Partner.
Held in Singapore for the fifth time, the
exhibition featured 145 winning photos from the
prestigious 2015 World Press Photo contest.
The South Beach provided plush
accommodations for the exhibition’s award
winning photographers such as Peter Muller and
Sim Chi Yin while they were in town and played From left: Mr Patrick Daniel, Editor-in-chief of the English, Malay and Tamil Media group
of The Straits Times’ parent company Singapore Press Holdings, Mr Baey Yam Keng,
The updated host to a breakfast session for the photographers Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and Mr Warren
301-room Millennium and The Straits Times, Presenter of the Exhibition Fernandez, Editor of The Straits Times at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open
Buffalo offers and Singapore’s main English newspaper. the World Press Photo Exhibition.
accommodations
that are refreshing
and inviting.
Grand Millennium Shanghai
Hongqiao Reaps Green Rewards
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) in Operations, North America. “We look Offering guests easy access to historic
North America recently announced the forward to unveiling more transformed attractions like the North End, Seaport
completion of upgrades to Millennium properties, starting with another of our District and Boston Harbour, The
Buffalo, New York. Located a short drive New York hotels – ONE UN New York – Bostonian features 204 spacious guest
from Niagara Falls, the hotel now sports this summer.” rooms and suites, some with log-burning After more than three years of striving for green excellence, the Grand
a new look for all 301 guest rooms and fireplaces and Juliette balconies with views Millennium Shanghai Hongqiao’s persevering effort towards the protection
suites. Accommodations are refreshing and The Millennium Bostonian has also of the city. of the environment has finally paid off.
inviting, many with their own private patio rebranded to The Bostonian. The AAA
or balcony overlooking the lush courtyard Four Diamond-rated boutique hotel is With a North 26 Restaurant and Bar The hotel has been awarded the “Golden Leaf Green Hotel” by China’s
and indoor pool and some feature Jacuzzi just across from Faneuil Hall Marketplace. showcasing New England cuisine, the hotel highest authorities on sustainability for hotels, the National Green Hotel
whirlpool baths for private enjoyment. The AAA Diamond Rating Process is also offers 7,800 sq ft of flexible meeting Committee and China Hotel Association.
an established premier hotel rating spaces, including Seasons Ballroom which
The Millennium Buffalo is the ideal base programme in North America. overlooks Faneuil Hall. To achieve this recognition, a Golden Leaf Green Hotel requires, among other
for exploring the beauty of western New things, the installation of gauges for water, gas and electricity at different
York. Guests can discover the city’s rich art areas of the hotel, prohibition of using wild and protected animals in cooking,
and culture scene with a number of nearby and no serious pollution from the hotel for over a year. The overall design
art galleries and museums while shoppers of the hotel, availability of green products, service, trash management,
can take advantage of over 200 stores at environmental protection, energy resource management, material costs, and
Walden Galleria, only a short walk from water saving were also important criteria in the assessment.
the hotel. Additionally, the hotel features
12,000 sq ft of versatile event space. Led by the hotel’s management team, every department took the ownership
in making the improvements with the engineering team leading the way.
“We are thrilled to kick off the year with The newly rebranded Beaming with pride as they held the “Golden Leaf Green
the announcement of enhancements to The Bostonian is a “Protecting our environment is not only one person’s responsibility, but Hotel” award are General Manager Mr Rene Teuscher front
our hotel that is perfectly situated for AAA Four Diamond- a mission for everyone. We are delighted to be a role model for green left), Chairman of Shanghai Seagull Holding Group Mr Eric
rated boutique Wang (front right), and the management team that helped
experiencing all that New York’s hotel featuring 204
hotels, and remain committed to continue on this journey to ensure a safe drive and contribute to the achievement. Shanghai Seagull
15 second largest city has to offer,” said spacious guest rooms and healthy environment for our guests without compromising our service Holding Group is the owner of the Millennium & Copthorne 16
Mr Colin Wang, MHR Vice President and suites. standards,” said General Manager Mr Rene Teuscher. (M&C)-managed property.
