Grand Hyatt Singapore

Sub-surface Drainage | Green Roof on Linked Walkways

Grand Hyatt Singapore

Location

Grand Hyatt Singapore (Orchard)

Specifications

  1. Establish sub-surface drainage system beneath landscaped areas including the cascading garden, serene wellness gardens, event lawn and inside planter boxes
  2. Establish green roof system on covered walkways/linkways

Solution

Establish Sub-surface Drainage System Beneath Landscaped Areas and in Planter Boxes (Image 1 to 9)

VersiCell® drainage modules were installed in planter boxes and landscaped areas throughout the project, including the breathtaking five-storey cascading garden, serene wellness gardens, and event lawn to facilitate subsoil drainage and prevent waterlogging.

Establish Green Roof System on Covered Walkways/Linkways (Image 10 to 11)

VersiDrain® 30 trays, designed for optimal water retention and drainage, were installed on the covered walkways to create vibrant, low-maintenance extensive green roofs. These lightweight trays enhance the aesthetic appeal of the spaces and ensure efficient water management, making the green roofs both sustainable and easy to care for.

Project Credits

Owner: Hyatt Hotels
Architect: RSP Architect
Landscape Architect: Grant Associates
VersiCell® & VersiDrain® 30 Installer: Nature Landscapes

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Bukit Canberra Integrated Hub - Green Spaces

Bukit Canberra Integrated Hub

Location

Bukit Canberra Integrated Hub, Singapore

Specifications

  1. Establish Fire Engine Accessway at Community Lawn
  2. Provide Drainage System Beneath Intensive and Extensive Green Roofs
  3. Establish Sustainable Stormwater Management System

Solution

Establish Fire Engine Accessway at Community Lawn (Image 1)
Emergency fire engine access areas were created on the community lawn using TurfPave® XD grass pavers installed beneath the ground. TurfPave® XD’s porous structure allows rainwater to infiltrate the ground, protecting the grass roots against compaction and effectively supporting loads imposed by large fire trucks and human traffic.

Provide Drainage System Beneath Intensive Green Roofs (Image 2 to 4)
VersiCell® lightweight, high strength modular drainage cells were installed beneath the planting soil at the butterfly garden on level 2 and therapeutic gardens on the roof terraces on level 3 to facilitate efficient drainage of excess water, preventing waterlogging. Additionally, drip irrigation systems were added to ensure the health of the vegetation.

Provide Drainage System Beneath Extensive Green Roofs (Image 5 to 12)
VersiCell® lightweight, high strength modular drainage cells were also installed beneath the top planting media on the building’s structure, pick-up/drop-off point shelter, and covered walkways to facilitate efficient drainage of excess water, preventing waterlogging. Additionally, drip irrigation systems were added to ensure the health of the vegetation.

Establish Sustainable Stormwater Management System (Image 13 to 16)
VersiTank® modular detention/retention tanks were assembled to construct ABC Waters design features, such as bioretention basins, earth drains and bioswales, that aid in sustainable stormwater management.

 

Project Credits
Owner: Sport Singapore
Architect: DP Architects Pte Ltd
Landscape Consultant: Henning Larsen Singapore
Façade Consultant: Arup Singapore
Main Contractor: China Construction (South Pacific) Development Co. Pte Ltd
TurfPave® XD / VersiCell® / VersiTank® Installer: Nature Landscapes Pte Ltd

References
DP Architects, “Design in Print 14.1 – The Green-Well-Tech Issue”, Pg 63, 2023, via https://issuu.com/dparchitects/docs/dipvol14.1_gwt-20231230

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Waterproofing Preformed Membrane

Silicon Box Semiconductor Factory

Location

Silicon Box, Singapore

Specifications

To provide a comprehensive waterproofing system for the roof and basements of the factory.

Solution

Waterproofing Products Used (~70,000 m2)

 

Urban Greenery Product Used:

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Surbana Jurong Campus

Location

Surbana Jurong Campus, Singapore

Specifications

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

Solution

Waterproofing the Rooftop Terraces (Image 1 to 3)
About 15,000 sq m of Euraplan® (UV-resistant PVC-based waterproofing membrane) was installed on the rooftop terraces.

