AT A time when many malls are carving out ever more shop space within their premises, Orchard Central devoted 1,500 sq m to flora.
Located on the 11th and 12th floors of the mall, its two sky gardens are two rare green oases high above Orchard Road. Orchard Central, developed by Far East Organization, is one of few malls in the shopping belt that has sky gardens.
Its greening efforts have earned the mall the first prize in the completed projects category at this year's SIA-NParks Skyrise Greenery Awards. It won US$5,000 (S$6,980).
The awards are open to other countries in the region, such as China and Korea. Now in its second year, the annual awards organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) and National Parks Board (NParks) promotes and recognises the greening efforts in high-rise developments.
Out of 14 entries received this year, there were only three winners.
Read the full report in Saturday's edition of The Straits Times, Life!.
Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:34 pm