2024-11-15T13:51:36-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150332036/zaha-hadid-architects-reveals-new-science-centre-project-in-singapore Josh Niland 2022-12-05T17:34:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/7d/7d6a372560e38f2bfda643d54c5414f2.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/zaha-hadid" target="_blank">Zaha Hadid Architects</a> (ZHA) has shared project details for its new Science Centre in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1881/singapore" target="_blank">Singapore</a>.</p> <p>According to a press announcement released today, the design includes five interconnected rectangular volumes defined by large "monocle" windows that offer views of neighboring Jurong Lake Gardens. Features include a network of discovery trails and an enhanced Children&rsquo;s Gallery that offers twice as much room as the space provided in its predecessor.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4d/4d5fe4a8bce09f724718c1d8d14d65a4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4d/4d5fe4a8bce09f724718c1d8d14d65a4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering: Negativ, image courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c3/c3107df7970f01776465cd4c6ec4dfc7.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c3/c3107df7970f01776465cd4c6ec4dfc7.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering: Negativ, image courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects</figcaption></figure><p>An "Eco-Lab" and "Eco-Garden" will serve as part of the museum&rsquo;s educational offerings, while programmable rooftop spaces, an observatory, and a Digital Fabrication Lab all provide students with the opportunity to learn about topics like <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/19615/vertical-farming" target="_blank">vertical farming</a>.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/10/10233fc949f8a1a6a538baf6421322b6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/10/10233fc949f8a1a6a538baf6421322b6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering: Negativ, image courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects</figcaption></figure><p>ZHA says it hopes to attain a BCA Green Mark Platinum rating for the project with the help of <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/1987/atelier-ten" target="_blank">atelier ten</a> and Architects 61...</p>