Top of the most famous architectural works in Singapore #2

Singapore is an island nation with a diversity of languages, religions and cultures, located in Southeast Asia. Besides its rich history and culture, Singapore is also a country that possesses many unique architectural works. To learn more about the architectural features of this country, let's explore together!

The giant Singapore Flyer

Singapore Flyer has become an attractive destination for the Lion Island nation. Located in Marina Bay, the Singapore Flyer is considered the world's most "giant observation wheel" with a height equivalent to the height of a 42-storey building. On this "wheel" are installed 28 cabins with each cabin the size of a large bus accommodating 28 people at a time. Each rotation takes 30 minutes, so for every hour of rotation, the wheel will take about 1,000 people to a height of 165 m. From a distance of up to 45 km, the Singapore Flyer is where you can see the entire island nation and parts of neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia.


The Singapore Flyer is recognized as the largest ferris wheel in the world, located in the center of Marina Bay. Sitting in the cabin, you will discover countless interesting things. Guess what those fun things are? Participating in the Singapore Flyer rotation, in addition to seeing the city and the islands of Singapore, you can also experience dinner at a height of 165m, or enjoy glasses of champagne and cocktails in a romantic, special space in the hotel. VIP compartment of the carousel.

Singapore Flyer is about 165m high, equivalent to 42 floors, with a wheel diameter of 150m, and is recognized as one of the largest wheeled ferris wheels in the world. The Singapore Ferris wheel can accommodate each air-conditioned cabin with a capacity of 28 people, surrounded by transparent glass doors. When shooting to a high position, you can easily see the entire city of Singapore. On beautiful sunny days, you also have the opportunity to see a few islands of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Esplanade Theater

Esplanade Theater, often called the unique name "Durian Theater", is a complex of performing arts centers in Singapore. Like its name, Durian Theater, the building is built with an extremely unique architecture like a durian fruit, in which the eyes of the durian are made of painted aluminum pieces on the outside. This project is built on an area of ​​6 hectares, located next to Marina Bay - where the giant Singapore Flyer can be seen. Esplanade Theater is not only an ideal place to enjoy sounds and colors but also a characteristic of modern Singapore.


The Esplanade Theater can accommodate up to 2,000 spectators, modeled after the architecture of a classic European horseshoe-shaped opera house, the largest stage in Singapore, suitable for many types of performances. The perfect sound system designed by famous acoustician Russell Johnson is the most characteristic and attractive feature of the Esplanade Theater. The Esplanade Theater is one of 5 concert halls equipped with such a special sound system.

The Esplanade Theater consists of 3 floors, with a shopping area, outdoor activity area and dining area. This is also the largest theater in Singapore with a 39×23 meter stage and 4,470 technical tubes. Inside the theater there is a recording room suitable for visitors who want to organize presentations and singing sessions. In addition, the Esplanade Theater is also a place where unique national art programs regularly take place. Ticket price to visit the durian theater is 8 Singapore dollars/adult and 5 Singapore dollars for children. And overlooking Singapore's financial center, it will be the ideal place to enjoy the sounds, colors and flavors of life here.

Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands is a complex resort with luxurious rooms, high-end shopping malls and an infinity pool with beautiful views of the city. This is a project consisting of 3 55-storey towers with high-class hotel rooms with in-room butler service. This project was built on an area of ​​15.5 hectares with an investment cost of up to 5.5 billion USD, making it an attractive destination for those who want to enjoy luxury.


Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore, owned by Las Vegas Sands Corporation. When it opened in 2010, it was billed as the world's most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion, including land costs. The resort includes a 2,561-room hotel, a 120,000 square meter conference exhibition center, 74,000 square meters.

Marina Bay Sands, including a museum, two large theaters, a "famous chef" restaurant, two floating Crystal pavilions, an art and science exhibition and the world's largest casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines . The complex is topped by a 340-meter-long SkyPark with a capacity of 3,900 people and a 150m infinity pool, located on top of the world's largest public cantilevered platform, jutting out from the north tower by 67m. The 20-hectare resort was designed by architect Moshe Safdie.

Learning Hub building

The Learning Hub building at Nanyang Technological University is part of an infrastructure reconstruction project worth up to $541 million. Based on the shape of a yellow radish, the building is designed with 12 interconnected concrete towers. This is a project to encourage students to interact with each other and teachers. Designed based on the shape of a parsnip, this special building consists of 12 interconnected concrete towers. The building has a total of 8 floors with a total floor area of ​​up to 14,000 m2. This special structure is an effort by the school to encourage students to study in groups at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).


Built with large concrete blocks, this is considered an environmentally friendly building because it does not need an air conditioning system. Instead of building the school according to the traditional model with endless hallways and square classrooms, Nanyang wanted a unique architecture with open space, suitable for the school's new way of learning.

"With the digital revolution allowing learning to take place anywhere, the most important function of this new classroom will be a place where students and lecturers can meet and learn. interact with each other in the easiest way," said a representative of Heatherwick Studio company.