Venue for hire at the National Design Centre
Located centrally in Singapore’s arts, heritage, and design precinct, the National Design Centre (NDC) serves as a vibrant meeting point where designers, businesses, students, and the public converge to exchange ideas, attend design-focused exhibitions, and utilise its amenities. Whether you are planning corporate events, workshops, or creative showcases, the NDC offers a dynamic and inspiring space that reflects the pulse of Singapore’s arts and design community.
Please refer to the following details on event spaces, availability, and booking.
Event spaces available
The Atrium is divided into four blocks, each block is about 105sqm. The entire space can occupy about 200-250 people. It is an excellent space for exhibitions, showcase of products, product launches and recitals.
Divided into two blocks, block E & F. Both locations add up to 271 sqm. Suitable for showcase of products, product launches and exhibitions.
Located on the second level of the building, the 122-retractable seater Auditorium was formerly a chapel. It offers an intimate and unique space that is suitable for corporate function events, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Features:
Indoors, air-conditioned, ceiling height approx. 7.75m; usable floor area approx. 102sqm (after stage platform to back of wall); 122 retractable seats
Equipment:
Projector, Projector screen, speakers (concealed) and 3 wireless handheld microphones.
Estimated capacity:
Theatre seating: 122 persons
Cluster seating: 50 persons
Located on the second level of the building, the Training Rooms are suitable for seminars, workshops, talks and business conferences.
Features:
Indoor, air-conditioned, fully carpeted floor; usable floor area approx. 62 sqm (2 rooms); maximum 5 hexagon tables, 30 chairs. Logistics are subject to availability.
Equipment:
Projector and projector screen
*Estimated capacity for two Training Rooms:
Theatre seating: 30 persons
Cluster seating: 20 persons
*subject to seating arrangements
Rates and charges
| Venues | Area and capacity | Per 4 hour block* | Per day rate | Additional cost per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium, Level 1 | Block A – 105 sqm | $640 | $1,920 | $160 |
| Block B – 105 sqm | $640 | $1,920 | $160 | |
| Block C – 102 sqm | $640 | $1,860 | $160 | |
| Block D – 118 sqm | $720 | $2,160 | $180 | |
| Gallery, Level 2 | Level 2 Block E – 32 sqm | $200 | $600 | $50 |
| Level 2 Block F – 239 sqm | $1,440 | $$4,320 | $360 | |
| Auditorium, Level 2 | 102sqm Theatre seating: 122 persons Cluster seating: 63 persons | $880 | $1,900 | $220 |
| Training Room (per room) | 30 sqm Theatre seating: 15 – 20 persons Classroom seating: 15 persons | $280 | $600 | $70 |
| Training Room – 5 rooms (combined) | 157 sqm Theatre seating: 80 – 100 persons Classroom seatings: 60 persons | $1,400 | $3,500 | $350 |
*Minimum Booking of four hours
Between 3 and 6 hours: $140
Between 6 and 12 hours: $270
Indoor facilities are installed with air-conditioning units, unless otherwise specified.
Provisions by the contractors (optional)
Less than or equal to 3 hours: $70
Between 3 and 6 hours: $140
Between 6 and 12 hours: $270
Indoor facilities are installed with air-conditioning units, unless otherwise specified.
Normal office hours (Monday- Saturday, 7:00am to 5.00pm): $20 per cleaner/hour
After office hours (Monday- Saturday, 5:00pm to 7:00am): $25 per cleaner/hour
Sunday/Public Holidays (whole day): $30 per cleaner/hour
*Minimum two hours to hire for the cleaning services
Cleaning charges cover cleaning services provided for an opening ceremony as well as general cleanliness of the venue space for the duration of the event.
Please refer to the following rates* if you require technician(s) on-site to support your event over the entire duration:
| Normal office hours (Monday- Saturday, 7:00am to 9.00pm) | : | $28 per technician/hour |
| After office hours (Monday- Saturday, 9:00pm to 11:00am) | : | $42 per technician/hour |
| Saturday office hours (7:00am to 6:00pm) | : | $28 per technician/hour |
| After office hours (Saturday, 6:00pm to 11:00pm) | : | $42 per technician/hour |
| After office hours (Monday- Saturday,11:00pm to 7:00am) | : | $50 per technician/hour |
| Sunday/Public Holidays (whole day) | : | $66 per technician/hour |
*Minimum two hours to hire for the technical services
The venue hire rate covers basic technical support which includes:
- Setting up of AV system
- Setting up of microphones (up to 2 units, if required)
- Troubleshooting of NDC’s electrical supply issues
- Controlling of existing NDC lightings
- Provision of air conditioning within the facilities
Additional information
- All bookings are non-transferable and non-assignable by the Hirer to any other person, corporation, or business.
- All facilities are subject to availability.
- The dimensions of the facilities provided are estimated.
- Rental rates are subject to the prevailing GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- All information and rates are subject to change without notice.
Please review the full Terms & Conditions for Booking of NDC Facilities here.
- Queen Street: Public and HDB car parks
- Middle Road: Hotel Inter-Continental Singapore and Bugis Junction car park
- Victoria Street: National Library Building and Bugis+ car park
No construction work such as sawing, drilling, nailing, or painting is allowed within NDC. All structures are to be built offsite and brought over NDC for assembly (where possible).
Major setup works which maybe noisy and likely to affect NDC daily operations are only allow at Queen Street entrance area after 9pm. It is the responsibility of the venue hirer to highlight on this and request for additional time for your event setup.
eg. Event on Wednesday to have complimentary setup from Monday 9pm onwards
Painting is prohibited, with the exception of minor touching up using only water-based emulsion paint. Prior approval must be obtained from the NDC Managing Agent (MA) for all activities related to painting.
It is the duty and responsibility of the venue hirer to ensure and prove that all relevant licences required for holding the event have been obtained before the event commences
There is no storage facility. All exhibits and items not belonging to NDC must be removed from the exhibition area by the following day. Extra fees will be charged for any exhibit left behind after the given dismantling period.
You are advised to acquire the necessary insurance coverage and security personnel for the event, where necessary.
Application
Thank you for your interest in hiring our venue. Please follow the guidelines below to complete the application process:
- Space availability check
- Applicants must check with the Managing Agent to verify space availability before submitting an application.
- Contact the Managing Agent to inquire about the desired dates and venue availability.
- Application submission
- Download the application form here.
- Applications may be submitted up to six months in advance of the event date.
- Submit your application and event proposal to the Managing Agent.
- Include a brief description of the event in your proposal.
- Approval and provisional booking
- Once your application is approved by The Management, it will be considered a provisional booking.
- The booking remains provisional until the Managing Agent receives the completed and signed booking form along with a 50% deposit payment for the venue rental.
- Security deposit
- In some cases, The Management may require a further security deposit to cover potential losses or damages related to the event.
- This additional deposit will be determined by the Management based on the nature of the function or event.
- Payment Details
- 50% deposit payment must be made by cheque or via bank transfer within two weeks from the date of provisional booking.
- Full payment must be made within thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice. Once the full payment is received, the booking will be considered confirmed.
- Once full payment is received, the booking is confirmed.
- Last-minute bookings
- For applications submitted less than one (1) month in advance, full payment must be made at least three (3) days prior to the set-up date or event hire period, whichever is earlier.
- Applications received less than fourteen (14) days before the actual event will not be accepted.
For venue hire and application enquiries, please contact the Managing Agent:
Mr. Ong Wee Teck, Managing Agent
Email: weeteck.ong@engie.com
Call: 6837 9735 / 8228 5430
We look forward to hosting your event.