When designing stations, the placement of entrances is carefully deliberated so that they serve the community and integrate well with the existing community fabric. Chinatown is a conservation district with limited space between shophouses. The Pagoda Street entrance and roof canopy were carefully inserted between two rows of shophouses. The glass and steel framing are light and non-intrusive so that commuters can appreciate the intricacies of the conserved façade and five-foot ways.

As an Integrated Transport Hub (ITH), Serangoon MRT station exemplifies the idea of providing for integration with future development. The station offers seamless, air-conditioned connections to a bus interchange and commercial developments. This maximises land use, speeds up transit connections and makes life more convenient. Beyond taking the train to or from work, commuters can grab a meal, run errands, pick up groceries and spend quality time with their loved ones.

Sengkang MRT station is an ITH with an MRT, LRT, bus interchange, commercial and residential developments. When the station opened in 2003, the surrounding developments were not built yet. The space planning of the station took future connections into consideration and adopted a simple layout to allow clear and easy wayfinding to help commuters navigate to the various modes of transport. The atrium-like open layout and glass enclosure in the station design allow visual connections across levels and spaces, making wayfinding in and out of the station easier.