
CapitaLand Development Ltd (CLD) is set to preview LyndenWoods, its upcoming 343-unit residential project, on June 28. Sales booking will commence on July 12.
As the first residential development within Singapore Science Park, it marks a new chapter in the precinct’s transformation into a vibrant live-work-play hub.
LyndenWoods is part of the multi-billion-dollar rejuvenation of the 55ha Singapore Science Park that is slated to be carried out in phases.
From Ascent to Geneo: A decade of transformation
The rejuvenation began a decade ago with Ascent, a seven-storey, 555,013 sq ft premium business park building at the gateway of Science Park One. Ascent was completed in 2018.
It was followed by Geneo, CLD’s $1.4 billion flagship life sciences and innovation cluster, comprising five buildings: 1, 1A, 1B, 5, and 7 Science Park Drive.
The rejuvenation began a decade ago with Ascent, a seven-storey, premium business park building at the gateway of Science Park One, completed in 2018.
Among them is 5 Science Park Drive, a six-storey building with a net lettable area of 242,059 sq ft. It was completed in 2019 and is fully leased to Shopee, the e-commerce arm of tech company Sea. In May 2025, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR) acquired the building for $245 million, as part of a broader $700.2 million portfolio deal that also included 9 Tai Seng Drive.
The final piece of Geneo — 1 Science Park Drive — was completed in March 2025 and is already over 90% leased, according to Ronald Tay, CEO of CLD.
Spanning 1.95 million sq ft, Geneo offers business park space, purpose-built and co-working laboratories, as well as 39,000 sq ft of retail, dining and lifestyle amenities.
Geneo, CLD’s $1.4 billion flagship life sciences and innovation cluster, comprising five buildings — 1, 1A, 1B, 5, and 7 Science Park Drive — was fully completed in 1Q2025.
A key highlight is The Canopy, Geneo’s 32,292 sq ft event plaza featuring 25m-high mass engineered timber (MET) pillars and cathedral-like arches made from sustainably sourced timber. “It’s all about connectivity,” says Tay, referring to the sheltered walkways and landscaped corridors linking buildings to The Canopy and Kent Ridge MRT Station.
Geneo was designed by London-based Chris Lee of Serie Architects and Singapore-based Multiply Architects — the same team behind CLD’s One Pearl Bank redevelopment.
Tay refers to the ongoing transformation as “Science Park 2.0” — a shift from its original business-park-only identity to a multi-faceted innovation precinct with live-work-play components.
The Canopy is Geneo’s event plaza featuring 25m-high pillars and cathedral-like arches made from sustainably sourced timber.
From R&D cluster to integrated community
Singapore Science Park was originally conceptualised by JTC Corporation in the late 1970s as a hub for research, development, and technology. Science Park I (30ha) was developed in the 1980s, followed by Science Park II (25ha) in the 1990s, bringing the total to 55ha.
CapitaLand became the master developer after acquiring Ascendas-Singbridge from Temasek for $11 billion in 2019. Ascendas-Singbridge was the result of a 2015 merger between Ascendas and Singbridge, while Ascendas itself was formed in 2001 through the merger of JTC International’s business parks division with Arcasia Land.
CLD’s Tay: We came up with a master plan to rejuvenate the area, which was almost entirely business park space before. Our goal is to revitalise it with a holistic mix of work, live and play elements.
“The original Science Park 1.0 succeeded in attracting science and tech companies,” says Tay. “But there was no life after work — the buildings were disconnected, far apart, and many became outdated over time.”
LyndenWoods: Kicking off Phase 2
LyndenWoods marks the start of Phase 2 in the precinct’s redevelopment. The site was formerly home to the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) from 2000 to 2018, before being cleared in 2020.
As the first residential development in Science Park, LyndenWoods brings in the “live” component of the live-work-play vision. Located just across from Geneo, the development is a six-minute walk to the retail mall and Kent Ridge MRT Station on the Circle Line.
The project is also near Kent Ridge Park, which connects to nature trails on the Southern Ridges and the 150km Round Island Route.
Designed by ADDP Architects, with Coen International as the landscape architect, LyndenWoods comprises two 24-storey towers on a 124,398 sq ft, 99-year leasehold site.
Showflat of a two-bedroom unit at LyndenWoods, where sizes are from 635 to 721 sq ft.
