Here are some simulations made by our dear huaiwei :okay:
They focus only on construction in the new downtown area of the city.

By 2006, 1 Raffles Quay at 245m gets completed.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/3130/2829copy_of_2006.jpg

By 2007, CityDev's tallest apartments in Singapore at 245m get completed.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/3130/2829copy_of_2007.jpg

:cool:

The Marina South area would be developed one day ,perhaps called Marina City?

We'll see it in perhaps 30 years time?

Can't wait for the CityDev's tallest apartments. It just looks so unique. And they should release a name for it soon. :D

Gosh. Talk about homes with a view!

But you didnt mention what the green colour building is! :D

ntuc buildign?

i would want a rouge city please!

WHAT?? They want to build an apartment in CBD?

WHAT?? They want to build an apartment in CBD?
Yeah..you didnt hear about it? :D

But it is not the first 100% residential in the CBD thou. There is another one being built right now too...the Icon!

there are hdb flats also... built and to-be-built

there are hdb flats also... built and to-be-built
But they are not within the CBD boundary....they are just beside it?

isnt cbd anywhere within erp zone? those spottiswoode park flats and some30 storey ones are within right?

isnt cbd anywhere within erp zone? those spottiswoode park flats and some30 storey ones are within right?
Nope....there is a clear boundary for it....it dosent include the Chinatown shophouses you love so much...or the Bugis Area. Not even Orchard.

oh :! i didnt know that...

oh :! i didnt know that...
I will have to find a map somewhere..(if it helps)...let me search for it later....

Emerald Gardens is one of the only (only 999yr leasehold residential building)full condos within the CBD, just next to Far East Square.

Bottom left hand corner with iliac roof.
http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/500/85view.jpg

Its value dropped from S$1200/sqft in 1996 to $900/sqft now.

Er..it is still outsaide the CBD boundary thou. :D

eeky - ugly

WHAT?? They want to build an apartment in CBD?

you didnt know? we were so excited about it. The news said that construction starts later this year.

Read about it here
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=85847

eeky - ugly

Its not that bad, but they should have left that historical area alone.

Its not that bad, but they should have left that historical area alone.
I suppose it happens to be empty before it was built?

Er..it is still outsaide the CBD boundary thou. :D

Really? But its only 5 mins walk to Raffles Place MRT Station!

I think it used to be a school or something. Thay still kept the old building as the entrance to the condo.

But it is a very unique place, imagine living in the heart of a historical district while enjoying the comforts of marble flooring and swimming pools.:D

The Marina South area would be developed one day ,perhaps called Marina City?

We'll see it in perhaps 30 years time?

Yup. Projected development for that time frame.

From URA website:

2003-2008
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/103ndt.jpg

2008-2015
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/103ndt2.jpg

2015-2025
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/103ndt3.jpg

beyond 2025
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/103ndt4.jpg

Cool!! Was that a flash animation which you took screenshots of frame by frame?

yup..quite tedious! :D

But I seriously think this angle will offer a nice view of the future skyline. People have already said that the other angle 'spoils' it :bash:

I think great locations will be from on top of Esplanade or Swissotel in future. The Sheares Bridge not so anymore...Are you going to do anymore simulations? Maybe with 1 George Street?

Singapore skyline will get 'wider' in this angle by 2007 as it grows left.
http://www.sky.s64.pl/home/W/Sing2/s00.jpg

I cant do much "simulations" except draw plain boxes...hahaha! :D

In reference to the sequence u just posted, I notice how they intend to develop that taller project in the cover of the L shape first. That would be more interesting for us! :D

yah it will! They probably need to develop that area next since they are going to build the pedestrian bridge across so people need a reason to cross! :D

yah it will! They probably need to develop that area next since they are going to build the pedestrian bridge across so people need a reason to cross! :D
Oh yes probably! :D It would be more intesresting to see both corners anchored first, and the central areas filling up over time. It helps to bring energy there early on.

I am looking forward to be able to walk the entire perimeter of Marina Bay soon! :D

It will also make climbing the Sheares Bridge redundant? :cool:

Actually you can still get a decent skyline shot from Marina City Park I think. The new buildings wont block Capital Tower and co.

Hmm....I dont think Benjamin Shears will loose its nice view. It actually still has a clear view of the older skyline, and it is nicely framed by the new buildings to the left, and with the Marina Centre ones to the right! :eek:

Marina City Park might no longer be a great place for old skyline views, but in future, it will most prob showcase an entirely different kind of "skylin" not unlike Central Park in NYC?

