While Singapore is best known for its Districts 9, 10, and 11, renowned worldwide for their bustling and modern cityscapes, to truly witness the city’s development and transformation, one must look to Tanjong Pagar.
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Tanjong Pagar: Embracing History, Envisioning the Future
Tanjong Pagar is located in District 2, part of the Core Central Region, which is the cultural, commercial, and financial heart of Singapore. It is also the historical birthplace that witnessed Singapore’s ascent from a transshipment port to one of the Four Asian Tigers. In Tanjong Pagar, gleaming skyscrapers and historic low-rise shophouses stand side by side, painting a picture of a Singapore that is both traditional and modern.
Tanjong Pagar is filled with a diverse array of eras and urban landscapes. Walking through Tanjong Pagar Road is not just a spatial journey but also a journey through time. The port and the old shophouses along the road bear witness to the era when goods were unloaded from the docks and transported via Tanjong Pagar Road to various destinations, marking the port’s rise. Meanwhile, the towering hotels, malls, and office buildings represent the modern face and future of Tanjong Pagar.
Here you will also find Singapore’s most spectacular public housing project—The Pinnacle @ Duxton. This is the first residential project by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) to feature skybridges connecting the towers. Seven 50-storey blocks rise from the ground, linked by skybridges on the 26th and 50th floors, each featuring a 500-meter-long sky garden. Such a magnificent residential property is truly one of a kind. With its soaring skyscrapers and dazzling city views, The Pinnacle @ Duxton has set multiple records: the world’s tallest public housing building and the longest sky gardens.
The Development Journey of Tanjong Pagar
With its buildings steeped in historical memory, fragrant food stalls, rows of old shophouses, and bustling streets, Tanjong Pagar is the best place to understand the city’s development and transformation.
In the 1960s, Singapore launched its commercial center redevelopment plan, and Tanjong Pagar developed into one of Singapore’s earliest CBDs. In the 1990s, the CBD expanded to the reclaimed land of Marina Bay. While job opportunities were highly concentrated, the prohibitive cost of living deterred the general population, leading to a complete separation of industrial and residential functions and spatially segregating people’s work, life, and leisure. Since the beginning of this century, the diversification and enhancement of the CBD’s capabilities and the construction of multifunctional complexes have enabled the CBD to truly integrate work, life, and leisure.
In 2016, the Tanjong Pagar Centre-Guoco Tower was completed. At 290 meters, the tower is currently Singapore’s tallest building. As a landmark in the CBD, it serves as the region’s business hub, lifestyle center, and public activity hub, integrating office, residential, retail, dining, and hotel functions, and providing various types of public spaces, including an urban park and a versatile urban living room.
Today, according to the URA Master Plan 2019, several innovative initiatives will not only shape Singapore’s CBD into a global financial center but also create a 24/7 “work-live-play” destination. Looking at the overall CBD development plan map, Tanjong Pagar is undoubtedly unique and irreplaceable, a true prime location. Singapore’s urban planning will bring more redevelopment space and appreciation potential to the CBD and Tanjong Pagar.
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Wallich Residence: Singapore’s Tallest Landmark Building, Redefining High-End Lifestyles
As Singapore’s tallest luxury condominium, Wallich Residence stands at the pinnacle of the city. These limited-edition apartments, located above 180 meters, offer breathtaking views of the urban landscape. According to a 2014 report by wealth intelligence firm Wealth-X, the penthouse at Wallich Residence was ranked among the top ten most luxurious apartment units globally. In 2017, Wallich Residence was named one of the world’s top ten luxury condominium projects, ranking ninth among the most expensive with an average price of S$3,227 per square foot.
As an exemplary model of a vertical city, Wallich Residence, situated from the 39th to the 64th floor of Guoco Tower, is truly a city in the sky. It comprises 181 exclusive units, including one- to four-bedroom types, four penthouses, and one super penthouse. Residents can enjoy an infinity pool on the 39th floor or admire spectacular sea and city views from the glass cantilevered viewing deck on the 62nd floor.
Living at Wallich Residence, you not only enjoy the convenience and vibrancy of being at the top of the world but also experience the rich and warm community atmosphere of Tanjong Pagar. A few minutes’ walk east from Wallich Residence takes you to “Singapore’s Wall Street”—Shenton Way and Raffles Place, home to the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the Singapore Exchange, major banks, and multinational corporations. The nearby Chinatown boasts countless historical and cultural landmarks, while Ann Siang Hill, Club Street, Tras Street, and Duxton Hill, all a short distance away, are hubs of trendy dining and entertainment venues, offering a vibrant lifestyle.
Wallich Residence is located atop Guoco Tower at Tanjong Pagar Centre, with seamless connectivity to Tanjong Pagar MRT Station.
The nearby V on Shenton has an underground passage leading to Marina Bay Link Mall, Downtown MRT Station, and the upcoming Shenton Way MRT Station. There are four bus stops within 300 meters of the condominium, with over 20 bus routes providing access to all parts of the island. The nearby Central Expressway (CTE), Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), East Coast Park Expressway (ECP), and Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) offer convenient car travel to all areas of the island.
Project Name: Wallich Residence
Developer: GuocoLand
Tenure: 99 Years
Address: 3 Wallich Street
District: District 2 (Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar)
Total Units: 181 Residential
Unit Types: 1 – 5 Bedrooms
Total Floors: 1 Block of 64 Storeys
Land Area: Approx. 15,023 sqm
TOP: Ready for immediate occupation
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Sky Everton: The Only Freehold Condominium Among New Launches in the Greater Southern Waterfront
The core financial district, unblocked sea views, proximity to the MRT, and freehold tenure make this a project with significant appreciation potential.