CARING CITY APR 2016
Walking through Two
Million Years of History About the
Exhibition
CDL business associates and stakeholders traversed time and space
during a cocktail evening at the National Museum of Singapore, which Explore the finest artefacts the world has to offer at this
included a private tour of a blockbuster exhibition featuring world highly-anticipated exhibition from the British Museum in
treasures from the British Museum. London! Come face to face with the “unlucky mummy”
falsely rumoured to have sunk the Titanic, marvel at gold
jewellery from ancient Mesopotamian graves and be
fascinated by the magical transformation mask from the
Pacific Northwest Coast of North America.
Featuring stunning relics from ancient civilisations and
treasures spanning Africa, Oceania and the Middle East,
as well as Europe, Asia and the Americas, this extensive
collection encompasses over two million years of abundant
culture and history. Closer to home, the exhibition also
Figure of a includes items from the personal collection of Sir Stamford
pregnant woman, Raffles, such as a Javanese mask and a kris and scabbard
Cyclades, Greece,
2600-2400 AD ©
dating back to the early 19th century. Discover these
2016 the Trustees of Treasures of the World and more at the National Museum
Objects tell stories of human experiences Exhibited at the National Museum of the British Museum from now to 29 May 2016!
and cultures, and serve an important role Singapore, it comprises over 200 artefacts
in preserving history for future generations from all continents and time periods, both
to appreciate heritage and culture as a visually spectacular and materially diverse.
shared humanity.
As one of the sponsors for the exhibition, Over cocktails and canapés set against a Javanese mask and a kris and scabbard
The “Treasures of the World from the CDL hosted a cocktail evening on 22 the enchanting backdrop of the Museum’s dating back to the early 19th century.
British Museum” exhibition – containing January 2016 for some 100 CDL tenants The Salon event hall, guests were led
some of the finest objects from the British and business associates, the highlight in groups to the respective Galleries, Opening the event with a speech, CDL
Museum, has arrived at the shores of of which was a private tour of the where they were treated to informative Group General Manager Mr Chia Ngiang
Southeast Asia for the first time. exhibition. guided tours of the exhibition by the Hong said, “At CDL, we are committed
Museum’s docents. to supporting meaningful art, heritage
and environmental conservation causes
While moving through the exhibition, – including this blockbuster exhibition.
the guests journeyed around the world We are glad to have also contributed to
and across time, coming face to face enriching our cultural landscape. At the
with treasures from Asia to Africa, the Museum’s Fort Canning Entrance, there
Middle East to Europe, and Oceania to is an iconic stainless steel sculpture titled
the Americas. The final section displayed ‘In the Eye of the Red Dot’, that CDL
artistic treasures of the modern age. commissioned jointly with the Museum
to commemorate SG50. Such public
Some renowned objects in the exhibition commissions are our way of enhancing
include a Lewis chess piece from the Isle our nation’s cultural legacy and nurturing
of Lewis in Scotland, an 800 thousand- the local arts community.”
year-old stone hand axe from Tanzania,
and the infamous Egyptian mummy- The “Treasures of the World from the
board, which was falsely rumoured to British Museum” exhibition at the NMS
have sunk the Titanic. will run till 29 May 2016 – daily from 10am
to 7pm. Admission charges apply.
Closer to home, the exhibition also
Mummy-board, probably from Thebes, Egypt, Lewis Chess Piece, found on the Isle of Lewis,
17 950-900 BC © 2016 the Trustees of the British Some 100 CDL tenants and business associates attended the CDL cocktail evening, the highlight featured items from the personal Visit www.nationalmuseum.sg for more Scotland, made about AD 1150–1200 © 2016 18
Museum of which was a private tour of the “Treasures of the World from the British Museum” exhibition. collection of Sir Stamford Raffles, such as information on the exhibition. the Trustees of the British MuseumCARING CITY APR 2016
Bright Young Minds Make the Smart Move
Sparks 360 Youths Embarked on Island-wide Eco-race
for Green
Spaces
Jointly organised by the Building 360 youths participated in
and Construction Authority CDL E-Generation Challenge
2016 which was flagged off
(BCA) and CDL, this year’s BCA-
at CDL’s City Square Mall.