I suppose then boats would be 'trapped' in the Bay ,since the bridge is so low?

yah, but in future there will be the maritime hub further out. We are basically moving the city further out.

Cool...:okay: Singapore has a great future skyline coming up:)

2007 seems to be a happening year for Singapore.......:yes:

^

things are already starting to pick up this year in terms of construction activity..with worries of whether 1 Raffles Quay being built over, I am now awaiting news of the BFC :yes:

It'll take a long time, though... by 2025, i'll be.... *does simple mathematics*..... 37!

well think about the fact that our parents lived through the skyscraper boom at Shenton Way. It started in the 70s.

Hehe. Oh yeah. But hey! I'm a Gen Y fellow. I'm spoilt! I want things instant!

So is that what kids say these days? "I'm Gen Y!" :eek:

No lah. Just trying to sound witty. Obviously not doing a very good job. Nevermind, i'll jst go back to my dorky old self :lol:

No lah. Just trying to sound witty. Obviously not doing a very good job. Nevermind, i'll jst go back to my dorky old self :lol:

I'm glad you did that.....the gen Y thing just feel odd on you....:lol:

Haha. Yeah. But it's true what... i fit the typical gen Y stereotype:

-Spoilt
-Too soft
-dependent on government/institution
-doesn't take initiative enought
-individualistic

etc etc etc

Haha. Yeah. But it's true what... i fit the typical gen Y stereotype:

-Spoilt
-Too soft
-dependent on government/institution
-doesn't take initiative enought
-individualistic

etc etc etc

Emmm...maybe looks is deceiving.....:lol:

But then which kid in Singapore isn't like that??? :wallbash:

how do you define too soft? i think the definition of spoilt should change over time as well, as does the definition of poverty. we can't really listen to our parents when they tell us we are spoilt or whatever because their measuring stick comes from an era where most people live in what we would now consider to be absolute poverty.

how do you define too soft? i think the definition of spoilt should change over time as well, as does the definition of poverty. we can't really listen to our parents when they tell us we are spoilt or whatever because their measuring stick comes from an era where most people live in what we would now consider to be absolute poverty.

Too soft?? as in can't take hardship I think??

'hardship' changes over time too

'hardship' changes over time too

So what's hardship now??

possible rendering for 2006 with 1 Raffles Quay

http://www.orq.com.sg/media/flash_replace.jpg

hardship is any physical hardship for sure... eg... anything that entails perspiring.

Nice rendering Raffles! :)

possible rendering for 2006 with 1 Raffles Quay

http://www.orq.com.sg/media/flash_replace.jpg

hmm seems like they will be blocking the view of the SGX pair, how i wish the SGX was infront of it.

SGX on the very left leh...

hmm seems like they will be blocking the view of the SGX pair, how i wish the SGX was infront of it.
Haha why? You prefer that pair ah.

SGX on the very left leh...

nobe...i think tht the SGX pair u see on the left is just a projection not connected to the main photo, from tht angle, the pair wld really be blocked i think

nobe...i think tht the SGX pair u see on the left is just a projection not connected to the main photo, from tht angle, the pair wld really be blocked i think

Hmmm... ORQ would not block the SGX pair... quite clear in this photo.

http://img58.exs.cx/img58/3189/aerial016vf.jpg

Sail might block ORQ...

Haha why? You prefer that pair ah.

yes i do, and in fact i think tht pair is a big part of tht signature skyline. :ohno:

hopefully from other angles tht pair can still be seen

Sail might block ORQ...

:yes:

Hmmm... ORQ would not block the SGX pair... quite clear in this photo.

say if we adopt tht angle whereby the SGX pair wld'nt be block, then i think tht angle wld not cover the skyline for the banks??

say if we adopt tht angle whereby the SGX pair wld'nt be block, then i think tht angle wld not cover the skyline for the banks??

sorry. i dun get what you were trying to say.

What banks?:?

sorry. i dun get what you were trying to say.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/103bsb.jpg

say from this angle, can u still see SGX with ORQ

Now I see what you meant. :)

correct. ORQ will block part of SGX pair's view from this angle.

