Republic Plaza, Singapore

Republic Plaza, Singapore (27 July 2017)

Republic Plaza (GPS: 1.28291, 103.85102) is a skyscraper in Raffles Place, Singapore. It is within the Downtown Core. Completed in 1995 at a height of 280 meters (919 feet) it shares the title of being one of the three tallest buildings in Singapore with OUB Centre and UOB Plaza. Republic Plaza has 66 storeys above ground and 1 basement. It is developed and owned by City Developments Limited, an international property and hotel conglomerate. Although it is bordered by D'Almeida Street and Collyer Quay, it has its address on Raffles Place.

Republic Plaza occupies the city block along Cecil Street, with its main entrance at D'Almeida Street. It was designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. The tower tapers as it rises, allowing it to withstand strong winds and helps improve on wind loading. To afford sea views for the upper floors, its face is turned 45 degrees as it reaches the upper floors.