The atrium of Keppel South Central, a 33-storey office tower completed in February 2025 (Photo: Keppel)
Developed by Keppel’s real estate arm, the 33-storey Keppel South Central represents a new generation of premium grade-A office towers in the CBD.
Completed in February this year, it was designed by New York-based global architecture and design firm NBBJ, in collaboration with Singapore’s Architects 61. The interiors were created by Adelaide-based Woods Bagot, while Ecoplan Asia was responsible for the landscape design.
From the outset, Keppel sought to reimagine a modern workplace with connections to nature, fresh air, opportunities for social interaction, and restorative spaces that promote well-being.
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The development has a dedicated wellness floor, featuring a swimming pool, sky terraces, discussion areas and a communal lounge where tenants can work or unwind at any time.
The outdoor atrium serves as “an urban living room” for hosting placemaking activities for tenants and residents of Tanjong Pagar (All pictures by Keppel)
Fronting the building is a spacious, privately owned public space that serves as an “urban living room” for placemaking activities involving tenants and Tanjong Pagar residents. “This helps create a vibrant community,” says Keppel.
There is also F&B and retail space on the first level, which enhances the precinct’s vibrancy and offers added convenience for tenants.
“Keppel South Central is really leading the pack in redefining what an office experience can be,” says Sky Seah, senior lecturer at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, Department of Real Estate, and a three-time EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards judge. “When you enter the lobby, it feels more like a hotel than a traditional office building. You can have coffee, meet friends or colleagues, or even work there comfortably.
“By blending hospitality-inspired design with top-notch amenities, Seah adds, the development entices people back to the workplace. “More companies are trying to bring employees back to the office so they can collaborate and connect face-to-face.”
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The main lobby of Keppel South Central, which has seating areas for people to lounge, enjoy a cup of coffee or work
Retail and wellness tenants at Keppel South Central include Japanese restaurants The Public Izakaya Nitengo and Hachi, 22 Grams coffee, Luli bubble tea and local café Fun Toast, alongside gym operator 24/7 Fitness.
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Nearly 50% of the office and retail space at Keppel South Central is already committed or under negotiation, according to a Keppel spokesperson. Prospective tenants are largely multinational corporations seeking ready spaces in 2025 and 2026. They span sectors such as technology, transport, consultancy, insurance and finance.
Committed tenants include Manulife Financial Advisers, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (a statutory board that administers and enforces competition), and Gurin Energy.
The swimming pool on the wellness floor (All pictures by Keppel)
Keppel South Central was envisioned as a sustainable and energy-efficient building. Its curtain wall — a glass façade that also functions as an airy canopy — allows occupants to enjoy nature while staying sheltered from the elements.
Cascading landscaped terraces add lush greenery and help soften the urban skyline, creating a visual and environmental buffer amid the dense cityscape.
The tower’s distinctive “environmental veil” — a finely tuned architectural skin — filters sunlight into the interiors, reduces glare and heat gain. Another benefit is that it lowers overall energy use.
Residual air from the building’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system is channelled into outdoor public areas, improving ventilation and comfort while minimising waste.
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Meanwhile, rooftop solar panels generate renewable energy to power lighting and exterior air fans in these shared spaces.
The landscaped sky terrace on the wellness floor
Behind the scenes, technology drives operational efficiency. The building employs a computerised maintenance management system that streamlines cleaning, prioritises tasks in real time and improves productivity.
Surveillance and cleaning robots are also deployed in the main lobby, helping optimise manpower and maintain consistent service standards.
Not surprisingly, Keppel South Central has earned multiple awards for sustainability, including Singapore’s highest certification — the Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA).
It has also achieved WELL Core Pre-certification (Platinum Level), recognising its health-first design that enhances both physical and mental well-being.
At the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards (EPEA) 2025, Keppel South Central further cemented its standing by clinching the Top Office Development Award. The award acknowledges its forward-thinking workplace design, sustainable innovations and community-centric approach.
Typical office floors at Keppel South Central feature floor-to-ceiling heights of 3.2m and average floor plates of 20,000 sq ft
Typical office floors at Keppel South Central feature generous 3.2m ceiling heights and average floor plates of about 20,000 sq ft.
With all structural columns placed along the perimeter, the interiors are open and unobstructed — allowing tenants to configure their spaces freely and adapt them to evolving business needs.
To support this flexibility, Keppel offers end-to-end tenant fit-out services, covering design, space planning and project management. These services help tenants create offices tailored to their brand identity and work culture. Tenants can also choose fitted offices ready for immediate occupancy, making the move-in process seamless.
Those on the upper floors enjoy panoramic views of the sea, Sentosa, the CBD skyline and the heritage shophouses of Tanjong Pagar — a setting that blends luxury with inspiration.
Those on the upper floors enjoy panoramic views of the sea, Sentosa, the CBD skyline and the heritage shophouses of Tanjong Pagar — a setting that blends luxury with inspiration
Keppel South Central is also the company’s showpiece for brownfield redevelopment, occupying the site of the former Keppel Towers and Keppel Towers 2, which Keppel acquired from Keppel REIT in 2010.
The original Keppel Towers was built in 1991, while Keppel Towers 2 — formerly known as GE Tower — was completed in 1993. Keppel had initially considered converting the two towers into a residential project. In 2013, Keppel even obtained provisional permission from the URA for a mixed-use scheme comprising residential, office and retail components.
The 33-storey Keppel South Central was completed in February 2025, and was designed by global architecture firm NBBJ, in collaboration with Architects 61
The developer later pivoted to a purely commercial redevelopment, aligning Keppel South Central with the government’s broader vision to transform the CBD into a dynamic mixed-use hub where people can live, work and play.
The office tower is conveniently located along Hoe Chiang Road in the heart of the Tanjong Pagar precinct. It is also within walking distance of three MRT Stations: Tanjong Pagar (East-West Line), Prince Edward Road (Circle Line) and Cantonment (Circle Line) — the latter two slated to open sometime in 2026.
With the upcoming Greater Southern Waterfront at its doorstep, Tanjong Pagar is evolving from a traditional business district into a vibrant, future-ready urban node under the URA Master Plan — and Keppel South Central stands as a landmark of that transformation.