OMA to construct Interlace residential complex in Singapore

Departing from the standard isolated, vertical apartment towers, the Interlace by Ole Scheeren of OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture) Scheeren is a large-scale residential complex in Singapore that gives a whole new meaning to communal spaces, while maintaining lush green surroundings. Stacking the 31 apartment blocks one on top of the other in a hexagonal arrangement, the complex accommodates 1,040 apartments, communal spaces, roof gardens, terraces and balconies, while maintaining the privacy of individual apartment units through the generous spacing of the building blocks and far-ranging views. Stretching between Kent Ridge, Telok Blangah Hill and Mount Faber Parks, the Interlace is designed to make use of natural energy sources, such as sun, wind and micro-climate conditions and low-impact passive energy strategies, allowing the residents to reduce their carbon footprints and adapt a sustainable lifestyle.