Units range from two- to four-bedrooms:
- Two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-study: 229 units (67%)
- Three-bedroom and three-bedroom-plus-guest: 91 units (26%)
- Four-bedroom premium: 23 units
Indicative prices start from $2,200 psf, with:
- Two-bedroom (635–721 sq ft) from $1.39 million ($2,189 psf)
- Two-bedroom-plus-study (850–883 sq ft) from $1.95 million ($2,294 psf)
- Three-bedroom (1,023–1,066 sq ft) from $2.35 million ($2,297 psf)
- Three-bedroom-plus-guest (1,292 sq ft) from $2.88 million ($2,229 psf)
- Four-bedroom (1,647 sq ft) from $3.58 million ($2,174 psf)
Given that 67% of the units are two-bedders, Marcus Chu, CEO of ERA Singapore, expects strong demand from investors and small families. Larger units are expected to appeal to families and professionals working in the surrounding employment hubs.
Additionally, since the Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) method was not used in its construction, the project allows for greater flexibility in customising interiors, says Chu.
The showflat of a 1,647 sq ft four-bedroom premium unit.
Thoughtful design and amenities
LyndenWoods features sky gardens on every level and a north-south orientation to maximise cross-ventilation. Though there are only two towers, the blocks are split to four units per floor plate, ensuring every unit is a corner unit. All kitchens and bathrooms come with windows — a rarity in many new project launches.
Facilities include a double-storey clubhouse with a gym on the first level and social lounge and function rooms above it; a 50m lap pool, tennis court, pickleball court, children’s play area, and pet run.
The development has two side gates: one leading to the bus stop, and the other leading to the sheltered walkway to Geneo and Kent Ridge MRT Station. The project is expected to obtain its temporary occupation permit (TOP) in June 2029.
Strong demand anticipated
LyndenWoods is also near educational institutions such as the National University of Singapore (NUS), National University Hospital (NUH), Fairfield Methodist School (Primary), Anglo-Chinese Junior College and Singapore Polytechnic.
“It will appeal to both homebuyers and investors,” says Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex. “Families will be drawn by nearby schools, while others will appreciate its proximity to the MRT station and city-fringe location.”
In addition to the recent project launches at one-north, Gafoor also points to Normanton Park, where buyers with HDB addresses accounted for 38% of the purchases. “To this end, LyndenWoods could similarly enjoy buying interest from prospective HDB upgraders,” says Gafoor.
He expects the average price of LyndenWoods to hover around $2,300 to $2,600 psf, which is close to the average prices transacted at other recent new projects in the one-north area (see table, “Average new sale psf price of comparable projects to LyndenWoods”). “Quantum play remains an important pricing strategy,” he adds. “We expect the pricing sweet-spot of most buyers to range from $1.6 million to $2.5 million.”
Mark Yip, CEO of Huttons Asia, says homes in business parks tend to command higher rents, making LyndenWoods attractive to investors. “Introducing residential use to Science Park adds complementary activity and vibrancy after office hours,” he notes (See table, “Projects in business parks command better rents”).
ERA’s Chu adds that expatriates working in Science Park, one-north, or nearby business hubs like Labrador Park and Telok Blangah may find LyndenWoods especially convenient.
A broader vision
When fully developed, the Science Park precinct is expected to support a working and living population of at least 50,000. “We came up with a master plan to rejuvenate the area, which was almost entirely business park space before,” says Tay. “Our goal is to revitalise it with a holistic mix of work, live and play elements.”
CLD’s vision aligns with the government’s. In his Budget 2025 speech, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced plans for a new R&D facility and an infrastructure refresh in the greater one-north area, aimed at attracting more working professionals to the precinct.
“We expect both Science Park and one-north to remain instrumental in driving the R&D sector and creating more high-value jobs,” says Gafoor.
As part of the transformation, CLD anticipates benefiting from a 40% increase in gross floor area (GFA).
LyndenWoods may be the first residential project in the precinct, but it is not expected to be the only one. According to Tay, one or two more residential projects could be in the pipeline for Science Park.
He notes that the precinct is now bustling in the evenings and on weekends. “Through placemaking, we’ve created events and activities that draw not only tenants from Geneo and Science Park, but also those from the neighbouring NUS and NUH.”
“People may still think of the area as just a business park with no amenities,” Tay adds. “But with Geneo, we’ve shown what a rejuvenated Science Park can become.”





