New Mandai Crematorium
Client: National Environment Agency (NEA)
Architect: CPG Consultants
Year: 2025
Mandai North Crematorium is designed as a tranquil and dignified green sanctuary that enhances cremation capacity while providing a healing environment for the bereaved. Despite its limited site area and proximity to the main road, layered greenery, hanging gardens, sunken gardens, and dappled light create a sense of calm and privacy from arrival through to the final farewell.
At the heart of the landscape, the Ash Scattering Garden is designed with a sensitive yet colourful palette of native species, softening the solemn setting while supporting local biodiversity.
Ash Scattering Garden
A stormwater retention pond is integrated as part of the site’s sustainable water management strategy, harvesting runoff while supporting wildlife, and also offering aesthetic and recreational value to the site.
Stormwater Retention Pond
Urban greening strategies extend throughout the building, from floral vine planting framing the basement arrival ramp to sunken gardens at Basement 1 and hanging greenery and green roofs at Level 2. Clerestory windows allow layered planting to frame the interior of the Service Halls, creating a serene natural backdrop for remembrance and reflection.
