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Vrooms

February 19th, 2011, 11:53 AM

Source:http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110218-264138.html
Marina IR seeks more land to expand
By David Lim

LAS Vegas Sands, the operator of Marina Bay Sands integrated resort, has sought more land from the Government to expand its operations here as demand is rapidly catching up with supply, said Mr Sheldon Adelson, its chairman and chief executive.

"The demand that this property has created for Mice is rapidly taking us to the point where we'll even have to ration space," he said, adding that it could happen within 12 to 18 months.

Mice refers to meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. The IR's Sands Expo and Convention Centre has 1.3 million sq ft of space for such use.

"We need all the land we can get. We are burdened by our success," he added.

Mr Michael Leven, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands, said that the Gardens by the Bay nearby could have space for an "additional hospitality product".

He added that the company is looking into developing plots of land near the IR. Both men spoke to the local and foreign media at a press conference yesterday to mark the grand opening of the IR, which also marked the official opening of its ArtScience Museum.

The United States-based Las Vegas Sands also announced that its US$6-billion (S$7.6-billion) property has drawn 11 million visitors since it opened in April last year. This month, the IR filled 87 per cent of its more than 2,500 hotel rooms.

Mr Adelson said that the company expected a return on investment in about four years.

Since the two IRs - the other being Resorts World Sentosa - opened last year, they and other tourist attractions plus spending in these facilities have contributed about S$3.7 billion to Singapore's gross domestic product in the first three quarters of last year, according to the Economic Survey of Singapore.

The Government announced in 2006 that it expected each IR to contribute S$2.7 billion to Singapore's GDP by 2015. Las Vegas Sands is also "very anxious" to expand in India and is planning a massive 15-billion euro (S$26-billion) strip-style casino project in Spain, said Mr Adelson. The strip could have 20,000 hotel rooms and millions of square feet of retail and convention space.

The IR has inked over 1,155 Mice deals and is expected to bring around 670,000 people to the Sands Expo and Convention Centre through next year. Yesterday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially launched the iconic ArtScience Museum, which will be open to the public from tomorrow.

The ceremony was attended by National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan and Mr S. Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Education and Trade and Industry. The museum has 21 galleries, and will feature a permanent exhibition on its top floor, plus three opening ones.

Visit www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum/ for more information.

A free 13-minute musical light and water show called Wonder Full also started yesterday.

For more on show timings, visit www.marinabaysands.com/wonderfull/

By March 10, it will run at least twice every night

Vrooms

February 19th, 2011, 05:25 PM

From Flickr:

As of yesterday:
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Sky_Is_The_Limit

February 20th, 2011, 01:02 PM

Looks amazing!!

Vrooms

February 21st, 2011, 03:36 PM

MARINA BAY SANDS ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM

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Vrooms

February 22nd, 2011, 09:26 AM

MARINA BAY SANDS ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM

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Vrooms

February 23rd, 2011, 05:01 PM

South East Asia's largest water and light show - Wonder Full
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helorider14

February 24th, 2011, 11:59 AM

From Flickr:
THE SHOPPES AT MARINA BAY SANDS
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mall is not 100% opened yet?

Vrooms

February 24th, 2011, 12:10 PM

mall is not 100% opened yet?

Nope only that part plus the crystal pavilions left.:)

the man from k-town

February 24th, 2011, 01:53 PM

wow stunning pics! is it possible to go up to the roof pool as a tourist?

Vrooms

February 24th, 2011, 05:36 PM

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Vrooms

February 24th, 2011, 05:39 PM

wow stunning pics! is it possible to go up to the roof pool as a tourist?

Tourists who are not guest can go up to a certain section of the Skypark at a cost of S$20, but the pool is exclusively for hotel guests.:)

Dr Gonzo

February 25th, 2011, 02:07 AM

the sky park is a voyeur's paradise esp the letching and photography you can take of the hotel guests using the pool still cant believe the idiots have not sectioned the pool off from tourists with trees etc

helorider14

February 25th, 2011, 02:28 AM

wow stunning pics! is it possible to go up to the roof pool as a tourist?

pool is exclusive for guests only but you can go to the sky park (observatory floor) for $20. Cheaper than the flyer!

Vrooms

February 26th, 2011, 04:40 AM

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ISwitch

February 26th, 2011, 08:24 AM

ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
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cool, amazing building!

Vrooms

February 28th, 2011, 11:03 AM

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Vrooms

March 4th, 2011, 05:23 PM

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Vrooms

March 11th, 2011, 01:14 PM

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Persi

March 11th, 2011, 03:16 PM

JUST WOoOW

Veru

March 11th, 2011, 05:47 PM

SWEET ---> Vrooms --- you SURE are creative :)

Vrooms

March 14th, 2011, 02:00 PM

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Vrooms

March 15th, 2011, 10:47 AM

Source:http://www.thaipr.net/nc/readnews.aspx?newsid=3654D489FD4F01A6041871A767B9A2F1
The Award-Winning Broadway Musical THE LION KING Opens at Marina Bay Sands

http://www.thaipr.net/dsppic/dsppic.aspx?filesid=1BDFC8E8A42B18B72875FEC4782B2F2A

Disney Theatrical Productions in association with BASE Entertainment and Marina Bay Sands are proud to announce that it’s Showtime at the Sands Theater as THE LION KING celebrates its debut in Southeast Asia. It is now Singapore’s turn to embrace and enjoy the award-winning broadway musical and join the 54 million people worldwide who have been wowed by the show.

