Henning Larsen, in collaboration with Ramboll, Cistri, Gehl, Participate in Design, and Camphora, has been awarded the master plan consultancy to design the North-South Corridor’s surface streets, an unprecedented urban transformation project in Singapore.
The Henning Larsen-led team’s design envisions seamless integration of public transport, active mobility, community-focused spaces, and greenery along the 21.5km North-South Corridor. The surface streets along the Corridor will be co-designed with local communities and stakeholder through a series of public engagement sessions throughout the consultancy period.
Corridor for the Nation
Reimagined as a ‘life reserve’, the ideas for the surface streets of the corridor emphasized the desire for active socially connected spaces and multi-modal mobility options.
The project will introduce four key sections – a 6km Community-Industrial segment, a 7km Ecological Loop, a 5km People’s Wellness Corridor, and a 3.5km Cultural-Heritage Segment with more than 20 highlights to explore.
Ng Lang, Chief Executive, Land Transport Authority (Singapore): “The North-South Corridor presents an opportunity for us to transform surface streets into a landmark Corridor for Singapore. It offers new experiences through integrating active mobility options, welcoming public spaces and meaningful connections to places to benefit local communities. We look forward to co-creating the Master Plan with the community and stakeholders to explore new possibilities and make the Corridor a showcase for sustainable transport.”
Leonard Ng, Country Market Director, Henning Larsen: “I was 5 when my family moved from a village in Serangoon to the Queenstown HDB flats in the 1960s. With 10 of us in a tiny apartment, the common corridor became an extension of our home, where we laughed, cried, and built a sense of community in our newly independent nation.
This experience shaped my understanding of how shared spaces can foster deep connections, even in the densest urban environments. We’re not just redesigning a road; we’re crafting a living, breathing space that will become a blueprint for future mobility and urban living, one that can inspire similar transformations in cities across the world.
Together with the community, we are building a corridor that will grow and adapt with Singapore, ensuring our city remains resilient, inclusive, and vibrant for generations to come. We are delighted to partner with LTA to create a new common corridor that not only connects people physically but also strengthens the social fabric of our city. We look forward to embarking on this journey with our partners.”
City in Nature
Embodying Singapore’s vision of becoming a City in Nature, the project will connect neighborhoods and historic districts through green transformations, aligning with existing parks and green corridors.
Key features include new walking and cycle lanes amidst greenery and biodiversity. Green canopies along the corridor are designed to make the Corridor an attractive and inviting outdoor space. The design will create new green spaces, linear parks and enhance urban ecosystems.
Community Spaces and Connectivity
The North-South Corridor will create meaningful public spaces that cater to needs of local communities, reflect local culture and heritage and are able to adapt to future changes in areas adjacent to the Corridor.
Designed for inclusivity, these areas will offer interactive experiences complementing each neighborhood’s unique character. Safety and accessibility are central to the corridor’s design. It will feature pathways for pedestrians, cyclists, riders and public buses, ensuring safe navigation and fostering community connections.
A new public square along Rochor Road will prioritize pedestrians, enhancing connectivity and social interaction in the city.
This focal point will sit at the intersection of three neighborhoods: Little India, Kampong Gelam, and Albert Street, symbolizing the city’s cultural diversity. Source by Henning Larsen Architects.