Singapore Expo, Singapore

Start Date: 1996 | Completion Date: 2005

The Singapore Government developed the world-class Singapore Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre with the aim of placing Singapore in the forefront of the exhibition industry in the South East Asia region.

The complex, which is in stage two of development, has 100,000m2 of internal exhibition space in six halls. Each hall is 100 metres x 100 metres (without columns) and there are currently four additional halls under construction and due for completion in 2005.

Arup in Brisbane is undertaking the preliminary structural and civil design and also a detailed traffic study. Arup in Singapore will complete the structural and civil engineering design and oversee the construction of the new halls.

Each exhibition space can be naturally ventilated and use natural daylight during set up and take down of exhibitions

After completion of the new halls, the Singapore Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre will boast a total covered exhibition floor area of 100,000 m² - the size of 15 football fields - making it one of the largest exhibition centres in South East Asia.

The roof structure of the Singapore Expo building comprises conventional bowstring trusses, expanded into a diagonal cross section, out of the truss plane, to reduce the span of the secondary steel and introduce some form into the space below. Between each truss is a raised roof section allowing natural light and ventilation to reduce energy consumption between exhibitions.

http://www.arup.com/australasia/project.cfm?pageid=1570

The Singapore Expo Hall 7-10 expansion(20/12/04):

http://img78.exs.cx/img78/8781/dscn373314yx.jpg

http://img78.exs.cx/img78/4074/dscn374214vx.jpg

Construction update(20/12/04):

http://img55.exs.cx/img55/8657/dscn373214qi.jpg

http://img55.exs.cx/img55/5596/dscn373511fq.jpg

Whats the largest exhibition space in the world? Any chance of topping that?

Whats the largest exhibition space in the world? Any chance of topping that?

Not sure about that but I think those in Japan, China, Europe and US are very large........100000 square meters is like the bare minimun for them......:yes:

Hmm...I am still trying to figure out the exact location of the extension thou?

Hmm...I am still trying to figure out the exact location of the extension thou?

Opposite Singapore Expo main entrance
http://img86.exs.cx/img86/6933/dscn373818yx.jpg

Perhaps you can visualise the location from this picture.....walk towards the end of the platform(under the disc)........

http://img78.exs.cx/img78/2341/dscn373717dt.jpg

http://img86.exs.cx/img86/3772/dscn373414ij.jpg

Can visualise now?? :yes:

The big disc looks barely supported! :eek::runaway:

any rendition of the project?

any rendition of the project?

Can't seems to find......but I suspect it'll be more or less the same as the existing ones.....:yes:

err...frankly i dont even know what the existing one looks like :bash:

anyway the land seems huge! cant wait to see it start forming :banana:

err...frankly i dont even know what the existing one looks like :bash:

anyway the land seems huge! cant wait to see it start forming :banana:

Actually the existing one is huge enough......took me 10 mins to walk through the length of it(at a very fast pace)........::eek::

With the extention, the whole place just feel like a big airport (without the planes).....:lol:

The actual space for the whole area will be roughly 100000 sq meters + 35000 sq meters(existing carpark space 25000 sq meters, I guess they are adding another 10000 sq meters or so of outdoor exhibition space) = 135000 sq meters

completion date : june 2005

looks like this project will be done rapidly :yes:

completion date : june 2005

looks like this project will be done rapidly :yes:

Yeah....I supposed I can do a monthly update on it.........:yes:

:banana:

Whats the largest exhibition space in the world? Any chance of topping that?

This might give you some clue......:yes:

Deutsche Messe AG

Based in Hannover, Germany, Deutsche Messe AG (DMAG) is one of the world's leading organisers of trade fairs and exhibitions. Its BIOTECHNICA event is one of the world's largest and leading exhibition in the BioTech industry. DMAG owns the world's largest exhibition centre, boasting total rented display space of around 350,000 square meters.

DMAG develops, plan and organises trade fairs and exhibition in Germany and around the world. Its high level of experience and expertise enable it to organise and stage some 50 trade fairs and exhibition involving 28,000 exhibitors and 2.5 million visitors worldwide. 16,000 journalists from 100 countries attend these events every year.

