Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils the Design of Singapore’s New Science Centre

This destination is set to provide unique facilities for all to access science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and experiences

Globally acclaimed for designing contemporary landmarks like Beijing’s International Exhibition Centre and the Central Bank of Iraq, Zaha Hadid Architects continues its time-honoured legacy with the new design of Singapore’s Science Centre.

Working in collaboration with Architects 61, the new institution spanning 564,675 sq ft will comprise five interlocking rectangular cuboid structures that will house a wealth of facilities to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and experiences. These include exhibition galleries, interactive labs, event spaces, ancillary facilities for visitors, administrative offices, archives, and service areas.

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Drawn from the beauty of Jurong Lake Garden’s natural landscape, the new Science Centre carefully integrates forward-thinking elements which maximise opportunities for the public to engage with the surrounding gardens and lake while remaining in line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Large monocle-like windows offer picturesque views of the lakeside in each of the five volumes are uniquely orientated to bridge the indoors with the outdoors.

An outdoor plaza offers a place for communal gatherings and events, even attaining BCA Green Mark Platinum certification since the outdoor zones receive ample shade from the sun yet are exposed to prevailing winds.

Merging sustainability and biophilic design, floating courtyards and roof gardens above the surrounding parkland create renewable energy to power the building and natural ventilation. Leading from the adjacent MRT station towards the pagoda within the Chinese Garden, the greenery also provides a calming and serene atmosphere for guests on their visits.

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Above The built landscape of the Science Centre is surrounded by the lake and secondary forests

The built landscape of the Science Centre is surrounded by the lake and secondary forests

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The new Science Centre is also set to give the Children’s Gallery a facelift and will be more than twice the size of the existing gallery. Young ones visiting the new Singapore’s New Science Centre can look forward to experiencing new features like an interactive outdoor waterplay area, discovery trails in the secondary forest and a sensory trail on the roof garden. Designed for older children, specialised labs will facilitate workshops and hands-on learning of scientific concepts and foster a space for data analysis through the Internet of Things (IoT).

Additionally, lovers of the stars can look forward to a new Observatory to learn about astronomy and the universe. Budding entrepreneurs and inventors will also appreciate the new Digital Fabrication Lab and Makerspace that act as a location to host incubator programmes and allow these next-gen visionaries to bring their imaginations to life.

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Slated to be completed by 2027, below we offer a sneak peek at the current design masterplan of the Science Centre in Singapore.