Sky Habitat residential complex

Location: Bishan, Singapore

Architects: Safdie Architects

Three sky bridges connect this residential complex, creating both privacy and a community.

This 38-story residential complex in Singapore showcases the fusion of light, space, air and landscape architecture with three bridging sky gardens.

Safdie Architects, founded by award-winning architecture Moshe Safdie, is the mastermind behind the project titled Sky Habitat. The complex pushes the boundaries of traditional residential structures through exploring and creating community spaces and private areas within its blueprint of homes, private terraces, balconies and common gardens.

One of its standout features is the rooftop pool on the uppermost bridge, echoing the likes of a resort with its sun lounges and uninterrupted views of Bishan city.

The sky bridges are not only eye catching but are crucial to the design of the building and its synonymous relationship with the environment. The bridges allow a breeze and daylight to flow through and deep into the structure - a key element to combating Singapore's sticky climate.

In addition to the rooftop pool, Safdie Architects has incorporated recreational facilities including a 50m lap pool, leisure and children's pools, a play area, tennis court, barbeque pits, karaoke rooms, function room and gymnasium.

The entire complex contains 509 residential units spread over two 38-storey blocks with a mix of two, three and four-bedroom and terrace units.

Sky Habitat is also featured in 10 Buildings that won awards in 2015