Ateliers Jean Nouvel . Le Nouvel Ardmore . + UAN
This 33-storey single-tower freehold development is situated on Ardmore Road Singapore, one of Asia’s prime freehold condominium land. It is Nouvel’s first residential landmark in Singapore and in Asia, comprising 43 exclusive residences each exceeding 3,800 square feet.
The concept begins with a pure white form that towers into the sky. This is infused with abundant greenery and energy, stemming from the interplay of natural elements within the purity of space, and in the rhythm and energy these spaces create, bringing about all the joys of living in the Le Nouvel Ardmore.
Nouvel further challenges the conventions of residential apartment living, and introduces the concept of an elevated bungalow; each, with its own orientation, affords the same sense of privacy and exclusiveness up in the air as would a bungalow on the ground. Living in their spacious homes, residents will enjoy greenery and natural elements of air, wind, light and engendered views. In the Observatoire on the 26th and 27th floors, they will delight in the breathtaking views of the surrounding cityscape and an unobstructed city skyline.
Inspired by the Rubik’s cube, Nouvel presents an opportunity to provoke confrontations of orientations, textures, lights and unlikely techniques, such that the Le Nouvel Ardmore maximizes the views and quality of its modular internal spaces.
Movable façades play on transparencies and light, using the façade grid and automated screens to create a symphony of infinite variations throughout the day. Playing on different levels of views, transparency, and how this building is used by its residents, the façade will reflect the residents’ lives within, varying with each day of the year, and every hour of the day. This allows residents the luxury of framing their specific views and control the flow of natural light into their living spaces, creating their own spatial ambience and quality.