Singapore is the latest leading city to host THE LION KING after sell out performances in New York, London, Hamburg, a North American tour, Tokyo and Las Vegas. The musical is of the same Broadway-quality standards, spectacular music, dance, sets and costumes that have made it a worldwide phenomenon, however, it has also added some local elements to make this production unique to Singapore.

Mr. George Tanasijevich, Interim Chief Executive Officer for Marina Bay Sands and Managing Director of Global Development for Las Vegas Sands Corp., said, “Today, we celebrate the months of hard work and unyielding commitment by the dedicated teams at Marina Bay Sands, Disney Theatrical Productions and BASE Entertainment. We want to congratulate every single member of the cast and crew of THE LION KING who have worked tirelessly to bring THE LION KING to Singapore. We know that the impact of this world-class musical will be immediate and that it will elevate the theater industry in the region. We are very proud of our partnership with Disney Theatrical Productions and BASE Entertainment.”

Singapore audiences will be treated to unbelievable performances by a select cast from around the world. The cast of 51 for the Singapore production is comprised of the cream of THE LION KING performers, including veterans of the acclaimed London and Paris productions and hails from 8 countries and 5 continents. As in virtually every company of THE LION KING, this cast includes South African members, in keeping with the show’s spirit of authenticity.

On stage, Director Julie Taymor’s creative vision blends elements of African art and Broadway artisanship to depict anthropomorphic animal characters. The sardonic and deviously cunning “Scar” is played by Patrick Brown. Jean Luc Guizonne aka Jee-L is “Mufasa”, the great warrior and ruler of the Pridelands. Gugwana Dlamini is the wise baboon shaman “Rafiki”. Lyall Ramsden plays the prim and proper horn billed bird “Zazu”. Pierre van Heerden is the carefree warthog “Pumbaa” and Jamie McGregor is the wisecracking meerkat “Timon”. Mufasa’s son, Simba, the lion prince born to be king is played by Jonathan Andrew Hume and Puleng March is the loyal lioness “Nala”.

The three evil hyenas are played by Lavina Williams, Simon Gwala and Michael Bagg. The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Lance Reblando, Leon Matawaran and Warren David Saga and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Christina De Leon, Myka Torre and Nikki Samonte.
THE LION KING began as a 1994 animated feature-length film developed and produced by the Walt Disney Company. The story, a coming of age parable set among animals indigenous to its setting, the African savanna, tells the tale of Simba, the lion cub who rises to be the King of the jungle.
This production of THE LION KING, brought into Singapore by BASE Entertainment, has been developed specifically for the region and the Sands Theater at Marina Bay Sands.

Milan Rokic, Vice President and Managing Director of BASE Entertainment Asia, “Thus far tickets have exceeded our expectations, but there are still great seats available. A musical of this magnitude has never been created specifically for Singapore and together with the artists from around the world; we are thrilled to be part of this production. Enjoy THE LION KING – it’s all yours.”

THE LION KING plays Tuesday to Sunday evenings at 8pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets are available at the Sands Theater Box Office or SISTIC outlets by calling +65 6348 5555 or via the Internet at www.thelionking.com.sg. Ticket prices for the engagement starts from $65. Platinum packages, which include prime seat locations, a souvenir gift, $10 merchandise voucher and a drink, are also available.

THE LION KING’s presenting sponsor is OCBC Bank, while MediaCorp TV 5 is the Official TV Station, and Showbiz Asia is the official packaging partner; Singapore airlines is official airline, and it’s proudly supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.

THE LION KING will play 8 shows a week – every Tuesday to Friday at 8pm and every Saturday, Sunday at 2pm and 8pm.

For full ticketing information, including THE LION KING hotel package, please click on:http://www.marinabaysands.com/Entertainment/The_Lion_King.aspx

ddes

March 15th, 2011, 01:19 PM

Do you know Moshie Safdie is least proud about The Shoppes? In fact, he doesn't really like it.

Vrooms

March 15th, 2011, 04:52 PM

Do you know Moshie Safdie is least proud about The Shoppes? In fact, he doesn't really like it.

I think i will have to agree with him................I didnt really turn out as well as the rest of the IR did. However i really like the Crystal Pavilions. I think the building where the Casino, Shoppes and Convention centre could have been better executed. I feel that with the bay infront he could have made better use of it by maximizing the great frontage that the complex has making it look more iconic. Now its just three boxy buildings in front of what is supposed to be Singapore's most iconic building.:ohno:

Dr Gonzo

March 16th, 2011, 02:03 AM

ddes

March 16th, 2011, 05:06 AM

its just TOO BIG! There is no atmosphere and everything is too far apart it has no character...the shops themselves are clearly very nice though!
I don't think it's big.

I think overall, the convention centre/theaters/shopppes area looks most "un-Moshe". It reminds me of malls I've been to overseas, or a really cool-looking airport terminal building - overall, just generic. In fact, The Shoppes reminds me of the old Marina Square shopping centre in Singapore.

Beyond that, the hotel towers, ArtScience Museum and SkyPark are undeniably masterpieces.

Dr Gonzo

March 17th, 2011, 02:16 AM

I don't think it's big.

I think overall, the convention centre/theaters/shopppes area looks most "un-Moshe". It reminds me of malls I've been to overseas, or a really cool-looking airport terminal building - overall, just generic. In fact, The Shoppes reminds me of the old Marina Square shopping centre in Singapore.

