- The Paragon
infobox shopping mall
| shopping_mall_name = The Paragon
caption =
location = 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
opening_date = 1998
developer=
manager =
owner =Orchard 290 Ltd
number_of_stores = 200
number_of_anchors = 3
floor_area = convert|950438|sqft|m2
parking = 416 parking lots
floors = 18
website =The Paragon (Chinese: 百丽宫) is an upmarket [http://www.frommers.com/destinations/singapore/S31569.html Paragon | Store/Shop Review | Singapore | Frommers.com ] ]
shopping centre onOrchard Road ,Singapore . [ [http://www.sidestep.com/travel-shopping_mall-g5031569-paragon_singapore Cheap Flights, Cheap Hotels, Cheap Airfare, Airline Tickets, Travel Deals - SideStep ] ] It was redeveloped in the late 1990s, transforming it into a modern glass-covered building.http://www.contactsingapore.org.sg/lifestyle_shopping.shtml] The decor has been described as "posh and sleek". [http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/singapore/singapore_shopping/37/paragon_a_feel_of_harvey_nichols_in_london.php Paragon Shopping Centre : Paradise for Singapore Shoppers ] ] The 18-storey shopping centre was designed by Kumpulan Senireka Sendirian Berhad, aMalaysia n architectural firm. [ [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetparagon-singapore-singapore The Paragon, Singapore ] ]The mall is currently embarking on a S$45 million makeover to update its building facade and increase retail space. The facelift, which began in January 2006, is expected to be completed by October 2008. The renovation is also in step with URA's call to building owners to create more interesting and unique building facades to enhance the vibrancy of
Orchard Road . [cite web |url=http://www.sph.com.sg/news/latest/press_080107_001.html |title=Facelift for Paragon to enhance retail experience |accessdate= |publisher=Singapore Press Holdings Limited |date=2008-01-07 ]Stores
Anchor tenants include Metro and
Marks and Spencer . Diesel, Emanuel Ungaro, Escada, and Salvatore Ferragamo are some of the many stores in the shopping centre, while Marks and Spencer has brands such asAlfred Dunhill , Crabtree & Evelyn, Fendi,Gucci , etc. There are also Miss Sixty, G-Star, GAS, A/X Armani Exchange,United Colors of Benetton , and others located in the shopping centre.There are several restaurants in the shopping centre, ranging from the moderately priced
Thai Express to Lawry's Prime Rib.The city ticket office for
Singapore Airlines is also located in the shopping centre. Travellers can collect their boarding passes and advance check-in up to 48 hours before their scheduled flight. [ [http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/before/checkin/downtown.jsp Downtown Check-in - Singapore Airlines ] ]Location and accessibility
The Paragon is located in
Orchard Road between theSomerset MRT Station andOrchard MRT Station .References
*cite web | title =Uniquely Singapore - Shopping in Orchard | work = Singapore Tourism Board | url = http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/what_to_do/shopping/where_to_shop/shopping_in_orchard.html | accessdate =31 October | accessyear = 2006
External links
*Kumpulan Senireka Sdn Bhd (architects) [http://www.senireka.com.my/] , [http://www.emporis.com/en/cd/cm/?id=kumpulansenirekasdnbhd-kualalumpur-malaysia]
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