Singapore Architectures

Located along the Marina Bay Sands Waterfront, Art Science Museum is a cultural landmark where art fuses with science to illustrate fascinating stories. The design of the museum has two parts - the base which is placed in the Bay’s water and a lotus flower structure made of 10 petals. The petals are designed with varying heights and are crowned by a skylight which illuminates the galleries within. The museum has 21 galleries that house exhibitions and workshops, different artworks and the Future World.

National Gallery of Singapore, the world’s largest collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian art, is one of the must-visit Singapore architectures. Designed by Studio Milous, the architecture of the museum unifies the monumental buildings of the Supreme Court and City Hall. You can witness around 8000 pieces of contemporary artworks and participate in guided tours, artist talks, and workshops at the public gallery and rooftop spaces. The museum also houses the Keppel Centre for Art Education which is Singapore’s first education centre for art.

Nature lovers looking for places to visit in Singapore must visit Gardens by the Bay at Marina Bay Waterfront. Gardens by the Bay is a huge nature park featuring awe-inspiring architecture, futuristic technologies, lush green spaces, surreal vistas and diverse flora. It houses a myriad of attractions including the two giant biomes - Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, Supertree Grove with 18 vertical gardens of 25 to 50 metres height and Floral Fantasy which has driftwood sculptures and works of floral art

Singapore’s architectural marvel, Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort that boasts of luxurious accommodation, elite shopping and captivating views. With a deck of cards being the inspiration, the plush architecture of this 5-star hotel features three 57-storey towers that are slightly slanted. You can enjoy stunning vistas of the city from the 200-metre high Sands SkyPark observation deck, take a dip in the Infinity swimming pool, relish scrumptious food at the world-class restaurants, shop at the Shoppes Mall, or visit Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands.

School of the Arts is a specialist high school in Singapore that is dedicated to visual and performance-based arts. It is one among the Singapore attractions that has gained fame for its stupendous architecture and novel paradigm. The building has two parts - Backdrop which is a space for public communication and Blank Canvas which is a learning environment. Backdrop at the top has a concert hall, drama theatre, black box theatre and several informal performing spaces. Blank Canvas is the secured school area below with bright, and naturally ventilated classrooms and studios.

Discover the blend of nature and artistry at Jewel Changi Airport which is a recent addition to the ultra-modern Singapore architectures. It is a newly constructed entertainment destination that includes facilities for airport operations, indoor gardens, retail outlets, restaurants and cafes. The design and geometry of Jewel is based on an inverted dome that is suitable for the activities, plant life and ventilation. You can also witness other architectural gems like the terraced indoor garden at Forest Valley, the world’s largest indoor waterfall ‘Rain Vortex’, and Canopy Park.

If you are looking for places to visit in Singapore that brim with history, cultural heritage and architectural wonders, head to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Dedicated to sea goddess Mazu, Thian Hock Keng is the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore. It is built in traditional south Fujian architectural style and houses a golden octagonal-shaped rooftop and three halls- entrance hall, main hall and a rear hall. You can find dragon motifs, inscription of phoenixes, Buddhist Swastika designs and red coloured lights adorning the temple.

Enjoy a diverse range of music, dance and theatre performances at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay which is a performing arts centre in Singapore. The venue boasts of a bold design and an eye-striking architecture made up of two rounded glass domes. It is affectionately known as ‘the Durian’ as its twin dome structures resemble the thorny tropical fruit that is native to this region. You can find a 1600-seat concert hall, 2000-seat theatre, studios and a three-storey mall at Esplanade.

The Helix Bridge, also known as the ‘Double Helix Bridge’ is a steel pedestrian bridge in Singapore that connects Marina Bay with the City Hall. Inspired by the structure of the DNA, The Helix is one of the Singapore architectures that is the first of its kind in the world. The bridge has five viewpoints from where you can witness charming views of the Marina Bay area. You can also take a stroll along The Helix at night when the bridge is illuminated in LED lights which highlight the DNA design.

Standing at a soaring height of 165 metres, the SIngapore Flyer is the largest observation wheel in Asia. It has 28 fully air-conditioned capsules, each of which can accommodate up to 28 passengers. A scenic 30-minute ride on the Singapore Flyer will bestow you with a memorable experience and captivating views of the city. You can also catch glimpses of Singapore’s renowned attractions including Marina Bay Sands, Raffles Palace, Merlion Park and Empress Palace. For a unique aerial experience, you can also avail the four-course meal at Sky View Pavilion or Red Chillies. 

Singapore’s largest and oldest Anglican cathedral, St Andrew’s Cathedral is the epitome of colonial-era architecture and heritage. It is one of the few surviving structures that depict the English Neo-Gothic style of architecture. With its white-stone walls, tall spire, intricate decorations, and colourfully stained glass windows, the cathedral is an awe-inspiring beauty. You can go on 45-minute long private guided tours around the cathedral during which you can see symbolic objects and images that represent a part of the church’s history.

Henderson Waves, built 36 metres above the ground, is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. True to its name, the bridge is designed like the undulating shape of a wave with curves and twists. It is decorated in LED lights every night from 7 PM to 7 AM when tourists and locals flock to see the beauty of the bridge. To fully explore the bridge, you can go on the five-kilometre hiking trail through Kent Ridge Park, Telok Blangah Park and Mount Faber Park.