Surbana Jurong Campus, Singapore

To waterproof the rooftop terraces, establish raised wooden decks on the rooftop terraces and provide drainage beneath the planter boxes.

Project Credits
Owner: Surbana Jurong
Architect: Safdie Architects
Main Contractor: Boustead Singapore Limited
Decking Installer:  Venturer Pte Ltd
VersiCell^® Installer: Nature Landscapes Pte Ltd
Waterproofing Installer: Maxbond Singapore Pte Ltd

The Royal Condominium, Cambodia

To provide sub-surface drainage for the Intensive Green Roof on the rooftop of the condominium.

Elmich VersiCell^® 3050 drainage modules (drain cells) were installed beneath the geotextile filter fabric layer and the planting soil above. The drainage cavity created enables rapid transport of excess water to drainage points on the roof, preventing waterlogging at the planter boxes and roof gardens. Laid directly on the waterproofing membrane, the modules also provide a protection layer that prolongs the serviceable life of the membrane.

Edible Pavilion – URA Centre, Singapore

To construct a sustainable edible pavilion in under 1 month.

Edible Pavilion Installation

Upcycled Art Structure (Image 3 & 4)

Over 300 VersiTank^® 555 and 553 modules were assembled and fastened with industrial cable ties to form the enormous art structure. Steel rods were used to support the cantilever construction.

Project Credits

The Common Good – Edible Pavilion is a collaboration between Surbana Jurong, SAA Architects, SUTD Social Urban Lab, Ground-Up Initiative (GUI), B+H Architects, KTP Consultants, Sunray Woodcraft Construction, and Elmich. This is part of SEEDS Movement, an SAA, SJ, B+H, KTP collaborative. 

VersiTank^® & VersiDrain^® 150 Supplier: Elmich

Edible Community Garden – 28 Dover Crescent, Singapore

To construct a sustainable edible garden in under 2 months.

Designer’s Comments – Breakdown of Structures:

VersiTank^® modules were assembled to form garden structures of varying heights and configurations:

“VersiTower” (Image 2)

A two-meter-high tower for the creeper plants was constructed by vertically stacking and interlocking VersiTank^® 555 modules with stainless steel wires. The VersiTank^® 555 modules at the keeps of the towers was cut at specific areas to allow access for gardeners to the planting soil. The VersiTank^® 555 modules at the base of the tower were filled with soil for stability as it acts as a gravitational counterweight for the tower.

“VersiArch” (Image 3)

Smaller and lighter VersiTank^® 553 modules were used to construct an arch between the towers. For structural stability and safety, two 25 x 25 mm aluminium square hollow sections were added, spanning through the arch sections.

Raised “VersiPlanter” (Image 4) 

Raised planters of varying heights were built, simply by stacking the MEP^® Tray on a VersiTank^® 553 and onto the “VersiPlanter” structure.

“Vertical Planter”

By installing the purpose-made aluminium carrier bars on the sides of the planters, vertical planter pots could be added to the garden.

Universal Studios, Resort World Sentosa | Singapore

Plants are placed on 2 types of roof designs: a regular low-slope reinforced concrete flat roof and a sloped Corus Kalzip profiled metal roof.

Elmich Green Roof was constructed with VersiDrain^® 25P water retention and drainage layers, EnviroMix^® GRs, and VersiCell^® structural drainage, and insulation cells.

Fast-track construction of the Park demanded that the system be light and easy to install.

Evalon^® V was applied on all reinforced concrete roofs, decks, and landscaped roof gardens.

Fleximent^® 201 was applied on water-retaining structures (i.e. reinforced concrete water tanks).

Singapore Garden Festival Hortshow, Jurong Lake Gardens

A modular green wall system for a small balcony of 36 square metres that is quick to install, sustainable, and meets local fire safety requirements.

Elmich VersiWall^®GP Metal (VGP M) system was used to establish the green wall in the balcony design titled “The Capsule Garden” by  G. G. Landscapes + Construction Pte Ltd.

