Case Study Parkroyal

CS100: A Case Study on ParkRoyal Collection at the Pickering, Singapore
Amorato, Tracy Kate T.

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PARKROYAL AT THE PICKERING, SINGAPORE
Figure 1. ParkRoyal Hotel.
Source: Gaia Discovery
Terrapin Bright Green, (2017), wrote that the Parkroyal’s design aims to blur the line between outdoor
and indoor using biodiverse plantings on skygardens cantilevered at the façade of the structure, visible
to the hotel rooms. The E shape of the building allows the natural lighting to pass the rooms. Rainwater
harvesting system is also used for the hotel’s water features. The presence of biomorphic forms and
patterns can also be found at the hotel’s interior. The Parkroyal on Pickering is a conspicuous fusion of
nature and architecture and a subtle demonstration of environmentally sustainable urban design.
Location: Central Singapore
Year of Built: 2013
Architect: WOHA
Area: 29,811 sq. m.

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1.1 Environment
Parkroyal was built as a hotel as a garden that really increased the site's green growth potential This
hotel is located in the central business district and Chinatown districts of Singapore, close to
Singapore's first privately owned garden - Hong Lim Park. Parkroyal is an illustration of how a city
may be made to be 200 percent green.
1.2 Macro Climate
Singapore is located closer to the equator and has a tropical climate with plentiful rainfall, high and
consistent temperatures, and high humidity throughout the year. Many of its climatic factors, such
as temperature and relative humidity, do not vary much from month to month. (Meteorological
Service Singapore, n.d.).
Figure 1.2 Records of Climate Stations Means in Singapore from 1991-2020.
Source: Meteorological Service Singapore
1.3 Form Development

The building has an E-shaped form. All of its guest rooms are facing the north, and each has a view
of the Hong Lim Park and the hotel gardens.
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Figure 1.3 E-Shape of the ParkRoyal Hotel.

Source: Terrapin Bright Green
1.4 Function
The proposal, planned as a hotel and office in a garden, is an investigation into how we may not only
maintain but also expand greenery in a densely built-up city center in an architecturally stunning,
integrated, and sustainable manner. Parkroyal is located in the east wing of the building, while the
attorney general's chambers are located in the north-west wing. (Huan, et.al, 2018).
1.5 Concept
A contoured podium, known as topographical architecture, is inspired by terraced gardens. It
includes plazas, lawns, and terraces that flow into the interiors. The clean, sleek tower blocks blend
seamlessly with the adjacent high-rise office structures. The serpentine strips of fluted concrete flow
uninterruptedly along the length and width of the podium. The serpentine strips of fluted concrete
flow over the length and breadth of the podium without interruption or recognition of the exterior-
interior divide. (Huan, et.al, 2018).
1.6 Design Details

Designer specifically designed the bottom of the garden hotel and the border of the hanging gardens
in the architecture design area to create a similar to the rock concrete panel and verandas, as the
originally vertical increase on the building of the ups and downs of scattered at bizarre evolving
feeling. The entire external design creates a great visual and impact sensation for the viewer. (Nan,
2018).
The hotel’s design concept revolves around Biophilic Architecture. Several biophilic patterns are
showcase along the exterior and interior of the building. Visual Connection with Nature can be seen
on the multilevel skygardens adjacent to the hotel rooms. Biomorphic Forms and Patterns are
featured on the platform and sky-gardens' topological layers; the lobby canopy and front desk's
wooden finishes; and the furnishings and light fittings.
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Figure 1.4 Biophilic Patterns on Hotel Elevation

Figure 1.5 Biophilic Patterns on Hotel Plan

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Table 1. Biophilic Patterns on ParkRoyal Hotel.

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1.7 USP
Figure 1.6 ParkRoyal USP

Source: https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-pickering.html
Aside from its complimentary wellness offers, ParkRoyal Collection uses its Architectural Design to
attract customers. It is the only hotel in Singapore that has multi-level gardens providing views of
landscape even on the upper floors.
1.8 Zoning
Ground Floor
Second Floor
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Fifth Floor
Seventh Floor
14th Floor

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CS100: A Case Study on ParkRoyal Collection at the Pickering, Singapore

Amorato, Tracy Kate T.

PARKROYAL AT THE PICKERING, SINGAPORE

Figure 1. ParkRoyal Hotel.

Source: Gaia Discovery

Location: Central Singapore

Year of Built: 2013

Area: 29,811 sq. m.

1.2 Macro Climate

Figure 1.2 Records of Climate Stations Means in Singapore from 1991-2020.

Source: Meteorological Service Singapore

1.3 Form Development

Figure 1.3 E-Shape of the ParkRoyal Hotel.

1.6 Design Details

Figure 1.4 Biophilic Patterns on Hotel Elevation

Figure 1.5 Biophilic Patterns on Hotel Plan

Table 1. Biophilic Patterns on ParkRoyal Hotel.

Figure 1.6 ParkRoyal USP

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