Spatial comfort & function

Heritage Rocks

Repurposed Bukit Timah granite serves as a sustainable campus landmark, preserving the site's geological heritage while enhancing wayfinding and spatial identity

Image source: obtained from publicly available online sources.

Learning Space with a granite bench set beneath a skylight in the Woodlands Hospital campus — Learning Space — a granite landmark that anchors wayfinding and recalls the site's geologyImage source: obtained from publicly available online sources.

Heritage Rocks: From Bedrock to Landmark

The Event Plaza also supports a variety of community activities, including health talks, wellness programmes, performances and public events. From a TBPD perspective, the space demonstrates how healthcare facilities can extend beyond clinical functions to promote community participation, social well-being and inclusiveness.

A prominent granite installation serves as a visual landmark within the campus, enhancing wayfinding while preserving a connection to the site's geological heritage. This approach not only supports sustainable design principles but also provides users with memorable reference points that improve spatial orientation and navigation throughout the development.