New Mandai Crematorium

Client: National Environment Agency (NEA)
Landscape Architect/Designer: Plantwerkz Pte Ltd
Architect: CPG Consultants
Year: 2024

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.

A landscaped outdoor area at Mandai Crematorium
An outdoor walkway leading to the Garden of Serenity and Mandai North Crematorium.

Ash Scattering Garden

Ash Scattering Garden landscape with colourful native planting softening a solemn memorial setting.

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.

A winding wooden pathway through lush green bushes and trees in a park with a building in the background.

Stormwater Retention Pond

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.

  • A lush green garden with various trees and plants surrounding a pond.
Modern building with vertical green vine-covered walls and landscaped rooftop gardens, surrounded by lush trees.

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.

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