Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Singapore Flyer
The Singapore Flyer (Chinese: 新加坡摩天观景轮) is a giant observation wheel in Singapore. The final capsule was installed on 2 October 2007, the observation wheel started rotating on February 11, 2008 and it officially opened to the public on March 1, 2008. Tickets for rides on the first 3 nights were sold out for S$ 8,888 Singapore dollars (US$6,271), "an auspicious number in Chinese culture".[1]
Reaching 42 stories high, the Flyer comprises a 150-metre diameter wheel, built over a three-story terminal building, giving it a total height of 165 metres. This exceeds The Star of Nanchang by 5 metres and the London Eye by 30 metres. Each of the 28 air-conditioned capsules are capable of holding 28 passengers each, and a complete rotation of the wheel takes approximately 30 minutes.
Located on the southeast tip of the Marina Centre reclaimed land, it offers broad views of the city centre and beyond to about 45 kilometres, including the Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan, as well as Johor, Malaysia.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Longest Detour!
This is the longest detour that I came across with.
Made my head swirl by walking thru this make-shift passageway due to ongoing constructions @Somerset MRT.
I estimated to be around on this for more than 20 minutes and thought it will never end.
Made my head swirl by walking thru this make-shift passageway due to ongoing constructions @Somerset MRT.
I estimated to be around on this for more than 20 minutes and thought it will never end.
F1 Fever Continues
Just parked atop one of the Bus stops at Orchard Boulevard flares up the emotion of purchasing the most expensive turn side tickets ever! So help me God.
F1 Racers @Singapore Chingay Parade '08
I am not so into watching F1 Races on TV but when I was able to witness it during the Chinggay Parade '08--
for a few secs just WOW! The feeling was awesome. I just hope I'd be able to watch it closer on September.
The tickets are so expensive though but who knows.
for a few secs just WOW! The feeling was awesome. I just hope I'd be able to watch it closer on September.
The tickets are so expensive though but who knows.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Songs Of The Sea- Sentosa,Singapore
Get ready to fall under the spell of a new nightly extravaganza set in the sea. Songs of the Sea brings you a mesmerizing show with a live cast and dramatic effects pyrotechnics, water jets, brilliant lasers, special computer imaging, bursts of fire, captivating music and stunning flame bursts. It's a one-of-a-kind entertainment that's not to be missed. Songs of the Sea is a rain or shine event.
The Marina Bay Sands
Everyone is excited to have this Integrated Resorts in Marina Bay.
There are some rumors though that for the Casinos, Singaporeans need to pay
$100 (to be confirmed) for the entrance but foreigners and other work/employment pass holders, will get to enjoy it for FREE!
Sounds cool but we will see.
Project Location SINGAPORE
Client Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Inception Date 2006-04-06
Completion Date 2009-01-01
Total Area 6 million square feet
Project Cost US $3.6 billion
Status Awarded 2006-5-26
Design Team Moshe Safdie and Associates – Design Architects Aedas – Architect Peter Walker and Associates – Landscape Architect RG Vanderweil – Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Arup – Structural Engineers EC Harris – Quantity Surveyors
Brief Marina Bay Sands is a new type of urban place that integrates the Waterfront Promenade with a grand, multi-leveled retail arcade combining civic space, shopping, indoor and outdoor spaces endowed with city skyline views, daylight and plant life, providing an abundance and variety of activities. It is a place that is vibrant and dynamic, a place that transforms from hour to hour, from day to night, and is evocative of the great urban places. It is here that the imaginings of a global city become a reality. Marina Bay Sands, to be open in 2009, will feature three 50-story hotel towers containing 1,000 rooms each, crowned by a two acre Sky Garden bridging across the towers, offering 360-degree views of the city and the sea, outdoor amenities for the hotel such as jogging paths, swimming pools, spas, and gardens; an iconic Arts and Sciences Museum on the promontory; one-million square feet of integrated waterside promenade and shopping arcade; a state-of-the art one-million square foot convention center; two 2,000-seat theaters; a casino; and a 4,000 car garage.
There are some rumors though that for the Casinos, Singaporeans need to pay
$100 (to be confirmed) for the entrance but foreigners and other work/employment pass holders, will get to enjoy it for FREE!
Sounds cool but we will see.
Project Location SINGAPORE
Client Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Inception Date 2006-04-06
Completion Date 2009-01-01
Total Area 6 million square feet
Project Cost US $3.6 billion
Status Awarded 2006-5-26
Design Team Moshe Safdie and Associates – Design Architects Aedas – Architect Peter Walker and Associates – Landscape Architect RG Vanderweil – Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Arup – Structural Engineers EC Harris – Quantity Surveyors
Brief Marina Bay Sands is a new type of urban place that integrates the Waterfront Promenade with a grand, multi-leveled retail arcade combining civic space, shopping, indoor and outdoor spaces endowed with city skyline views, daylight and plant life, providing an abundance and variety of activities. It is a place that is vibrant and dynamic, a place that transforms from hour to hour, from day to night, and is evocative of the great urban places. It is here that the imaginings of a global city become a reality. Marina Bay Sands, to be open in 2009, will feature three 50-story hotel towers containing 1,000 rooms each, crowned by a two acre Sky Garden bridging across the towers, offering 360-degree views of the city and the sea, outdoor amenities for the hotel such as jogging paths, swimming pools, spas, and gardens; an iconic Arts and Sciences Museum on the promontory; one-million square feet of integrated waterside promenade and shopping arcade; a state-of-the art one-million square foot convention center; two 2,000-seat theaters; a casino; and a 4,000 car garage.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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