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Universal Design Bronze

MANDAI CREMATORIUM & COLUMBARIUM (Institutional Building Category)

Owner
National Environment Agency
Architect
CPG Consultants Pte Ltd

Key Features

  • Provision of accessible lifts, ramps and escalators that are strategically located to cater • to large groups
  • Separate arrival zones designed for the hearse, the bereaved and visitors to ensure a conflict-free flow
  • Service halls designed to be accessible for the wheelchair-bound users and the hearse
  • User-friendly information display counters which are strategically located
  • Accessible carpark lot conveniently located near the lobby entrance with automatic door for easy access

ANG MO KIO BUS INTERCHANGE (Open Category)

Owner
Land Transport Authority
Architect
AT3+ATA Architects

Key Features

  • Seamless integration with commercial development, town centre, MRT station and surrounding HDB flats
  • Clear signage to various destinations such as passenger service offices, ticket office, public toilets and accessible toilets
  • Wide passenger concourse allows unobstructed movement for wheelchair-bound users
  • Low counters and seatings with handgrips to aid the elderly in getting up and out of chairs
  • Large accessible toilet can also be used as family toilet

THE CORIS (Residential Building Category)

Owner
Housing & Development Board
Architect
Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd

Key Features

  • Seamless connectivity within the precinct and interconnectivity with neighbouring precincts
  • Comprehensive signage system to guide visitors and residents to units and amenities
  • All lifts fitted with accessible features and situated at well-lit lift lobbies
  • Accessible recreational and communal facilities such as elderly wellness stations, playground, fitness stations, jogging tracks and precinct pavilions

MAIN UPGRADING PROGRAMME (BATCH 15) @ GHIM MOH GARDENS (Refurbished Building Category)

Owner
Housing & Development Board
Architect
Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd

Key Features

  • Seamless connectivity with blocks, public transport nodes and facilities
  • Blocks upgraded with accessible lifts that serve every floor
  • Handrails on both sides of stairs and ramps and additional handrails for children
  • Introduction of safer clothes drying rack system and elderly-friendly toilets within units

IMM BUILDING (Refurbished Building Category)

Retail Mall Manager
CapitaLand Retail Ltd
Architect
DCA Architects P/L

Key Features

  • Good accessibility into and within the Mall with ramps at the main and side entrances
  • Prominent directories and signage at strategic locations throughout the building and carparks
  • Accessible carpark lots near lift lobbies and lifts fitted with accessible features
  • Provision of accessible Garden Plaza, playground, accessible toilets, child-friendly sanitary facilities and diaper changing rooms
  • Electronic signboard indicating the availability and locations of car parking lots

PLAZA SINGAPURA (Refurbished Building Category)

Retail Mall Manager
CapitaLand Retail Ltd

Key Features

  • Lifts accessible to wheelchair users
  • Removal of sudden changes in level caused by steps to improve accessibility within each floor
  • Provision of nursing room, diaper changing facilities, and sensor operated taps in toilets suitable for children’s use
  • Contributed to research project using Real Time Location System (RTLS) to manage the use of toilets designated for wheelchair users and the elderly
  • Electronic signboard indicating the availability and locations of car parking lots

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