HUGE full page very expensive colour adverts in the Times of India today for tours to Sentosa Resorts World ..... What about TOP for our long awaited IR ????
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getimage.dll?path=TOIM/2010/02/02/7/Img/Ad0070027.png

http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getimage.dll?path=TOIM/2010/02/02/7/Img/Ad0070027.png

Many thanks my technically savvy friend josephlpw :) ... please do check out the link friends

The underneath of the skypark look like snake skin... The cladding design is "interesting"...
http://www.marinabaysands.com/assets/pdf/overview.pdf

Lovely rendering! :eek: I like how a little moat surrounds the ArtScience Museum. Also wonder how brightly lit-up this whole ensemble is going to be at night.

Lovely rendering! :eek: I like how a little moat surrounds the ArtScience Museum. Also wonder how brightly lit-up this whole ensemble is going to be at night.

I really hope they do something special with the lighting at night!!

New Year.

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One more tower crane brought down.

One more tower crane brought down.

how long to go opening for public.

how long to go opening for public.

Current word is that hotels will open in mid-April. Casino will probably take a while longer, MBS is targeting "Q2" which means by end of June.

One more tower crane brought down.

yap, pic taken yesterday, the tower cranes are getting lesser.

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Asian Art Basel at Marina

6 Feb 2010

http://www.straitstimes.com/STI/STIMEDIA/image/20100205/05life1.jpg
'Marina Bay Sands was clearly the most beautiful. It sits directly on the waterfront, which allows us to play with the presentation of the artworks and create an element of surprise for visitors' - Mr Lorenzo Rudolf, on why he is setting up the art fair in Singapore

For years, Singapore delegations who visited the prestigious Art Basel art fair tried to woo its director to set up a similar fair here.

But Mr Lorenzo Rudolf, who helmed Art Basel from 1991 to 2000, was not interested.

Things have changed and the 50-year-old Swiss national is now putting together a high-end art fair here with the backing and support of the Economic Development Board and the Singapore Tourism Board.

Neither organisation would disclose the budget for the annual event, but it will start in January next year and it will be held at the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort.

The fair also has the backing of the National Arts Council and the National Heritage Board.

Speaking to Life! at the Pan-Pacific Hotel, Mr Rudolf says that Singapore and the Asian market are ready for a fair to rival the world's best art fairs.

Asked why he turned down Singapore's earlier overtures, he says: 'I did not see the point of re-creating an Art Basel in Singapore. If collectors and art lovers wanted to see an Art Basel, they would go there. What was needed was something with a unique identity and branding.'

The art fair in the little Swiss town of Basel, nestled on the banks of the River Rhine between France and Germany, has been the focus of the art world for years.

About 800 art galleries from around the world vie for a place at the fair each year, but fewer than 300 are chosen.

The Singapore fair, to be held from Jan 12 to 16 next year, will feature 100 to 120 of the world's top galleries. They are expected to bring in the works of top artists.

The names of the galleries and the artists that will be featured are still being confirmed, but novices and seasoned art collectors alike will have the chance to see the works of modern masters such as Japanese artist Takashi Murakami and Indian artist Subodh Gupta.

Speaking of the venue, Mr Rudolf says: 'Marina Bay Sands worked for us because of its location. If you want to do an event this size, the venue has to be appropriate. There are not too many venues which can accommodate a fair of this size and Marina Bay Sands was clearly the most beautiful. It sits directly on the waterfront, which allows us to play with the presentation of the artworks and create an element of surprise for visitors.'

Beyond the venue, he feels Singapore's location too will have a big part to play in the success of this fair.

He says: 'I am confident of Singapore's ability to emerge as the hub for contemporary art in the Asian region. Singapore has a lot of advantages, right from its location and its infrastructure to its understanding of what is happening in the contemporary art world.'

He also feels the time is right for a major art fair here. And he speaks from experience.

Apart from being the former director of Art Basel and the creator of Art Basel Miami Beach, he also has a strong Asian connection.

In 2006, he helped create a new international art fair in Shanghai. Called ShContemporary, it attracted 35,000 visitors with its very first edition in 2007 and has emerged as one of the largest art events in the Asia-Pacific region.

He says: 'I felt this was the right time to set up an art fair here because a lot has changed. China and India are merely the beginning. There are lots more interesting developments happening in countries such as Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand.

