Iluma
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Iluma is a ten-story shopping mall
which is managed and owned by Jack Investment Pte Ltd. The mall is located within the Bugis district of Singapore and opened its doors on March 28, 2009. With a budget of S$
100 million, the country's first urban entertainment centre is targeted at the young professionals in their 20s and 30s. The mall is able to cater for up to 60 - 80 thousand consumers on a daily basis.
The 8921 m² site along Victoria Street and opposite the Bugis Junction
and Hotel InterContinental was previously put on a tender bid conducted by the Urban Redevelopment Authority
. Jack Investment then won the tender in 2005 for the Iluma site with a bid of S$46 million. Jack Investment has pumped S$160 million for the budget of Iluma, 60% more than its initial budget of S$100 million.
In line with the URA
's plan for Bugis and the current high human traffic between Bugis Village and Bugis Junction, the opening of Iluma has expected to draw more patrons to the Bugis area as Iluma is visioned to set the Bugis arts and entertainment district alight. Iluma has prepared to host a series of art and musical performances within the mall's dedicated event plaza.
The nearest MRT station is Bugis MRT Station
.
On 28 February, 2011, CapitaMall Trust announced that it will be acquiring Iluma from Jack Investment for S$295 million.
Architects, the facade of the mall plays with the theme of light and illumination, having high-tech features such as a light- and media facade designed by WOHA in conjunction with Berlin
based media artists realities:united. The "crystal mesh" facade envelops the convex part of the building and brightly-lit billboards will scatter across its flatter sides, unlike those in the Times Square
. Its theme was inspired by its proximity to arts venues and tertiary institutions. The mall also have 27 191 sq ft of column-free space which is suitable for themed restaurant
and concept-dining. The second storey of the mall is connected to Victoria Street via a pedestrian overhead bridge. The mall also has a car park with 321 lots.
operator in Iluma, unlike typical shopping malls in Singapore. The mall has included dance clubs to attract more patrons who enjoy the night life. Rents are said to fall between S$10 to S$30 per sq ft per month, with the highest rent are said to have reach S$50 per sq ft per month.
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
which is managed and owned by Jack Investment Pte Ltd. The mall is located within the Bugis district of Singapore and opened its doors on March 28, 2009. With a budget of S$
Singapore dollar
The Singapore dollar or Dollar is the official currency of Singapore. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively S$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
100 million, the country's first urban entertainment centre is targeted at the young professionals in their 20s and 30s. The mall is able to cater for up to 60 - 80 thousand consumers on a daily basis.
The 8921 m² site along Victoria Street and opposite the Bugis Junction
Bugis Junction
Bugis Junction is an integrated development located at Victoria Street, Middle Road and North Bridge Road in Bugis, Downtown Core Planning Area in Singapore. The development consists of a shopping mall, an office tower and the InterContinental Singapore Hotel...
and Hotel InterContinental was previously put on a tender bid conducted by the Urban Redevelopment Authority
Urban Redevelopment Authority
The Urban Redevelopment Authority is the national urban planning authority of Singapore, and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development of the Singapore Government.-Mission:The authority was established on 1 April 1974, and is of especially critical importance to the city-state,...
. Jack Investment then won the tender in 2005 for the Iluma site with a bid of S$46 million. Jack Investment has pumped S$160 million for the budget of Iluma, 60% more than its initial budget of S$100 million.
In line with the URA
Urban Redevelopment Authority
The Urban Redevelopment Authority is the national urban planning authority of Singapore, and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development of the Singapore Government.-Mission:The authority was established on 1 April 1974, and is of especially critical importance to the city-state,...
's plan for Bugis and the current high human traffic between Bugis Village and Bugis Junction, the opening of Iluma has expected to draw more patrons to the Bugis area as Iluma is visioned to set the Bugis arts and entertainment district alight. Iluma has prepared to host a series of art and musical performances within the mall's dedicated event plaza.
The nearest MRT station is Bugis MRT Station
Bugis MRT Station
Bugis MRT Station is located on the East West Line of Singapore MRT. It is located next to Bugis Junction, which has a direct link to the mall. It has almost the same design as the neighbouring Lavender MRT Station, save for the different colours of lights used...
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On 28 February, 2011, CapitaMall Trust announced that it will be acquiring Iluma from Jack Investment for S$295 million.
Building
Designed by WOHAWOHA
WOHA is a Singapore based multidisciplinary design and architecture firm, founded by Wong Mun Summ & Richard Hassell in 1994. The firm has been said not to have a fixed language or style, and, instead, to let each project evolve around a set of objectives and strategies that emerge from within the...
Architects, the facade of the mall plays with the theme of light and illumination, having high-tech features such as a light- and media facade designed by WOHA in conjunction with Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
based media artists realities:united. The "crystal mesh" facade envelops the convex part of the building and brightly-lit billboards will scatter across its flatter sides, unlike those in the Times Square
Times Square
Times Square is a major commercial intersection in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets...
. Its theme was inspired by its proximity to arts venues and tertiary institutions. The mall also have 27 191 sq ft of column-free space which is suitable for themed restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
and concept-dining. The second storey of the mall is connected to Victoria Street via a pedestrian overhead bridge. The mall also has a car park with 321 lots.
Tenants
With a net-lettable area of 185,190 sq ft, 129 outlets are open in Iluma, with a mix of retail and entertainment outlets with an emphasis on performing and exhibition space. 60% of the area is used for entertainment outlets. On the fifth floor, there is a cineplex managed by Filmgarde which also have an outlet at Leisure Park Kallang. There is no supermarketSupermarket
A supermarket, a form of grocery store, is a self-service store offering a wide variety of food and household merchandise, organized into departments...
operator in Iluma, unlike typical shopping malls in Singapore. The mall has included dance clubs to attract more patrons who enjoy the night life. Rents are said to fall between S$10 to S$30 per sq ft per month, with the highest rent are said to have reach S$50 per sq ft per month.