National Design Centre

The National Design Centre is a design hub located at 111 Middle Road in the Victoria sub-zone of Rochor, Singapore. Housed in the conserved former St Anthony's Convent building, it serves as the headquarters of the DesignSingapore Council. Opened in 2014, the centre hosts permanent and temporary design exhibitions, programmes and industry events, showcasing Singapore design across disciplines and supporting designers and businesses.

Visitors can expect a conserved heritage building with modern interiors housing free design exhibitions on two levels, including a permanent exhibition on Singapore design and rotating temporary showcases. The centre features gallery spaces, a lecture theatre, meeting rooms and public areas. The surroundings are urban and centrally located near Bras Basah and Bugis, with easy access to museums and shopping districts. Visitors can explore exhibitions, attend talks and workshops, and browse the design shop.

The building was originally part of St Anthony's Convent, a Catholic girls' school founded in 1879. The current blocks were built in the 1920s to 1930s and later conserved as part of Singapore's heritage conservation efforts. After the convent relocated, the site was refurbished and reopened in 2014 as the National Design Centre to support Singapore's design sector.

The centre serves as Singapore's national hub for design, promoting design innovation, collaboration and public appreciation of design. It supports designers and businesses, showcases Singapore design identity, and hosts programmes that connect the design community with the public.