For more information on DMAG, go to www.messe.de

http://www.biomedicalasia.com.sg/organisers.htm

Singapore Expo Extension update(6/2/05):

http://img133.exs.cx/img133/4815/dscn212013ex.jpg

Close-ups:
http://img133.exs.cx/img133/7042/dscn212512ch.jpg

http://img133.exs.cx/img133/8973/dscn212616yj.jpg

http://img133.exs.cx/img133/3029/dscn212414mj.jpg

You just came back from there? % of completion?

You just came back from there? % of completion?

Emm....nope.....came back a few hours already......not sure about how many percent but seem to show good progress......:yes: (to be completed in June)

wow..the structure has been erected real fast!

resembles the airport u/c

Construction Update(20/2/05):

http://img151.exs.cx/img151/8616/dscn251411wn.jpg

Er...it just looks like a big bus terminal leh....

Er...it just looks like a big bus terminal leh....

Haven't finish mah.......I think it'll be similar to the previous design(the sliverish exterior i mean)......:yes:

Similar meh? I tot the old design is much higher then this?

Similar meh? I tot the old design is much higher then this?

I mean the colour of the exterior and stuff......not the height......:yes:

The configuration between the 2 is definitely different.......(the old one is like a stretch of halls while this one is like 4 halls in one location).....:yes:

This is dissapointing siah....why cant they build a proper hall then this?

That is where they hold CEBIT, international trade fair that specialises in information technology and telecommunications technology. This year it will be held from the 10th - 17th of March.......

Our EXPO is nothing compare to that huge huge arena....... With the added 4 new halls we are not yet 1/3 of their size yet........ :eek2:

This might give you some clue......:yes:

Deutsche Messe AG

Based in Hannover, Germany, Deutsche Messe AG (DMAG) is one of the world's leading organisers of trade fairs and exhibitions. Its BIOTECHNICA event is one of the world's largest and leading exhibition in the BioTech industry. DMAG owns the world's largest exhibition centre, boasting total rented display space of around 350,000 square meters.

DMAG develops, plan and organises trade fairs and exhibition in Germany and around the world. Its high level of experience and expertise enable it to organise and stage some 50 trade fairs and exhibition involving 28,000 exhibitors and 2.5 million visitors worldwide. 16,000 journalists from 100 countries attend these events every year.

For more information on DMAG, go to www.messe.de

http://www.biomedicalasia.com.sg/organisers.htm

1/3 the space of the world's largest is not so bad, for a 700 sq km city-state, is it ?

Haha....I dont think we have that much space to spare! Maybe they should consider building one as big as a new town, and build the entire town on top of it! :D

Taken from the MRT (3/3/05):

http://img111.exs.cx:81/img111/4140/pic0036110ne.jpg

http://img111.exs.cx:81/img111/9388/pic0036218hy.jpg

Contruction update(16/3/05):

http://img49.exs.cx/img49/2027/pic0140715yx.jpg

http://img49.exs.cx/img49/4396/pic0140515vh.jpg

^
Construction update(16/3/05):

So dangerous......:eek:
http://img117.exs.cx/img117/2572/pic0140619jq.jpg

Looking to the right
http://img117.exs.cx/img117/6277/pic0140814jr.jpg

Thats fast!

But it doesnt look very exciting at this stage, more like warehouses

Thats fast!

But it doesnt look very exciting at this stage, more like warehouses

Emm.....that actually sounds better than Huaiwei's description(he says it look like bus terminal)........:lol:

^

it looked worse in the earlier update, naturally :yes:

Will it be identical to the design of the existing 6 halls? Or will it be a total mismatch.

Will it be identical to the design of the existing 6 halls? Or will it be a total mismatch.

Similar i think.....but the configuration of the halls will be different.....(judging by what I see).......:yes:

I'm new to this forum, How to post an image file?

Use an image hosting site like imageshack.

Thanks

This expansion is more for the ITMA ASIA 2005 exhibition which needs 100,000 sq m area, see below link for the picture

http://www.itmaasia2005.com/ITMA%20ASIA%202005%20News%20pg1.pdf

Additional 4 halls really look like a "no budget" bus teriminal.
Money not enough?

From the picture, it looks like it is actually on the opposite side of the road, and not in the carpark?

From the picture, it looks like it is actually on the opposite side of the road, and not in the carpark?

