The Interlace in Singapore is a residential development comprised of 31 apartment blocks stacked in a hexagonal configuration around 8 courtyards to maximize green space and connectivity. It turns vertical isolation into a network of horizontal social spaces. Landscaped sky terraces and cascading balconies optimize views of the tropical flora. The complex arrangement of the blocks provides varied sunlight and shade throughout while strategic placement of water bodies improves thermal comfort in recreational areas.

1. SHEET NO :1 LITERATURE CASE STUDY
AKHILA SARA VARGHESE
S6 A , 05
Reputable interna�onal and local educa�onal
ins�tu�ons are located nearby.
Popular shopping, dinning and entertain-
ment spots interplay within reach and nota-
ble commercial and research trade bodies
interconnect within minutes.
Accessibility
Queens town mrt sta�on -2km
The interlace bus sta�on
Changi airport -28km
Climate
Tropical rainforest climate
Hot and humid temperature
Min 23-26 degree celsius
Max 31-34 degree celsius
Average rela�ve humidity -84.2%
Singapore
Concept
Architects had the radical idea to make the ver�cal + horizontal,
instead of high rise residen�al towers.
It is formed from the series of stacked housing blocks arranged
in a hexagonal grid.
The design turns ver�cal isola�on into horizontal connec�vity,
genera�ng an extensive network of private and shared social
spaces in a radical reinterpreta�on of contemporary life in a
community.
The mul�ple horizontal surfaces form horizontal roof gardens
and landscape terraces that offers more green space than the
unbuilt site.
a.Landscape courtyard
b.Central square
c.Water park
d.Play hills
e.Spa valley.
f.Theater plaza
g.Bamboo garden
h.Lotus pond
i.Waterfall terrace
Facili�es
1.Main entrance
2.Guard house
3.Pedestrian main gate
4.Pedestrian side gate
5.Drop-off
6.Retail plaza
7.Play zone
8.Outdoor exercise sta�on
9.Bbq promenade
10.Jogging track
11.Gardening zone
12.Pet zone
13.Party pavillion
14.Tennis court
15.Mul� purpose court
16.Clubhouse
17.Pu�ng green
courtyard
the connecter & the loop.
pedestrian circula�on
secondary path
THE INTERLACE
SINGAPORE
Project name: THE INTERLACE
Loca�on: Depot road, Alexander, Singapore
Architects: Oly Sheeran(OMA)
Category: residen�al
Housing typology: codominium user
Interface: residen�al
No: of floors: 25
Height :88.7m (HIGH-RISE)
Site area(approx): 80,761.8 sqm
Project year: 2007-2013
Construc�on technology: cast in-situ(rcc
construc�on)
Total residencial unit: 1040 +8 retail shop
About

2. SHEET NO :2 LITERATURE CASE STUDY
AKHILA SARA VARGHESE
S6 A , 05
The valley offers a collection of spa
Activities within a rain forest setting.
Surrounded by orchid garden.
The plaza can be utilised
for performance,Exhibi-
tions or outdoor movie
screenings.
Party pavillions provide venue for
private pool parties, tennis court
swimming pool &multipurpose court
provided active recreation.
Serving as a favorite meeting spot
for residence , it is centrally located
courtyard with all the recreational
facilities.
A space for contemplation, reinforced by spaces for read-
ing within bamboo forest and serenity of 3 rock garden.
Cascading garden spill over the facades of the building drawing a visual
connection between the elevated green refuges and expensive tropical
landscape on the ground.
Comfortable outdoor condition due to
formation of shaded courtyards.
Theatre Plaza
Water fall terrace
Water park
Central plaza
Bamboo garden
Spa valley
Play hills
Lotus pond
This is main water courtyard full of
pools for water active such as 50 m
lap pool,children’s play pool & sun
lounging decks.
Inspired by traditional Asian
gardens.
A space for contemplation
,reinforced by spaces for
reading within bamboo
forest and serenity of 3 rock
garden.
This is the outdoor exercise corner & play
station for children ,recreational space for
old and young people.
The arrangement of the buildings optimizes views to the
surrounding tropical flora through extensive roof gardens,
landscaped sky terraces, and cascading balconies.
Sufficient daylight received by units by the
gaps between the stacking of blocks.
Water bodies have been strategically placed within wind
corridors as a means of allowing evapora�ve cooling to
happen along the wind paths, reducing local air temperatures
and improving thermal comfort in outdoor recrea�on space.
Comfortable outdoor
condi�on due to
forma�on of shaded
courtyard.
THE INTERLACE
SINGAPORE

3. SHEET NO :3 LITERATURE CASE STUDY
AKHILA SARA VARGHESE
S6 A , 05
31 appartment blocks, each having six levels and iden�cal in length are
stacked in a hexagonal arrangement to form eight large open and permeable
courtyards.
The ver�cal transi�ons between buildings
have circular
Mega -columns op�mized for hexagonal
configura�on.
All the blocks are connected through the
core.
The architectural concept demanded the
design of a long span transfer structure that
would support the six storey block across
two main cores at the ends of each block.
Founda�on reinforced concrete piles and
bored pilers or ra� foo�ng.
Superstructure reinforced concrete struc-
ture.
Internal walls brick/block wall or dry wall
par��on
Structure
One of the challenges arising
from the unique interlocking
Building arrangement is te
mul�-direc�onal stresses and
Deforma�on that are not
common in normal buildings.
Under the loadings from the ele-
vated six-storey blocks, the
Main cores are subjected to
forces in different direc�ons at
Each super level stack.
Sec�on
Play of horizontal &
ver�cal lines.
THE INTERLACE
SINGAPORE

4. SHEET NO :4 LITERATURE CASE STUDY
AKHILA SARA VARGHESE
S6 A , 05
Services
Gas supply: town gas supply to
kitchen.
Hot water supply: hot water supply
to kitchen and all bathrooms except
for wc, powder room and pantry.
The core accomodate the elevator
sha� and the garbage disposal
chute.
Security and access: audio intercom
provided in each unit.
Card access control system for resi-
dence at li� car and pedestrian
gates .
Transport system to car park barrier.
Inferences
1.The design turns ver�cal isola�on to
horizontal connec�vity.
2.No intersec�on of pedestrian move-
ment by vehicular movement.
3.More incorpora�on of social spaces.
4.More green area than the builtup
area, thus making it a part of the ecol-
ogy.
5.All types of units are mixed.
6.The spacial arrangements of different
blocks provide different states of sun
and shadow, with large waterbodies
provided for influencing the climate in
the space btw the towers, improving
the overall quality of comfort and
experience.
A large number of
open-air voids allow
light and air to the
semi-sunken parking
deck, crea�ng areas of
lush vegeta�on and
trees below ground and
connec�ng these spaces
visually and through
plan�ng to the court-
yards above.
Basement parking plan
Carpark: 1,132 parking lots (inclusive of 10 Handicapped
lots) and 76 private parking (2 lots per garden house)
Materials
Flat roof: reinforced concrete roof with
appropriate insula�on and waterproofing
system
Internal wall: reinforced concrete or brick/-
block wall or dry wall par��on.
Windows: aluminium framed windows with
�nted, clear/frosted glass where appropriate.
External wall: reinforced concrete or brick/-
block wall.
Doors: residen�al units main entrance, sec-
ondary entrance: fire-rated �mber door or
aluminium framed glass door.
Plans
23 rd storey
12 th storey
18 th
THE INTERLACE
SINGAPORE