http://matt.peterson.org/photo/rtw_2002/singapore/cityscape.jpg

http://matt.peterson.org/photo/rtw_2002/singapore/cityscape2.jpg

geez, you took these photos? They look like they have been taken from the Mandarin Hotel?

great shots!! are those the suntec city towers in the distance??

nope, Suntec Towers are not in the picture and are way to the left. Those 2 tallest are Capital and Temsaek Towers:)

awesome pics!

i like capital tower in the 1st pic

wow!
njice pics!
not something we see often!:)

Singapore Skyline is Fabulously Fabulous, always Impresses me...Gorgous!

Good good~!! I want to have them all~ :D

yeah..nice and dense. a lot of residential buildings:)

Found this. Taken from a condo in River Valley.
http://www.diff.net/media/2002_03_12_Singapore_exploring/img_3717.medium.jpg

What a view from a condo!!!! :cool:

Anyone able to deduce which exact condo it was? ;)

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/yyyyih/DSC01292.JPG

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/yyyyih/DSC01294.JPG

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/yyyyih/DSC01297.JPG

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/yyyyih/DSC01332.JPG

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/yyyyih/DSC01326.JPG

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/p4e011100512c2c16617e4164ab92e37a/f9ae8ed7.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/p07d81b3dbf2f93633b19902bb499d01b/f9ae8ed6.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/p21600361cfd76519321292b4b06001ed/f9ae8ed0.jpg

Singapore is asia's L.A.. no doubtly

Originally posted by ejd03

Singapore is asia's L.A.. no doubtly


With more skyscrapers. Very nice photos, yyyih! :)

Originally posted by Style

With more skyscrapers. Very nice photos, yyyih! :)

That's the answer :D

Cool city!!

I found this pic taken on 11 June 2004.
Note the progress of High Street Centre recladding and 1 George St.
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/ssc1819/11june.jpg

Wow! A new angle! :eek:

Now that's one side of Gallery Hotel that I've never seen!

http://www.pbase.com/image/29611840.jpg

Caption: The view from my hotel window on the 27th floor...what a great city!

Source: http://www.pbase.com/rhapsodial/image/29611840

cool city!

Great thread on Singapore. I noticed that there appear to be two main downtown clusters near the waterfront. Are they separated for a reason and is one a newer downtown cluster of buildings?

What differentiates Singapore from other densely built up cities like HK, Shanghai, Sao Paulo, etc, is that the density in Singapore is made up of quality buildings. Hong Kong's buildings can all look the same in some areas. Sao Paulo looks very shabby. The only thing that is similar to Singapore is the density of Japanese cities. You guys have a nice city there!! :)

actually in most (residential) areas buildings in singapore look the same too. its only in the downtown area the buildings are more or less distinctive.

@heirloom: Most of the pics on this thread were residential pics with some office buildings in the background, and I found the residential buildings to be quite unique. I'm not saying that in some areas of Singapore you won't find HK type mass skyscraper apartment building complexes.

@heirloom: Most of the pics on this thread were residential pics with some office buildings in the background, and I found the residential buildings to be quite unique. I'm not saying that in some areas of Singapore you won't find HK type mass skyscraper apartment building complexes.
Oh, well that is because most of the public housing flats he was talking about actually covers most of Singapore's urbanscape, and considering they house about 87% of the population, you can suspect its going to be quite substaintial. ;)

The only difference we have from HK, is that our CBD area is a very condensed and small zone with only 2 semi-residential buildings in it at present (2 condos are slated to pop up in the next few years thou), and that is where most of the photos have been concentrating on. Immediately around these scrapers, is a permanant "buffer zone" of conserved and protected low-rise buildings. The mainly private high-rise housing you can see above only rise up beyond this "ring," hence they dont often get seen together with the main skyline from most angles.

Hence, the CBD skyline is considered small by most, especially when compared to HK, but how many people actually know that the amount of Grade A office space in Singapore actually just slightly exceeds that in HK despite its sea of scrapers?! That is just a small secret we dont say often. :D

We have Conservation Areas everywhere.

Most of the conserved buildings are shophouses, the rest are villas and bungalows.
There are also a few 'unique' buildings conserved like commercial buildings.

