Saint Andrew’s Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Island, the region’s largest cathedral. It is situated nigh Municipality Writer MRT Commercialism. Organized by Colonel Ronald MacPherson in 1856, it replaced the novel faith which was pillaged by two lightning strikes in 1845 and 1849.

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The lambency caucasian surface walls and pillars are made from an newsworthy direction: egg whites, gritty dulcify, coco husks, and take hydroxide were integrated together to tidy a combine called Province Chunam. The cathedral’s focal lighten was sacred to the store of Singapore’s flop, Sir Stamford Raffles.
The terzetto stained-glass windows are also devoted to striking figures in complex Singapore much as Sir Stamford Raffles, discipline physician Book Sculpturer and Strait Settlement controller Solon Pervasive William Butterworth.

Opened in 2006, VivoCity is the largest shopping mall in Singapore. Located in the HarbourFront precinct, the shopping mall is huge at more than 1,500,000 sq ft. Designed by the Japanese architect Toyo Ito, its name is derived from the word vivacity. The architect has made full use of wide open spaces to ensure it is full of vitality and energy.

Its shopping outlets cover everything you’ll ever want, from fashion, books, electronics, sport, lifestyle, fashion and more. This mall consistently wins awards including its most recent accolade in the World’s Retail Destinations category. Highlights include its unique National Geographic flagship concept store and its luxurious Golden Village Gold Class cinemas. In addition to the host of restaurants serving up Asian staples such as Singaporean, Japanese, Thai, Indian and Japanese dishes, there is an extensive range of Western fare including Spanish and German eateries. The best thing is – you can easily continue the fun in Sentosa after you’ve finished your shopping.

Located in Tanjong Pagar Singapore District, the Pinnacle@Duxton is a 2.5 hectare unique residential complex housing a total of 1,848 units in 7 towering blocks. Soaring at 156m and consists of seven connected tower each is 50-storeys in height, this is the tallest public housing project in Singapore as of the year 2010.

These units are designated as special types having different unit variations for buyers. The residents had the opportunity to choose their flats’ layout from 35 different combinations of balconies, planter boxes, extended bays,  bay windows and or planter areas. In June 2010, Pinnacle@Duxton was the recipient of the 2010 Best Tall Building Asia & Australasia award by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. In November 2010, it was among four Singapore projects that won top awards at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona. It was named the “World’s Best Housing Development”.

What makes Pinnacle@Duxton interesting? It features the world’s two longest sky gardens of 500m each, on both the 26th & 50th floor offering the best bird-eye viewpoint of Singapore. But the one on the 26t- storey is only open to the residents boasts a jogging track, an outdoor gym as well as children’s playground. The Sky Garden at the 50t- storey is an observation deck open to the public where panoramic views of the city and beyond can be enjoyed all year round from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Owner: Housing & Development Board
Building Type: Residential
Construction beginning: Apr 2005
Date of completion:  December 2009
Total Area: 278,893 sq. m
Total Height: 163 m
Floors: 51
Architect:  ARC Studio Architecture + Urbanism

The Museum’s architecture includes The Central Building, The Glass Hall, The Galleries, The Chapel, Anderson Wing, Queen Street Wing and the Courtyards which makes it Singapore’s National Monument. The mission of the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) is to preserve and present the art histories and contemporary art practices of Singapore and the Southeast Asian region.

The collections surpass over 7,750 pieces of Singapore and Southeast Asian artworks in the world. They include works by Singapore pioneer artists such as Liu Kang, Georgette Chen and Chen Wen Hsi, as well as Southeast Asian masters of modern and contemporary art. Since its opening in 1996 the museum’s permanent collection has grown from under 2000 art works to over 7000. From 2001, the museum began acquiring works and accepting donations from around the region, including from regional artists like Affandi, Hendra Gunawan, Pratuang Emjaroen, Montien Boonma, Le Pho and Bui Xuan Phai. Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays 10:00am to 7:00pm; Fridays: 10:00am to 9:00pm; Admission: S$10.00; Free admission on Fridays: 6:00pm to 9:00 pm.

