Cool HDB void decks in Singapore
With void deck football and bird-singing corners being a thing of the past, HDB void decks are no longer high-demand hangout spots these days – but not all is lost. There are tons of void decks in Singapore worthy of a good ol’ kickback and not just a place to eat supper late at night.
Here are 8 cool HDB void decks to lepak under with the besties.
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1. Block 436 Yishun Avenue 11
Free neighbourhood library
Yishun may be in the news for its wild animal sightings, but its residents do have something to proudly show off – a free community library at Block 436, Yishun Avenue 11. The Yishun Superhero Library has books of all genres – from children’s books to biographies of public figures like Marilyn Monroe – all donated by members of the community.
While the library is open 24/7, it has a take 1, leave 1 policy. In the spirit of sharing is caring, you’ll have to replace every book taken with one of your own. This means that there’s always a rotation of new books and an endless supply, so you’ll have a new story awaiting whenever you visit.
Address: 436 Yishun Avenue 11, Singapore 760436
2. Block 224 Jurong East Street 21
Smart lighting for studying
If you need a change of scenery while mugging for your next exam, head on down to Block 224, Jurong East Street 21. This block’s void deck has cool, futuristic, cuboid smart lighting panels.
The light panels respond to the movements of different furniture arrangements, which means you can customise your version of a conducive environment. You can even shift the furniture to create a makeshift dinner setting with your crew, and the lighting will adjust accordingly.
Plus, they emit neon pink lights – coolest study corner ever.
Address: 224 Jurong East Street 21, Singapore 600224
3. Block 56 Pipit Road
Van Gogh-inspired art gallery
Image adapted from: Tin Pei Ling 陈佩玲 via Facebook
You don’t have to fork out any money to see an art exhibition when there’s a free one located just 10 minutes away from Macpherson MRT station. At Block 55 and 56, Pipit Road, you can be an art snob from right under the HDB block.
Image credit: Tin Pei Ling 陈佩玲 via Facebook
Splashed in blue and yellow, colours commonly found in Van Gogh’s works, this free art exhibition showcases reproductions of his greatest works like Starry Night and his self portrait. Just like an exhibition, there are also short blurbs for you to learn more about the artist as you admire his work.
Address: 56 Pipit Road, Singapore 370056
4. Block 112 Bishan Street 12
Community garden & rescued food distribution
Nothing says kampong spirit like a community coming together to create something special for its residents. And you can find tons of “spirit” at the Green Hub at Block 112, Bishan Street 12. The community hub is made up of a makeshift garden with plants such as eggplant bushes and mini succulents.
Apart from growing their own fruits and veggies, there’s also a community fridge with free items like grapes and cookies that residents can take as they please. These food items have been donated by residents and food rescue groups to cater to those in the community rather than letting them expire and go to waste.
Old appliances like water flasks and kettles donated by residents have been repurposed as planters.
Also, check out their “Hall of Fame”, a corner dedicated to a collection of artefacts of yesteryear such as old-school typewriters and posters.
While you’re there, browse through their community library with a take 1, leave 1 policy, located just behind the Green Hub. It has a seating area with a swing, so residents can chill while they dive into different literary adventures for free.
Address: 112 Bishan Street 12, Singapore 570112
5. Block 441 Tampines Street 43
Community freezer & free veggie basket
Similar to Bishan, there are also community fridges at Block 441, Tampines Street 43. The items have been donated by local food businesses to the residents and are separated into 2 fridges to hold halal and non-halal items, respectively.
Pre-loved items include baby lullaby CDs.
You can also find baskets for dry produce like vegetables. Take a look, and you’ll see veggies such as green beans and spinach.
In addition, there’s a section for residents to donate pre-loved items such as shoes and CDs for others to make use of.
Address: 441 Tampines Street 43, Singapore 520441
6. Block 320C Anchorvale Drive
Vending machine cafe at void deck that dispenses meals
Grab supper at the novel Chef-in-Box Vendcafe at Block 320C, Anchorvale Drive in Sengkang. Chef-in-Box is a 24-hour vending machine that dispenses halal ready-to-eat meals such as mutton rendang with biryani rice or Thai basil chicken with green curry fried rice.
Customers can choose if they’d like their meals frozen to take home or warmed up to eat on the spot.
Vendcafes differ from your regular Chef-In-Box vending machines as they also dispense snacks such as chips and cup noodles as well as drinks. Quench your thirst with a can of Milkis or a variety of coffees to complement your meal. You can also pick up disposable utensils at the side of the machine as your meal is being prepared.
These machines accept both cash and contactless payments, so you won’t have to worry about being low on cash to enjoy a quick meal. The Vendcafes can be found everywhere from Sengkang to Jurong – so everyone gets a chance to try it out.
Full list of Chef-in-Box Vendcafes.
7. Block 107 Bidadari Park Drive
Condo-like void deck
Bidadari has seen much change over the past few years, as the young HDB estate has gradually transformed into a bustling residential hub. As such, it should come as no surprise that they’ve taken a more experimental approach when it comes to designing the void deck at Block 107, Bidadari Park Drive.
It sports a minimalist and modern design – similar to that of a condo that your rich aunty lives in. Its pillars are adorned with lush vertical gardens to give it that ultra chic vibe – perfect for fit checks.
While you are in the neighbourhood, there are plenty of things to do in Bidadari such as playing futsal and taking a stroll along the Kallang River.
Address: 107A Bidadari Park Drive, Singapore 341107
8. Block 450 Hougang Avenue 10
Game shop within a void deck bomb shelter
Image credit: Dueller’s Point via Google Maps
While its ground level might look like an ordinary void deck, Block 450 Hougang Avenue 10 hides a secret one level down in its basement. Don’t worry, it’s nothing nefarious – the block’s bomb shelter here has been repurposed into a game shop, Dueller’s Point, and it’s where fans of the Magic: The Gathering card game call home.
Image credit: Dueller’s Point via Facebook
After walking down a flight of stairs, you’ll find rows and rows of trading card game products lining the shelves. When players aren’t buying booster packs to rip open, you’ll find them at the store’s free-play area duelling away. The staff and the crowd here have been noted to be especially friendly, making it a perfect place to mingle with fellow TCG-loving folks.
The stairs leading visitors underground, to the store.
Image credit: @kuekyl via Instagram
Even if you’re not an avid player yourself, the store still welcomes you to use their tables to play other card or board games of your own. They also sell mama shop-style drinks and snacks here, so you won’t have to leave the premises when your belly’s rumbling.
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Bonus: Old MRT seats installed at various void decks around SG
Image credit: Chua Chu Kang Town Council
Transport enthusiasts, you won’t have to tap in at an MRT station in order to chope a seat on the train – if you’re lucky, you can do so at a void deck near you. As part of an upcycling initiative by the LTA, SMRT, and various town councils in 2022, old MRT train seats were given a new lease of life, as 1,500 of them were repurposed into benches at void decks all over Singapore.
Yes, these are genuine seats upcycled from decommissioned trains, which is why they don’t quite look the same as the ones we find on our daily commute. You’ll be able to spot these upcycled seats in void decks in neighbourhoods like Yishun, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, and Bukit Batok to name a few.
Check out these cool HDB void decks
From visiting free community libraries to an art gallery, there are tons of ways to have a good time at a void deck that don’t end with you winding up on STOMP. Check out one of these HDB void decks with your friends and have a good time in the heartlands.
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Photography by Afiqah Amir.
Cover image adapted from: Dueller’s Point via Facebook
Originally published by Gabriella Nadine on 2nd February 2023. Last updated by Khoo Yong Hao on 22nd September 2026.