CDL Green Sparks Competition Pictured with the participants
challenged participants to and supporting partners are
conceptualise a sustainable CDL Group General Manager
community space for City Square Guest-Of-Honour Mr Lee Fook Sun, BCA Chairman (third from left); Dr John Keung, BCA CEO Mr Chia Ngiang Hong (in
green, first from left), CDL
Mall’s existing Sky Park. (fourth from left); and Ms Esther An, CDL Chief Sustainability Officer (fourth from right), presented
the top prize to the winning team, “05-ARCHI”, from Singapore Polytechnic. CEO Mr Grant Kelley (in
green, second from left) and
CDL Chief Sustainability
A team of five students from Singapore Polytechnic emerged community bonding activities. The design leverages the existing
Officer Ms Esther An (in
champions at the finals of BCA-CDL Green Sparks Competition infrastructure and capitalises on the vantage views of the site. It green, second from right).
2015/16. Held for the third time, the green building case also incorporates the use of recycled shipping containers into a
competition attracted a total of 21 team submissions from seven modular and stacked building system. There is a global call for smart to the Smart Nation theme. It also Now into its seventh year, the annual
local tertiary institutions. and sustainable cities, in view included a deceptive element that tested Challenge was launched in 2010 to foster
Coming in second and third positions were another team from of climate change, a growing participants’ ability to stay focussed, be a new generation of green champions to
In the competition finals held on Friday, 8 April 2016, eight Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic respectively. world population and dwindling mindful of distractions and persevere till drive eco-friendly practices for a more
finalist teams pitched their design concepts in a booth resources. To address this the very end. sustainable future. To date, the Challenge
presentation style to a panel of industry experts. The panel The BCA-CDL Green Sparks Competition is a biennial national need, Singapore is building the has reached out to some 2,560 youth
was led by the chief judge Er. Ng Eng Kiong, Immediate Past green built environment competition and public-private initiative world’s first Smart Nation by Another station was iExperience – the participants, with an expanded reach on
President of Singapore Green Building Council. by BCA and CDL to engage and nurture local tertiary students’ harnessing technology to the Information and Communications social media.
effort to green Singapore’s built environment and to raise fullest with the aim of improving Technology Experience Centre at
Teams were judged based on the amount of energy savings, awareness of the best green building practices and solutions the lives of citizens, creating Esplanade Xchange. The station gave The Challenge is supported by the
environmental benefits, feasibility, creativity and aesthetic appeal amongst future practitioners. more opportunities, and building participants a preview of Singapore as a Building and Construction Authority
of the design. Teams also had to elaborate how their design stronger communities. Smart Nation, featuring a wide range of (BCA), National Environment Agency
features tie in with the components of the new BCA Green Mark Launched in 2010, the first BCA-CDL Green Sparks Competition services and applications enabled through (NEA), and National Parks Board (NParks).
2015 scheme – a key judging criteria in this year’s competition. called for participants to submit concept proposals to retrofit In support of Singapore’s vision, CDL has the innovative use of infocomm and Event partners include CDL’s City Square
Fuji Xerox Towers into an exemplary BCA Green Mark Platinum adopted “Make The SMART Move” as the technology to improve lives. Mall and Star Horizon Learning.
The winning team’s “Stack’d up @ City Square Mall” stood building, while the second edition saw the conceptualisation theme for its annual eco-race for youths
out with their compelling design that converts the space into of a new generation green show suite for a CDL residential this year.
an energy-efficient, multi-functional facility for family and development site.
Held on 2 April 2016, participants in the
CDL E-Generation Challenge 2016 were
empowered to strategise their routes and
make the smart moves to complete up to
10 stations scattered around Singapore.
More Stations with Innovative
New Elements
Other than the increase in number of
stations for this year’s Challenge, CDL also
introduced a new Escape Room format
Artist’s Impression known as the “Escape Maze”. Held at
CDL CEO Mr Grant Kelley (in green, first from left), CDL Group General Manager Mr Chia Ngiang
CDL’s Republic Plaza in Raffles Place, the Hong (in green, second from left) and CDL Chief Sustainability Officer Ms Esther An (in green,
19 Artist’s impression of the winning concept, “Stack’d up @ City Square Mall”, which featured the use of recycled shipping containers in a modular and “Escape Maze” required participants second from right) sharing a triumphant moment with the top three winners, together with our 20
stacked building system. to solve mind-bending puzzles related supporting partners.You can also read