Beyond that, the hotel towers, ArtScience Museum and SkyPark are undeniably masterpieces.

agree on the hotel towers and the sky park think the art science musuem design whilst maybe a construction masterpiece only looks good from a front on view.....given it went through such design modifications after being called a bunch of bananas etc in its original design I would have scrapped the whole concept and started again with that

Sky_Is_The_Limit

March 17th, 2011, 03:05 AM

Dr Gonzo

March 17th, 2011, 04:01 AM

There is a show here in Australia called Mega Structures and Marina Bay Sands featured a while back.

The narrator said that the Art Science Museum would be to Singapore what the Sydney Opera House is to Sydney...don't know if I agree. IMO the hotel towers and swimming pool are more architecturally exciting than the museum. What do you guys think?

the hotel towers given their size are amazing when you think back to the heavy lifting involved for the sky park aswell it was incredible to see the actual lifting taking place!

brownygold

March 17th, 2011, 03:05 PM

I heard that the buildings in singapore have a sure height limit because singapore is so tiny that much all over the place is near the airport so they cant have skyscrapers goin tall.

Mith252

March 17th, 2011, 03:13 PM

the hotel towers given their size are amazing when you think back to the heavy lifting involved for the sky park aswell it was incredible to see the actual lifting taking place!

I have to agree. The engineering challenge is immense. It is truly an engineering marvel.

I heard that the buildings in singapore have a sure height limit because singapore is so tiny that much all over the place is near the airport so they cant have skyscrapers goin tall.

That's right. It is because of the air base instead of the Changi Airport. :)

redstone

March 18th, 2011, 06:49 PM

I think i will have to agree with him................I didnt really turn out as well as the rest of the IR did. However i really like the Crystal Pavilions. I think the building where the Casino, Shoppes and Convention centre could have been better executed. I feel that with the bay infront he could have made better use of it by maximizing the great frontage that the complex has making it look more iconic. Now its just three boxy buildings in front of what is supposed to be Singapore's most iconic building.:ohno:

The different areas are as though they are designed by different people, plopped side by side and connected by the most convenient (not the best) design idea. Design and flow of spaces are too fragmented. Example, from the Shoppes to the Hotel, one has to cross below the road. The crossing area are narrow spaces, plain white walls, low ceilings, no design consideration at all. Lots of "anti climax" spaces.

And who would attach a glass panel to a concrete wall by carving a slot, putting in the glass and stuffing the (very large) gap with silicone? Am referring to the ends of the corridors of the rooms facing into the lobby.

nsohan

March 19th, 2011, 04:10 PM

I think i will have to agree with him................I didnt really turn out as well as the rest of the IR did. However i really like the Crystal Pavilions. I think the building where the Casino, Shoppes and Convention centre could have been better executed. I feel that with the bay infront he could have made better use of it by maximizing the great frontage that the complex has making it look more iconic. Now its just three boxy buildings in front of what is supposed to be Singapore's most iconic building.:ohno:

Yea, I'll have to agree as well. Compared to the renderings before, where the floors were carpeted and everything had a classy brown tinge to it, it seems to be low-quality grey-granite tiles now that get scratched so easily. Plus, the structure seems so huge from the inside that everything echoes too easily in there and the ambience is lacking.

Inside when you look up too, there all these sorta unsightly concrete bars and wire things that make the shoppes look cheap. :ohno: But it's true that the stores themselves are pretty high-class for the most part!

Mith252

March 19th, 2011, 04:18 PM

^^ It may look cheap but they are crucial for engineering supports. It is not easy to make a structure like that hold. I am speaking as an engineering student, so I understand the complexities of this project. Besides, the financial crisis happened and the budget had to be adjusted accordingly to cut costs. Just the way it is.

Vrooms

March 19th, 2011, 04:35 PM

^^Yeah i guess those things cant be helped as the play a big role in holding the structure up and the malls design was probably scaled down due to LVS having financial issues.

Another thing i found weird was that most of the high end shops are located in the basements and not on the ground floor where now you find things like Kenko fish spa??:ohno:

nsohan

March 19th, 2011, 06:28 PM

Yup, I guess so. Hopefully they can touch it up once they're no longer in the red. And yeah :( first thing that people see are the low-end stores, so true! What a pity.

Vrooms

March 19th, 2011, 06:35 PM

I hope so too!! I actually thought that MBS Shoppes will trump ION and Paragon but in my opinion it didn't. However, like everyone said the mall may not be nice, but the interiors of the stores are great.:) I personally can wait to see how the Louis Vuitton and Avalon crystal pavilions turn out!!

Sky_Is_The_Limit

March 20th, 2011, 12:01 PM

Are the Shoppes busy?

Looking at pics and vids on youtube I wouldn't say it's a hive of activity...

Dr Gonzo

March 21st, 2011, 02:11 AM

Vrooms

March 21st, 2011, 08:26 AM

Are the Shoppes busy?

Looking at pics and vids on youtube I wouldn't say it's a hive of activity...

No, I wouldnt say the mall is busy. I think most of the shoppers are tourist.

Vrooms

March 21st, 2011, 08:29 AM

I've never seen the shoppes very busy

by the way anyone any idea still as to what the building is between the marina bay residences and marina bay sands?

Also the bridge linking MBS to gardens by the bay is almost up

Are you refering to the substation? There are some updates on it here:http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=68123&page=76

Dr Gonzo

March 21st, 2011, 09:20 AM

Are you refering to the substation? There are some updates on it here:http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=68123&page=76

thanks!

