Shaw Plaza Balestier

CHALLENGE
Balestier, a neighborhood in Singapore, boasts a rich cinematic and cultural heritage that reflects its vibrant community and diverse history, which has played a pivotal role in the Golden Age of Malay Cinema. Like many historic areas, it has faced challenges with older buildings and shophouses that need renovation, and ongoing revitalization efforts are helping to balance modernization with the preservation of its cultural heritage.

SOLUTION
The revitalized Shaw Plaza will blend industrial-chic design with elements of its silver screen past, reimagining a 20-year-old retail mall as a modern lifestyle and entertainment destination. More than just a shopping mall, it will be a dynamic edutainment hub catering to families, with lively community spaces such as an urban park, local food & beverage, flexible retail, and technology-driven experiences, including a state-of-the-art 11-screen cineplex. Thoughtfully designed spaces, from heritage-inspired courtyards to interactive theaters, will redefine how people connect, shop, and play.

IMPACT
Shaw Plaza’s transformation will create a vibrant lifestyle, entertainment, and community-centered destination. By honoring its past while embracing innovation, it will enhance Balestier’s cultural fabric, attract diverse visitors, and strengthen its identity as a cultural landmark. With engaging public spaces and immersive experiences, the mall will become a catalyst for urban rejuvenation, fostering lasting emotional connections and shaping the future of retail and entertainment in Singapore.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Heritage-Inspired Retail Center Repositioning
• One-Stop Lifestyle Destination
• 11-Screen Cineplex with Interactive Children’s Theater
• Technology-Driven, Immersive Engagement
• A Neighborhood Catalyst with Urban Park and Public Spaces
• BCA Green Mark Gold Certification