Yes......maybe they keep the carpark for future expansion.......:yes:

Hope they don't paint the four new halls in blue, is totally mismatched with the existing 6 white halls.
Red might be better, at least same colour as our flag :)

Its missing the stars and moon. People might mistake it for something else. ;)

Its missing the stars and moon. People might mistake it for something else. ;)

Haha....from the looks of it, i think they'll make them silver which is similar to the current expo's halls......:yes:

It seems like a temporary measure btw. I doubt the space they are using is slated to be a permanent exhibition space.

They should continue the cuvre, and can expand till they get a full circle.:D

They should continue the cuvre, and can expand till they get a full circle.:D

I'll be happy if they increase the floor space to 200,000 square meters......:lol:

Possible if under the following scenario:

1. Another Mega exhibition coming to town that requires 200,000 sq m of area or
2. They need to run multiple mega events concurrently.

Meanwhile, can someone take pics of the new ITE College there? :colgate::cool:

Meanwhile, can someone take pics of the new ITE College there? :colgate::cool:

Can.......Hourly rate: S$50..........:lol: :jk:

S$50 cannot, 50 rupiah you want? :lol: :jk:

They should continue the cuvre, and can expand till they get a full circle.:D
Haha....the original plans is to fil up the car park space with 4 additional segments thou. :D

S$50 cannot, 50 rupiah you want? :lol: :jk:

Might as well don't give........ :bash: :lol: :jk:

Is there future expansion space after this gets completed?

Is there future expansion space after this gets completed?

No news about it........but I think they'll increase if there is demand for more space.....:yes:

^

I think thats whats important, that they CAN increase space if they have to :yes:

Is there future expansion space after this gets completed?
Got loh....that carpark? Space for 40,000m

26/3/05:

http://img227.exs.cx/img227/2852/pic0170023fr.jpg

Really disappointed with these 4 warehouses!!

Money really not enough, needs to move the 4 warehouses completely from the old World Trade Centre to here.

Very disappointing design... :cry:

Looks like warhouses.... :( :bash:

May be they should erect this sign board outside the construction site:

Project title: To relocate and reconstruct 4 old expo warehouses
Project cost: 0.00 cents (Free)
Building Materials use: Recycled materials from 4 WTC old warehouses
Architect: Green Peace
Main Contractor: Green Peace
Expected date of completion: 30th June 2005 (that's why so fast)

:lol:
Architect: PCK Pte Ltd :lol:

my goodness i hope they turn out better when construction is finished. my heart is going to stop beating.

:lol: Is the roof transparent btw?

Botak (bald)uncle will have sun burnt if roof is transparent.

Botak auntie leh? :lol: :jk:

Haha.....I cant rem why I asked this thou....I was thinking of something!

Construction update (12/4/05) :

http://img206.echo.cx/img206/2959/pic0173714ht.jpg

http://img238.echo.cx/img238/3830/pic0173219ic.jpg

... its just a giant tool shed.

Best Designed "Refugee Camp" with a refugee (wearing a hat) wandering in the camp.

First opening event: 2006 refugee convention

admission: free to refugee "ONLY"

Show Profile:

Realizing your dream refugee life at refugee convention 2005.
We feature the latest ideas & creations and showcase a comprehensive range of well-designed course in teaching you to become the most successful refugee in the world.

OMG, This is so shameful!!! They better tell foreign exhibitors that these buildings are old aircraft hangars which will be demolished soon.:D

are those metal sheets the final outcome or are they just temporary structures?

cos it doesnt look appealing now

^
Hopefully not.........:yes:

Map found in the Singpaore expo website:

http://www.singapore-expo.com.sg/images/expomap_lar.jpg

Didn't come across the map when I was at that website like just 30 mins ago. Anyways it sucks that it appears that the new halls don't resemble the older ones, no sense of uniformity.

Didn't come across the map when I was at that website like just 30 mins ago. Anyways it sucks that it appears that the new halls don't resemble the older ones, no sense of uniformity.

I supposed the limit space has some constraints on the design.....:yes:

What limited space? There's lots of space everywhere. This is sad.

What limited space? There's lots of space everywhere. This is sad.

Perhaps they got other plans for those "space"......:yes:

they can have a different design, but not something so shitty.