'So what we are creating is an event that will serve as a platform to show the entire world what is going on in Asia. In terms of significance, some people may dub it the Art Basel of Asia but I can assure you that contentwise, it will not be a copy.'

Beyond the numbers, such as the number of people the fair is likely to attract and the revenue it will generate, he feels the fair will be an important platform bridging the Eastern and Western art worlds.

'It is not just about the bottom-line. I am more interested in the dialogue such an event generates and how that dialogue furthers the cause of art,' he says.

By deepika shetty
Straits Times

Today update (09Feb2010)..

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started planting trees on the skypark

Great slideshow Lifestyle. I have missed your pics tremendously.

What about OUR MBS ---- we were to have the glory of opening First :-(

Singapore’s first casino is thought to be ready to open its doors this weekend at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS).

Although owner, Malaysian gaming and leisure giant Genting Berhad, is remaining tight-lipped, it is understood that staff and retailers have been briefed to prepare for an opening timed to coincide with the start of the Chinese New Year holiday.

RWS was granted its casino licence last week.

Four of the resort’s hotels have already opened and RWS has announced that the resort’s substantial entertainment, gaming and conference facilities will come online in phases this year. It is believed that the Universal Studios theme park may open the day before the casino itself.

Chief rival, the Marina Bay Sands, has been plagued by delays and has said it will not be ready to open until mid-April at the earliest.

Keith Wee, an analyst at Malaysia’s OSK Research, told media: “The early opening ahead of Marina Bay Sands will be positive as it allows RWS to reap the full benefits of a monopoly during the peak Chinese New Year festive season.”

Singapore is banking on both new complexes not only to generate substantial gaming revenue, estimated to be in excess of US$3 billion, but to revitalise its leisure tourism and consolidate its position as one of the world’s leading corporate events and conference destinations.

Fully opened Resorts World Sentosa will add around 1,200 new hotel rooms in six different properties with Marina Bay Sands adding a further 2,600, representing an unprecedented surge in the island state’s hotel capacity. In addition, both complexes will offer large-scale amounts of conference and exhibition space.

Local businesses are also looking to benefit, Singapore’s taxi companies have now added a S$3 (US$2.11) pick-up fee from the resort. SMRT taxis introduced the surcharge in January and Comfort cabs have announced a similar fee starting from this Friday in anticipation of the opening.

Another crane down. pic taken just now.

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Lifestyle-1881, OpenH2O

Great photo update of the MBS.

Some of us have been busy with the recent Singapore Airshow 2010. :nuts:

I am curious. How come each time someone snaps a photo, you can't get to see workers working?


Today update (09Feb2010)..

http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/Photography/MBS-slideshow-09Feb2010/PCMG1224srframed/784536260_qiDsB-L-1.jpg

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For more pics see SLIDESHOW at http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=11190092&AlbumKey=chK2G
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I mostly take during lunch time and that explain why. I will surprise them one day :lol:

Here yo can see (need to zoom in) a few workers ...again taken lunch time a few weeks ago.
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/785237404_7oC3g-L.jpg


I am curious. How come each time someone snaps a photo, you can't get to see workers working?

Great idea Sir :-)

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Look at that loner sitting on one of the "blades" of the roof, contemplating, contemplating and contemplating :lol:

Thanks for pics ... it is shaping up very nicely. Love the roof ... I think it's worth the wait. I'm kinda numbed by the waiting though :-)

Good find there :lol: I did not even noticed it.
Look at that loner sitting on one of the "blades" of the roof, contemplating, contemplating and contemplating :lol:

Thanks for pics ... it is shaping up very nicely. Love the roof ... I think it's worth the wait. I'm kinda numbed by the waiting though :-)

Numbed ---hmmmm...YES ..... BUT with a 40% chance of a DOUBLE DIP world economy (Steven Roach of MS) ATLEAST we have progress ----Adelman has some sort of faith in the Sg gamblers :)

Adelman has some sort of faith in the Sg gamblers :)

never underestimate the POWER of asian gamblers.. :lol:

thats sky park its huge...i wonder hows the wind speed at there..??

Well, its just 200 meters above sea level so I don't think it will be much faster than on the ground.

Well, its just 200 meters above sea level so I don't think it will be much faster than on the ground.

