The new Shaw Tower has secured its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP), marking the completion of Singapore’s most technically and socially acclaimed Grade A commercial development in 2026. The redeveloped Shaw Tower located at 100 Beach Road brings 33-storeys with more than 450,000 square feet of premium office and retail spaces to the Beach Road precinct, marking a significant milestone in the rejuvenation of the Ophir Rochor corridor.
Alfred Yeung, General Manager of Shaw Towers Realty, said: “The completion of Shaw Tower redevelopment marks an epic moment in the Foundation’s history. The Shaw Tower address has always been part of Singapore’s story too, and together with Lendlease, we cherish being part of that legacy while building for the future. We look forward to welcoming our tenants and users as part of our community and the ecosystem.”
Shaw Tower’s tenant roster takes shape with global businesses and local communities The tenant roster at Shaw Tower reflects a wide breadth of organisations across different industries seeking best-in-class sustainability, flexibility, and connectivity. Shaw Tower welcomes back Allianz, a global insurer and asset manager, as its key anchor tenant returning to the building. Other notable tenants include global fintech company Adyen, global healthcare leader Sanofi, global oncology company BeOne Medicines, as well as leading workplace provider Industrious.
In giving back to the community, Shaw Towers Realty collaborates with the National Council of Social Services to house social service agencies within Shaw Tower to expand the reach of non-profit community services and integrate community facilities into commercial spaces. With the construction of Shaw Tower now completed, 60 per cent of the office space has been committed to or is in advanced negotiations. Lendlease will also now provide asset and property management services to Shaw Tower.
Richard Paine, Senior Advisor, Lendlease Development, said: “Being part of the redevelopment journey from the start, we are proud to see Shaw Tower stand tall once again on the Beach Road skyline. The development is built on our continued commitment to sustainability, digital connectivity, and heritage preservation. Seeing a tenant roster of this calibre come together reflects the breadth of what Shaw Tower was built to offer and the confidence a diverse community of organisations has placed in it. We look forward to welcoming more organisations joining our growing community.”
Grade A Office Spaces for Organisations and People to Connect and Thrive
Shaw Tower’s completion comes at a moment when modern organisations increasingly prioritise offices that deliver on sustainability, business flexibility, and seamless connectivity. Shaw Tower offers 435,000 sq ft of Grade A office space across 23 levels. Column-free, contiguous floor plates ranging from 18,000 to 20,000 sq ft give tenants the freedom to design workspaces optimised for their operations and workflow. Tenants can also leverage multiple knockout panels for seamless vertical connectivity between floors, providing flexibility to configure and scale over the long term.
When the work extends beyond office premises, Shaw Tower’s hub space by S.H.A.W. Studios offers two large event spaces accommodating more than 120 persons each, as well as a range of meeting, training, and multipurpose rooms configured for different group sizes. Whether for events, town halls, or showcases, companies can have access to a full suite of conferencing and event amenities within the same building.
An Enabler of Organisational Sustainability Goals
As the first building in Singapore to attain both WiredScore and SmartScore Platinum certifications, Shaw Tower offers more than physical space. WiredScore recognises the building’s digital connectivity infrastructure, while SmartScore certifies its smart building capabilities. As sustainability responsibility and reporting become a boardroom imperative, Shaw Tower offers organisations the ability to meet their carbon commitments from the moment they move in. This is underpinned by Shaw Tower’s sustainability infrastructure and features.
Shaw Tower is the first grade A commercial building in Singapore to achieve the BCA Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) Certification under the 2021 criteria. The certification is supported by an advanced hybrid air-conditioning system, building-integrated wind turbines, and smart facilities management systems that continuously monitor and adjust indoor air quality and lighting levels.
Through built-in power management strategies and an Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, Shaw Tower is projected to achieve more than 60% energy savings compared to 2005 code compliant buildings, offering tenants direct protection against rising energy costs. Among other sustainability credentials, Shaw Tower has received the ABC Waters Certified Project designation by Public Utilities Board (PUB) and is targeting the WELL v2 Core Gold certification from the International WELL Building Institute, a standard that measures the impact of buildings on human health and well-being.
At the Intersection of Business and Culture
As one of Singapore’s most vibrant and well-connected districts, the Bugis precinct is where heritage shophouses sit alongside contemporary buildings, and where a diverse community have chosen to put down roots. Shaw Tower is woven into the fabric of this neighbourhood. Sheltered walkways connect the building directly to Bugis, Promenade, City Hall, and Esplanade MRT stations, connecting people to the East-West, North- South, Downtown, and Circle lines. The building is also accessible via four expressways, namely the ECP, MCE, CTE, and KPE. For cyclists and active commuters, end-of-trip facilities including bicycle parking, lockers, and showers are available within the building premises.
After commuting there, Shaw Tower is designed to give people reason to stay. The building’s biophilic design spans five levels of sky gardens and terraces, with a green plot ratio of more than 8, offering tenants and visitors alike a place to breathe, gather, and unwind above the city. The Level 5 Sky Terrace hosts an amphitheatre and flexible event zones that rotate with different experiences.
Further up, the Level 19 Sky Garden and Level 20 Sky Deck offer a waterfall, BBQ pits and open-air views for gatherings. Shaw Tower features 15,700 sq ft of retail space, including a rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking Marina Bay and the city skyline that rounds out the experience. Shaw Tower’s arrival signals a new chapter for the Ophir-Rochor Corridor, establishing itself as one where commerce, culture, and community come together to shape a precinct with a distinctive identity.
Redeveloping an Icon
Opened in 1976, the original Shaw Tower was one of the pioneering mixed-use developments in Singapore. The new Shaw Tower follows the footsteps of its predecessor, setting leading international design standards while emerging as a national icon. At the centre of Shaw Tower’s redevelopment is a critical mission to retain its heritage and place in modern Singapore’s nation-building post-independence.
To preserve Shaw Tower’s legacy in Downtown Singapore’s placemaking history, heritage elements of the original building are thoughtfully woven into the new building, to reinstate its role in Beach Road’s historic character of leisure and entertainment in its streetscape and public spaces for the local community.
Alfred Yeung adds: “This redevelopment forms an important part of Shaw Foundation Hong Kong’s real estate portfolio that supports its charitable mission. Shaw Tower has also been an integral part of Singapore’s urban cityscape from the nation-building period, and this redevelopment pays homage to that legacy while reimagining the building for the future. We are proud to build on from its heritage and present a sustainable, future-looking development that is designed to meet the needs of organisations of tomorrow and the Beach Road community.”
