Sinsov Building @ 55 Market Street

Sandwhiched between other tall and slender buildings in downtown CBD of Singappre is the Sinsov Building, named after the Singapore Soviet Shipping Co Pte Ltd. Its location is just opposite the popular Golden Shoe complex.

With only 1 main facade facing Market Street , the architects have created a distinctive look that does not remind of a typical office building.

The office skyscraper typology of a continous glass curtain wall has been superseded with fine perforated metal screening. This is juxtaposed in a rhythmic fashion to give an interesting treatment to the otherwise simple office treatment. The screening has very fine perforations that almost conjures the feeling of a light-weight 'veil' or 'fabric'.


The palette of materials and colours is also refreshing. On the side wall, a similar arrangement of windows also prevails with deep recesses almost in echo of the depth and shadow that the building is trying to depict at the front facade.

Certainly worth checking it out for those who work in the vicinity. The Geek cafe that was stationed at the 1st storey has moved out to give way to a swanky Japanese restaurant too......