Singapore’s first wellness-focused serviced residence opens for soft launch

• The residence is positioned to serve medical tourists, wellness travellers and corporate guests, particularly from regional markets such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and China.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 4): Cover Projects has commenced the soft launch of The Initial Sama, a wellness-focused serviced residence located at 26 Evans Road, Singapore.

The 1.4-hectare site comprises four blocks and has received its Temporary Occupation Permit, with guests now being welcomed to the 92-unit facility.

The development offers a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, and is situated near the Singapore Botanic Gardens and major medical institutions in Bukit Timah.

Awarded to Cover Projects by the Singapore Land Authority in January 2024 for reconstruction and refurbishment under a “5+4” year tenure, the project retains the colonial-era architecture of the site while integrating modern wellness infrastructure.

Facilities include a sensory garden, outdoor pool, coworking lounges, and a wellness hub featuring a HYROX gym, yoga studio and spa suites.

The landscape was designed by Grant Associates, who transformed the 3,200 sq m garden into a biodiverse sanctuary aligned with Singapore’s “City in Nature” vision.

A medical clinic and F&B outlet are expected to open in September, ahead of the grand launch scheduled for October.

“As we unveil The Initial Sama, we’re not just launching an accommodation, we are introducing a new way of living in the city. This project reflects our belief that wellness, design, and heritage can co-exist meaningfully, serving the needs of tomorrow’s global citizens,” said Cover Projects managing director Lim Keong Wee.

The residence is positioned to serve medical tourists, wellness travellers and corporate guests, particularly from regional markets such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and China.

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