Grant Associates unveils new Wellness Gardens at The Grand Hyatt Singapore

A new collection of lush gardens and serene waterscapes designed by landscape architect Grant Associates has been unveiled at The Grand Hyatt in Singapore, as part of a major transformation of the luxury city centre hotel.

Nestled in the heart of Orchard Road, The Grand Hyatt Singapore aims to combine refined design with natural tranquillity, providing a distinctive retreat for those seeking a respite from bustling urban life.

Conceived during the challenging times of the Covid 19 pandemic, human wellbeing and nature’s crucial role in wellness was at the heart of the design thinking behind this urban oasis, designed in partnership with Tokyo-based interior architects Strickland and NAO Taniyama Associates.

Water flows, tumbles, and cascades through lushly planted surroundings, infusing the area with a relaxing lifeforce that nurtures and sustains. Inspired by 'Shinrin-yoku' or Forest Bathing, Grant Associates’ design features interconnected gardens that harmonize seamlessly with the environment, offering luxurious retreats for relaxation and respite.

Within this meandering tropical garden, guests can discover refreshed wellness facilities including a 24-hour Fitness Centre with outdoor functional fitness area, a hydrotherapy wellness pool, a 25-metre swimming pool, and an outdoor lawn area for meditation, yoga and pilates.

The Wellness Gardens also serve as a natural sanctuary for pollinators from the neighbouring Orchard and Somerset butterfly trails, and include ponds for the resident Koi. Artwork throughout the hotel reflects the flight of butterflies, delightfully connecting people with nature.

Toby Kyle, Associate Director at Grant Associates in Singapore, comments:

“These lush gardens not only enrich their surroundings but also promote urban biodiversity, enhancing Singapore’s ecological fabric. Each garden is meticulously crafted to offer guests a natural sanctuary in a vibrant cityscape, reflecting Singapore’s unique relationship between the city and nature.”

Toby Kyle, Associate Director at Grant Associates

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About Grant Associates Grant Associates is a pioneering international landscape architecture practice, whose work reconnects people with nature in insightful, delightful and distinctive ways whilst addressing the global challenges of urbanisation, the climate crisis and biodiversity extinction. Grant Associates’ design process is underpinned by a knowledge of human behaviour, nature and ecological science combined with innovative design technology. The practice combines original thinking, creative collaboration and regenerative design to breathe new life into our cities and landscapes.