NS Square

NS Square will replace the former temporary Float @ Marina Bay as an event venue featuring a National Service-themed gallery, community sports facilities and a public waterfront promenade.

To facilitate the staging of events, NS Square will have a new permanent stage deck with a purpose-built basement that extends into the Marina Reservoir. The circular grandstand bowl which boasts cantilevered structures spanning up to 25 metres, will be the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, and will accommodate an increased seating capacity of about 30,000 to allow more Singaporeans to watch the National Day Parade and other events on-site each year.

The seats will curve around the stage to provide the best view from every angle, bringing spectators closer to the performance and giving them a more intimate experience. This flexible space will be able to be configured for events of various scales and types from concerts and performances to sporting activities and competitions.

A vibrant community space with a unique sports and recreation experience

NS Square will be a vibrant and attractive venue for the public to enjoy all year round. When not in use for events, the stage will be transformed into a multi-purpose space for community activities like sports and recreation, and weekend markets. A new public waterfront promenade around the stage will form part of an uninterrupted, continuous loop around Marina Bay and allow for year-round pedestrian connectivity. The public can also enjoy a variety of dining options within the development, several of which will offer unparalleled views of the Bay.

Leveraging the site’s unique waterfront location, NS Square will also be a community-focused sports destination, which will include a water sports centre for activities like canoeing, kayaking and dragon-boating. There will also be an elevated swimming pool with water play areas, a gym and a team-building hall.

Environmentally sustainable design

NS Square aims to attain the Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) Award in line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, and will adopt a series of environmentally sustainable initiatives to reduce its energy consumption and footprint.

Besides the use of solar panels to supplement its energy needs, more than 80% of NS Square will be naturally or mechanically ventilated to reduce energy consumption from air-conditioning.

The remaining areas will tap into the Marina Bay district cooling network – an underground, centralised energy system that distributes chilled water for air-conditioning, improving energy efficiency and reducing the carbon emissions of buildings in the district.

Demolition materials from the floating platform, such as concrete and steel, are being used to supplement the construction materials for the new development. For instance, several of the floating pontoons have been reused as floating barges to support water-borne construction support spaces.

NS Square will be a central focus in downtown Singapore and reinforces its identity as a vibrant, resilient and sustainable city state.