Now I see what you meant. :)

correct. ORQ will block part of SGX pair's view from this angle.

hai....:ohno: ....my SGX :ohno:

for once i like to post a pic from my local drive, i realise i cant do it...:doh:

tink i'm not allowed to do it, coz i dont see the browse button anywhere

for once i like to post a pic from my local drive, i realise i cant do it...:doh:

tink i'm not allowed to do it, coz i dont see the browse button anywhere
Cannot mah...you have to upload the picture from a host and then link from there mah. ;)

these new tower that r getting built will make singapore shine....(like it aint already :sleepy: )

cant wait to 2007 !:)

Change the perspective of the skyline for sure.

hai....:ohno: ....my SGX :ohno:

so thats one of your favourite buildings in Singapore?

actually, the angle from Marina Bay station shouldnt obscure it still...will try to find or get a pic of it :yes:

In 2009, the Sail and 1 Raffles Quay should be complete

http://img129.exs.cx/img129/1402/skyline20097pf.jpg

What's that round monster??? :eek:

it sits at the edge of the reclaimed land...supposedly one of those 'landmark' sites that can be taller than average?

Oh....I was trying to figure out the angle. :D Anyway I tot they duwan to build such a monster there liao?

^

where did you hear that from?!

Duno leh...got this promontary there also? Tot it will be used for yet another musuem or something...

dont think so..thats the central promontory site...oh well...it will be a long way before we are contemplating that site ^^

anyway this angle shows just how wide the Sail can be, it looks wider than NTUC's fat side! :eek:

Actually, the Sail is quite ugly...

It only looks good from one angle, and thats the angle that they keep advertising.

Let's wait for the final product ^^ They tend to look better than the model... Hopefully the Sail will be the same :-)

I like that model. Very massive.

Let's wait for the final product ^^ They tend to look better than the model... Hopefully the Sail will be the same :-)
At least the model at the Sail's showroom itself is quite nice.

Hope 1RQ would be sames colour as the model....

Wonder how the singapore skyline will be like with the addition of 2 IRs and Singapore Flyer..

Amazing..:)
:runaway:

In 2009, the Sail and 1 Raffles Quay should be complete

http://img129.exs.cx/img129/1402/skyline20097pf.jpg

^

Imagine the view from Singapore Flyer next time....

and if the guggenheim skyscraper comes true too :D

Imagine if we include the Universal Studio?
:runaway:

Imagine if we include the Universal Studio?
:runaway:

That is if we include Genting......:yes:

Only minus the clouds..
:runaway:
That is if we include Genting......:yes:

^

Imagine the view from Singapore Flyer next time....

S$30 for a unobstructed view .....:yes:

LOL

somehow I think that might be worth it...but I dont think I'll go too often :lol:

^ I think I'll prepare an empty memory card for the S$30 ride......:lol:

yah...should make it worth it...the ride should be about 40 min at least I guess.

I wont be surprised if at the IR, they may also have some thing for the public at the top, if they build a highrise...like a restaurant/bar/obs deck

^ If they build something like that, I believe it'll be super classy.....:yes:

Hmm.. this should go here :
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/image.php?u=2155&dateline=1127564476:D

Got a bigger version?? :?

nope, its the kind of thing that only looks good when small :cheers:

Haha.....ok....:D

you can get cool renders of the entire marina bay including the BFC + sail + IR...from the EDGE magazine (year end edition) very nice render and close up of sentosa cove and BFC :) though i am not sure if copies are still available :)

^^ Wow! :eek:

you can get cool renders of the entire marina bay including the BFC + sail + IR...from the EDGE magazine (year end edition) very nice render and close up of sentosa cove and BFC :) though i am not sure if copies are still available :)

can you remember how the BFC appeared in the renderings?

can you remember how the BFC appeared in the renderings?

yes had a few towers and a central tower with a large park on the ground floor....sky gardens on the central prominent tower is like that of 1 George.... the IR had like twin towers? with those large spot light beaming out like hollywood lights :D:D and the backdrop showing the completed marina bay has like a est.40 storey twin tower (rectangular block) renderings...... i am not sure if the image is posted here before......also featured was some condo in sentosa cove as for the IR in snetosa nothing was mentioned or renderings about it was published...

but the magazine offers a blown up image of it :) about half an A4 size...its under Hot properties or transactions (something like that) and of course Sail at marina bay was featured the best for its stunning selling price

I just hope they will build the buildings at a faster rate. I hope the whole new downtown is built by 2015.