The VGP M system is a modular vertical greening system manufactured using aluminium for indoor green walls that meet the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire safety regulations of construction using non-combustible materials.

VGP M is exceptionally durable and can create free-standing green walls or be simply mounted onto concrete walls using either a proprietary rail mounted system or standard wire meshes.

In this installation, several rounded steel brackets were drilled into the plywood booth wall and a wire mesh metal frame was attached. VGP M trays brimming with various species of plants (i.e. Pteris albolineata, Philodendron birkin, Veera fern and Aglaonema auspicious) were then hooked and secured on the wire mesh metal frame.

Additional Information:
– VGP M may be planted in situ or carry up to two conventional 100 mm potted plants for greater interchangeability in temporary displays.

– Each VGP M tray conceals irrigation piping and has multiple drainage outlets to spread overflow over a larger surface onto the trays below.

Grab Headquarters, Singapore

To install a massive green wall that is aesthetic, sustainable, and meets the fire safety requirements.

To incorporate and blend real and artificial plants into the green wall.

To ensure space, drainage & irrigation provision are properly catered.

Elmich VersiWall^®GT (VGT) system was used to establish a massive green wall in Grab’s new office in Singapore.

The VGT system is exceptionally durable. It meets the fire safety requirements for indoor green walls as it is made of anodized aluminium, a non-combustible material.

Modular trays and irrigation system are latched onto rows of hook-on pilaster systems affixed to the backing wall on each green wall. The trays are then secured in place with coupling bolts to prevent them from being dislodged accidentally.

The modular nature of the VGT allows its extruded pilasters and trays to be easily cut to any length to fit any design requirements.

An irrigation system was easily installed and inconspicuously slotted through the irrigation channels of the pilasters. The piping was then concealed behind the plants for a completely green look.

Jurong Lake Gardens, Singapore

To create several free-standing green wall columns for garden display.

Multiple free standing green wall columns were created for the Community Garden Festival 2019, held at Jurong Lake Gardens in the Singapore heartlands.

To create each column, VersiTank^® modules were assembled and stacked to create stable, free-standing columns of differing heights which are portable for positioning on-site. Each standing column is wrapped with black acrylic felt to give it a solid black interface. VersiWall^® GP  mounting panels were then mounted on all 4 sides of the column, and VersiWall^® GP  2060 trays were attached subsequently. A selection of plants reflecting modern gardening trends in Singapore were planted in the VersiWall^® GP  2060 trays.

 Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, 1380 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, 569930

Create green walls for restaurant in a park.

VersiWall® GP 500 (VGP 500) Green Wall trays were used to establish a green wall stretching across the sides of a Japanese restaurant in a public park.

140 VGP 500 Green Wall trays were mounted on wire mesh panels on the side of the restaurant, and subsequently planted with plants. The modularity of the VGP 500 allows for maintenance and design changes to be carried out with ease. A secure hook system ensures that the trays and plants stay firmly secure even during strong winds or accidental contact.

An integrated water reservoir at the base of each tray allows for increased efficiency of water usage, increasing the sustainability of plant growth and reducing the need for constant watering and maintenance of plants.

Tsinandali Village, Tsinandali 2217, Georgia

To provide a high quality green wall system for an exterior green façade that wraps around the entirety of a five-star hotel.

VersiWall^® GP (VGP) 2060 trays were mounted on wire mesh secured to the external walls of the hotel. More than 30,000 trays were used to establish the green façade, covering over 1900 square metres of available wall space. VGP 2060 is designed with multiple security features to prevent its accidental dislodgement during high winds. A six-point anchoring system, combined with anti-lift tabs keeps the trays firmly in place even with wind speeds of up to 108km/h.

Each VGP Tray has a water reservoir with a cover designed to allow re-use of stored water via capillary action to sustain plant growth during dry months. During wetter months, sufficient drainage allows excess water to flow into underlying trays, ensuring that all plants get the water they need for healthy growth.