The Merlion is a creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish that dominates this waterfront. It stands eight point six meters tall, weighing seventy tons, and constantly spouts water into the bay. This mythical hybrid…
Marina Bay Modern Architecture
This waterfront stroll showcases Singapore's most spectacular contemporary landmarks, tracing how the city became a global hub for bold, futuristic design.
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1. Merlion Park
2. Jubilee Bridge
The Jubilee Bridge is a pedestrian crossing spanning the Singapore River, identifiable by its sleek, double-curved design and white concrete structure that stretches two hundred twenty meters between Merlion Park and the Esplanade…
3. Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is instantly recognizable for its two rounded, glass-domed roofs covered in over seven thousand triangular aluminum sunshades. Opened in October two thousand two, the building is Singapore’s national…
4. The Helix Bridge
The Helix Bridge is defined by two interlocking stainless-steel spirals that mimic the geometric structure of a DNA strand. Spanning two hundred and eighty meters across Marina Bay, this pedestrian crossing serves as a lightweight…
5. ArtScience Museum
The ArtScience Museum rises from the waterfront as a collection of ten white, petal-like structures that resemble a lotus flower in full bloom. Designed by architect Moshe Safdie and opened in February twenty eleven, the building is…
6. Apple Marina Bay Sands
Apple Marina Bay Sands is a glass dome that sits directly on the water, appearing as a sphere floating upon the bay. Its structure consists of one hundred and fourteen pieces of glass held together by only ten narrow vertical mullions,…
7. Red Dot Design Museum
The Red Dot Design Museum is identifiable by its striking, full-glass facade and its bold, geometric structure, which features large overhanging roofs designed to reflect the surrounding Marina Bay landscape. Originally established in…
8. The Promontory@Marina Bay
The Promontory at Marina Bay is a wide, open-air expanse of grass set directly against the water of the bay. Built on reclaimed land, this site serves as a public gathering space in the heart of the financial district. You can pick it out…