Orchard Rd, Scotts Rd and Cairnhill skyline

http://www.pbase.com/image/37973511.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/image/37973512.jpg

I've never been able to put a name to those massive buildings! :eek2: :cool:

What are they, where?!
And why is there a hole in one of them? :?

Those buildings..they were built around 1999 or earlier (they used to be occupied by the Anthony Gardens HUDC flats)

developer Far East

project is called Orchard Scotts luxury apartments...till now they have not been launched and are totally unoccupied! :eek:

will try to get some shots of them

Source From http://www.fareast.com.sg/landmark/4Q2003/ph03.htm
http://www.fareast.com.sg/landmark/4Q2003/img/ph03_title.jpg

In an enviable location in the Scotts Road/Newton area, at a quiet corner of the prestigious residential neighbourhood of Cairnhill, stands a landmark residential development of abstract sculptures.

Orchard Scotts, a sophisticated urban project, comprises three dual-tone chequered prism towers coloured in the blues of the sky, the browns of the earth and the greens of the foliage, juxtaposed in a lush landscape.

The abstract concept of Orchard Scotts is based on the artist’s paint palette and the splashing of paint on the canvas of an artwork. This is manifested in the form of the Teflon-covered linkway that flows from one tower to another, the undulating ground profile, the sculptured walls, and the shape of the pools in the landscape.

And like the multi-hued paint palette, the colours run from the towers onto the walkways and into the pools, and are reflected in the surrounding landscape of lush arid vegetation. This abstract feature highlights the provocative nature of the landscape design.

In Orchard Scotts, there are gardens within gardens, layers upon layers, and contrasting textures against textures, in the concentration of arid plants that envelope 75 per cent of the site area.

Willowy yellow bamboo bordered by the even finer texture bamboo grass, sway serenely in unison near the entrance of the development. Nearby is the Zen Koi pond, scented by the fragrance of lush frangipani trees.

Orchard Scotts has probably the largest variety of eucalyptus trees found in a development in Singapore. These six varieties including Lemon-Scented Gum, Cider Gum and River Red Gum, are planted in concentration to create a forest effect.

Its Mediterranean garden is a riot of colours with the many species of flora like the Red and Spiral Ginger, White Bunga Kertas, Orange and Yellow Cannas, Red Passion Flower, Foliage Heliconia in red and yellow, Chinese Hibiscus, Red Jungle Geranium, Vietnamese Ixora, and the exotic Tiger Orchid.

Rustic elements of granite benches and sculptures provide gentle contrast to the steel and glass of the towers. A resort style party pavilion of cider timber stands in quiet readiness for life and music in the calm of Orchard Scotts.

Orchard Scotts is a veritable botanic garden. There are more than a hundred species of plants to be found here. Residents will have a grand time spotting the Elephant Ear and the Parrot Flower, avoiding Mother-In-Law’s Tongue, while listening to the Song of India, and contemplating the Buddhist Pine.

Orchard Scotts stands just behind the Newton MRT station. A few minutes’ stroll away is the ever-popular Newton Circle Food Centre. It is also within walking distance of Far East Plaza, Singapore Marriot Hotel, Grand Hyatt Hotel, the American Club, and the main Orchard Road shopping spine. The 387-unit development is available for sale and lease.

A wide range of apartment types is available, from studios, one-to four-bedroom apartments, lofts, and penthouses. Unit sizes range from 540 sq ft to 3,660 sq ft. Only 150-190 units will be released for sale. For more information please call 6235 2411.

More Orchard density

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/orchdense.jpg

more density!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/sexay.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/sexay3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/sexay2.jpg

http://img240.exs.cx/img240/6503/marinaskyline25cj.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nnskyline.jpg

http://img177.exs.cx/img177/6220/skyline26013la.jpg

The skyline from Raffles Place all the way to Tanjong Pagar

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/skylinepano.jpg

Nice... try a night pano? :D

yesterday, I saw NTUC building lighted on both sides... no camera with me :(

Density spreading outwards from Orchard

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nvdense.jpg

Thats nice.

Thanks :)

River Valley skyline

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/rvdense.jpg

In Hong Kong that would be a hundred times denser but a hundred times less comfortable.

Awesome pics! Singapore is a very beautiful city. It's very dense. Are there parks/gardens i.e. greenery in general? Can you post some pics of your gardens?

It's one of the most beautiful cities in the whole of Asia, no doubt.

