Official Launch of Phase Z.Ro (6 February 2001)
Phase Z.ro was launched officially at Tango @ Holland Village by Mr. Lim Neo Chian (Chairman JTC). As the precursor to one-north, it created an immediate presence and was well received by the industry.
Phase Z.Ro (Present)
Phase Z.Ro provides a vibrant technopreneurial environment that is constantly rejuvenating, buzzing with innovative energy and fun. Many IT startups cultivated their business from here.
one-north gets off to a flying start as Zaha Hadid Pte. Ltd. and MVA Asia Ltd. were appointed as the Masterplan and Transport Consultants respectively. The signing ceremony took place at the African Heartbeat @ Science Park, a place symbolic with reativity, innovation and experimentation. The event was graced by Mr. Philip Yeo (Chairman A*STAR), Mr Lim Neo Chian (Chairman JTC) and Mr Chong Lit Cheong (CEO JTC).
The RAP was set up to facilitate collaboration with leading global experts from various fields including town planning, life sciences, architecture etc. There have been 7 RAP sessions and the members have contributed immensely to the one-north development.A fantastic day! one-north was officially launched on 4 December 2001 by Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Tony Tan. Minister for Education, RAdm Teo Chee Hean was also present to show his support for this prestigious project.
Biopolis Groundbreaking (6 December 2001)
one-north progresses at an astounding pace at Biopolis, the premier hub for life science research and development in Singapore, broke ground on 6 Dec 2001, merely 2 days after the official launch of one-north. BG (NS) George Yeo, Minister for Trade and Industry) was the Guest of Honour for this symbolic groundbreaking ceremony.
Biopolis Building Process (December 2001 - May 2003)
Biopolis makes tremendous progress as construction work progresses at an unprecedented rate. 7 buildings will be available in phases from early Q3 2003 to Q1 2004.
Biopolis Topping Up (15 January 2003)
Biopolis reached a significant milestone as the highest levels for the first 3 buildings were completed. Mr Lim Swee Say (Minister of Environment) graced the occasion and 'cemented' this achievement at the highest floor.
Biopolis Phase 1 Completion (Q1 2004)
Biopolis Phase 1 with a built-up area of 185,000 sqm was successfully completed.
Biopolis Phase 2 Completion (30 October 2006)
Biopolis Phase 2 was completed adding two more blocks, Neuros and Immunos, to the exisiting seven Biopolis Phase 1 buildings. Phase 2 was constructed by Ascendas, a leading business space provider.
Chip Bee Gardens @ Holland Village has been transformed into work lofts to cater to the immediate needs of the one-north community.