Expanding on the concepts of integration and shared spaces in architecture, collaboration between government agencies, grassroots organizations, and local residents plays a crucial role in urban development.
Our Tampines Hub is a multi-functional lifestyle town hub in Tampines, transforming a former single-use stadium and sports hall into a diverse, community-centric space. The hub brings together over thirty facilities spanning sports, culture, civic services, and leisure, while also integrating shared spaces for twelve government agencies and statutory boards. This architectural approach is reflected in its interlocking volumes and three-dimensional clustering of facilities, reinforcing a seamless and interconnected urban experience.
Designed through a participatory process, Our Tampines Hub was co-created with residents, ensuring it remains a people-driven community destination. Its dynamic design is illustrated through an interactive exploded model, highlighting six key aspects: Urban, Ecology, Programme, Economics, Government, and People. Each layer is color-coded, allowing visitors to engage with informational devices that reveal how specific design choices address community needs while fostering a collective sense of belonging.
The project was completed by DP Architects for the People’s Association. Since its establishment in 1967, DP Architects has played a key role in shaping Singapore’s urban landscape, designing major public projects and large-scale developments worldwide.