Vrooms

March 22nd, 2011, 05:06 AM

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Vrooms

March 24th, 2011, 06:26 AM

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Chadoh25

March 27th, 2011, 12:58 AM

^^ AWESOME!

Vrooms

March 27th, 2011, 07:11 PM

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Vrooms

March 28th, 2011, 05:58 PM

Some pics i took:
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
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Louis Vuitton Crystal Pavilion
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Pangaea Crystal Pavilion
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Vrooms

March 30th, 2011, 08:30 AM

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Dr Gonzo

April 3rd, 2011, 06:01 AM

Vrooms

April 4th, 2011, 10:36 AM

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Dr Gonzo

April 4th, 2011, 10:53 AM

The area around the back of marina bay mrt seems to have developed over the past few weeks for instance laying of new roads and there appears to be a new either marina bay mrt or bus waiting area being built just after you go under the bridge and up the hill as if you were taking the road to the marina south pier

Mith252

April 4th, 2011, 02:13 PM

^^ That is the new exit for the Marina Bay MRT station. It should be ready within the next few months. This is my post on that.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=75388093&postcount=920

Dr Gonzo

April 5th, 2011, 01:58 AM

Thanks Mith not being funny but who would want to exit there? I mean where to go afterwards???!

Mith252

April 5th, 2011, 02:28 PM

^^ Those who want to take the bus to Marina Barrage or Marina South Pier at the bus stop. It sure beats going through the other way which is a little unsafe. :)

Vrooms

April 6th, 2011, 08:37 AM

THE MERLION HOTEL
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Vrooms

April 7th, 2011, 09:01 AM

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Vrooms

April 7th, 2011, 09:14 AM

Source:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asias-hottest-clubs-open-at-marina-bay-sands-in-july-119378909.html
Asia's Hottest Clubs Open at Marina Bay Sands in July

Pangaea and Avalon, a magnet for celebrities in London, Los Angeles, Miami and New York open their most ambitious clubs in Singapore

SINGAPORE, April 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Just months before the celebrities and jetsetters fly into Singapore for Formula 1's only night race, the Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Sands announces the opening of Asia's much-anticipated nightclubs in July. Emerging from Marina Bay and enclosed in the distinctive glass crystal pavilion, Pangaea and Avalon, two of the hottest nightclub brands in the U.S. and Europe, will captivate partygoers in Singapore and from around the world with its innovative concepts, music and premium service.

Pangaea, the ultra-lounge bottle club that swiftly attracted celebrity followers in New York, Miami and London, has hosted A-listers including Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Moss and Will Smith. Occupying 6,000 square feet, Pangaea is on the first level of the southern Crystal Pavilion. Patrons can access the club through the underwater tunnel connected to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. The ultra-lounge will be able to host up to 400 partygoers at one time or over a thousand a night.

Pangaea operator Michael Ault said, "When we first announced our plans to open this club, the structure was not even built. We only had our imagination and a few wild ideas. Today, piercing the waters of Marina Bay, the crystal pavilion is one of the most stunning and perhaps the best venues in Singapore. We said from day one that we will create something the world has never seen and with the formulae of great architecture and our experience in successfully operating the best clubs in leading international cities, we simply cannot wait to open our doors and put Singapore on the global party map."

The second and with a completely distinct concept from Pangaea will be Avalon. Across two levels and over 12,000 square feet, entertainment at Marina Bay Sands will reach a whole new high with Avalon. The club will feature an exciting line-up of leading international DJ's, live concerts and high profile events.

Avalon co-founder and club guru Steven Adelman said, "Avalon has hosted virtually every celebrity - The Black Eyed Peas, Ashton Kutcher, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Pink, to name a few. Parties at our club in L.A have included the annual Grammy after-party hosted by Justin Timberlake. Here in Singapore, we are building the most ambitious and state-of-the-art visual, sound and light system we're aware of anywhere. The combination of Avalon's star power and Marina Bay Sands' iconic structure will set the stage for the biggest party in Asia," said Steven.

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Executive Director, Mr. John Postle, said, "We have discovered two of the most leading and sought-after club operators in the world. With the creative genius of both Michael Ault and Steven Adelman, we are creating an entertainment hotspot like no other in Asia. Floating on Marina Bay and set in the stunning crystal pavilion, Marina Bay Sands will be home to every guest looking for the best energy in town."

About Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd

Marina Bay Sands is the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia. It features large and flexible convention and exhibition facilities, 2,560 hotel rooms and suites, the rooftop Sands SkyPark, the best shopping mall in Asia, world-class celebrity chef restaurants, a casino, Paiza Club for premium players and an outdoor event plaza. Its two theaters showcase a range of leading entertainment acts, including the resident performance "The Lion King". Completing the line-up of attractions is the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands which plays host to permanent and marquee exhibitions. For more information, please visit www.marinabaysands.com.

About Pangaea

Pangaea, the "Ultra Lounge" that literally invented the term and dominated New York City, London, Spain, and Miami is slated to open later this year. Pulsating from within the remarkable, floating Crystal Pavilion, at the Marina Bay Sands, Pangaea will set a new standard for luxury, excitement, fantasy, and escape.

