Nikken Sekkei & Tierra Design to convert unused railway tracks into cool stuff In case you haven’t heard, there’s about 24km worth of railway tracks in Singapore that currently sits unused, stretching from the Causeway down Bukit Timah to the heart of Tanjong Pagar. Source You’ve probably seen a bunch of Singaporeans heading down to capture moments at this very Instagram-friendly spot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nevin Lim. (@nev_l) Japanese design firm Nikken Sekkei and local landscape company Tierra Design won the bid to redevelop the space now known as the ‘Rail Corridor’, and the artist impressions are absolutely beautiful. In keeping the Rail Corridor “highly visible, accessible, connected and relatable to communities”, the proposal — dubbed “Lines of Life” — will pay tribute to the space’s railroad history, while ensuring the unique biodiversity of the area is kept intact. Source Source There will even be rock climbing facilities under a viaduct! Source The area opposite Kranji MRT station will also be converted into a multi-recreational centre, combining kayaking facilities into Mandai River with bicycle stations. Source Unfortunately, we might have to wait a while for any of these scenes to become reality, as there is currently […]
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