“Over the decades, Singapore has shown itself to be a city of incredible innovation in architecture and urbanism”, says MVRDV founding partner Nathalie de Vries. “The city is once again showing leadership in modular construction, and is seeing the benefits of PPVC in reducing waste, carbon emissions, and disruption to city life. With Irwell Hill Residences, alongside ADDP Architects we took aim at the next step in that story of innovation: a PPVC project that prioritises variety and liveability.”

The pixelated pattern also serves to highlight the building’s communal features, with their lush greenery characteristic of Singapore. On the 24th floor is a sky garden approximately four storeys tall, while at the top of the towers is Irwell Sky, an intimate space for social gatherings. In both of these sections of the building, the rigid grid of single-unit pixels loosens, with double- and triple-size frames showing off the trees and plants within.