I recently saw legendary architect Moshe Safdie lecture in Singapore (at the HDB PEAK Forum) on the topic “In Search of New Typologies”. Safdie has maintained a legendary status in
At the northern fringe of urban Singapore, an unconventional structure stands out among the monotonous skyline of Bishan, a neighbourhood dominated by conventional public housing blocks. The atypical twin towers
Doesn’t one of the best cities in the world deserve the world’s best airport? Singapore’s Changi Airport has been rated by Skytrax as the best airport in the world for
I have loved growing plants since I was a kid. Over the past decade working as an architect in the garden city of Singapore, I have been able to put
Singapore is filled with cool architecture. But there are almost as many amazing building designs from over the years that were never built! Here are some of the coolest ones:
One of the highlights of Singapore’s Marina Bay skyline is the Helix Bridge, colloquially known as the DNA bridge due to the double helix structure. The pedestrian bridge was designed
One of the highlights of Moshe Safdie‘s landmark Marina Bay Sands complex is the iconic ArtScience Museum. The dynamic petalled form of the building takes a place of prominence in
After a secretive and highly anticipated construction process and an opening delayed by pandemic restrictions, I finally had a chance to get a look inside one of Apple’s coolest new
It’s hard to believe that Marina Bay Sands is 10 years old this year! Since opening in April 2010, the Moshe Safdie designed complex has become deeply engrained into the
The ‘Jewel’ is the latest addition to Singapore’s world renowned Changi Airport. Designed by architect Moshe Safdie, Jewel Changi Airport opened last year to worldwide fanfare and attracted more than
If the rumours are true, Apple’s third store in Singapore will be one of the world’s most unique: a glass sphere floating in the middle of Marina Bay, right at
Singapore is a great place for architects to visit. Why not stay in an architecturally awesome hotel while you are here? Here are my top 10 recommendations: #10 Marina Bay
Renowned Pritzker Prize winning architect Toyo Ito has completed yet another building in Singapore, joining VivoCity, Belle Vue Residences, Pioneer & Crescent Halls at NTU, and the recently completed sports
I recently had the chance to visit the amazing CapitaLand model gallery, located at the their headquarters near the top of Capital Tower in the heart of Singapore’s CBD. CapitaLand is one
This post is the article form of a presentation urbanARCHnow was invited to give at ArchiFest Conversations 2015, a series of informal short presentations by speakers from various backgrounds, followed by a
2015 is shaping up to be an exhilarating year for Singapore’s burgeoning architectural scene, as the city-state’s 50th anniversary of nationhood converges with the completion of many cool projects, and
Can’t afford any of the 50 stunning houses that we previously featured? How about one of these cool condominiums? Beyond building boring apartment buildings, developers in Singapore have to set
In the past century, a global proliferation of dense cities filled with high-rise towers has quickly become a dominate form of human habitation. Skyscrapers around the world generally follow an
I went out to Singapore’s upscale housing district along Orchard Road this weekend to check out a few new starchitect-designed condo towers which have been garnering a lot of attention
I sure am a lucky guy… for my 25th birthday, I received the very latest LEGO Architecture set, Singapore’s very own Marina Bay Sands! This limited edition set bears a
Just got back from my last Spring Break before I graduate! With a compact (& great!) city plan, the incredible metro, awesome museums, endless embassies, and historical landmarks, DC is
Grande Bibliotheque Montreal by Patkau Architects Palais des Congres de Montreal by Hal Ingberg Architect Gas Station by Mies van der Rohe First Nations Garden-Pavilion by Saucier Perrotte Stairway sculpture Famous
J Mayer H Reflections at Keppel Bay by Daniel Libeskind Tatlin’s Tower by Vladmir Tatlin Marina Bay Sands by Moshe Safdie Singapore City Gallery at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
A compilation of architectural diagrams in a variety of mediums. UNStudio solar study by Ken Yeang Studio Gang (Aqua Tower) Norman Foster (South Beach Singapore) Louis Kahn + Louis Kahn