ON a wonderful Saturday evening last summer in the Dhoby Ghaut neighborhood of Singapore,  a few hundred people — residents and in-the-know tourists — stood or sat in rows of plastic chairs taking swigs of Tiger Beer retrieved from an ice-filled inflatable kid’s pool. The crowd had assembled to see 10 local artists — photographers, a painter, a fashion designer, a filmmaker — present their work, with a white wall standing in for a projector screen. The biannual gathering, named Rojak for the inventive Singaporean-Malaysian salad, is one aspect of a recent effort to raise Singapore’s cultural profile.

Whereas the government is luring international artists and architects to Singapore, local gallery owners, artists and entrepreneurs are finding innovative ways to nourish homegrown art and fashion and, at the same time, challenge the image of a buttoned-up Singapore, better known for its sparkling high-rises and mall culture than an independent arts scene.

Called a “cultural desert” too many times to count, the Lion City has never been associated with the thriving art and design scenes of places like Jakarta or Bangkok. Rather, it’s seen as a bastion of sanitized, chewing-gum-free efficiency, admired for its modernity and order in otherwise chaotic Southeast Asia. It’s a place where creative expression hasn’t been cultivated. Years ago, visitors interested in art and design were, for the most part, limited to contemporary-art-shy commercial galleries and exhibitions at foreign cultural centers like the Goethe-Institut or Alliance Française. There were — and still are — institutional options like the National Museum of Singapore, the Singapore Philatelic Museum and the Singapore Art Museum, which became the city-state’s first visual arts center when it opened in 1996. Local fashion designers are also trying to create a following, no small feat given Singapore’s more than 200 shopping malls, most of which focus on international labels like Gucci and Louis Vuitton.

However, the best thing to know about Singapore is that people are now buying local and realizing that what makes Singapore special is what Singaporeans make and create….

Wanderlust is a left-field and totally experimental boutique hotel set to draw madcap voyagers and curious travellers to its doorstep. Located in Little India district in Singapore, where a bustling cultural enclave where Indian immigrants once settled, and the building was originally an old school built it 1920s. With four thematic levels of 29 rooms by award winning Singapore design agencies, each group was given full creative freedom.

The first level is the Lobby Level – Industrial Glam by Asylum A juxtaposition of the surrounding’s setting and contemporary design. Level 2 is Eccentricity by :phunk Studio. Colours everything from the walls to the neon lights and the rainbow corridor leads to a outdoor deck with a customised mosaic-tiled jacuzzi. Level 3 – Is it just Black and White by DP Architects. Walk across the black corridor and enter into the contrasting white rooms to discover Origami and Pop-Art works. Level 4 – Creature Comforts by fFurious. Get cosy with friendly monsters in each room that presents a different vibe and be assured of a fantasy-filled experience.

The lobby and restaurant Cocotte were done up in a distinctive industrial flair, which provide the perfect setting for the mismatch of furniture from Tom Dixon to Frank Gehry. Cocotte serves up a French menu and has large tables for communal dining, a small detail that very much meshes with the interactive element of traveling. Encouraging social interaction and communal dining, dishes at Cocotte come in sharing portions so guests can enjoy a unique dining experience and sample a variety of scrumptious creations by the chefs. Rooms, which also come with Kiehl’s toiletries and iPod docks, run from $300 to $650 Singaporean dollars.

Haji Lane is a small-scale shopping in Singapore‘s hidden retail destination. Singapore has enormous, glittering shopping malls in and around Orchard Street which are wall-to-wall major-brand retailers, the stuff of a shopaholic’s dream. Anyway for those seeking something more intimate, the indie boutiques on Haji Lane are far from the roaming mall rats. Beautiful boutiques showcase rising Singaporean designers, as well as other designers from Asia and beyond, lining a narrow, backstreet of the tranquil Kampong Glam area – also  known as the Arab district.

