The Jewel Box
The Jewel Box
YEAR
2010
COUNTRY
Singapore
PRODUCT APPLIED
Handrail 60 x 50, S4S Outdoor, Wall Panel 65 x 16
The design brief is quite specific to meet the weathered wood natural timber look, lightweight and durable. In the feasibilities study in the feasibility studies of reaching the objectives it became immediately clear, firstly, low maintenance hardwood could not be sourced in Singapore. Secondly, if a similar timber could be found, the weight issue regarding installation to the concrete block walls yet again posed another problematic issue to address.
Green Resources Material have a created an innovative solution for the facade application for “The Jewel Box” which stands as Singapore’s Iconic hilltop destination. Green Resources Material provided the aesthetics wood look, low maintenance, non-toxic in order to protect the environment and also to contribute to the efforts of controlling global warming.
Architech
aKTa Singapore
Main Contractor
SK Hub Pte Ltd