Woodleigh’s new mall officially opened on 9 May and its sustainable features and unique landscape serve us the convenience and calming sights it was always envisioned to have – a vibrant, urban oasis.
The Woodleigh Mall, an integrated community and lifestyle hub in Bidadari Estate, opened on 9 May and has since been a delight with exciting retail concepts, dining experiences and edutainment options for the public.
However, beyond the many offerings (we’ll get to that later), Woodleigh Mall’s unique landscape and sustainable structures proves that Singapore is truly living up to its garden city dreams. Especially since it seems that sustainable buildings are popping up not only in the Central Business District and central areas, but in the heartlands too!
an award-winning green shopping mall.
Envisioned to be a vibrant urban oasis, The Woodleigh Mall is an homage to the nature and serene greenery in which it resides. Nestled within distinctive and tranquil green spaces, the mall is directly connected to Bidadari Park – a 10 hectare park that will be ready at the end of 2023 through extensive cycling routes. This seamless blend into nature also includes an offering of 400 bicycle parking lots around the mall, as well as end-of-trip facilities such as lockers and showers!
Not to mention, distinctive leaf motifs are found across the mall’s exterior, and flora has been integrated into the building’s facade, further helping it blend into its natural surroundings. Carbon Dioxide monitoring sensors regulate fresh air, and the mall ensured an active conservation of existing heritage trees throughout the course of construction.
Inside, the building is fitted with energy-efficient lights, cooling towers using NEWater, and Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) paints, among many other initiatives to keep the place sustainable. Tenants also have to undergo mandatory implementation of Green Leases to ensure that the mall keeps on running sustainably!
In recognition of the mall’s efforts, The Woodleigh Mall has become the proud recipient of the BCA Green Mark Platinum Award, the highest recognition in the Building and Construction Authority’s (BCA) framework for the assessment of sustainable design, best practices, and operations.
gastronomical delights & retail offerings.
While we may not be able to give you the entire lowdown of the mall’s shops and retail experiences here, here are a few popular eateries and features you’re definitely going to be able to look forward to!
When it comes to gastronomical delights, The Woodleigh Mall will feature the largest Pepper Lunch outlet in Singapore, and award-winning plant-based burger joint VeganBurg’s second Singapore outlet! The mall will also be home to a 300-seater food court by Food Republic, coming back with a fresh new concept that offers kids’ meal options, alongside a delectable range of local and international cuisine for families and foodies!
Besides indulging in mouth-watering fare, retail and wellness offerings are sprawled across every corner of the mall – from footwear store Skechers to healthcare options like Raffles Medical.
Families may also be happy to know that the Woodleigh Mall’s education and enrichment centres are plenty. Check out edutainment spaces like The Learning Lab, Aureus Academy, and even a Kiztopia Club!
heartland green lands.
So if you’re looking to keep your consumption experiences green and sustainable, The Woodleigh Mall is definitely a step in the right direction. Surrounded by fresh air, greenery, and gorgeous park views, the Bidadari neighbourhood is shaping up to be quite the eco-friendly environment.
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