Ong & Ong Architects based in Singapore designed the new National Heart Center in Singapore. This project is part of a larger master plan to redevelop the Singapore General Hospital's Outram campus in a more technologically advanced and environmentally friendly way. The ten-storey hospital is formatted to minimize travel distances for patients. The first six floors house the active zone of the hospital, with labs, facilities for surgery, radiology, and similar programs. The upper four storeys of the building focus on portions that are patient-free, such as facilities for staff training and administrative and research space.

Courtyards, gardens and other open spaces is integrated throughout the building to help speed up healing through natural light, ventilation and air purification. These common spaces were also designed to encourage socializing and interaction among patients, staff and visitors. The Center’s dynamic façade emphasizes these public areas as large portions of the skin seem to be peeled back to reveal the inner programs of the gardens. The hospital entrance is a spacious and naturally lit reception area. The idea of openness is also carried through the main building as the halls are enlarged to create more circulation space. These enlarged passages serve a dual purpose as they maximize retail opportunities for users and create more space for operational efficiency for staff. The building is constructed using a modular method which will help expedite the construction phase of the project. Work will begin in September 2009 and is set to be complete in early 2012.