Instrumental in shaping Singapore’s urban landscape, CPG looks to bolster its 192-year legacy by continuing to shape resilient and sustainable cities and built environments all over the world.

With a 192-year heritage tracing back to the former Public Works Department (PWD), CPG Corporation (“CPG”) has played a central role in shaping Singapore’s built environment and contributing to its transformation into a first-world city. Since its corporatisation in 1999, CPG has grown into a multidisciplinary consultancy, combining regional perspectives with deep professional foundations and technical rigour.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

As a homegrown institution, CPG has evolved in tandem with the nation, supporting its growth and responding to the needs of each new chapter in Singapore’s development. Its impact is evident in many of the country’s landmark projects, including Changi Airport, Gardens by the Bay, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, National Gallery Singapore, State Courts, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the campuses of the National University of Singapore, and Nanyang Technological University. Today, CPG’s expertise extends beyond Singapore, with a global presence spanning Asia and the Middle East. As Singapore commemorates 60 years of nationhood, CPG remains a valued development partner and continues to redefine spaces and excel through changing market demands and industry challenges.

The National Centre for Infectious Diseases & Centre for Healthcare Innovation embodies resilient, future-ready design for public health (Credit: MOH Holdings)

MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPERTISE

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CPG is distinguished by its integrated, cross-disciplinary capabilities. It brings together architecture, engineering, quantity surveying, urban planning, project and construction management, and facilities management to enable a holistic, solutions-driven approach to complex urban challenges. CPG’s strength lies in executing large-scale projects with precision – from master planning districts and developing infrastructure to restoring heritage landmarks and managing townships.

Its commitment to excellence is exemplified by the prestigious President’s Design Award, with five landmark projects earning the Design of the Year distinction: National Museum Singapore (2008), Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (2011), Gardens by the Bay (2013), National Gallery Singapore (2015), and State Courts of Singapore (2023).

With over 500 industry accolades, CPG continues to be recognised for its leadership in innovation, sustainability, and urban transformation.

RESPONDING TO EVOLVING CHALLENGES

The built environment today faces increasing demands to address urgent environmental challenges, going beyond its traditional roles of providing shelter, utility, and enjoyment. In response, CPG actively integrates expertise from diverse disciplines and continues to build interdisciplinary capabilities across the organisation. This enables the company to tackle complex priorities such as climate adaptation, decarbonisation, renewable energy integration, urban and active mobility enhancement, and the promotion of health, comfort, and wellness in urban living.

CPG actively integrates expertise from diverse disciplines and continues to build interdisciplinary capabilities across the organisation.

Recognising that the built environment shapes nearly every aspect of human life, CPG anchors its solutions in the pillars of sustainability, resilience, and technology. Strategies are developed with whole-of-life-cycle decarbonisation in mind, alongside the application of biophilic design to enhance liveability and ecological value. Resilience thinking informs both planning and operational frameworks, ensuring flexibility and future readiness. A strategic digital roadmap underpins these efforts, harnessing data and digital tools to optimise outcomes and streamline project delivery.

The State Courts Singapore breaks new ground in exploring high-rise typology for courthouse design (Credit: Finbarr Fallon)

Recognising that the built environment shapes nearly every aspect of human life, CPG anchors its solutions in the pillars of sustainability, resilience, and technology.

FUTURE FORWARD: BUILDING RESILIENT CITIES

In an era shaped by urbanisation, climate imperatives, and rapid technological change, a solutions-based approach is more important than ever. Through its solutions-based approach, CPG combines deep technical expertise with sustainability, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration. By anticipating long-term challenges and designing for adaptability, CPG contributes to shaping resilient cities that are prepared to meet the demands of the future, while continuing to evolve alongside it.

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ASSET OPTIMISATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE

CPG maximises the value of buildings throughout their lifecycle by adopting adaptive reuse and proactive operational strategies. Instead of demolishing ageing structures, the organisation reimagines and repurposes them – minimising carbon footprint, rejuvenating urban areas, and honouring architectural heritage. A proprietary assessment tool is used to evaluate conversion potential, enabling efficient, benchmarking-informed transformations. From iconic heritage buildings to commercial assets, this approach enhances both sustainability and economic viability.

This is further supported by CPG’s integrated facilities management capabilities, which ensure that repurposed assets continue to perform optimally. Through the application of smart maintenance practices, energy efficiency measures, and lifecycle management, CPG embeds long-term value into daily operations.

