CONSERVATION EFFORTS
When tenants and members of the public visit The Golden Mile come 2029, they will notice numerous “character-defining elements” that were retained from Golden Mile Complex, said Mr Seah Chee Huang, chief executive of DP Architects – the firm working on the project.
The historic building’s stepped terrace profile, podium, lattice windows and mosaics are among its features that have been earmarked for preservation. Its atrium’s spatial characteristics will also be retained to preserve its sense of place.
“Conservation projects come with unique challenges and constraints. Our priority is to future-proof the building while respecting its heritage,” Ms Tan of Perennial Holdings said.
“We are actively exploring and implementing measures to unlock its full potential in line with modern-day standards.”
Completed in 1973, Golden Mile Complex was one of the first mixed-use developments in Singapore, and the first large-scale strata-titled building to be conserved in the country.
Golden Mile Complex was sold for S$700 million (about US$522 million currently) to a consortium comprising Perennial Holdings, Sino Land and Far East Organization in 2022.
Until May last year, it was home to shops, offices and residential units. One of its penthouse apartments was formerly occupied by one of its original architects, Mr William Lim.
The Golden Mile will also strongly champion sustainability by having a naturally ventilated atrium spine with assisted fans and smart temperature sensing, as well as highly efficient chiller plant and air-distribution systems.
It will also have a smart energy management system and use renewable energy generated by solar photovoltaic panels.
“We’ll make sure the building is comfortable enough for the customer without sacrificing on sustainability,” Ms Tan said