I agree Sir Simon however the lack of any buildings to block any winds directly off the sea may cause some turbulence on sea-windy days

Sir Simon? LOL, not yet but thank you :lol:

Thankfully Singapore rarely has strong winds, unlike for instance Perth. The skypark is definitely going to be quite "airy", but I don't think the wind will really get annoying to the visitors.

The design would have undertaken all kind of adversity test including wind tunnel test

Updates from yesterday...

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Close ups
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http://ssc.singapenguin.net/10/100216_marina_bay_sands_07.jpg

Work on the Museum.
http://ssc.singapenguin.net/10/100216_marina_bay_sands_09.jpg

wow man. this is totally awesome :eek: the bridge is also ready! y they dun open it?

Wow this is looking fantastic.

wow man. this is totally awesome :eek: the bridge is also ready! y they dun open it?

Because it ends in a construction site? It will open once MBS itself opens.

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So is there going to be a bridge connecting the MBS to the new gardens behind it??? Sure looks like there will be one?

wow.. the helix bridge looks good!

thats 3 towers its beautiful & elegant from any view....
its show futuristic tower related with skypark on the top..

wow man. this is totally awesome :eek: the bridge is also ready! y they dun open it?

They certainly don't want overwhelm the MBS construction site with curious on-lookers :nuts:

This building somehow resembles the Sheares bridge.

Great photo's Sir ---- sitting here in my 66th floor Crest Suite at Swissotel admiring the speed of construction :-) Hope we have a Q2 opening guys ....

Can't resist this ..God of Fortune against Sands Casino :)


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Sands Casino opening in the Year of Tiger!
Three Tigers against backdrop of three Sands Towers
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Grand Opening Celebration, Including the Unveiling of the Extraordinary Sands SkyPark, to Follow on June 23

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{"s" : "lvs","k" : "c10,l10,p20,t10","o" : "","j" : ""} Press Release Source: Las Vegas Sands On Tuesday February 23, 2010, 4:58 pm
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - 02/23/10) - Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS - News) announced today it plans to open the first phase of its $5.5 billion Marina Bay Sands development on April 27, 2010. Arguably one of the world's most challenging construction projects and certainly the most expensive stand-alone integrated resort property ever built, Marina Bay Sands will immediately go to work by hosting its first event, the Inter-Pacific Bar Association's annual conference, just days after opening its doors.

"Nearly four years ago, we embarked on a journey we believed would define the future of our company and at the same time change the face of tourism in Singapore and the South Asian region for decades to come. Now, as we approach the opening of Marina Bay Sands -- one of the most remarkable leisure and business destinations ever created -- it seems both of those ambitions are about to come true," said Las Vegas Sands Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sheldon G. Adelson.

"Despite the challenging, and at times unprecedented economic conditions companies like ours recently faced, our dedication to completing this development never wavered, not even for a second. That determination defines this company as much as our ability to create and develop masterpieces such as Marina Bay Sands. We have no doubt the property will be a tremendous success, but how we got to this point will be every bit as important to the future prospects of our company," said Mr. Adelson.

Marina Bay Sands Chief Executive Officer Thomas Arasi said the property is planning for 963 hotel rooms, part of the shopping mall and convention center, celebrity chef restaurants along with other dining outlets and the casino to open on April 27 subject to construction proceeding as scheduled and being able to attain the necessary regulatory approvals.

The second phase, which includes the Sands SkyPark™, the Event Plaza along Marina Bay, more shops from the world's leading retailers, additional dining options, and exciting nightlife offerings, will open on June 23 as part of the property's grand opening celebration, Mr. Arasi said. In October, one of the property's two state-of-the-art theatres will welcome Disney's The Lion King. The second theatre, which will also open later this year, will be home to a variety of special events and famous headline acts. The iconic Marina Bay Sands museum, expected to open by December, will not only feature international blockbuster exhibitions, but it will also serve -- with its unique lotus-inspired design -- as a symbolic welcome to guests from around the globe.

"We are intently focused on meeting our construction timeline and preparing our team for opening and operating this extraordinary destination. We extend our gratitude to the people and government of Singapore for their steadfast support. We are confident Marina Bay Sands will make Singaporeans proud and that it will have visitors from all parts of the world traveling to Singapore to see it themselves."