... its just a giant tool shed.

is that near completion already? I doubt the final design would look like that.

i really hope not :)

:lol: I shall reserve further comments till it's completed. :)

We shall see in June 2005.....:)

Well, I have already mentally prepared myself for this. It is going to be a giant tool shed indeed. :D

Business Times - 26 May 2005

Changi Biz Park: JTC gets URA nod

Revised masterplan factors in new nearby developments

By ARTHUR SIM

JTC Corp has received in-principle approval from the Urban Redevelopment Authority for the revised masterplan of the 67-hectare Changi Business Park (CBP), which now takes into account new developments in the vicinity including the proposed University of New South Wales and the recently completed ITE College East.

In line with this, JTC, which has traditionally only been involved with industrial facilities, will be launching a Request-for-Proposal (RFP) for private developers to build, own and manage a high-rise, multi-tenanted development in CBP.

The site, Plot 53, spans 7,968 sq m, with a plot ratio of 2.5. The expected gross floor area is 19,920 sq m. The site is part of the revised masterplan, which now also includes a 'white site component'.

Details are expected by the end of this year.

However, JTC said that 'some white component', possibly commercial or even recreational, may be included in the RFP.

Of the new CBP, JTC chief executive Chong Lit Cheong said: 'We hope to draw more talents and businesses to congregate here to work, live and learn. We are therefore looking for creative proposals from developers who can leverage on these unique selling points.'

To be sure, living in a business park will give CBP a completely new atmosphere. A residential component has not been explicitly expressed by JTC, but sources say a serviced residence is being evaluated.

Other plans for CBP show that JTC is interested in creating more 'synergy' with the new educational institutions as well as the existing Singapore Expo.

Chandran Nair, deputy general manager of Singex Venues, which runs Singapore Expo, says that four new exhibition halls, which will add an additional 40,000 sq m of exhibition and convention centre space to the market, will be ready by end-2005.

Mr Nair could not comment on other developments for the area but said: 'On my wish list is a hotel'.

And he may get his wish.

The revised masterplan for CBP envisions a new 'activity hub' around Singapore Expo that may include a hotel, entertainment centre, retail shops and F&B outlets. And the area has potential.

JTC says development for this hub is expected within the next five years.

A second activity hub, conceived as a 'green landscaped spine' and dotted with F&B outlets, will link the proposed University of New South Wales with the CBP. Development is expected to begin after 2010.

It seems the new university will be an integral part of the CBP. Sources say R&D companies have already expressed interest in developing facilities at CBP that will share facilities and resources with the university in a way that will be beneficial to both.

Copyright © 2005 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. All rights reserved.

Another One North in the making.

We have one for the biomedical sciences etc, now we are going to have one for business...............

Business Times - 26 May 2005

Changi Biz Park: JTC gets URA nod

Revised masterplan factors in new nearby developments

By ARTHUR SIM

Chandran Nair, deputy general manager of Singex Venues, which runs Singapore Expo, says that four new exhibition halls, which will add an additional 40,000 sq m of exhibition and convention centre space to the market, will be ready by end-2005.


Copyright © 2005 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. All rights reserved.


Ah Nair Nair mentioned that additional 40,000 sq m of exhibition and convention centre space will be ready by end-2005, not sure whether it will ready for the ITMA asia exhibition in 17 to 21 October 2005 or not.

Ah Nair Nair mentioned that additional 40,000 sq m of exhibition and convention centre space will be ready by end-2005, not sure whether it will ready for the ITMA asia exhibition in 17 to 21 October 2005 or not.

I think it should......becos they are actually expanding partly because of the ITMA asia exhibition......:yes:

Singapore expo expansion (18/6/05):

http://img227.echo.cx/img227/541/expoextension10xf.jpg

Singapore expo expansion (18/6/05):

http://img227.echo.cx/img227/541/expoextension10xf.jpg


Very awful building.Built for the sake of building.
But Just In Time for the 7th month Hungary Ghost Festival

Maybe they want to turn this into a warehouse next time......:lol: :jk:

Another "World Class" most Ugly building

Never know they are so smart. Immediately have a dual purpose building in place: Exhibition Hall Cum Cheap Sales Warehouse for all aunties

Good. know how to please aunties

Development around the area....:yes:

28 June 2005

UNSW Asia names Kerry Hill Architect to design campus

SINGAPORE : The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has named Singapore-based firm Kerry Hill Architects to design the masterplan and library for the new UNSW Asia campus at Changi.

