DUO


DUO is a contemporary twin-tower integrated mixed-use development located on a site bordered by Ophir Road, Rochor Road and Beach Road in Singapore.
DUO, together with Marina One at the Marina Bay area, both mixed-use developments, were developed at the same time by M+S, a joint venture between the sovereign wealths of Singapore and Malaysia - Temasek Holdings and Khazanah Nasional. It was designed by architect Ole Scheeren and opened on 15 January 2018.
There are two main towers – one comprise offices and a luxury boutique hotel Andaz, while the other tower comprise 660 residential units. DUO is directly connected to the Bugis MRT station served by the East West Line and Downtown Line.
On 8 October 2019, one of the towers which include the Andaz Hotel component of the development was sold for $475 million to Hoi Hup Realty.

Site plans

As part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority Master Plan 2008, the Bras Basah, Bugis, Ophir-Rochor area is planned as an arts, cultural, educational and entertainment hub. The Ophir-Rochor Corridor is identified as a ‘Growth Area’ that will feature a dynamic mixed-use cluster to complement the commercial facilities at Marina Bay and Raffles Place.

Awards

DUO was recognised internationally with a Silver award in the “Best Futura Project” category at MIPIM Asia Awards 2012.
Ole Scheeren was the lead architect on projects such as the CCTV Headquarters and Beijing Television Cultural Center in Beijing, and The Interlace in Singapore.

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