About Avalon

Following much anticipation, nightclub Avalon will soon rise from the Singapore bay in the southern Crystal Pavilion. Helmed by nightlife veteran Steven Adelman, Avalon aims to bring a new level of musical adventure to its patrons. Combining performances from the world's leading DJs with live music in a multi-sensory interactive environment, Avalon is set to redefine the nightclub experience.

redstone

April 9th, 2011, 06:15 AM

Can't wait! Would be a really unique setting.

Vrooms

April 11th, 2011, 12:27 PM

Can't wait! Would be a really unique setting.

I also cant wait!!!:cheers:

Dr Gonzo

April 12th, 2011, 05:46 AM

Will be full of toffs all trying to look better than each other drinking stupidly expensive wine give me a pub over that anyday :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Dr Gonzo

April 12th, 2011, 05:48 AM

however will be funny if its like any other nightclub with people being sick on the boardwalk, fighting outside, shouting, singing and people coming out and in this case falling into the river drunk, the folk in marina bay residencies will love that at 4am! haha!

Veru

April 12th, 2011, 12:42 PM

Dr Gonzo

April 13th, 2011, 06:41 AM

Hey Good dr Gonzolicious ---> :cheers: at MBSands & splashing down at MBR :lol:

oh ya Lord Veru I hope the dont have a no shorts policy as I'll be wanting a swim after a few drinks ;)

Vrooms

April 14th, 2011, 06:00 PM

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Vrooms

April 17th, 2011, 04:50 AM

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Vrooms

April 20th, 2011, 04:38 PM

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Sky_Is_The_Limit

April 20th, 2011, 04:54 PM

Any news on when Louis Vuitton is opening? I thought it was supposed to be March?

Thanks for the photos Vrooms, keep up the good work!

Vrooms

April 20th, 2011, 04:57 PM

Any news on when Louis Vuitton is opening? I thought it was supposed to be March?

Thanks for the photos Vrooms, keep up the good work!

Thanks.:) No news on the Louis Vuitton store yet but the other crystal pavilion housing The Pangaea and Avalon clubs will open in july. Posted an article above:cheers:

Sky_Is_The_Limit

April 20th, 2011, 05:07 PM

^^
No probs :)

Ah yes, sounds exciting!! Am researching both now!!

SingaporeCity

April 20th, 2011, 05:07 PM

Singapore

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Vrooms

April 20th, 2011, 05:24 PM

^^
No probs :)

Ah yes, sounds exciting!! Am researching both now!!

haha!!:lol: Ok. I hope these two clubs and Louis Vuitton turn out well....................They are one of the last parts of MBS to open.:)

Vrooms

April 23rd, 2011, 03:54 AM

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Vrooms

April 27th, 2011, 11:53 AM

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Vrooms

April 28th, 2011, 07:31 PM

LOUIS VUITTON CRYSTAL PAVILION
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ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
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Vrooms

April 30th, 2011, 07:10 PM

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TohrAlkimista

May 1st, 2011, 03:30 PM

^^
It is so freakin' awesome.

Vrooms

May 3rd, 2011, 07:34 AM

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Vrooms

May 4th, 2011, 12:57 PM

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Vrooms

May 9th, 2011, 06:20 PM

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Vrooms

May 11th, 2011, 04:06 PM

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konik93

May 11th, 2011, 05:56 PM

Dear lord, amazing pictures. I must say - what a city! :)

Vrooms

May 17th, 2011, 05:03 PM

By Mith252

GARDENS BY THE BAY
Here are some pics I took today. The other dome is almost done. A few more supertrees are still incomplete.

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Vrooms

May 25th, 2011, 12:11 PM

Posted by christos-greece
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2268/5755807133_6d02e79955_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35614822@N08/5755807133/)
Singapore Skyline View from Marina Barrage - HDR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35614822@N08/5755807133/) by David Gn Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/35614822@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/5751926487_0eec6b6e24_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35614822@N08/5751926487/)
Singapore Merlion Park at Night - HDR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35614822@N08/5751926487/) by David Gn Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/35614822@N08/), on Flickr

redstone

May 27th, 2011, 08:07 PM

The Bay is finally taking shape. I remember the first news were released in 2003, and I saw the masterplan for the new city for the first time. In 2007, the area is still a large wasteland, and now the new district is taking shape. The Central Promontory used to be muddy ground up til I shot fireworks from there many a times.

It's 40 years in the making and its finally forming.

lazaretstd

May 28th, 2011, 11:44 AM

You are positive crazy in singapore :rock:

redstone

May 29th, 2011, 03:30 PM

Updates of the progress of various projects of the Downtown.

Cruise Terminal
Here are some new pics I took today. It seems to be progressing well. :)

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Marina Bay Financial Centre

Here are some pictures I took today of the project. It seems that they have almost reached its completed height.

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Clifford Pier "pod" restaurant
Here are some pictures I took today of the project.

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Asia Square
Here are some new pics I took today. :)

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Gardens By The Bay "supertrees"
Here are some pictures I took today of the project. The supertrees are going well.

