Location:	CBD (Raffles Place)
Construction end:	1995
Height:	280m
Storeys:	66
Architects:	Kisho Kurokawa & Associates (Japan) and RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Singapore)

Reaching up to the maximum allowed height of 280 m (permitted by the National Aviation Authority), this office building shares the title of "highest building of Singapore" with the UOB Plaza and the OUB Centre.

The structural frame consists of a steel structure and reinforced concrete. A combination of granite with strip windows with tinted glass forms the facade.

From an octagonal shape the tower tapers at its top to a square with cut off corners. In the middle a turn of 45 degrees takes place.

Besides offices you can find a car park, shops, restaurants and a direct link to the subway in the lower levels. An executive club for the owner including guest rooms, bar, gym and other facilities is located on the top of the tower.

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Location:	CBD (Raffles Place)
Construction end:	1986
Height:	280m
Storeys:	63
Architects: ------------------------------------	Kenzo Tange (Japan) and SAA Partnership (Singapore)

The OUB Centre, designed by the legendary Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, was the tallest building in Asia when it was completed. Now it is one of the tallest in Singapore together with the Republic Plaza and the UOB Plaza.

The tower consists of two triangular volumes facing each other. One is much higher then the other one.

The facade is made from aluminium and contains blocks with square windows.

Besides offices the building is partly occupied by shops, located in the podium.

Location: ------------------------------------	CBD (between Raffles Place and Singapore River)
Construction end:	1992
Height:	280m
Storeys:	66
Architects: ------------------------------------	Kenzo Tange Associates (Japan) and Architects 61 (Singapore)

The UOB Plaza consists of a 66 storey building and a 38 storey building linked by a low podium, which forms an atrium between the two buildings.

Together with Republic Plaza and OUB Centre the higher building is one of the three highest in Singapore.

The two buildings have an octagonal base. Square blocks of different size, rotated 45 degrees, are sitting on the base and taper at the top, where a viewing lounge and a restaurant is located.

The facade consists of a granite cladding with square windows resting on a steel frame. The whole complex looks similar to the Tokyo Government Building, which was also designed by Kenzo Tange Associates (see my Tokyo page).

Location:	Marina Bay
Construction end:	1997
Area covered:	11.7 hectare
Storeys:	45
Architects: -- -----------------	Tsao & McKown and DP Architects (Singapore)

Strongly inspired by traditional Feng Shui, Suntec City represents the left human hand, with its 45 storey buildings as fingers and one 18 storey building as thumb. In the middle is the Fountain of Wealth, which symbolizes a ring in the palm of the hand and promises guaranteeing wealth retention. Having a diameter of 21 meters, this bronze fountain is one of the worlds largest (click on the picture to see the fountain).

The towers are used for offices, except for the podium which accommodates shops and restaurants. A multi-storey atrium is located in the shopping area between tower 1 & 2 and tower 3 & 4 each. To the complex belongs further a 6-storey convention and exhibition centre. This 100 x 200 m building contains in the 6th level a column free convention hall for up to 2000 persons.

The facade is made from green aluminium panels and granite. The podium cladding is interrupted by huge shop windows.

The construction of the post-modern futuristic complex cost 2.3 Billion USD and is the largest single privately owned commercial project in Singapore. The completion of all 3 construction phases took 8 years. It offers space for offices, restaurants, shops, conventions and exhibitions.

Location:	CBD (Cecil Street / Maxwell Road)
Construction end:	2000
Height:	254m
Storeys:	52
Architects: ------------------------------------	RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Singapore)

Located near the station Tanjong Pagar of the Singaporean subway (MRT), this office building was completed in 29 months only. This was possible mainly due to the use of prefabricated components.

The structured cladding is made from glass and granite and the shape of the top reminds of an Hindu temple.

During the night the top of the tower glows in different colours (click on the picture to see the night views).

Location:	Marina Bay
Construction end:	2002
Area:	6 hectare
Architects: ------------------	DP Architects (Singapore) and Michael Wilford & Partners (UK)
Project Manager: ------------------	PWD Consultants Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Acoustic Consultant: ------------------	Artec Consultants Inc. (USA)

The start of the construction of this new multi-activity performing arts facility for Singapore was in 1998 and Phase 1 was finished in 2001 (the picture was taken in July 2001). The complex contains a concert hall (1800 seats), a lyric theatre (2000 seats), smaller indoor and outdoor performance facilities, shops, offices and serviced apartments.

The public opinion to the design was divided. Personally I would say, that the chosen style is an appreciated change away from the earlier used monotonous design of other projects in Singapore.

The links to the architects (including models and CAD graphics) can be found on this web side: http://www.vikas-gore.com/esplanad.htm.

To see detail of structural frame of the cladding click on the picture.