Awesome pics! Singapore is a very beautiful city. It's very dense. Are there parks/gardens i.e. greenery in general? Can you post some pics of your gardens?

It's one of the most beautiful cities in the whole of Asia, no doubt.


On behalf of the Singapore forums, I'll answer your question. This thread has your answer:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=54353

The answer is yes, big time.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/cs2.jpg

Thanks :)

River Valley skyline

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/rvdense.jpg

SubCourts look very nice....
Sadly, it's not a landmark.....

Raffles Quay adding a new dimension to the skyline
http://tinypic.com/9gkcvb.jpg

Skyline in contrast with historical Chinatown
http://tinypic.com/9gkd9w.jpg

I hate those midrise offices.... so ugly...

some are ugly..but I'm beginning to like some of them..they have a unique character typical of their time.

sadly, some might be demolished/reconverted to apartments in future.

Can you see Parakou Building starting to stick out?

http://img282.imageshack.us/img282/9841/w3nq.jpg
From Selegie House

one of the better density pics

Yeah, ^ awesome density!

nice pic redstone

http://www.geocities.com/unixxi/dense2.jpg

interesting picture, pity about the slight tilt

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/7635/323241540pufoqiph2fg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

nice. from swissotel? :)

^ no idea..just found randomly wor :)

Another nice one for a guess the city. doesn't look like sg!

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/8150/283577033ezqcltph9nf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

this one is easy... Caribbean at Keppel Bay ;)

wow the PSA building really stands out in that pic! is it 1 of the 10 tallest buildings in singapore?

hmmm...I dont think so...got to check but I doubt it

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/jonathantay/Picture012.jpg

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/7635/323241540pufoqiph2fg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Concrete jungle growing out of jungle or jungle growing out of concrete jungle? :lol::eek:

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8593/tp7qr.jpg
View from the newest point blocks at AMK Ave 1.

not beautiful pictures but it show how dense

http://img494.imageshack.us/img494/1673/dsc03141s6xh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img494.imageshack.us/img494/1673/dsc03141s6xh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Wow, I feel there's a great potential for freaking awesome shots from this location ! (but maybe we need to chop down one or two street lights first ;-) )

:)

Dense skyline.....:yes:
1.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Bras%20Basah/DSC_0013.jpg
2.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Bras%20Basah/DSC_0002.jpg

@pengui

i agree.. opera estate's the best place to have a house because of the views. higher units at the trumps offer similar views.

^^

that pic by encon somehow conjures up images of 'Desperate Housewives' scenes :D

oh really :D ??

Opera Estate for Desp. Housewives?

Sound so.... operatic. No, dramatic :rofl:

Pardon the pun... :lol: =P

Tiong Bahru
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2459410834_b6c08fabdb_o.jpg

Orchard
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2459411590_525a3e37d9_o.jpg

Overlooking Little India / Farrer Park
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/RCSSC/farrerpano.jpg

Clouds & Trees at Jurong East :)

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Jake_1990/PICT00132.jpg

That house with the giant red roof looks interesting

Is it actually a house?

Heres a view of Boon Keng / Towner

40-storey blocks could feature in this area in future
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/fv1.jpg

Some shophouses in the foreground

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/fv2.jpg

Little India conservation area (Mustafa Centre, Syed Alwi Rd, Serangoon Rd)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/fv3.jpg

Is it actually a house?


Some shophouses in the foreground

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/fv2.jpg


No idea, looks like one tho. Or it might just be an embassy.

Is that pic in Little India? The 5 combined shophouses look freaky. :nuts:

Thats around the Owen Road area...more at Farrer Park.

Those shophouses look like they're on steroids with the high roofline :lol:
The original row probably included 6 units, but the makeover seems to have covered only 5, leaving one standalone and looking awkward.

Definitely beautiful and dense Singapore skyline around Raffles Place..

http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/photos/300043806_jdneh-XL.jpg

http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/photos/300049512_qHSk7-L.jpg

That is so beautiful the Sail looks splendid from that angle :)

Yes it does looks soooo majestic.

This pic (looks like Stonehenge) i really like also but would have been perfect if not for the cranes & light poles :gaah:

http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/photos/300120662_U6DgY-L.jpg

That is so beautiful the Sail looks splendid from that angle :)