Ardmore Residence

Ardmore Residence is a residential development in Singapore. The building, designed by UNStudio's architect Ben van Berkel, was completed in 2013.[2] The tower’s skin is composed of four storey sections from which large openings and balconies are carved.[3] The design has earned the building an Emporis Skyscraper Award and was listed by the organization as one of the top 10 skyscrapers in the world.[4]

Ardmore Residence
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
Address7 Ardmore Park, Singapore 259954
Town or citySingapore
Coordinates1°18′35.9″N 103°49′44.0″E
Construction started2009 (2009)
Completed2013 (2013)
Height135.7 m[1]
Technical details
Floor count36
Design and construction
Architect(s)Ben van Berkel
Architecture firmUNStudio
Other information
ParkingYes
Website
ardmoreresidence.com

Facilities and amenities

Facilities at Ardmore Residence include a gym, spa room, jacuzzi, sundecks, 50m swimming pool and cabanas shared amongst 58 units. The Residence has a clubhouse serviced by the Concierge from luxury hotel Capella Singapore and designed by Seattle-based interior designer Terry Hunziker, who specializes in high-end residential and commercial project

Architecture and art

Ardmore Residence was designed by Ben Van Berkel of UNStudio, who conceptualizes the residence as a “living landscape” because of its “indoor-outdoor living experience”.[5]

“My Pumpkin Exists in the Infinite” by Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama at Ardmore Residence is one of only two large pumpkin sculptures she has made. The artist expressed her joy in having her pumpkin alive at the residence as they can live with her “beautiful memory”.[6]

Locality

Ardmore Residence is within walking distance to Orchard Road. Overseas Family School and Chatsworth International School are located 1.1 and 1.4 km from the building, respectively.

See also

References
  1. "Ardmore Residence". Emporis. Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  2. Testado, Justine (15 November 2013). "UNStudio completes Ardmore Residence tower in Singapore". Archinect. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  3. Baan, Iwan (14 November 2013). "UNStudio distinguishes ardmore residence as living landscape". Design Boom. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  4. Fern, Ong Sor (May 20, 2014). "Singapore's Ardmore Residence named in list of top 10 skyscrapers in the world". The Straits Times. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  5. "Ardmore Residence / UNStudio". ArchDaily. 2013-11-18. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  6. Sim, Arthur. "Art, close and personal". The Business Times. Retrieved 2017-07-13.

Further reading
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