17/07/2022

10 famous buildings in Singapore

Raffles Hotel: Built during the British colonial era, the Raffles has been setting the standard for refined lodging in Southeast Asia for more than a century. Shutterstock

Jewel Changi Airport: How impressive is new architecture in Singapore? So impressive that an airport building opened in 2019 is already a huge hit around the world. The world's largest indoor waterfall, above, definitely helped make Jewel a big splash. Roslan Rahman/AFP/Getty Images

Theatres on the Bay: This entertainment venue is one of Singapore's most unusual buildings. It's also affectionately (and sometimes less lovingly) called "The Durian" after the popular fruit with the spiky exterior. Shutterstock

Marina Bay Sands: Designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie, Marina Bay Sands' memorable trio of towers holds a roof garden and infinity pool. Illuminated in the foreground on the right is the ArtScience Museum. Shaped like a lotus flower, it is famous in its own right. Roslan Rahman/AFP/Getty Images

National Art Gallery: Artfully placed inside the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings, the National Art Gallery is the largest visual arts venue and largest museum in Singapore. Shutterstock

Sri Mariamman Temple: Colorfully ordained and detailed in the Dravidian style of South India, this is oldest Hindu temple in Singapore. The city-state is a true crossroads for religions, and you'll find significant Islamic, Buddhist and Christian houses of worship here, too. Shutterstock

CHIJMES: The Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Middle Education School at one time housed Catholic schoolgirls. Now it's another notable entertainment and dining complex -- and another example of Singapore's adaptive use of heritage buildings. Shutterstock

Fullerton Hotel Singapore: This grand building has had quite the life -- it's now a luxury hotel but has served other purposes. It was once the General Post Office and the exclusive Singapore Club once occupied its upper floors. Shutterstock

Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall: With its iconic clock tower and brilliant white neoclassical look, this is another instantly recognizable building from Singapore. Shutterstock

The Interlace: Even in a place very accustomed to innovative buildings and bold designs, these horizontally stacked apartments stand out. Shutterstock


S'pore to build tallest skyscraper with 63 storeys at 305m by 2028
Source: CNA Singapore's tallest skyscraper

A 63-storey mixed-use development will be completed at Shenton Way in the Central Business District in about six years' time, making it the tallest skyscraper in Singapore. Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) documents stated the maximum approved height as 305m, which is more than 20m taller than the 284m-tall Guoco Tower, currently the tallest building in Singapore.

CNA reported that a URA spokesperson said on Aug. 5 that the approved building height of 305m at 8 Shenton Way is the highest granted by the authority for developments in Singapore. “The allowable building heights are subject to technical requirements as well as evaluation based on respective site context,” the spokesperson said. Forbes reported the building is set to be completed by 2028, according to CNA.

The new development will be built at 8 Shenton Way in Tanjong Pagar. The site is currently occupied by a 50-storey building, formerly known as AXA Tower. The site first hosted the Treasury Building in 1986, which was the former headquarters of state investment firm Temasek Holdings. Chinese Internet giant Alibaba and a consortium led by Singapore-based real estate company Perennial Holdings have obtained approval for plans to build the building. Currently, Guoco Tower is the only building in Singapore to exceed 280m in height. The current world's tallest building is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai at 828m.


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