Placemaking for Kallang Park Connector Underpass
Original stage of the Kallang River, detailing a pristine untouched habitat of the forest that is filled with mangroves.
Thematic environmental graphics recounting the Kallang River’s timeline
Divided into five scenes, the completed environmental enhancements follow the evolution of the Kallang River. Documentating the early 1900s, the first scene sets the original stage for the Kallang River, detailing a pristine untouched habitat of forest.
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.
Chemical etching creates detailed bird and animals inlays
Placemaking elements and environmental branding for the new underpasses.
Scene four depicts progress and modernisation
The final scene brings the Kallang river into current times
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’ inititatives.
