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| Client: |
National Arts Council |
| Gross Floor Area: |
5,200 sqm |
| Project Cost: |
S$15.8 million |
| Completion Date: |
2003 |
| Services: |
Architectural Design & Consultancy
Conservation
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Quantity Surveying
Project Management
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Situated at the Old Parliament House, the Arts House is a multi-disciplinary arts and heritage centre, designed to serve as a key venue for various art events. This national monument is rich in heritage that dates back to Singapore’s colonial days.
Preservation and conservation concepts have to be parallel with the Preservation Guidelines set by the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Preservation of Monuments Board. Good practices of conservation are observed in the restoration process and special considerations are given to the buildings’ social history. Located on the second storey of the main building, the main arts centre houses various facilities including the film theatrette, concert chamber, a blackbox theatre, rehearsal spaces, a reception/function room, a visual art gallery, a constitutional history display gallery and other ancillary support spaces.
More spaces were also created to accommodate the new mechanical and electrical equipment during the major upgrading of the building‘s mechanical and electrical system. A range of dining and retail outlets are located on the first storey of the Arts House. Overall, the architecture of the Arts House is in sync with its neighbours such as the Asian Civilisations Museum at Empress Place, the Victoria Concert Hall and the Victoria Theatre.
Other :
- Suzhou Science and Cultural Arts Centre, PRC
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