Don’t miss stores on the second floors of the charming shophouses; look out for mysterious flights of stairs through doorways at street level because you might just find find a new little world at the top of them. United Label is a wonderful shop, a womenswear brand by a Thai designer living in Singapore, as well as a selection of adorable stationery culled from around Asia. Near the entryway a staircase leads to a floor stocked with clothes from different labels. There are a few racks of items that have been majorly discounted, while others are dedicated to items like delicate, screen-printed tees.

At one end of Haji Lane is Soon Lee (no. 73), which stocks a mix of chic womenswear, accessories and lifestyle items from Hong Kong, Korea and even the Philippines. The boutique’s size (basically two shophouses combined into one) gives way to a large selection for browsing. Balancing out the shopping element, a few cafes and rest stops provide a place for breaks. A Thousand Tales (no. 55) is an all-in-one art gallery, cafe, bar, restaurant and furniture complex. While the menu next door at Bar Stories (no. 57A) sells drinks like mojitos and caipirinhas, visitors are invited to ask the bartender to make something special for them. The Scandinavian-inspired furniture is used as seating for patrons, who can buy it right there if they like it enough.

Pluck (no. 31/33) focuses more on housewares, but the cafe inside offers a revolving selection of homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors. The standouts are the Asian-inspired flavors, such as green tea with red beans or cashew-infused yogurt. There are also flavors made with alcohol, like the refreshing lychee martini.

Wangz Hotel is an ultra-modern luxurious hotel located very close to the main shopping area in Singapore. Combines classic and modern décor, the boutique-style hotel offers its guest an excellent accommodation and high- quality services. It is the perfect base to reside in Singapore for business or pleasure.

Wangz Hotel has 41 well appointed stylish guestrooms furnished with modern amenities. The room’ facilities include: complimentary Internet access, 37-inch LCD TV, iPod docking station, DVD players and mini bars. The luxurious bathrooms come with rain showers, Molton Brown toiletries, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Wangz Hotel has a fitness centre, a rooftop bar and a lounge. Guests can enjoy Western and Asian specialities at Nectar restaurant. The rooftop lounge, Halo with its panoramic views of the city skyline, is the right place to be when guests wish to relax, either on their own or with friends.

Artscience Museum is located in Singapore and was designed by the well-known Moshe Safdie. It is a center of culture which exhibit the link between art and science.

The shape of the building features ten finger-like structures that extend out to create a lotus flower form.

“the building combines the aesthetic and functional, the visual and the technological,and for me, really represents the forward looking spirit of singapore.”
Moshe Safdie

image courtesy Chantelle, Choo Yut Shing, Kevin Lim

If you’re planning a trip to Singapore, The Club should certainly be on your itinerary.  Housed in a 1900′s heritage building characterised by oriental minimalism, The Club is the latest high design boutique hotel of Ministry of Design.

It offers 22 distinctly unique rooms which provide complimentary wireless Internet access, climate control, mini bars and iPod docking stations. The monochromatic design of The Club lets you provide the color, black and white interiors to your Singapore leisure experience.

Beyond the rooms the hotel offers several amenities which include a chocolate café offers salads, sandwiches and desserts, a rooftop sky bar and a tapas restaurant serves authentic Spanish cuisine. Each is designed with great attention to detail, with character elements spanning the hotel from bedroom to bar. For more photos please click here

The Kith Cafe is an intimate urban place located in Singapore. Situated along Singapore River it is an ideal place for anyone seeking good food, excellent service and pleasant atmosphere. This cafe space can accommodate up to 20 people. The menu is handwritten on the blackboard and offers a huge variety of coffee drinks and delicious cookies.
 

Inspired by Japanese film “Be with you”, the design line offers an  informal atmosphere and it’s truly amazing. The unique Cafe interior design was made by HJGHER and the furniture is made out of more than 500 wooden blocks with different dimensions that are cut and then layered together.

