
06/08/2025
18 Cross is a landmark redevelopment in Singapore’s Central Business District, transforming a fragmented urban space at Cross Street and Nankin Road. Led by Benoy, PAG, DCA, and Cundall, the 14,000 m² mixed-use project revitalizes the former Cross Street Exchange using adaptive reuse and heritage preservation. It features a sustainable design integrating a four-story podium and a 15-story Grade A office tower with historic shophouses, fostering connectivity and vibrancy. The adjacent Nankin Yard project, completing in late 2025, will merge 18 heritage buildings with six contemporary additions, enhancing walkability and public interaction. Previously, the site lacked cohesion, with aging offices and a disconnected layout. The redesign overcomes these challenges, uniting historical and modern architecture into a multifunctional space that reflects Singapore’s evolving urban identity and commitment to sustainability. This heritage-driven transformation sets a precedent for balancing development with cultural continuity in high-density environments.
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Designed by Benoy
Photography: Finbarr Fallon