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OUE Bayfront tower and Change Alley Aerial Plaza & Revolving Tower
The revolving tower is a conserved 1970s former revolving restaurant
Here are some pic I took yesterday. The building is still under construction though. :)

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Marina Bay Suites

taken on today(3/5/2011)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5683373270_e4ce2f94ee.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44844640@N03/5683373270/)
DSCN7897 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44844640@N03/5683373270/) by cranefans4356 (http://www.flickr.com/people/44844640@N03/), on Flickr

redstone

May 29th, 2011, 03:52 PM

The Downtown under reclamation in the late 1960s - early 1970s. The reclamation were provisions for a new city. Previously it was the open sea, and an anchorage, the city fronting the sea had various piers. There was a small port for light ships, Telok Ayer Basin (closed 1990s), the Customs House pier (closed 1990s), Waterboathouse Pier (demolished 1990s) and Clifford Pier (closed 2006)

Mid 1970s:
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Before reclamation works:
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http://picas.nhb.gov.sg/picas/data/tn_pcd/PCD0500-EA16-11F2-3F10/img0017.jpg

Marina Bay when the old port Telok Ayer Basin was still operational:
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The newly completed Revolving Tower (from post above):
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Vrooms

May 31st, 2011, 12:22 PM

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redstone

June 6th, 2011, 07:18 PM

We need more daring designs.

Something like this?
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1304293

And off with the 245m height limit!

Vrooms

June 8th, 2011, 07:22 AM

We need more daring designs.

Something like this?
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1304293

And off with the 245m height limit!

I agree the design that are coming up in the area now still look a little consevative. Although i like Ocean Financial Centre.:)

Vrooms

June 8th, 2011, 07:26 AM

Source:http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/07/12/the-worlds-most-incredible-hotel-pool/
The World’s Most Incredible Hotel Pool
Singapore’s Rooftop Infinity Pool
by Takeoffeh.com on Monday, July 12, 2010 9:49am - 0 Comments

There’s no doubt there are rooms with pretty spectacular views at the brand-new Marina Bay Sands hotel, but it’s hard to imagine topping the vista from the rooftop infinity pool, 55 storeys above Singapore.

As the UK’s Daily Mail reports, swimming to the edge isn’t quite as dangerous as it looks. While the water in the infinity pool appears to end in a sheer drop, it actually spills into a catchment area where it is pumped back into the main pool. At three times the length of an Olympic-sized pool and 650 feet above street level, it is the largest outdoor pool in the world at that height.

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The incredible pool is a highlight of the boat-shaped ’SkyPark’ perched atop the three towers that make up the world’s most expensive hotel, the $6.4-billion Marina Bay Sands development designed by Canadian architect Moshe Safdie. The hotel, which features 2,560 rooms starting at over $500 a night, was officially opened recently with a concert by Diana Ross.

The title of world’s most expensive hotel was previously held by the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, estimated to have cost $3.2-billion when it opened in 2004. But with its indoor canal, opulent art, casino, outdoor plaza, convention centre, theatre, crystal pavilion and museum shaped like a lotus flower, the Marina Bay Sands has taken its crown.

Inside the resort, shoppers can ride along an indoor canal in Sampan boats styled on traditional Chinese vessels from the 17th century. The owners commissioned five well-known artists to create works of art designed to ’integrate’ with the buildings. Among these is a 40-metre-long sculpture made from 16,100 steel rods. The whole thing weighs 14.8 tons and it took 60 people to assemble it in the hotel. Another dramatic artwork is titled Rising Forest and consists of 83 three-metre-high pots with trees in them. The pots were so big the artist had to build a customised kiln the size of a small building to make them in.

Marina Bay Sands is another indication of economic recovery. It was due to open in 2009, but was delayed by funding problems due to the global financial crisis.

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By: Bruce Parkinson
Bruce Parkinson is a travel industry journalist and regular contributor to Takeoffeh.com as well as sister company, OpenJaw.com

CrazyAboutCities

June 8th, 2011, 09:17 PM

Wow! That is one of most futuristic developments! When will entire Marina Bay downtown development complete? I hope to go there sometime next year.

Vrooms

June 11th, 2011, 04:15 AM

Source:http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC110611-0000037/MBS-sued-for-allegedly-breaching-leasing-agreement
MBS sued for allegedly breaching leasing agreement
by Ong Dai Lin
04:47 AM Jun 11, 2011

SINGAPORE - A second lawsuit is now brewing over a botched S$9-million project to bring international nightclub brands Avalon and Pangaea to Marina Bay Sands (MBS).

Singapore entertainment management company, Kraze Entertainment, which had worked on bringing in the two clubs to MBS, is suing the integrated resort (IR) for breaching a leasing agreement.

Last month, the company had also filed a writ of summons against Pan Av Asia Partners, the clubs' operators, for "various material breaches" in agreement.

In the latest lawsuit, MBS is accused of wrongfully terminating a 10-year lease with Kraze Entertainment for the use of the IR's glass-and-steel Crystal Pavilion on Marina Bay as a nightclub destination.

MBS declined to comment when contacted by MediaCorp but according to the lawsuit papers, the agreement was signed in November 2009.

The next month, MBS stated that the premises must be used for a premium nightclub under the brand name Avalon and Pangaea.

The former is famous in Los Angeles for being home to Hollywood celebrities and a venue for annual parties such as the Oscars and Emmys. Pangaea is a party hot spot in New York, Miami and London.

Kraze Entertainment had already entered into a memorandum of understanding with the two brands, with the agreement signed on Dec 3, 2009, which allowed it to be granted the licence and use of the two trademarks. Pan Av Asia Partners would provide advisory services.

Kraze Entertainment moved into its MBS premises on Jan 25 this year.

However, on April 9, it terminated the management contract of Pan Av Asia Partners after the latter had supposedly breached the contract, for instance, by scrapping a licensing deal on March 25.

Two days later, Kraze Entertainment informed MBS of the situation and requested to launch an alternative, recognised international nightclub brand name.