Sky Everton is located on Everton Road in District 2. The project is adjacent to the Central Business District (CBD), close to the Greater Southern Waterfront, and offers views of Sentosa. According to the Greater Southern Waterfront development plan announced by the Prime Minister at the 2019 National Day Rally, the area will be redeveloped into a new destination for living, working, and playing. The government will develop the Greater Southern Waterfront into a “Punggol by the Sea,” with approximately 9,000 residential units to be built on the current site of Keppel Club. After the ports at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, Pulau Brani, and Pasir Panjang are relocated to Tuas, about 1,000 hectares of land will be freed up. Combined with the Keppel Club and Sentosa areas, a total of 2,000 hectares of land will be available for future development. A new future city is set to rise. Analysts are mostly optimistic about this development plan, believing it will drive up property prices in the area.
The project consists of a 36-storey building with 262 residential units. All 262 luxury units are north-south facing, with 4- to 6-bedroom units featuring private lifts. Designed by the award-winning ADDP Architects LLP, Sky Everton impresses with its modern curtain wall facade and expansive facilities.
A unique selling point of Sky Everton is the facilities offered to its residents, which connect the building with the surrounding natural elements. The Garden Oasis on the first floor, The Piazza on the fifth floor, the Sky Forest on the 14th floor, and the Sky Club on the 24th floor emphasize natural living while showcasing a distinctive modern style. Residents can enjoy panoramic views of the Tanjong Pagar port area and the beautiful skyline from multiple vantage points. Additionally, the nearby Everton Park offers residents a wide range of lifestyle choices and amenities, especially for nature lovers.
Another highlight is Sky Everton’s excellent connectivity. The nearest MRT station is Outram Park MRT Interchange, just 600 meters away. This interchange currently serves the East West Line, North East Line, and Thomson-East Coast Line. Other nearby MRT stations include Marina Bay MRT Station, Tanjong Pagar MRT Station, and Chinatown MRT Station.
Sky Everton is also just 400 meters from the Cantonment MRT Station, which is scheduled for completion in 2025. Cantonment MRT Station, along with Keppel MRT Station and Prince Edward MRT Station, will connect the Marina Bay MRT Interchange and HarbourFront MRT Interchange on the MRT Circle Line, completing the loop. This will provide Sky Everton residents with convenient access to the CBD and major regional centers across Singapore.
Project Name: Sky Everton
Developer: SL Capital
Tenure: Freehold
Address: 50 Everton Road
District: District 2 (Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar)
Total Units: 262 Residential
Unit Types: 1 – 6 Bedrooms
Total Floors: 1 Block of 36 Storeys
Land Area: Approx. 6,694.5 sqm
TOP: September 3, 2023
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One Bernam: Overlooking the Bustling Metropolis from the Central Business District
One Bernam is a mixed-use development in the Core Central Region, featuring private residences, a two-storey retail podium, and 13 serviced apartments.
One Bernam sits on a land area of approximately 3,846 square meters with a plot ratio of 5.6 and has a 99-year leasehold tenure. The development is a 35-storey building, comprising 2 levels of commercial space, 1 level of serviced apartments, and 32 levels of private residences. The project has a total of 351 private residential units, with layouts including 87 one-bedroom units (41 to 43 sqm), 116 two-bedroom units (65 to 68 sqm), 116 two-bedroom plus study units (75 to 81 sqm), 29 three-bedroom units (132 sqm), and 3 penthouse units (162 to 400 sqm).
One Bernam is approximately 400 meters from Tanjong Pagar MRT Station, about a 5-minute walk away. The project is also about 400 meters from the upcoming Prince Edward Road MRT Station. Scheduled for completion in 2025, Prince Edward Road MRT Station will be a future station on the MRT Circle Line, located in the downtown planning area of Singapore’s main island.
One Bernam faces three major streets: Tanjong Pagar Road, Enggor Street, and Bernam Street. It is only a 10-minute drive to the Orchard shopping district and about a 30-minute drive to Changi International Airport. The project is also near the East Coast Park Expressway (ECP), Pan Island Expressway (PIE), and Central Expressway (CTE).
Across from One Bernam is 100AM mall, a 6-storey lifestyle shopping mall with numerous dining and retail stores. The mall also has a supermarket and a food court to cater to residents’ daily needs. The area is a food lover’s paradise, with the project being close to many major hawker centres. From home, you can easily walk through the vibrant streets to authentic local eateries and stalls known only to locals, such as Blk 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market and Food Centre, Amoy Street Food Centre, Maxwell Food Centre, Chinatown Complex Market and Food Centre, People’s Park Complex Food Centre, Hong Lim Market and Food Centre, Market Street (Golden Shoe) Food Centre, Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh Food Centre, and Tiong Bahru Market and Food Centre.
Project Name: One Bernam
Developer: HY-MCC (Bernam) Pte Ltd
Tenure: 99 Years
Address: 1 Bernam Street
District: District 2 (Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar)
Total Units: 351 Residential
Unit Types: 1 – 5 Bedrooms
Total Floors: 1 Block of 35 Storeys
Land Area: Approx. 3,846.2 sqm
TOP: March 31, 2026
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