Key features of the masterplan of UNSW Asia include a heart for the campus, The Verandah, which will feature cafes, bookshops, galleries and other retailers, and The Library.

"UNSW Asia will not just be an architectural icon in the physical landscape of Singapore, it will also be an icon in the education landscape of Singapore with an eventual enrolment of 15,000. 10,000 are expected to be international students, coming from US, Europe, Australia, China, India and Japan," said Ko Kheng Hwa, Managing Director of the Economic Development Board.

Construction of the campus is expected to begin next year. The Changi campus will welcome its first students in 2009.

UNSW Asia will commence in 2007, occupying the former campus of Republic Polytechnic temporarily.

UNSW Asia will be Singapore's first private research and teaching university.
- CNA /ls

Copyright © 2005 MCN International Pte Ltd

Look like warehouses..... :puke:

Update (17/7/05):

New carpark
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/6558/pic0342617kt.jpg

The halls
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/4821/pic0342913zd.jpg

Numbering the halls
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/3039/pic0343810oh.jpg

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/2398/pic0344012oa.jpg

The biggest disappointment of all.......

WAREHOUSE design???!!! :soapbox:

Yes......we know already.......:yes:

so cheapskate

'International world class venue' with low-class or rather class-less design!!!!

..

^Delete the "th" (at the end) in your file to show the bigger picture.....:yes::)

Okay I screwed things up. Lazy to repost hehe...

New Getting around Expo map:

http://www.singaporeexpo.com.sg/documents/getting%20around%20singapore%20expo.pdf

Sept 16, 2005
4 new halls almost double Expo capacity

By Marcel Lee Pereira

ORGANISERS of large-scale events have four more reasons to hold their shows in Singapore.

That's the number of new halls added to Singapore Expo, providing exhibitors with an extra 40,000 sq m for their events. With 100,000 sq m available, it is now one of the largest exhibition venues in the region.

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/media/image/launched/2005-09-16/h9.jpg

The additions, which cost $32 million, will allow concurrent and overlapping events to be held, especially during the peak period from March to June.

The new halls also offer flexibility to event organisers. Hall 10 - brand-named The Max Pavilion - houses a 7,000-seat auditorium with five meeting rooms and four conference rooms, each with a capacity of 260 people. This can be converted into open exhibition space.

'If necessary, we can still have 100,000 sq m of exhibition space. But when we don't require that amount of space, it is still an auditorium with state-of-the-art equipment,' said Mr Steven Seet, group general manager of Singex, which manages the Expo centre.

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said the new halls were built in 11 months to meet the 'immediate' need for space in the burgeoning meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) industry, to enable Singapore to capitalise on its reputation as a preferred venue for Mice events.

Last year, the Mice industry raked in nearly $2.9 billion in tourism receipts and the STB expects the sector to grow by an average of 15 per cent annually, and account for 35 per cent of tourism receipts by 2015.

STB acting assistant chief executive for business travel and Mice, Mr Aloysius Arlando, said more space will attract large events as well as allow homegrown shows like CommunicAsia to grow and 'not be constrained by a lack of space'.

In 2001, the annual communications and information technology exhibition proved too large for the Expo complex. Air-conditioned tents had to be set up in the carpark to cope with the overflow.

Singapore Expo hosts about 400 events a year. Mr Arlando believes the extra space is enough to meet the venue's immediate needs, but the STB will continue to monitor the situation.

The quick expansion is in time for this year's Asian International Exhibition of Textile Machinery, on from Oct 17 to 21. It will occupy seven halls.

The event's organiser, Ms Sylvia Phua, said the quality of Singapore Expo's infrastructure can be improved, starting with the introduction of a wireless communications network. 'Instead of thinking about the concrete slabs, the roof and big cubicles, they need to look at communication facilities to support simple things like a wireless network,' she said.

Singapore Expo said it is considering developing a wireless network to connect all exhibitors.

Plenty of room

# Singapore Expo: 10 halls with 100,000 sq m of exhibition space

# Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre: 24,000 sq m of space, divided equally between a convention hall and an exhibition hall

# Raffles City Convention Centre: 6,500 sq m of convention space

Copyright © 2005 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

Utterly disappointed by the design.... Like temporary warehouses!!!

