Architecture
The mall once again underwent a revamp with a new tenant mix during the SARS period from 2002 to 2003. The mall had renovations in the basements, and a direct link to Dhoby Ghaut MRT station was constructed. Travelators were also installed in the building for the convenience of shoppers serving Basement 2, Basement 1 and Level 1.
In 2008, further changes were made to Plaza Singapura. Level 7 of the mall was given a facelift and tenants selling toys, gifts and hobby related items such as anime and cosplay costumes were introduced.
In 2012, Plaza Singapura underwent major renovation work which costs about S$150 million. The first phase involved the first three levels of Atrium@Orchard, which formerly housed several offices, now converted to shop spaces and linked to the main building. The second phase involves the former 81000 sqft Carrefour (after the exit on 30 September that year) as was converted to supermarket Cold Storage at Basement 2 and department store John Little (ceased operations in December 2016) at Level 1, which were completed in June 2013. Previously, Urban Revivo had taken over the space from 2017 to 2023, and had then been replaced by Muji.
Times Bookstore had also closed down in February 2024 and was replaced by The Travel Store. Other long-time tenants include Daiso, Cotton On and Uniqlo.
The mall has also been given a new façade with a 170-metre long wave frontage and features multi-coloured sculptures called the Jelly Baby Family by Italian artist Mauro Peruchetti. The renovation and construction of a new wing has increased the retail floor area of the mall from 497575 sqft to 629000 sqft, which added 80 new retail and F&B shops to the directory of the mall.[4]
In 2015, Plaza Singapura underwent interior upgrading works. Floor finishes, corridor lighting, toilets and lift lobbies were upgraded. More nursing rooms were added on Level 2.[5]
