UOL, Hilton sign deal for first NoMad Hotel in Apac at former Faber House site
Faber House was an eight-storey commercial building situated across the road from 313@somerset. In 2021, UOL received in-principle approvals to redevelop the location into a 19-storey hotel under URA’s Strategic Development Initiative (SDI) system. The accommodation is going to additionally consist of commercial and retail place.
Some other features of the resort consist of an entrance hall on level five with an adjacent sky balcony and an infinity balcony pool overlooking Orchard Road, and a rooftop bar and dining establishment.
NoMad is a luxury lifestyle resort company focusing on sophisticated style, exceptional dining and immersive social programs. Founded by United States hospitality company Sydell Group, the label joined the Hilton portfolio complying with the group’s procurement of a bulk risk in Sydell Group last year. At the moment, NoMad has one front runner establishment in London, with intentions to broaden globally.
Designed by WOHA, the hotel is going to feature a biophilic design with a 15-storey falls and a “cliff-like verdant upright landscape” set right into the façade. There will also be an “urban verandah”: a public space on the third level that will certainly be utilized for art and layout programs. UOL states the metropolitan verandah will likewise facilitate future networks to surrounding developments.
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“We are thrilled to present NoMad to Singapore as part of our placemaking goal for Orchard Road, alongside UOL’s upcoming private and unique preview of its luxury non commercial venture, UpperHouse at Orchard Blvd, and the award-winning Pan Pacific Orchard, creating a triad that will certainly contribute to the change of Orchard Street,” states Liam Wee Sin, UOL’s chief executive.
Andrew Zobler, owner and president of Sydell Group, says that the brand’s debut in Singapore is just the beginning, with numerous offers “in advanced discussions in destinations in North America, Europe and more”.
UOL Group is joining forces with global hospitality leader Hilton to introduce the first NoMad Lodging in Asia Pacific. Hilton will supervise operations of the 173-room high-end accommodation, which will be situated at the previous Faber House on Orchard Road. The hotel is set to open in early 2027.
“With interest for premium, experience-driven keeps rising throughout the area, the deluxe gateway of Singapore gives the ideal backdrop to debut NoMad’s uniquely local area high-end hospitality– and will certainly be the first of numerous metros in Asia to welcome the brand name,” states Alan Watts, head for Asia Pacific at Hilton.
