HDB TOWNER CREST,
Singapore

Located at the junction of Serangoon and Towner Roads in the heart of the Kallang-Whampoa district, Towner Crest is an HDB estate comprising two residential blocks, a multi-storey carpark (MSCP) and a commercial block. The residential blocks are thoughtfully angled to avoid an east-west orientation, and are interconnected with green spaces integrated harmoniously. 

The design draws inspiration from the district’s historical identity. Serangoon derives its name from the ‘Rangoon’ – a marsh bird once associated with the district’s wetlands. By adopting undulating patterns of teal along the building façades, the design team evoked a sense of fluidity that recalls the flight of the Rangoon bird.

Elevated link bridges connect the upper stories of the residential blocks, creating seamless access for residents to move between the blocks and MSCP. At ground level, interweaving pathways guide residents through landscaped gardens, pocket parks, and the array of recreational amenities the estate has to offer, encouraging movement, interaction, and discovery within the precinct. Resting pods around the precinct take the unique form of a bird’s nest, with egg-shaped ornaments doubling as informal seatings for residents to socialise and relax away from the confines of their homes.

The three-generation concept of the development is reflected in the prominence of adult and elderly fitness stations, children’s playground and a residential network centre located nearby. The childcare centre situated beside the playground allows parents to conveniently drop off their children while enjoying easy access to an assortment of shops, eateries and a supermarket. 

The rooftop garden above the MSCP extends communal life upward, with elderly-friendly raised planters and shared gardening spaces. These spaces offer a platform for meaningful engagement, enabling residents of different backgrounds and age groups to connect through planting, caretaking, and shared stewardship of the environment.