One-north MRT station

In 2003, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that one-north station would be part of the Circle Line (CCL) and constructed as part of Stages 4 and 5 of the CCL.{{cite news |last=Frances |first=Joy |date=13 December 2003 |title=Completing the Circle via Holland V |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/today20031213-1.2.3 |work=Today |page=1 |via=NewspaperSG}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite web |date=16 November 2005 |title=Stages 4 & 5 of Circle Line |url=http://www.lta.gov.sg/projects/proj_rail_ccl4n5.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616041703/http://www.lta.gov.sg/projects/proj_rail_ccl4n5.htm |archive-date=16 June 2004 |access-date=21 September 2020 |publisher=Land Transport Authority}} The station was originally planned to be situated along North Buona Vista Road, but the one-north development group convinced the one-north steering committee{{refn|group=note|The steering committee consisted of important officials from the government involved in the development of one-north, which included the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and the LTA.{{sfn|Phua|2018|p=97}}}} to realign the station underneath Fusionopolis One – a planned transit-oriented development – to provide direct access to key areas within one-north. Although the steering committee was concerned that the realignment might reduce the development potential of the surrounding land, the development group suggested increasing land density to mitigate the issue.{{sfn|Phua|2018|p=52–53}}

The contract for the construction of one-north station was awarded to Woh Hup (Pte) Ltd–Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co. Ltd–Alpine Mayreder bau GmbH (WH-STEC-AM) Joint Venture in 2004. The {{SGDConvert|399.91|m|year=2004|showdate=no}} contract included the construction of Holland, Buona Vista and NUH stations.{{cite web |title=Singapore LTA CCL4 C855 |url=http://www.stecs.com.sg/lta-c855 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126124653/http://www.stecs.com.sg/lta-c855 |archive-date=26 November 2020 |access-date=26 November 2020 |website=Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co Singapore}}{{cite web |title=Award of Contract for Construction And Completion of Holland, Buona Vista And NUH Stations |url=http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1070 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114163253/http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1070 |archive-date=14 January 2012 |access-date=26 November 2020 |publisher=Land Transport Authority}} The construction of the {{convert|8.25|km|miles|adj=on}} bored tunnels required the use of {{convert|6.35|m|ft|adj=on}} diameter Earth pressure balance machines. As announced by transport minister Lui Tuck Yew during his visit to the CCL4 and 5 stations on 1 August 2011,{{Cite web |url=http://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/highlights/detail/circle-line-from-marymount-to-harbourfront-to-open |date=1 August 2011 |title=Circle Line from Marymount to HarbourFront to open |publisher=Ministry of Transport |language=en |access-date=28 April 2020 |archive-date=19 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119125715/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/highlights/detail/circle-line-from-marymount-to-harbourfront-to-open |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=12 Circle Line Stations, from Marymount to HarbourFront, to Open on 8 October – Press Room – Land Transport Authority|publisher=Land Transport Authority |date=1 August 2011 |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=pharbnd879bjz9ota7rrl6r7150ytjs8g7wf2n00qbcz29b005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017151218/https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=pharbnd879bjz9ota7rrl6r7150ytjs8g7wf2n00qbcz29b005 |archive-date=17 October 2017 |url-status=dead |access-date=10 February 2022}} the station began revenue service on 8 October of that year.{{Cite web |title=Speech by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Circle Line Opening Ceremony on 7 Oct 2011 |date=7 October 2011 |url=http://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Tharman%20Shanmugaratnam%20at%20the%20Circle%20Line%20Opening%20Ceremony%20on%207%20Oct%202011/ |publisher=Ministry of Transport |language=en |access-date=1 May 2020 |archive-date=1 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200501111937/https://www.mot.gov.sg/news-centre/news/Detail/Speech%20by%20Mr%20Tharman%20Shanmugaratnam%20at%20the%20Circle%20Line%20Opening%20Ceremony%20on%207%20Oct%202011/ |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |last1=Almenoar |first1=Maria |title=Circle Line opens on Saturday after 10-year wait |url=http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_721203.html |website=The Straits Times |publisher=Singapore Press Holdings |access-date=9 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625100627/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_721203.html |archive-date=25 June 2012 |date=8 October 2011 |url-status=dead}}

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one-north station serves the CCL and is between the Buona Vista and Kent Ridge stations. The official station code is CC23.{{Cite web |title=MRT System Map |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/getting_around/public_transport/rail_network/pdf/sm-20-03-en-exp.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821064838/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/getting_around/public_transport/rail_network/pdf/sm-20-03-en-exp.pdf |archive-date=21 August 2020 |publisher=Land Transport Authority}} Being part of the CCL, the station is operated by SMRT Trains. Trains runs every 5 to 7 minutes in both directions daily.{{Cite web |title=Getting Around – Public Transport – Rail Network |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around/public_transport/rail_network.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101093543/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around/public_transport/rail_network.html |archive-date=1 November 2019 |access-date=27 April 2021 |publisher=Land Transport Authority}}

