Wisma Atria
shopping mall in Singapore
Wisma Atria is a shopping mall on Orchard Road in Singapore. The 230,000 square feet (21,000 m2) centre, which opened on 13 November 1986, is directly linked underground to Orchard MRT station and neighbouring centres.
Prior to the construction of Wisma Atria, Wisma Indonesia occupied the land, though was demolished in 1983 to make way for the mall, then called The Wisma. The mall was renamed to Wisma Atria in 1985 following Dubai Bank Ltd's acquisition of its developer, A. W. Galadari Pte Ltd. The mall underwent renovations in 2004, resulting in its clear glass façade. Wisma Atria also underwent renovations in the 2010s.
Wisma Atria features five floors dedicated to shopping, including one basement level and four above-ground retail levels, along with three levels of parking space. It also hosts over 100 stores.
Location
Wisma Atria is at the intersection between Orchard Road and Scotts Road. It is next to Orchard MRT station.
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