Later that month, MBS replied to say that the company could not use the premises anymore, as it had breached lease conditions and told it to move out within two days. MBS eventually took over the premises last month.

Kraze Entertainment is claiming that MBS did not say the premises could not be used for a premium nightclub under another brand name and that in their discussion in April, the company did not have any chance to remedy the alleged breach.

Avalon and Pangaea were originally expected to open their doors during the fourth quarter of this year.

Vrooms

June 11th, 2011, 04:18 AM

Wow! That is one of most futuristic developments! When will entire Marina Bay downtown development complete? I hope to go there sometime next year.

It will probably take quite a while till Marina Bay is fully complete if you are talking about all the new developments coming up in the new downtown:)

Mith252

June 11th, 2011, 04:30 PM

Here is something I found regarding MBS. Some Japanese ad. :)

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Mith252

June 11th, 2011, 04:30 PM

Some news regarding the F1 powerboat race. It is coming back this year!! :)

F1 Powerboat race set for Singapore return in November
By Patwant Singh | Posted: 10 June 2011 1839 hrs

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An F1 Powerboat

SINGAPORE: Hot on the heels of September's F1 race, the waters at Marina Bay will come alive with high speed powerboats.

After a five-year absence, the F1 Powerboat race is set to make a splash at the Bay this November, making Singapore the second city after Abu Dhabi, to host both such races on tarmac and water.

The UIM F1 Powerboat race ended its run in Singapore in 2005 despite being a hit with fans. But it was a matter of time before the race returned to Singapore.

This time, it will take a slightly different format, called the F1 Nations Cup.

Scott Gillman, a four-time F1 Powerboat World Champion and one of the drivers for Team USA in the F1 Nations Cup, said: "There is 20 boats all built exactly the same, so they have the same boat, same engine and everything. So the competition should be very good because it is all equal, so it should be down to the driver."

The boats are less powerful than their F1 version but have similar acceleration coupled with lighter frames. Capable of hitting speeds of 200km per hour, the boats also use more environmentally-friendly engines and fuel. Eight teams, with two boats and two drivers each, will be competing.

Organisers are also hoping to get Singapore to field a team. The overseas promoter together with local representatives, are finalising the logistics and meeting the relevant authorities this week.

Boats will be launched from the floating platform, with the road between the seating area and platform used as the pit area.

The new contract is for three years, but already the organisers are looking to expand the number of races.

Raimondo Di San Germano, Business Development and Financial Director of H20 Racing, said: "It will be great to have two weekends, with Formula One, Nations Cup and why not Aquabike as well...we are looking at a water festival here in Marina Bay and Sentosa."

There are also plans to possibly leverage on this year's Singapore Grand Prix.

Zalinah Jantan, Managing Director of Maxit International, said: "Another thing that we want to do is to bring in boats earlier before the event, and maybe do displays to hype up the event."

The Singapore race will be staged on the November 19 and 20. It will be the second in the inaugural series this year, after Abu Dhabi in October.

The event will see four races over the weekend, each lasting about 45 minutes. And the organisers are expecting about 100,000 to 200,000 spectators to line the entire Marina Bay area and catch the high speed action on water.

-CNA/ac

Vrooms

June 14th, 2011, 08:46 AM

In response to my previous post.

posted by Mith252 in the SG forum:
^^ Think again. Here is some news..

Marina Bay Sands to put sparkle into local nightlife
By Ong Dai Lin, TODAY | Posted: 14 June 2011 0641 hrs

SINGAPORE: After a delay in opening and two lawsuits filed over alleged contract breaches, international nightclub brands Avalon and Pangaea look set to open their doors in Marina Bay Sands (MBS) after all.

While the two clubs did not give a specific date when contacted by MediaCorp, the Avalon website stated that it will hold the Avalon At Large, an F1-related party, at MBS on September 23 and 24.

Meanwhile, according to the Pangaea website, its club here will have capacity for 500 patrons and is now available for private bookings.

The efforts to make MBS' south Crystal Pavilion a much-touted nightclub destination look set to happen with American Gregory Gumo of Crystal Pavilion Marina Productions, the man behind the two projects, MediaCorp understands.

Avalon is famous in Los Angeles for being home to Hollywood celebrities and a venue for annual parties such as the Oscars and Emmys, while Pangaea is a party hot spot in New York, Miami and London.

Mr Gumo, the co-founder and director of the Fuel Festival music event held in Singapore during the 2009 Formula One weekend, had told an online interview with former Zouk marketing manager Tracy Phillips on inSing last year he had suggested bringing in the two names after a few nightclub brands were discussed but none fit the bill initially.

Mr Gumo, who is also one of the founders of Soundpedia, a Singapore-based Internet radio and music community website that was started in 2006, then flew the owners of the clubs to Singapore.

The news that the clubs will open soon, as MBS also stated on its website, comes as a twist in an ongoing legal action.

Last week, Singapore entertainment management company Kraze Entertainment filed a lawsuit against MBS for breaching a leasing agreement in April. The former had worked on bringing the two nightclubs into MBS and is alleging that MBS has wrongfully terminated a 10-year lease at south Crystal Pavilion.

Last month, Kraze Entertainment, which has ties with Korean company Krazetech, also filed a writ of summons against Pan Av Asia Partners, the clubs' purported operators, for "various material breaches" in agreement.