"While the opening of Marina Bay Sands is exciting on many fronts, the introduction of our first development in South Asia also represents an important geographical milestone for Las Vegas Sands. The launch of Marina Bay Sands, in combination with our significant presence in the growing Macau market, positions us to realize substantial long-term financial benefits through our proximity to many of the world's fastest growing economies, both in North and South Asia. It will also make us less dependent on our operations in locations where the economy is still working to recover," said Michael Leven, the company's president and chief operating officer. "Singapore also provides another platform to demonstrate our position as the leading innovator of these large-scale, economy-changing business and tourism developments -- a role which puts us in a superior position to pursue and secure future growth opportunities globally."

EDITOR'S NOTES:

In May of 2006, after a highly-competitive bidding process, the Singapore government selected Las Vegas Sands to build the country's first integrated resort property. Marina Bay Sands will be one of only two resort-casino properties in the Southeast Asia city-state and will operate as such for a period of 30 years.

Statements in this press release, which are not historical facts, are "forward-looking" statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond the Company's control, which may cause material differences in actual results, performance or other expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to general economic conditions, competition, new ventures, government regulation, legalization of gaming, interest rates, future terrorist acts, insurance, and other factors detailed in the reports filed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Las Vegas Sands Corp. assumes no obligation to update such information.

ABOUT LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS - News) is the leading global developer of integrated resorts -- destination properties which feature premium accommodations, world-class gaming and entertainment, convention and exhibition facilities, celebrity chef restaurants, and many other amenities.

The Venetian and The Palazzo, both Five-Star luxury resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, are among the company's properties in the United States. Marina Bay Sands, the company's iconic project currently under development in Singapore, will open in the second quarter of 2010.

Through its majority-owned subsidiary Sands China Ltd, the company also owns a portfolio of properties in Macau, including The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Hotel Macao and the Four Seasons-branded serviced-apartments on the Cotai Strip™, as well as the Sands Macao Hotel on the Macau peninsula.

The Cotai Strip is a master-planned development of destination resort properties where the company is currently constructing a 6,400-room complex which will feature the Shangri-La, Traders, Sheraton, and St. Regis hotel brands and is scheduled to open in 2011.

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It is now possible to start booking rooms on MBS website (http://www.marinabaysands.com/en/index.html)! Although I guess from my brief search that not all types of rooms have been released yet.

Hope MBS have learn from RWS opening mistake n chaos. Hope dont find ah nehs there for free makans and drinks

It is now possible to start booking rooms on MBS website (http://www.marinabaysands.com/en/index.html)! Although I guess from my brief search that not all types of rooms have been released yet.

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that's quite expensive for what I assumed to be a standard room (with no b/f or internet). Prices are comparable to the Premier Suites of Ritz Carlton just across the Bay.

that's quite expensive for what I assumed to be a standard room (with no b/f or internet). Prices are comparable to the Premier Suites of Ritz Carlton just across the Bay.

Double the price at the back end of sept most likely due to grand prix though be funny if you pay over S $1000 and are facing teh sea at that time :nuts:

Las Vegas Sands has announced that the first phase of its US$5.5 billion Marina Bay Sands (MBS) development will open on April 27, 2010. ?According to a statement on its website, the launch will be followed just days after by its first event, the Inter-Pacific Bar Association’s annual conference.

Then on June 23, MBS’s second phase will open, unveiling the SkyPark and Event Plaza.

MBS Chief Executive Officer Thomas Arasi said the property is planning for 963 hotel rooms, part of the shopping mall and convention centre, celebrity chef restaurants along with other dining outlets and the casino to open on April 27, subject to construction going on as scheduled and being able to attain the necessary regulatory approvals.

The second phase, which includes the Sands SkyPark, the Event Plaza along Marina Bay, more upscale retailers, additional dining options and nightlife offerings, will open on June 23 as part of the property's grand opening celebration, Arasi added.

In October, one of the property's two state-of-the-art theatres will welcome Disney's The Lion King. The second theatre, which will also open later this year, will be home to a variety of special events and famous headline acts. The iconic Marina Bay Sands museum, expected to open by December, will not only feature international blockbuster exhibitions, but it will also serve with its unique lotus-inspired design as a symbolic welcome to guests from around the globe.

