Pei’s Singapore tower: a disciplined stack that reads like a crystalline ledger—cool, exact, and unapologetically corporate.
Office building in Singapore.
Featured in I. M. Pei's definitive monograph, I.M. Pei: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
Look at the corners and setbacks—this is a building about how edges behave in tropical light.
From a nearby open plaza/sidewalk across the street, late afternoon for facade depth.
Office tower; typically not a public interior destination; exterior viewing is free.
What feels ‘parametric’ is repetition with slight variation—module control produces the calm.
20–40 minutes
Design & Structure
High-rise rationalism: grid, core, and facade module coordination; climate shading considerations in a dense CBD.
Glass/metal/stone palette—durable corporate modernism tuned to equatorial glare.
Conventional tower structure; wind and facade maintenance in humid climate are key performance issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed OCBC Centre?+
OCBC Centre was designed by I. M. Pei and completed in 1976. It is located in Downtown Core, Singapore.
Where is OCBC Centre located?+
OCBC Centre is located in Downtown Core, Singapore. Its coordinates are 1.2850°, 103.8491°.
When was OCBC Centre built?+
OCBC Centre was completed in 1976. It was designed by I. M. Pei.
Can I visit OCBC Centre?+
OCBC Centre is a real building in Downtown Core that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.