"Because PPVC can lead to repetitive building forms, MVRDV was tasked with introducing architectural variety within the standardized module grid. The PPVC method, widely used in Singapore, involves manufacturing fully finished modules off-site and assembling them on location. This approach reduces on-site construction activity, shortens project timelines, and lowers material waste and carbon emissions associated with transportation and equipment. The system is supported by national regulations and accreditation schemes aimed at improving productivity in the construction sector."
"MVRDV's facade introduces variation across the elevations and marks the locations of the communal green spaces on the 24th floor and the rooftop. Each module reads as a "pixel," with units recessed or projected through metal frames to create balconies and add depth to the facade. A palette of gold and deep brown forms an abstract pattern inspired by the growth of climbing plants."
Two 36-storey residential towers on Irwell Bank Road, Singapore, employ Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) for off-site manufacturing and on-site assembly of fully finished modules. MVRDV designed a pixelated facade that varies elevations by recessing or projecting modules within metal frames to form balconies and depth. A gold and deep brown palette creates abstract patterns inspired by climbing plants. The facade marks communal green spaces: a four-storey sky garden at the 24th floor and a rooftop Irwell Sky gathering area with expanded facade openings that reveal planting. The approach balances PPVC efficiency with architectural variety and urban legibility.
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