Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore stands as a beacon of sustainable urbanization. According to the 2016 Green City Index, the city-state of Singapore was the greenest city in Asia at one point. Renowned as the "City in a Garden," Singapore has intertwined lush greenery, verdant parks, and new environmental policies into its urban fabric/ After gaining independence in 1965, the city-state stands as a testament to how urban life can integrate with nature.
From the futuristic marvels of the infamous Marina Bay Sands and Jewel Changi Airport by Safdie Architects to the iconic heritage of the former Supreme Court, now the National Gallery Singapore, the city showcases a rich tapestry of styles and influences. The city has also adopted its version of modernism, such as the Colonnade Condominiums, designed by architect Paul Rudolph, and the Pearl Bank Apartments by Tan Cheng Siong. Renowned architects such as Moshe Safdie, Norman Foster, and WOHA, have each left an indelible mark on the city with their innovative designs.
The following list showcases 18 projects highlighting the diversity in its built environment and the renowned architects who have completed projects in the city-state.
Marina Bay Sands / Safdie Architects
Gardens by the Bay / Grant Associates
The Colonnade Condominiums / Paul Rudolph
National Gallery Singapore / studioMilou Singapore
Artscience Museum In Singapore / Safdie Architects
Jewel Changi Airport / Safdie Architects
Pearl Bank Apartments / Tan Cheng Siong, Archurban
PARKROYAL on Pickering / WOHA
Singapore SportsHub / DPArchitects
Punggol Waterway Terraces / G8A Architecture & Urban Planning + Aedas
Sky Habitat Singapore / Safdie Architects
CREATE / Perkins+Will
CapitaSpring / BIG + Carlo Ratti Associati
lyf One-North Co-Living Development / WOHA
Apple Marina Bay Sands / Foster + Partners
5 Science Park Drive Flagship Building / Serie Architects + Multiply Architects
South Beach / Foster + Partners
Helix Bridge / Cox Architecture with Architects 61
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Editor's Note: This article was originally published on April 16, 2024.
