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Durian Opera House, Pomelo Museum... inspire many tourists to explore.
4 captivating 'food-themed attractions' you should check-in when visiting Singapore
Esplanade Theatre
Standing at Marina Bay Merlion Park, you can easily spot the Esplanade Theatre, a project jointly designed and built by a British architectural firm and a Singaporean firm. The total budget for this complex is around 600 million SGD (over 10.3 trillion VND) on a 6-hectare area. The original design introduced in 1994 featured glass layers around the building. However, it was opposed due to its greenhouse effect. Therefore, the glass was replaced with aluminum-coated material, arranged evenly into small roofs resembling durian's eyes. Hence, locals and tourists often refer to Esplanade as the 'Durian Opera House'.
ArtScience Museum
ArtScience Museum, situated by Marina Bay, stands out as one of the most prominent structures here. In reality, the building mimics the shape of a hand, symbolizing a warm welcome to travelers from around the globe to explore Singapore. This design draws inspiration from the graceful lotus flower. However, in the eyes of culinary enthusiasts, this museum resembles a peeled pomelo. This playful analogy piques the curiosity of many Singapore travelers and compels them to check-in. It's a place frequently hosting art exhibitions, especially light shows in Singapore and internationally, with a different theme each season.
The Hive - Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Nestled within the campus of Nanyang Technological University, The Hive is the first project to receive the BCA Green Mark Platinum Star Award, the highest accolade in Singapore for sustainable design. Its unique structure, gaps between buildings promote air conditioning, natural ventilation to central areas, corridors, staircases, and elevators... It's named 'hive' to encourage students to exchange ideas, similar to the cross-pollination of bees in nature. It's a place where students self-study online, then discuss questions together. The Hive consists of 12 eight-story towers, with rooms stacked on top of each other, resembling stacked dim sum baskets. Hence, students often refer to it as the 'Dim Sum Building'.
Gardens by the Bay
The Flower Dome within Gardens by the Bay holds the title of being the world's largest glass greenhouse, confirmed by Guinness World Records in 2015. Stepping inside, visitors immediately experience the cool, dry climate of the Mediterranean, completely different from Singapore's perpetually hot and humid weather. The garden cultivates hundreds of plant species from around the world, including some that cannot survive in tropical climates. The glass vault design with streaked lines makes it resemble a shell when viewed from above.
By Vi Yen/Star
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourMarch 8, 2019
