Case Study: Shaw Plaza Balestier achieves a vibrant lifestyle and entertainment destination with Gensler

Shaw Plaza Balestier transforms a 20-year-old mall into an 11-screen destination with Gensler

Shaw Plaza Balestier, an aging retail mall in Singapore, faced the challenge of needing renovation and revitalization to modernize while preserving the area's rich cultural and cinematic heritage. Gensler was engaged to reposition the 20-year-old property as a vibrant lifestyle and entertainment destination that would serve its community.

Gensler's solution was to transform the mall into a dynamic edutainment hub, blending industrial-chic design with heritage-inspired elements. The project introduced an urban park, local food and beverage outlets, flexible retail, and a state-of-the-art 11-screen cineplex with an interactive children’s theater. The impact was a successful community-centered destination that earned a BCA Green Mark Gold certification, strengthened Balestier's identity as a cultural landmark, and won multiple design awards, including an IDCS Design Excellence Award.

Shaw Plaza Balestier