The complex, described by its developer as "one of the world's most challenging construction projects" has been plagued by financing woes due to the global financial crunch was supposed to have opened end of last year. Its rival integrated resort Resorts World Sentosa pipped it by opening on the Chinese New Year weekend.

Pics from yesterday (24Feb2010).

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For more yesterday pics see slideshow here. http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=11337339&AlbumKey=4bYtK
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nice update ,glad to see the progress ...

Still so many cranes on site working so hard, can really launch in 2 months ?

I am wondering whether all tower cranes on the roof are still anchoring to the ground? Three of them should be now anchored to the roof.



Which Tower will opened first? I guess the one with trees planted.

I am wondering whether all tower cranes on the roof are still anchoring to the ground? Three of them should be now anchored to the roof.



Which Tower will opened first? I guess the one with trees planted.

963 rooms from first 20 storeys of all three towers. Their chairman mentioned this before..

963 rooms from first 20 storeys of all three towers. Their chairman mentioned this before..

This is right.

13oh5, take a look at this photo. You can see that the 2 visible remaining tower cranes are now attached to the roof. Nothing is seen below the skypark... This will answer your question.

http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/photos/796147181_p8uUa-L.jpg

some cladding is up for the museum!!:banana:

yes, last Wed only see one finger cladding, today 2nd finger cladding...

Where's our camera man ? Please take a close shot this Sunday !

some cladding is up for the museum!!:banana:

Last night i saw some lighting coming from the skypark.

Here you go Baby. Taken just now...

http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/photos/798684880_WJdWj-L.jpg


yes, last Wed only see one finger cladding, today 2nd finger cladding...

Where's our camera man ? Please take a close shot this Sunday !

Another view of MBS with interesting art sculptures.
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They planted first trees on the skypark. Looks amazing.

The main road is more clean now.

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Plants (Planting) are getting closer to the viewing deck.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4395253684_8ab41d53b2_o.jpg

Building of ERP gantry is very [fast]. Less heavy machineries / crane on the main road now.

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Excellent pics 13oh5 :)

Thanks. Lifestyle.

Last April，I'd bought a family ticket for the Flyer, therefore it is convenient for me to just pop by and go up to shoot. Will end by 20 April. So will go up again before its opening on 27 April.

I have also taken some detail shot for the garden by the bay。。。will upload tomorrow.

Hey 13oh5,

Thanks for these lovely pics. Give me a buzz if you planning to go next on the flyer as i have never been up there.

Cheers


Thanks. Lifestyle.

Last April，I'd bought a family ticket for the Flyer, therefore it is convenient for me to just pop by and go up to shoot. Will end by 20 April. So will go up again before its opening on 27 April.

I have also taken some detail shot for the garden by the bay。。。will upload tomorrow.

Noticed this person been taking our pics and posted on his flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/singaporedice/. He should be respecting the copyright of the owners images and should have contacted the owners of the pics before posting & using the pics. See most are my pics of the MBS and a few of our contributors here like GOMUS nice pic.

very nice up date...

13OH5,

Yes, very nice.
Good contribution, thanks.

Noticed this person been taking our pics and posted on his flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/singaporedice/. He should be respecting the copyright of the owners images and should have contacted the owners of the pics before posting & using the pics. See most are my pics of the MBS and a few of our contributors here like GOMUS nice pic.

Nevermind, they are indirectly advertise for you. May be you should print your blog or website name on your future photos so that traffic can be redirected to your site.

Win Win situation
:lol:

Sg goverment very kaisu, road not ready the ERP gantry is aready installed.:ohno:

Good idea.. :) Thx
Nevermind, they are indirectly advertise for you. May be you should print your blog or website name on your future photos so that traffic can be redirected to your site.

Win Win situation
:lol:

Sg goverment very kaisu, road not ready the ERP gantry is aready installed.:ohno:

If you look at the back of Sands which is ECP, theres a ERP installed there to charge motorists going to the east. Therefore I think they probably built the ERP to close the gap for people who wants to avoid the ERP by driving into sands from CBD but I might be wrong though.

Edit: By the way now its possible now to walk into the central promontory which is in front of mbfc to enjoy the sea breeze and the nice scenery of Marina Bay. From there, you can proceed to walk towards the sands convention hall but it would be preferable to sneak in at night as the workers will not stop you from entering.