The station is located within one-north along Ayer Rajah Avenue and is directly underneath Fusionpolis One.{{Cite web |title=one-north - Map |url=https://journey.smrt.com.sg/journey/station_info/one-north/map/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240203132049/http://journey.smrt.com.sg/journey/station_info/one-north/map/ |archive-date=3 February 2024 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=SMRT Journeys}}{{cite web |title=Fusionopolis One |url=https://www.jtc.gov.sg/find-space/fusionopolis-one |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=JTC}} Other surrounding developments include Dover Medical Centre, Aldersgate Methodist Church, one-north Park, Fairfield Methodist School, INSEAD Asia Campus and Unilever Four Acres Singapore Campus.{{Cite web |title=one-north - Exits |url=https://journey.smrt.com.sg/journey/station_info/one-north/exits/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240203132106/http://journey.smrt.com.sg/journey/station_info/one-north/exits/ |archive-date=3 February 2024 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=SMRT Journeys}}

The station is wheelchair accessible. A tactile system, consisting of tiles with rounded or elongated raised studs, guides visually impaired commuters through the station,{{Cite web |date=30 July 2021 |title=Tactile Guiding System: Studs and Strips to Guide Your Way |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/who_we_are/statistics_and_publications/Connect/tactile-guiding-system.html |access-date=11 September 2021 |publisher=Land Transport Authority |archive-date=11 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210911021750/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/who_we_are/statistics_and_publications/Connect/tactile-guiding-system.html |url-status=live}} with dedicated tactile routes that connect the station entrances to the platforms.{{sfn|Cheong|2012|p=149}} Wider fare gates allow easier access for wheelchair users into the station.{{sfn|Cheong|2012|p=149}}

A Visual Narrative of Pandemonic Rhythmic Movement by Yek Wong is displayed at this station as part of the MRT network's Art-in-Transit (AiT) Programme, a public art showcase which integrates artworks into the MRT network. The three artwork panels represents life in the train station, showing people's movements throughout the day,{{cite web |date=3 December 2024 |title=Art in Transit |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around/public_transport/a_better_public_transport_experience/art_in_public_transport/art_in_transit.html |access-date=23 December 2024 |publisher=Land Transport Authority}} while the bright colours of the artwork illustrates the progression of time.{{Cite web |title=Circle Line Art |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltaweb/corp/PublicTransport/files/CEL.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211184413/https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltaweb/corp/PublicTransport/files/CEL.pdf |archive-date=11 February 2017 |access-date=20 September 2020 |publisher=Land Transport Authority}} The white lines over the artwork reflect the dynamic energy of the station.{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Mayo |title=Circle Line Art! The final destination(s)! A sneak peek! |url=http://blogs.todayonline.com/forartssake/2011/09/21/circle-line-art-the-final-destinations-a-sneak-peek/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111227192632/http://blogs.todayonline.com/forartssake/2011/09/21/circle-line-art-the-final-destinations-a-sneak-peek |archive-date=27 December 2011 |access-date=12 October 2011 |work=TODAYonline Blogs}} As a triptych, the work aim to evoke a poetic rhythm and are illuminated by natural light streaming through the skylights, giving a cathedral-like atmosphere to the station.{{sfn|Zhuang|2013|p=137}}

Inspired by the movement of commuters in the station, Wong sought to employ his style of lines and bright colours, which he developed over 15 years while studying and practising art in Las Vegas.{{sfn|Zhuang|2013|p=135}} Unlike his other paintings, Wong only printed out the work from his computer on aluminum panels to ensure its durability on display. Wong believed the digital process reflects the locality's drive for research and technology.{{sfn|Zhuang|2013|p=136}} The work was initially planned to be printed on vitreous enamel panels, but the colours produced did not match the original, and instead it was printed on aluminum. To protect the work against discoloration under UV exposure, the skylights over each panel have been treated with thermal coating.{{sfn|Zhuang|2013|p=137}}

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• {{Cite book |last=Cheong |first=Colin |title=The Circle Line: Linking All Lines |publisher=Land Transport Authority |date=2012 |isbn=978-981-4342-02-5 |publication-place=Singapore |url=https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/who_we_are/statistics_and_publications/books/pdf/Circle_Line_Book.pdf}}
• {{cite book | last=Phua | first=Shi Hui | title=One-north: fostering research, innovation, and entrepreneurship | publisher=Centre for Liveable Cities | publication-place=Singapore | date=2018 | isbn=978-981-11-9288-3|url=https://www.clc.gov.sg/docs/default-source/urban-systems-studies/uss-one-north.pdf}}
• {{Cite book |last=Zhuang |first=Justin |title=Art in transit: Circle Line MRT |publisher=Land Transport Authority |year=2013 |isbn=978-981-07-4982-8|publication-place=Singapore |oclc=854958677}}

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• {{Official website|http://www.smrt.com.sg/Trains/NetworkMap/onenorth.aspx}}

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