On-going evolution of Tropical Mall Architecture, great strides have been taken in the extroversion of retail space. The façade hosts an exploratory circulation system that places the visitor in unique relationships with the surrounding city: a series of open-air escalators and landings extend the experience of the sidewalk at ground level onto the 11th storey landscaped roof deck.

Numerous vantage points designed within the façade encourage a surgical exploration of the city as one travels upward and through the building’s skin.

The roof deck is a lushly landscaped outdoor setting that operates as a new public park with views outward to the city.

This enveloping circulatory system also extends inward, puncturing internal spaces of shops and restaurants. Exploratory aspects of Orchard Central’s facade work to slow the process of shopping, persuading visitors to engage with the shopping experience.

Its location is an essential driver of the building’s unique architecture: an extensive external rain screen of fragmented geometry wraps the space in elevation and at roof level.The screen is detailed to display a nightlong performance of light and color, transforming Orchard Central into a prominent beacon for the Orchard Road region.