Upcoming Hotel Indigo Changi Airport to offer indoor ‘rainforest' and control tower views
The Hotel Indigo Changi Airport will celebrate the spirit of Changi, said the property developer at the groundbreaking of the hotel it is developing together with Japanese non-banking financial services company, Tokyo Century.
The 255-room hotel, scheduled to be ready and fully operational by 2028, will also be Singapore's first hotel to attain 'zero-energy' certification level under the Green Mark Scheme of the Singapore Building and Construction Authority (BCA), the group said.
Under the BCA's scheme, 'zero-energy' buildings are those that consume energy entirely from renewable energy sources.
Here's a look at what the hotel will offer.
Rooftop oasis, indoor rainforest among features
The top floor of Hotel Indigo Changi Airport, level eight, will feature an oasis with an infinity pool, a gym and a bar, that offers panoramic views of the airport, OUE said.
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An indoor rainforest in the hotel, poised to be a new icon, will blend urban architecture with seven storeys of lush greenery.
The Floating Forest blends urban architecture with seven storeys of lush greenery. ILLUSTRATION: OUE
Upon arrival at the Floating Forest, hotel guests will be greeted by a foliage-enveloped lobby furnished with lanterns and a water-covered skylight with views of hanging epiphytes.
The glass and timber elevators that bring guests to their rooms will take them up through the 'forest' on an immersive journey with nature.
Locally inspired features
Hotel Indigo Changi Airport will pay homage to Changi Airport's ongoing evolution as a gateway to the world by drawing inspiration from its past, present and future, OUE said.
Locally-inspired design and curated artwork will be incorporated into the hotel's public spaces and guest rooms, it said.
With direct access to Terminal 2, the hotel will be linked to the rest of Changi Airport.
It will provide views of key airport landmarks, including its tree-lined Airport Boulevard that leads up to the iconic control tower, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport and Jewel Changi Airport.
A rooftop oasis on the eighth floor of the hotel will provide views of Changi Airport. ILLUSTRATION: OUE
Beyond incorporating nature in its design, the hotel will deploy sustainability initiatives to minimise environmental impact while ensuring guests' comfort and well-being, OUE said. These include green-building strategies, smart-energy management systems and eco-friendly technologies.
Notably, there are plans to install photovoltaic solar panels on the hotel's rooftop and its adjacent coach stand, as well as on selected facades, OUE said. These solar panels will harness renewable energy to minimise the facility's carbon footprint and achieve zero-energy operations.
Naturally-ventilated corridors integrated with hybrid cooling systems will reduce the hotel's reliance on air conditioning; its shaded facades provided by the Floating Forest and its use of rainwater-harvesting technology will be among its other sustainability features.
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