An urban hotel with a lush garden
The newly completed hotel, titled Artyzen Singapore, was designed by architecture studio ONG&ONG as a fusion of diverse elements: past and present, international and local, low-rise and high-rise. The architects reinterpreted traditional wisdom to create a modern lifestyle hotel with lush gardens. facade. Inspired by rich cultures, colors and flavours, Singapore, Hotel It appears as a modern oasis in the heart of the city. Rising along Cascaden Road, this hotel is strategically located just a short distance from Orchard Road’s shopping belt, major embassies and the famous Singapore Botanic Gardens.
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ong&ong capitalizes on the heritage of this place
new Artizen Singapore by ONG&ONG occupies the site of a historic building that was once a 1940s tropical garden mansion known as Villa Marie. This disused building, due to its low proportions, contrasted against the modern tower.of architect Villa Marie’s low-rise structure, transition spaces and lush greenery inspired the design of Artisen Singapore. The architects embraced Villa Marie’s unique past by designing the entire building as vertically stacked villas. Dubbed ‘Sky Her Villas’, these structures pay homage to Singapore’s tropical greenery. Elements such as high ceilings, verandas, lush courtyards, arches and terracotta roof tiles are reintroduced, linking architecture and its context and rediscovering past climate responses.
A modern lifestyle hotel that blends past and present, drawing inspiration from Singapore’s vibrant culture and urban fabric.
Inside Artisen Singapore Hotel
Artyzen Singapore is comprised of five main parts, with ONG&ONG surrounded by a sky garden facade stacked on alternating floors. The verticality of space is explored within the hotel, especially in the common areas on his fourth floor and his fifth floor. These spaces are interconnected and adorned with lush greenery, providing a special garden experience. The transition from the hustle and bustle of the city to a tranquil oasis is accentuated by mirrored ceilings that reflect the lush surroundings. Multiple sky gardens are connected to the guest rooms on the 8th floor and above, allowing guests to immerse themselves in tropical greenery directly from their balconies. The rooftop terrace represents the dual nature of Singapore’s urban fabric and offers views across the city.
The project occupies the site of a building built in the 1940s that was once the Tropical Gardens Mansion. 
Guest rooms and hotel amenities are available from the 8th floor. 
Designed as vertically stacked ‘sky villas’, the building pays homage to Singapore’s tropical landscape.