And it's supposed to be a world class expo?
So budget!!!

Sept 23, 2005
More loos, car lots needed at Expo

I AM concerned that the Singapore Expo has added another four halls, almost doubling its capacity (ST, Sept 16).

My concern is that even with its former capacity, the infrastructure did not seem to be adequate to support visitors, especially in the areas of parking and women's toilets, during major exhibitions or concerts.

Earlier this year, I drove my wife and daughter to a Hi-5 concert. It was the beginning of the school holidays and there was also an exhibition.

We had planned to be there an hour earlier so that we could check out the souvenirs (and eat popcorn) before the concert.

However, when we got near the Singapore Expo, we found the roads so packed that I decided to let my wife and daughter alight at a bus stop so that they could walk to Hall 6 for the concert.

They were an hour early and thought it would be a good idea to visit the restroom. However, the toilet queues were so long that they had to go to Tanah Merah MRT station and use the toilet there.

Will more toilets - and parking space - be provided with the addition of the four halls? If not, I shudder to think of the crush when there are two large events (think Comex, Natas fair, Barney concert, etc) or more happening at the same time, which is a definite possibility.

Ng Wei Kwan

Copyright © 2005 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

Press release from STB

http://app.stb.com.sg/asp/new/new03a.asp?id=3803

Singapore Expo Halls 7-10 Completed And Open For Business (15 Sep 2005)

Singapore, 15 September 2005 - Event organizers in the MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions) industry in Singapore will now have access to more MICE facilities, with the completion of the interim expansion of the Singapore Expo, the largest facility for MICE events in Singapore and one of the largest exhibition centres in Southeast Asia.

With the expansion, Singapore Expo now has four additional halls of 10,000 square metres each. Located near the Expo MRT station at the Singapore Expo grounds, the additional halls bring the total event space offered by the venue to 100,000 square metres, up from the previous 60,000 square metres.

Mr Aloysius Arlando, Acting Assistant Chief Executive (Business Travel & MICE Group) of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), said: “The Asian region is now witnessing buoyant economic growth, driven by the expanding economies of China and India and emerging opportunities within ASEAN. This has resulted in an increase in business travel across the region, and the need for effective business platforms to stimulate business growth. We are also seeing an attendant growth in business and MICE events, including corporate meetings, tradeshows and conferences. By 2015, STB projects that the Asia Pacific region will attract over 100 million business travellers and MICE visitors.”

“This interim expansion of the Singapore Expo is part of a wider effort to ensure that Singapore has the necessary capabilities and MICE infrastructure to meet the needs of this expanding business travel and MICE market. For one thing, the additional halls serve the immediate need for space by some of Singapore’s expanding tradeshows. Another key area is the need for versatile MICE facilities which are able to meet the increasingly multi-purpose needs of business event organizers. The additional halls will help to meet these needs. They will also enable Singapore to build on its reputation as a preferred venue for MICE events in Asia.”

Currently, the business travel and MICE industry contributes about 25% to Singapore’s total visitor arrivals, and 30% to its total tourism receipts. STB estimates that the industry will grow at an average rate of 15% annually over the next 10 years, and that, by 2015, business and MICE events will be contributing to 35% of Singapore’s total tourism receipts.

Construction works on the four halls began in October 2004. They were completed in August this year, and the management of the halls has been undertaken by Singex Venues Pte Ltd, the appointed management company for Singapore Expo.

Singex Venues is optimistic about the line-up of upcoming events and the facility’s increased flexibility with the additional halls; with this increased flexibility, Singapore Expo will be able to manage more than one mega-scale event at any given period. Singex Venues will also be able to offer more organizers event space during peak periods, which will result in a wider variety of events being held at Singapore Expo. With the trend leaning towards more business events combining different business platforms such as conferences and product launches together with the traditional tradeshow format, the additional halls offer organisers more space for modular meeting rooms as well as entertainment and hospitality space.

