Placemaking for Kallang Park Connector Underpass
Divided into five scenes, the completed environmental enhancements follow the evolution of the Kallang River. Documenting the early 1900s, the first scene sets the original stage for the Kallang River, detailing a pristine, untouched forest habitat that was filled with mangroves.
Thematic environmental graphics recounting the Kallang River’s timeline
The Kallang Park Connector has been enhanced to provide a more seamless connection so that it can improve park users’ experience and also serve as a useful and pleasant commuter cycling route from central Singapore to the south.
The first phase of a seamless pedestrian and cycling route from Bishan to the city opens along the Kallang river. Read More
The Native Orang Kallang people residing on Singapore’s Kallang River before Singapore’s modernization.
3D relief concrete clad
Along the underpass, murals and river-themed inlays weave a beautiful story that connects the past and present of Kallang River.
A seamless placemaking strategy that bridges the past, present and future of the Park Connector Network with Singapore’s existing ‘City in a Garden’ and ‘Walk Cycle Ride SG’ initiatives.
The final scene brings the Kallang River into the present day.
Images courtesy of IMMORTAL, a branding consultancy of the ONG&ONG Group