In the midst of global market turmoil, Singapore has once again emerged as a safe haven. In a flight to quality, high-net-worth individuals and corporate investors are gravitating towards prime commercial assets — particularly strata-titled office spaces in District 9.
Last September, an entire floor at Tong Building, a 46-year-old freehold commercial property on Orchard Road, fetched a record-high $5,097 psf. More recently, in July, a freehold whole-floor unit at VisionCrest Orchard spanning 14,844 sq ft was sold for $60.28 million ($4,061 psf).
Brand new, competitively priced
For investors seeking a foothold in prime District 9 at more palatable prices, One Sophia presents an opportunity. Likewise, businesses will have a chance to own individual office units within a larger complex.
In fact, One Sophia is one of the few strata-titled, mixed-use commercial developments on the market. Available strata office suites range from 1,012 sq ft to 4,530 sq ft, offering an entry price starting from just $2,846 per sq ft.
Developed by SingHaiyi Group and its joint venture partners at Ultra Infinity, the 99-year leasehold mixed-use project comprises a 13-storey commercial block with 122 strata-titled offices, complemented by a two-storey podium of 127 strata retail units.
The development is seamlessly integrated with The Collective at One Sophia, offering 367 units across two residential towers.
Strata office units for sale range from 1,012 sq ft to 4,530 sq ft (Source: One Sophia brochure)
Location and connectivity
One Sophia is located at the crossroads of Orchard and Bras Basah–Bugis precincts. It is within walking distance of four MRT stations: Bencoolen, Rochor, Bras Basah, and Dhoby Ghaut, an interchange for three MRT lines.
Just two to four MRT stops from Raffles Place and Marina Bay, the development offers future office occupiers unparalleled convenience while remaining just outside the CBD and Orchard Road. For those who drive, it’s just a 10-minute drive to the downtown area.
Source: One Sophia brochure
Redefining urban workspaces
One Sophia is designed to be a next-generation workplace in the city centre. Flexible office configurations cater to boutique firms as well as larger occupiers, offering options that range from smaller suites to entire floor plates. The retail podium below offers dining and lifestyle amenities, further enhancing the live-work-play lifestyle.
Three landscaped gardens on the third, eighth, and 13th floors encourage relaxation, networking, and collaboration beyond the workstation. Designed by ADDP Architects in collaboration with French firm studioMilou and Tinderbox Landscape Studio, the project balances modern glass façades with lush greenery set within a curved suspended garden.
Strata office show suite at One Sophia gallery (Photo: Samuel Isaac Chua/EdgeProp Singapore)
A 4m-high lobby with a separate entrance and dedicated drop-off point offers exclusivity, while end-of-trip facilities, bicycle parking, EV charging stations, and a destination-controlled lift system add convenience and sustainability.
With residences, offices, retail, and a cultural backdrop, One Sophia redefines what it means to live and work in Singapore’s city centre. It is not just a new commercial and residential address — it is a statement of how the city’s heritage and future can coexist, setting the stage for the next chapter in District 9’s evolution.
A precinct in transformation
One Sophia is more than just the transformation of Peace Centre and Peace Mansion; it mirrors the broader evolution of its neighbourhood into a vibrant hub of arts and culture.
The area is anchored by leading institutions such as Singapore Management University (SMU), LaSalle College of the Arts, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), the School of the Arts (SOTA), and the newly formed University of the Arts Singapore (UAS).
Renewal is also a defining theme in the area. The former Catholic High School campus (1935) is being converted into a new arts centre, while the old Elections Department building has been repurposed as The Foundry, a hub for 14 non-profit social organisations. Meanwhile, Hotel Mi Rochor, a 530-key property that opened in 2023, stands on the redeveloped site of the former Golden Wall Centre, while a new 502-room hotel is located on the site of the former Min Yuan Apartments.
