Tea Leaves
From ‘void decks’ to integrated hubs, shared spaces foster community
Singapore’s sprawling Our Tampines Hub combines sports facilities, dining areas, public services and event spaces in a single multilevel complex. (Photo by Ben Chester Cheong)
Weekday mornings at Our Tampines Hub usually begin quietly. Retirees arrive early for a walk or to chat with friends. Parents steer sleepy children toward preschool or enrichment classes. Someone stops for breakfast before heading to work.
