Key takeaway The Queenstown Cinema and Bowl in Singapore never really featured Aalto‑inspired architecture. Built in 1977, it was a modern, functional entertainment complex focused on soundproofing ...
Key takeaway The Expo MRT Station, designed by Foster & Partners, is a striking piece of space‑age architecture that serves as a symbolic gateway to Singapore’s exhibition and airport hub. Its...
Key takeaway Rochor Centre began as plain white HDB blocks in 1977 and later transformed into a rainbow-coloured community landmark. Its red, blue, green, and yellow towers brought joy, identity, and ...
Key takeaway The Singapore Oceanarium (formerly S.E.A. Aquarium) is a grand maritime journey under one roof, or rather, under very deep water. Visitors can walk through 22 immersive zones, witness a m...
Key takeaway Raymond Woo imagined the Science Centre Singapore as more than a building; he designed it as a spaceship for the mind. His vision made science feel vivid, accessible, and playful, while g...
Key takeaway The Singapore Conference Hall is a vivid example of tropical modernism: a modernist structure shaped for Singapore’s climate, yet rooted in union history. Built in the early 1960s as a ...
Key takeaway The iconic octagonal shape of Singapore’s original State Courts building, affectionately known as the “Octagon,” was more than a design quirk. It embodied a clever response to pract...
Key takeaway William Lim’s postmodern vision deeply shapes the Tampines North Community Club. Rather than a plain box for activities, he designed a playful, fragmented composition of six interlock...
Key takeaway The Yan Kit Swimming Complex once stood out because its graceful Art Deco architecture and serene, non-blue mosaic tiles created a space that felt timeless yet playful. Although the pools...
Key takeaway The condominium known as Tree House in Singapore features a massive vertical garden measuring 2,289 m², which earned a spot in the Guinness World Records in April 2014 for the larges...