Outdoor Raised Deck on Rooftop Terraces (Image 4 to 9)
VersiJack® height and slope adjustable pedestals were used to support the outdoor raised decks on the roof top terraces. This decking installation is unique because in addition to the standard parallel raised decks, a rounded circular raised deck was constructed.

Planter Boxes with Irrigation System (Image 10 to 12)
VersiCell® lightweight, high strength modular drainage cells were installed to 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

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www.elmich.com

The Royal Condominium, Cambodia

Location

The Royal Condominium, Cambodia

Specifications

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

Solution

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.

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One Farrer Hotel

Location

One Farrer Hotel, Singapore

Specifications

Establish a landscape deck that is resistant to mould and algae in the hotel’s open terraces at level 6.

Solution

VersiJack® height and slope adjustable pedestals were used to support raised pavers on One Farrer Hotel’s newly renovated open terraces at level 6.

Splash Pad
1. A constant 4 mm gap between pavers maintained by Spacer Tabs mounted on the pedestal tops allows water issuing from the fountain spouts to seemingly disappear upon coming into contact with the paver surface, keeping areas beyond the boundaries of the raised paver area completely dry.

2. The pump mechanism and required cabling for the pump are safely and unobstructively hidden in the void space beneath the raised pavers.

3. A layer of porous EPDM rubber flooring was then installed onto the pavers.

Green Lawn (Artificial Turf)
VersiCell® was installed to provide drainage beneath the artificial turf.

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Show Gardens | Singapore Garden Festival 2022

Location

Show Gardens Competition at Singapore Garden Festival 2022, Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza

Specifications

To provide pond lining and efficient sub-soil drainage.

Solution

VersiCell® sub-surface drainage modules were installed to facilitate drainage and healthy plant growth in planter boxes.

The Pond Liner (Euraplan®which is impermeable was laid on the underlying Geotextile.

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Marina One

Location

Marina One, Singapore

Specifications

To create a lightweight and efficient drainage layer for landscaped areas.

To create a raised paving system in the M&E facility.

To provide waterproofing in several areas.

Solution

2,700 sqm of VersiCell® sub-surface drainage cells were installed as the drainage layer for landscaped areas. With its narrow profile, VersiCell® allows for greater soil depth to accommodate a larger variety of plants than drainage media like gravel.

5500 units of VersiPave® lightweight paver supports were used to create a raised paving system. Independent chocks on pedestals enable minor height adjustments at each paver corner to ensure a levelled surface for pavers with varying thickness.

Fleximent® 201, Bitulen® 180, Eurathane® 2000 and Synthaprufe waterproofing membranes were also used in several areas of the development.

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Jewel Changi Airport

Location

Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819666

Specifications

To provide a fire-resistant floor support system for water features.
To provide drainage cells for planter boxes

Solution

Jewel Changi Airport’s indoor garden is decked and paved with approx. 3,500 VersiJack fire-resistant pedestals and laid with 30,000 square metres of VersiCell sub-surface drainage modules.

VersiJack®

3,500 VersiJack® pedestals were installed to create a support system for the reflective pool. The void created beneath the paver platforms allowed miscellaneous services to be hidden.

VersiCell®

30,000 square metres of VersiCell sub-surface drainage modules facilitate drainage and healthy plant growth in the surrounding planter boxes.

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Archifest 2018

Location

Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, Singapore

Specifications

To provide a drainage layer for event space to prevent ponding during heavy rainfall.

To provide community green benches for sitting.

Solution

VersiCell® was used to create a flooring platform for the Archifest 2018 Event Pavilion at Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza. A total of 1000 pieces of VersiCell were used to create a 250m2 area, after which a layer of sustainable material made of bamboo charcoal was laid over as the finishing.

To create the community green benches, 9 VersiTank® 553 modules were joined together in a 3 by 3 configuration. VersiDrain® 60 was affixed to the top of the modules and filled with carpet grass to create a comfortable and natural bench for Archifest visitors to rest on. The open nature of the event space meant that our community green benches were exposed to rain. The drainage capabilities of the VersiDrain® 60 allow the turf to stay dry and functional for sitting.

A total of 9 sets of community green benches were created and installed around the event area.

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