This repurposed, award-winning conserved building showcases design talents and contributes to developing the Singapore design brand.

It is also the home of the DesignSingapore Council, the national agency for design. Adding to the pulse of the city’s district of arts, culture, heritage, learning and entertainment, NDC is well placed in the Bras Basah-Bugis district to invite the public to learn about design through its programmes and exhibitions.

History

The building was previously home to the St Anthony’s Convent (1879-1994), Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1995-2004) and Chinese Opera Institute (1995-2009). In 2011, a multi-disciplinary team led by SCDA Architects was appointed to develop and implement a design proposal for NDC.

New building

Today, NDC’s development comprises the restoration and adaptive reuse of the existing buildings at 111 Middle Road. It consists of three pre-war art deco blocks and one post-war modern block which have been gazetted for conservation by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).

Precautionary Measures when visiting NDC

Please note that w.e.f. 19 August 2020, the National Design Centre will be reopened to the public. To help ease into the reopening, please note:

Pre-visit:

• Wear your mask. Children 12 years and below who find it hard to wear masks, or persons with health conditions causing medical difficulties when masks are worn, may wear face shields instead.
• Keep your group size to no more than 8 people.
• Checking-in via TraceTogether is encouraged and visitors are reminded to bring their tokens or keep their app running throughout their visit.

Upon arrival:

• It is encouraged to check-in to the National Design Centre via TraceTogether, either via the app or the token, and any other specific units that you visit within the building.
• Alternatively, you can do so via QR code using your mobile phone, or by presenting your NRIC/work permit/passport to our security officer on duty.
• Have your temperature taken at the self-help stations. If you have a temperature above 38°C, you will be screened again. Should this persist, you will not be able to enter the building.
• Please be informed that real-time building occupancy will be monitored to ensure that NDC will be within the allowable operating capacity.

Before leaving:

• Check out using TraceTogether.