Mr Steven Seet, Group General Manager of the Singex group of companies, said: “With the current trend of business events requiring the flexible use of event space for simultaneous conferences, exhibitions, break-out sessions etc, Singapore Expo’s increase in capacity will now be able to meet that need. We hope to see more mega events, like the International Furniture Fair Singapore, optimizing Singapore Expo’s ground-level advantage and the flexibility of its event space to organise successful events.”

The first business events to make use of the additional halls include the mega textile machinery tradeshow ITMA ASIA 2005 (17-21 October), with an expected 800 exhibitors and 30,000 trade visitors, and a 6,000-strong corporate convention, also in October. In addition to these large-scale events, several home-grown exhibitions have also been growing in size and stature, requiring more space with each edition. For example, CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia attracted more than 60,000 visitors and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies from 54 countries, covering 62,000 square metres of exhibition space at the Singapore Expo in their last showing. The additional Halls 7-10 now provide such shows with the necessary business event space required, as well as the flexibility to expand further.

Mr Stephen Tan, Chief Executive of Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd which organises CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia, said: “Both the shows surpassed our expectations. Looking ahead, CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia are set to grow even more next year as we project the exhibitions to occupy no less than 70,000 square metres of exhibition space when BroadcastAsia2006 moves into Halls 7 and 8 in line with Singapore Expo’s new expansion.”
- End -

Quotes from industry partners:

"We welcome the expansion of the Singapore Expo halls. This gives us the option and flexibility in the venue selection process."

- Mr Ed Ng, President, Singapore, Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

"One of the company's primary objectives is to expand the International Furniture Fair Singapore from its present size of 55,000 square metres to 100,000 square metres by 2009. This will make the show the largest annual international trade show in Singapore and consolidate the show's leadership position as the best furniture show in Asia. The additional halls at Singapore Expo will provide the space for us to grow the show.”

- Mr Quek Chin Tuan, CEO, International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd

Sept 29, 2005
250 more carpark lots outside new Expo halls

I REFER to Mr Ng Wei Kwan's letter, 'More loos, car lots needed at Expo' (ST, Sept 23).

We understand that Mr Ng's visit to Singapore Expo was made during a peak period when there was a surge in demand for most public facilities. We regret the inconvenience caused to him and his family and would like to thank him for his valuable feedback.

Singapore Expo has a total of 2,250 carpark lots which represents one of the largest number of dedicated lots for a single facility in Singapore. There are now an additional 250 lots outside the new halls.

During peak periods or big events, the carparks do get packed. We are constantly upgrading the carpark-management systems to increase the efficiency and flow of traffic at all the entry and exit points.

We recommend that members of the public use public transport or consider parking in alternative carparks in the vicinity of Singapore Expo during such peak periods.

Event organisers can also identify additional parking facilities in the vicinity and organise shuttle services to the centre. This is the usual practice at all international exhibition centres around the world during events at which large numbers of visitors are expected.

The centre has four sets of toilets per hall and several in the public areas in multiple locations. We are enhancing the directional signs at the centre in order to highlight more prominently where these facilities are located. This should help ease the overcrowding in some locations.

We are in active discussion with the Government, owner of Singapore Expo, to address the concerns raised.

We hope Mr Ng and his family will continue to visit Singapore Expo and enjoy the many exciting upcoming events.

Matthew Meredith
General Manager (Singapore)
Singex Venues Pte Ltd
(Manager of Singapore Expo)

Copyright © 2005 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a disgrace!
(I may sound like someone, but..)

That design is disgusting and tasteless, it is revolting!

A disgrace, tasteless, revolting, terribily ugly, classless!!!

Any Tom, Dick and Harry can 'design' it, even primary school kids! :soapbox:

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a disgrace!
(I may sound like someone, but..)

That design is disgusting and tasteless, it is revolting!

:lol:

???
:lol:

Okay, finally found the idiots who designed us warehouses.... I have no idea how the design actually got the approval!!! :bash:

Client:
Singapore Tourism Board

Completion:
July 2005

Design Architect:
COX

Project Architect:
Liu & Wo Architects Pte Ltd

Structural Engineer:
Arup Singapore Pte Ltd

M & E Engineer:
Lincolne Scott Ng Consulting Engineers

Description:
Single Storey Exhibition Hall 7 to 10 for Singapore Expo Expansion

Total Floor Area:
45,000 sqm

http://www.kajima.com.sg/sin/html/gallery/expo.html

Okay, finally found the idiots who designed us warehouses.... I have no idea how the design actually got the approval!!! :bash:



:lol:

yes...dont like the design myself

pathetic!