The collaboration fell through after Pan Av Asia Partners allegedly scrapped its licensing deal on March 25, resulting in Kraze Entertainment's own termination of its management agreement on April 9. - TODAY

Vrooms

June 30th, 2011, 06:13 AM

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Vrooms

July 6th, 2011, 06:06 PM

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Vrooms

July 14th, 2011, 10:46 AM

Louis Vuitton Crystal Pavilion

Originally posted by Lifestyle-1881
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guy4versa4

July 14th, 2011, 05:11 PM

wow,very nice pavilion..

CrazyAboutCities

July 16th, 2011, 09:15 PM

That store architecture reminds me of Las Vegas City Center.

elcapitan

July 19th, 2011, 03:28 AM

That store architecture reminds me of Las Vegas City Center.

That is exactly what I thought too.

Vrooms

July 23rd, 2011, 07:33 AM

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Vrooms

July 24th, 2011, 01:09 PM

LOUIS VUITTON CRYSTAL PAVILION

Originally posted by jieshun
First Look: Louis Vuitton Island Maison

By Amelia Chia on 7/19/11 | Categorized under STYLE
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Now’s the time to dispel all the myths surrounding that “strange, odd-shaped glass structure” sitting along the waterfront at Marina Bay Sands. You might have concluded that it was Avalon or Pangaea, the two new clubs slated to open in the next few months that everyone’s been buzzing about. Some even assumed it was the ArtScience Museum before realising the museum was the colossal white formation next to it.

We’re pleased to finally announce that this crystal pavilion will house the Louis Vuitton Island Maison, a modern concept for the French luxury brand, only the first in Southeast Asia and 12th in the world. And instead of simply walking into the store, you now have the option of sailing right in on a boat.

(Yes, that’s pretty nifty, but you may have a bunch of tourists standing on the promenade gawking at you or clicking away on their cameras, so be certain you’re fine with fame first.)

Designed by award-winning architect Peter Marino, the ground floor will feature the complete selection of men’s and women’s leather goods, ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories while the mezzanine level is dedicated to travel luggage and accessories in the first Travel Room in Asia-Pacific. The nautical-inspired interior ties in with an outdoor loggia, which resembles a deck on a luxury yacht.

When you’re done shopping, proceed straight to an art gallery tunnel lined with contemporary works leading straight to the mall. How’s that for an extraordinary exit?

Louis Vuitton Island Maison opens to public on 18th September.

http://www.augustman.com/2011/07/19/first-look-louis-vuitton-island-maison/

Chad

July 24th, 2011, 01:41 PM

There appear to be atleast 2 pavillions, what is another one for?

Vrooms

July 24th, 2011, 01:43 PM

There appear to be atleast 2 pavillions, what is another one for?

The other one is for the Avalon and Pangaea Clubs:)
http://www.pangaea.sg/

Vrooms

July 29th, 2011, 11:12 AM

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RafflesCity

August 2nd, 2011, 04:26 PM

^

Comparing the last pic with the one below shows the dramatic changes surrounding the Asia Insurance Building over 50 years

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ncon

August 2nd, 2011, 04:37 PM

^^ it used to be Singapore's tallest building isnt it?

redstone

August 2nd, 2011, 05:38 PM

I think Cathay was taller, unsure

Vrooms

August 12th, 2011, 06:09 PM

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Vrooms

August 21st, 2011, 06:07 PM

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Vrooms

September 2nd, 2011, 07:15 AM

Source:http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1150261/1/.html
Singapore River Cruise adds MBS to its taxi route
By Sharon See | Posted: 31 August 2011 1619 hrs

SINGAPORE: From the Merlion Park, there is a faster way to cross the reservoir. Marina Bay Sands is the latest destination on the water route operated by the Singapore River Cruise.

At S$4, the journey from Merlion Park takes less than 10 minutes.

Visitors can also choose to board the river taxi from Grand Copthorne Waterfront for S$16.

This new route comes less than three weeks ahead of the opening of the Crystal Pavilions - one of which will house a Louis Vuitton store; and the other, international night clubs Pangaea and Avalon.

Louis Vuitton Island Maison opens on September 18, Avalon on September 16, and Pangaea on September 22.

"The Water Taxi arrives to us at a perfect timing. The opening of the Crystal Pavilions for us symbolises the final opening component of Marina Bay Sands. We're very grateful that the opportunity for our patrons to arrive via water taxi just means there is another easy mode of transport available to them," said John Postle, Executive Director of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

See Toh Yew Leong, General Manager of the Singapore River Cruise, said: "MBS is one of the most popular destinations around the Marina Bay area. We want to bring tourists and locals to the destination in the shortest and fastest time. During the transfer, they also get to do some sightseeing and enjoy the beautiful scenic view of the Singapore skyline."

Singapore River Cruise is a daily service that operates every 15 minutes from 9am to 10pm. Visitors arriving at Marina Bay Sands drop off at the North Jetty where the ArtScience Museum is located.

-CNA/ac

Vrooms

September 11th, 2011, 09:24 AM

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Vrooms

September 19th, 2011, 09:34 AM

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Vrooms

September 22nd, 2011, 02:48 PM

AVALON & PANGAEA CLUB
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Vrooms

October 26th, 2011, 01:02 PM

GARDENS BY THE BAY SUPERTREES
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daniu79

October 26th, 2011, 01:11 PM

the super trees are actually quite ugly

Vrooms

October 26th, 2011, 03:11 PM

GARDENS BY THE BAY CONSERVATORIES
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