FAQs

1. What is Temasek Shophouse?

Temasek Shophouse is a social impact hub and home of the Temasek Trust philanthropy and impact ecosystem, and like-minded co-working partners. Located in the heart of Singapore, Temasek Shophouse works closely with partners from the Public, Private, and People (3P) sectors to convene change-makers, foster collaborations, and catalyse solutions to positively impact Planet, People, Peace, and Progress.

2. What areas of Temasek Shophouse are opened to the public?

As we kickstart expansion renovation works, Temasek Shophouse will close its doors to the public from 4 Dec. Read about the latest updates on the expandation development here.

3. How can I get to know about your various activities and events?

Get Temasek Shophouse’s latest updates via our website and social media channels - we are on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

1. Is my organisation eligible to receive funding through Temasek Shophouse?

Temasek Shophouse does not provide funding for organisations. Instead of receiving applications for support, we work in partnership with organisations with complementary expertise, networks, or venue and resources.

2. What are the types of collaboration opportunities available with Temasek Shophouse?

Being a non-profit organisation, we are open to meaningful collaborations to provide relevant outreach to the community. Please contact us to explore further.

1. Is my organisation eligible to hold an event at Temasek Shophouse?

As a social impact hub, we are committed to ensuring that all events conducted at our venue have a positive social impact on our community, involving important social or environmental causes that are relevant to Singapore’s society and needs. Events and programmes should be in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Temasek’s vision of an ABC (Active Economies, Beautiful Societies, Clean Earth) World. We welcome ground-ups, non-profits, social enterprises, charities and other various organisations to hold their events at Temasek Shophouse. We will assess the suitability of commercial events on a case-by-case basis.

However, event bookings for 2023 and 2024 are currently closed as we kickstart expansion renovation works. Read about the latest updates on the expandation development here.

2. What type of events and programmes can my organisation hold at Temasek Shophouse?

Talks and dialogues, workshops, networking sessions, community events, and exhibitions are some of the types of events we have held at Temasek Shophouse. You may refer to the ‘What’s Happening’ page for more information.

However, event bookings for 2023 and 2024 are currently closed as we kickstart expansion renovation works. Read about the latest updates on the expandation development here.

3. How do I book an event space at the Level One Gallery?

Event bookings for 2023 and 2024 are currently closed as we kickstart expansion renovation works. Read about the latest updates on the expandation development here.

1. What’s the timeline for completion of the extension of Temasek Shophouse?

As we kickstart expansion renovation works, Temasek Shophouse will close its doors to the public from 4 Dec and is targeted to be completed by 2025. Read about the latest updates on the expandation development here.

2. Why is Temasek Shophouse being expanded?

Since our launch in June 2019, we have run over 300 events and reached out to over 112,000 people. Our expansion will enable us to meet the rising needs of a growing community of change-makers motivated to find innovative solutions to the world’s increasingly complex social and environmental challenges. With an additional ~4100 sqm of space for a total GFA of ~6400 sqm, we will be able to offer larger and more diverse spaces for events, exhibitions, and programming which will revolve around important social or environmental causes relevant to Singapore and beyond.

3. What are the shophouses being restored as part of the expansion of Temasek Shophouse?

A total of 4 shophouses will be involved in the expansion, namely unit No. 16 (former Malayan Motors Showroom), No. 22 (former Midfilm House), No. 38 (Tropical Modernist Shophouse), and No. 28 (current Temasek Shophouse). There are also plans to rejuvenate and activate the surrounding outdoor spaces, including Handy Green and Stamford Canal, for the community.

4. Will the restoration work of expanding Temasek Shophouse affect your daily operations?

As we kickstart expansion renovation works, Temasek Shophouse will close its doors to the public from 4 Dec. Read about the latest updates on the expandation development here.