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Reimagining Student Living at Taylor's Residence

Refurbished reception lobby at Taylor's Residence

Refreshed Spaces for Better Living

Over the past year, Taylor's Residence has undergone a major refurbishment to enhance the comfort, functionality and overall living experience for our residents. After more than a decade of serving students from around the world, parts of the residence were ready for renewal. Our refurbishment programme focused on modernising living spaces, improving shared facilities and creating a more welcoming environment that supports both study and community life. What makes this transformation unique is that it was carried out while the residence remained fully operational. With students living on campus year-round, upgrades were carefully phased and managed to minimise disruption while maintaining a comfortable living environment. Today, residents enjoy refreshed spaces designed with practicality, durability and wellbeing in mind.

ARRIVAL & SECURITY ENHANCEMENT

G Floor Lift Lobby

After refurbishment at the G Floor lift lobby
Before refurbishment at the G Floor lift lobby
Before After

BeforeThe previous entrance lobby was enclosed and visually dated, creating a less welcoming arrival experience.

AfterThe refurbished lobby is brighter, more open and more modern, creating a more welcoming and spacious arrival experience.

U Residence Entrance

After refurbishment at the U Residence entrance
Before refurbishment at the U Residence entrance
Before After

BeforeThe original entrance featured dated branding and a cluttered design that made the space feel less welcoming.

AfterThe upgraded entrance introduces a cleaner, brighter design that creates a more welcoming arrival point.

Security Walkway

After refurbishment at the security area
Before refurbishment at the security area
Before After

BeforeThe previous security walkway reflected the original design and finishes of the facility.

AfterThe upgraded walkway introduces refreshed finishes and a modern security control area, creating a cleaner and more professional environment.

COMMUNITY SPACES

Reception Lobby

After refurbishment at the reception lobby
Before refurbishment at the reception lobby
Before After

BeforeThe lobby functioned primarily as a reception area with a formal counter and minimal space for resident interaction.

AfterThe refreshed lobby transforms the space into a warm communal hub with lounge seating and a shared pantry for studying and socialising.

U Lounge Signage

After refurbishment at the U Lounge signage
Before refurbishment at the U Lounge signage
Before After

BeforeThe U Lounge entrance featured standard signage and temporary notice displays for communication.

AfterThe refreshed entrance introduces modern signage and integrated digital displays, creating a cleaner and more contemporary frontage.

U Lounge (Inside)

After refurbishment inside the U Lounge
Before refurbishment inside the U Lounge
Before After

BeforeThe lounge featured a conventional seating area with a small television and a darker interior setting.

AfterThe space was transformed into a vibrant social hub with a refreshed interior, stage and large LED screen for movie nights and community events.

U Garden

After refurbishment at the U Garden
Before refurbishment at the U Garden
Before After

BeforePreviously, the space was a simple open courtyard with minimal features for resident use.

AfterThe refurbished U Garden introduces lush greenery and comfortable seating, creating a relaxing outdoor space for residents to unwind and connect.

U Garden Study Area

After refurbishment at the U Garden study area
Before refurbishment at the U Garden study area
Before After

BeforeThe study area was enclosed within a more confined indoor setting.

AfterThe space was opened up and refreshed with greenery and larger communal tables, creating a more airy and comfortable study environment.

U RESIDENCE APARTMENT REFURBISHMENT

Kitchenette

After refurbishment at the kitchenette
Before refurbishment at the kitchenette
Before After

Standard Single

After refurbishment at the standard single room
Before refurbishment at the standard single room
Before After

Standard Twin

After refurbishment at the standard twin room
Before refurbishment at the standard twin room
Before After

En-suite Single

After refurbishment at the en-suite single room
Before refurbishment at the en-suite single room
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En-suite Premium Single

After refurbishment at the en-suite premium single room
Before refurbishment at the en-suite premium single room
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Superior Single

After refurbishment at the superior single room
Before refurbishment at the superior single room
Before After

RUEMZ REFURBISHMENT

En-suite Single

After refurbishment at the Ruemz en-suite single room
Before refurbishment at the Ruemz en-suite single room
Before After

Superior En-suite Single

After refurbishment at the Ruemz superior en-suite single room
Before refurbishment at the Ruemz superior en-suite single room
Before After

En-suite Twin

After refurbishment at the Ruemz en-suite twin room
Before refurbishment at the Ruemz en-suite twin room
Before After

Superior En-suite Twin

After refurbishment at the Ruemz superior en-suite twin room
Before refurbishment at the Ruemz superior en-suite twin room
Before After

Deluxe En-suite Twin

After refurbishment at the Ruemz deluxe en-suite twin room
Before refurbishment at the Ruemz deluxe en-suite twin room
Before After

Kitchen

After refurbishment at the Ruemz kitchen
Before refurbishment at the Ruemz kitchen
Before After

Lounge

After refurbishment at the Ruemz lounge
Before refurbishment at the Ruemz lounge
Before After

Awards & Recognition

Taylor's Residence has transformed into an award-winning community builder, with a focus on imparting crucial life skills to its residents.

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Winner APSAA
Winner THE 2023
Winner THE 2022
i-grad 2014
i-grad 2016
i-grad 2017
i-grad 2015