Through its Design and Research Office, CPG translates research into practical strategies by working closely with industry partners and academia to advance sustainable urban solutions. In April 2024, CPG published the Adaptive Reuse Framework, which explores the conversion of high-rise office buildings in Singapore’s Central Business District into residential or hospitality uses, unlocking new value while supporting sustainable redevelopment. This was followed by Design for Future Adaptations in September 2024, a study examining how strata offices and B1 industrial spaces can be transformed into residential or hybrid live–work arrangements. These research efforts promote a more adaptable and resilient built environment, while preserving architectural integrity and extending building lifespans in response to evolving urban needs.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND DECARBONISATION

To support Singapore’s net zero ambitions, CPG takes a comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions across the entire building lifecycle – from how materials are chosen to how buildings are operated. By using advanced digital tools to track and manage carbon impact, CPG is able to make informed design and planning decisions. Its strategies combine energy-efficient design, the use of renewable energy, and innovative solutions such as carbon offsetting to create greener, more sustainable spaces. These efforts are evident in recent projects such as the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Design and Environment (SDE) 1 and 3, as well as the State Courts.

Facilities management is strengthened through artificial intelligence and IoT-driven SaaS platforms, enabling real-time energy optimisation, predictive maintenance, and comprehensive sustainability reporting. This ensures that green intent is matched by long-term performance and measurable outcomes.

Beyond implementation, CPG advances sustainability through research, industry engagement, and cross-sector collaboration. Its Decarbonisation Playbook, published by CPG’s Sustainability Office, offers strategic guidance for low-carbon, resource-efficient development and helps shape best practices across the built environment. Strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders and institutes of higher learning further bolster these efforts, promoting sustainable infrastructure education and equipping future talent with expertise in environmentally conscious design.

Through this integrated approach, CPG ensures that sustainability remains a cornerstone of urban development, creating lasting value for current and future generations.

CLIMATE RESILIENCY AND ADAPTATION

As climate risks intensify, the built environment must adapt to rising sea levels, heavier rainfall, and increasingly frequent extreme weather events. CPG plays a vital role in protecting communities and infrastructure through integrated and sustainable climate adaptation strategies.

With strong capabilities in environmental engineering and urban planning, CPG has been at the forefront of Singapore’s resilience efforts. Commissioned by Singapore’s National Water Agency, PUB, to lead the nation’s first major coastal study for the City East Coast area, CPG assessed over 58 kilometres of coastline and 213 square kilometres of inland territory. The study examined a range of solutions including sea walls, earthen bunds, elevated structures, and nature-based interventions such as mangrove restoration and green buffer zones. These proposals aim to mitigate flood risks while also enhancing recreational spaces and urban liveability.

This landmark project led to the formation of CPG’s dedicated Climate Resilience Team, which focuses on strengthening Singapore’s climate defences through sustainable and context-sensitive strategies. Leveraging expertise across engineering, urban design, and master planning, the team addresses climate vulnerabilities with holistic and future-oriented solutions.

URBAN PLACEMAKING AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING

Resilient cities are built on strong communities. CPG places people at the heart of urban design by embracing a placemaking philosophy that prioritises liveability, inclusivity, and well-being. Through participatory processes and interdisciplinary collaboration, CPG designs public spaces that foster social interaction, support mental and physical health, and strengthen community bonds.

Bidadari Park (Credit: Finbarr Fallon)

This people-first approach is integrated with broader environmental and infrastructural resilience, resulting in spaces that not only meet technical and functional requirements but also bring long-term value to the communities they serve. CPG’s projects such as Bidadari Park, Lakeside Garden, and Gardens by the Bay reflect this philosophy in action. These spaces are designed to be immersive, accessible, and ecologically rich, blending natural systems with thoughtful amenities to encourage everyday use and intergenerational engagement.

Bidadari Park, for instance, restores the area’s natural marshland and introduces walking trails, boardwalks, and open lawns that support biodiversity and recreation. Meanwhile, with an expansive water frontage, Lakeside Garden capitalises on its waterfront location and creates amenities and spaces for all to enjoy amid nature, greenery, and lakeside views. At Gardens by the Bay, CPG contributed to one of Singapore’s most iconic public destinations, where innovation in landscape and infrastructure comes together to shape a new model of urban green space and a fantasia showcasing horticultural craftsmanship and floral artistry at its finest.

Through its urban placemaking expertise, CPG continues to help cities evolve into healthier, more connected environments where people and nature coexist in harmony.

EXPANDING GLOBAL IMPACT

As Singapore’s trusted development partner, CPG brings its integrated approach to planning, sustainability, and resilience to international markets. By exporting the Singaporean model of urban excellence, CPG works with global partners to deliver adaptable, future-ready solutions that respond to local needs while upholding the values of liveability, innovation, and long-term sustainability. Through ongoing collaboration and knowledge exchange, CPG continues to extend the influence of Singapore’s urban legacy on the world stage.