The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore offers spectacular views of the Marina bay and Singapore skyline, and provides legendary service as it embodies contemporary luxury and refined elegance. Stylishly placed in heart of Singapore’s prestigious Central Business District and Arts and Cultural precinct, the luxury hotel is minutes from the nation’s iconic cultural landmarks and close to the main shopping belts of Suntec City and Orchard Road.

Every room of the hotel is elegantly designed with refined atmosphere, polished rosewood and latticed screens, as well as leather and chrome. This classical look is combined with the latest in-room technology to ensure that the hotel’s modern travellers are never out of touch.

On the rooftop there is a stylish bar and pool with enthralling panoramic views of the waterfront and the world-famous Singapore skyline, this urban oasis is the coveted destination for the sophisticated chic where one can relish delectable gourmet snacks, accompanied with fine champagnes, signature cocktails, wines and beverages.

For those who prefer to relax in the hotel a number of options are available without having to leave the comforts of the hotel. Additional facilities at the hotel include high-speed Internet access in all rooms, meeting rooms and current world news and financial information. Guests at The Fullerton Bay Hotel can access wireless Internet connection anywhere within the hotel. The gym also features an outdoor deck where you can stretch, perform yoga or pilates and enjoy the spectacular views of the Singapore skyline.

This wonderful new hotel is just opposite the bustling entertainment and restaurant area of Clarke Quay and only five hundred meters from the main banking and corporate precinct of Raffles Place in Singapore. Opened in November 2010, it was designed with the full scope of the interiors for the 203-room, 4-star business and leisure hotel, and the public areas of the adjacent office tower. The 7-storey hotel includes an all-day dining facility, lounge bar and a 25 metre lap pool that overlooks Clarke Quay.

The gym, business centre and roof top bar is located in the 3-storey focal point between the hotel and office towers. The design concept of the Park Regis Hotel is “Contemporary City Resort” and features natural materials, exudes elegance, and makes subtle references to the richness and colour of the Chinese culture and heritage of the area.

The rooms in the hotel are ultra-contemporary like studio concept guestrooms with a wealth of amenities, including broadband internet access, 42″ LCD TV, cable TV with multiple channels and Interactive TV (IPTV), Interactive Phone (IP) with IDD access, movies on demand, individually controlled air-conditioning, work desk, in-room safe, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, bathrobe, slippers, 24 hour room service, laundry and dry cleaning service.

At Park Regis Singapore, you will never have far to look to for a delicious meal or to unwind with a drink in your hand. All day dining restaurant Suite 23, is a winning choice with two private dining rooms serving local and international cuisine with a buffet and a la carte menu. You can also choose from three bars including Scape Lounge – perfect for pre-dinner drinks, Splash! Pool Bar – for al fresco cocktails and SiLuEt – a chic roof top bar ideal for chilling out in the evening. If you fancy a night relaxing in your room – Park Regis Singapore is at your service with 24 hour in-room dining.

Situated in the district of Kampong Glam, the Sultan Mosque considered one of the most important mosques in Singapore. Built in 1928, the mosque was designed by Denis Santry. A British architect designed the Mosque in arabesque style with domes, minarets and balustrades. The Sultan Mosque was officially declared a national monument on 14 March 1975.

A special feature of the Mosque is the springing of domes from bases formed of many glass bottles. With its massive golden dome and huge prayer hall, the Sultan Mosque is one of most impressive religious buildings in Singapore.

The Abdul Gafoor Mosque is known by the variant names. Located in Singapore, the original building was built in the year 1846 and it was the religious center of the Muslim mechants and horse-trainers. In 1979 the mosque was officially announced as a national monument. Directed towards Mecca, the most sacred place for the Muslims, Abdul Gafoor Mosque has recently been restored.

The Abdul Gafoor Mosque features the sun-dial decorating the main entrance. It has 25 rays decorated with Arabic calligraphy denoting the names of 25 chosen prophets and it is the only one of its kind in the Islamic world.