Punggol Digital District

The 50-hectare Punggol Digital District (PDD) in Singapore, developed by JTC Corporation and designed by WOHA Architects, is a cornerstone of the North Coast Innovation Corridor and a key driver of Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative. The district integrates a business park, the new Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) campus, and an underground MRT station, creating a highly connected ecosystem that encourages collaboration between academia and industry. PDD was awarded the Green Mark Platinum for Districts (2024). IN his previous role, Shonn Mills led the Smart City and smart technology design and implementation, including the development of the Open Digital Platform (ODP) concept. Sustainability underpins the district’s design; Giovanni Viganò championed modern methods of construction to reduce embodied carbon and improve construction efficiency. He also contributed to Tower 86, a timber–concrete hybrid building within PDD, which recently received a CTBUH award. Life-centric features such as nature-based solutions, waterfront green linkages, and a campus boulevard with seamless access to amenities further enhance the district’s liveability. PDD has also been recognised with BCA Green Mark Platinum for Super Low Energy (2021).