Changi Business Park is a business and research node which emphasises on freight, aviation technology, financial services, R&D, and software design & development companies.
Some banks like DBS, Citibank, Standard Chartered and J.P. Morgan have housed their backend IT services in CBP. Other notable technology companies in CBP include AMD Singapore, Honeywell, Huawei Technologies, and IBM.
CBP is designed to be an integrated hub which encourages collaboration for local and global businesses. Here is a guide to some of the more notable buildings in CBP:
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Hansapoint
Hansapoint underwent a facelift during an asset enhancement initiative which completed in 2022 and cost $7.5 million. This upgrade gave Hansapoint a new driveway, lift lobby and toilets among other upgrades. Hansapoint is managed by CapitaLand, and is ideal for companies in Aviation, Technology, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Industrial Design, and Backend IT & Financial Services.
Some features of this building include end-of-trip features such as bicycle racks and lockers for employees who wish to cycle to work, as well as QR code registration for visitors make Hansapoint conveniently accessible both for employees and visitors alike.
Plaza 8
Plaza 8 features an 8-storey business tower, along with two podiums with F&B and retail on the first floor, which offers employees some convenient food options. Plaza 8 also features two futsal pitches, as well as a rooftop garden, offering meeting/activity spaces as well as recreational amenities. Plaza 8 is managed by CapitaLand.
One@Changi City
One@Changi City is a managed by CapitaLand and has the largest modular floor plate at 8,000 sqm over 9 storeys, which allows companies the most versatility in optimising their space for industrial purposes. Units have full floor-to-ceiling windows which give it unblocked views of the outside.
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The Signature
The Signature is a 9-storey business park property managed by Mapletree Industrial Trust. It is located in the middle of CBP, which is designed for R&D and knowledge-intensive and backroom operations.
Eightrium
Eightrium is owned by Soilbuild Business Space Reit, and is made up of two wings, with 8 storeys in the East wing and 6 storeys in the West wing and is designed for software/product design & development, data processing, R&D, IT, banking and aviation industries.
Convenient Accessibility
Expo MRT station is within a 5-minute walking distance with sheltered walkway (dotted line) of most buildings within the CBP area, making this area very accessible for people working in the area. In addition to this, the district also has a lot of bus stops (represented by red dots on the map).
Changi Airport and Jewel are just 1 stop away by MRT, making this area very accessible both by international travellers as well as employees working in the business park. Aside from this, the central business district is also a 30-minute train ride away.
CBP is also served by public bus services 20, 47 and 118 which serve Tampines, East Coast, and Punggol areas respectively. By car, CBP is also easily accessible from the East Coast Parkway (ECP).
Other than its convenient transport connectivity, CBP is also in close proximity to Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) which offers companies the opportunity to conveniently collaborate with researchers and students. CBP is also right next to Singapore Expo, which will allow companies host or participate in events.
Amenities
Changi Business Park has a number of amenities such as supermarkets, clinics, gyms and childcare centers. Many of these are housed in Changi City Point shopping mall.
Capri by Fraser Changi City, and Park Avenue Changi are two hotels to host overseas staff or international visitors. These hotels are relatively affordable, charging between $150-250 per night, and are just a short walk away from Changi City Point mall.
Emile Preschool, Josiah Montessori, Learning Vision and MindChamps are located in CBP, making it convenient for staff working in the area to drop off their young children before heading to work.
There are also other lifestyle amenities in the area, such as a soccer pitch at Plaza 8, which is perfect for company bonding events or after-work exercise. Changi Business Park Garden also stretches in between the buildings, providing a lush corridor of greenery stretching across the middle of CBP for after-work jogs.
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Integrated Hub For Work And Play
The eateries, amenities and accommodation facilities in CBP make it ideal for business collaboration and overseas visitors – aside from the fact that CBP is just a stone’s throw away from the airport, everything that an international visitor might need (food, groceries, entertainment, accommodation) are all within walking distance from the office.
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