Yes lousy on the outside....:yes:

Here's the interior of MAX pavilion

http://www.singapore-expo.com.sg/images/artist_impression01.jpg

http://www.singapore-expo.com.sg/images/artist_impression02.jpg

The four new halls that have been handed over to Singex Venues Pte Ltd by the Government will be used as multi-purpose event halls, in addition to the existing six. One of the new halls, originally meant to be the tenth hall, is now designated The MAX Pavilion.

What is The MAX Pavilion (TMP)?

The MAX Pavilion is a functional, flexible and futuristic multi-purpose event hall and auditorium ideal for large-scale meetings, seminars, conferences, congresses, concerts and other special events.

It is fully equipped with top-end sound systems, that enable The MAX Pavilion to be a high-end venue for large scale music concerts as well

It is fully equipped with state-of-art lighting and video systems

It can seat 7,000 persons, theatre-style, with tiered seating allowing for
uncompromised viewing from any location

Why The MAX Pavilion

The MAX Pavilion is a venue that will be able to distil the best out of any performances.

Additionally, The MAX Pavilion will be utilised to the Max! It can be easily converted into any seating configuration, or even completely cleared out to allow for any mega-exhibition that will require all 10 halls at Singapore Expo!

We believe that all events held in The MAX Pavilion can fulfill its maximum potential and achieve its maximum results.

http://www.singapore-expo.com.sg/v_themaxpavilion.asp

ITMA Asia exhibition expected to generate $500m economic spin-offs






SINGAPORE : ITMA Asia, the region's leading textile machinery exhibition, opens in Singapore on Monday, with expectations that it will generate at least $500 million in economic spin-offs for the local economy.

It also expects its international visitors to contribute some $50 million in tourism receipts.

The five-day exhibition has attracted nearly 850 companies and 30,000 trade visitors from more than 50 countries, a significant increase from the inaugural show in 2001.

This year, it is held concurrently with the Singapore Fashion Week.

And for the first time, the organisers have combined two other shows - Apparel Asia and YAFA Asia 2005.

Speaking at the opening, Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang, noted the economic growth in China, India and Southeast Asia has resulted in a positive knock-on effect on Asia's textile industry.

Last year, its fabric output grew by over 50 per cent with Asia accounting for about half of the world's exports in textiles and clothing.

Exports from Singapore's textile and garment manufacturers alone amounted to S$4.3 billion.

Mr Lim said Singapore could play a pivotal role for textile-related businesses worldwide amid Asia's vibrant textile industry,

He said it was a good springboard for textile and apparel companies to venture out into the region.

And its physical proximity to key textile production bases in China, South Asia and Southeast Asia makes it a convenient and conducive meeting place for buyers and sellers in the industry.

To maintain its position as a choice destination for meetings and events, Mr Lim said Singapore would improve the infrastructure, enhance capabilities, and groom and attract MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions) players and events.

It will also introduce a wider range of leisure and entertainment offerings to inject greater vibrancy and buzz into the city. - CNA/de

The inside actually looks okay, but still bad if they are thinking of comparing with the Indoor Stadium.

maybe it just looks good in the rendering. perhaps its the lighting

looks like a school hall :)

Yes lousy on the outside....:yes:

Here's the interior of MAX pavilion

http://www.singapore-expo.com.sg/images/artist_impression01.jpg

http://www.singapore-expo.com.sg/images/artist_impression02.jpg

Is it built already?

Is it built already?

yes.

Ooo.... any outside pics? :cool:

ITMA exhibition pictures from the outside (unfortunately can't go inside the new halls because you need to have pass)

Banners on the lamppost
http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/8538/pic0416311fa.jpg

Walkway linking the new halls 7-10 to the existing hall 1-6
http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/6116/pic0416617pz.jpg

Road block (lots of visitor wearing suit)
http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/5909/pic0417218uk.jpg

More banners
http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/6057/pic0418012tj.jpg

yesterdae I go To Singapore EXPO

i dunno where to post these pic :D

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6775/expo1syn2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9256/expo013stw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5655/expo012szq2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/2695/expo019sja8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)