March 2, 2010, 2:11 a.m. EST

Macau's February casino revenue reportedly up 70%

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Gambling revenue in Macau rose about 70% in February from a year earlier, according to reports citing the Portuguese-language media group Lusa News Agency.

Gambling revenue totaled 13.4 billion patacas ($1.68 billion) for the month, according reports citing preliminary figures from the city's six casino concessionaires and obtained by Lusa.

Very small amount considering USA deficit this year is US$1.9 Trillion. :lol:

March 2, 2010, 2:11 a.m. EST

Macau's February casino revenue reportedly up 70%

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Gambling revenue in Macau rose about 70% in February from a year earlier, according to reports citing the Portuguese-language media group Lusa News Agency.

Gambling revenue totaled 13.4 billion patacas ($1.68 billion) for the month, according reports citing preliminary figures from the city's six casino concessionaires and obtained by Lusa.

Very small amount considering USA deficit this year is US$1.9 Trillion. :lol:

At least someone made money this CNY :lol:

If you look at the back of Sands which is ECP, theres a ERP installed there to charge motorists going to the east. Therefore I think they probably built the ERP to close the gap for people who wants to avoid the ERP by driving into sands from CBD but I might be wrong though.

Edit: By the way now its possible now to walk into the central promontory which is in front of mbfc to enjoy the sea breeze and the nice scenery of Marina Bay. From there, you can proceed to walk towards the sands convention hall but it would be preferable to sneak in at night as the workers will not stop you from entering.

Taking short-cut thru Bayfront Ave. will end up meeting more ERPs. IMO the the gantry at MBS is just to balance on sentosa entry charges which effect RWS.

I see you put up a lot of watermarks to indicate your ownership. Does it protect your work?

Frankly the guy just collates and puts up your photos - in a way this is good publicity and you should feel honoured. HOWEVER if someone was to take and use the photos in a publication to make $$ and you don't get a cent, now that's very bad.

There are some, not many who would "loot" photos because they are possession mad. If they had not been there (in the photo), collecting photos (without permission) is like collecting paper without a clear idea what you want to do with it. You can always tell a good and honest story behind each photo only when you have been in that place before.


Good idea.. :) Thx

I reply on my thread http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=836688&page=8 in case it is turn out to be off topic from this thread.

I see you put up a lot of watermarks to indicate your ownership. Does it protect your work?

Frankly the guy just collates and puts up your photos - in a way this is good publicity and you should feel honoured. HOWEVER if someone was to take and use the photos in a publication to make $$ and you don't get a cent, now that's very bad.

There are some, not many who would "loot" photos because they are possession mad. If they had not been there (in the photo), collecting photos (without permission) is like collecting paper without a clear idea what you want to do with it. You can always tell a good and honest story behind each photo only when you have been in that place before.

I reply on my thread http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=836688&page=8 in case it is turn out to be off topic from this thread.


Yes, it is alright to collect good photos from the internet just like copying good articles written.
But when they are put on display, reproduced or shown to others, due credit Must be given to the original producer.

It looks quite impressive from One Fullerton the sky park is totally up now.

Today 05Mar2010

Pics removed because of people stealing my pics and post on their website!


Lots of trees now on the skypark :banana2:
Pics removed because of people stealing my pics and post on their website!

Not sure if these large trees are to be there or meant for the skypark :dunno:
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More cladding for the museum
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More workers...
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To SingaporeDice flickr person, if you do take these pics please make due credit on yr site to the pics owner. Thx

Awesome shots.

If I'm not mistaken, that is a solar powered fan under that umbrella structure in the second photo?
Would anybody happen to have any design details or specification of that structure? Its very interesting.

wow, 3rd finger cladding .... i think they're doubling up... count down....53 days to opening ....

It looks like one more tower crane has been added to the roof to speed up the work

Some more MBS pics from today...

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How come you manage to sneak into the Central Promenades ? You paid kopi money ? :lol:

Lunch time leh...they all makan :lol:

I was told by senior worker that they will open to public next week. Not sure how true this is?

How come you manage to sneak into the Central Promenades ? You paid kopi money ? :lol:

Great project! Fabulous design! :applause:

For those who are interested in going into central promontory, the entrance is at the guardhouse which is just beside one marina boulevard. From there, you can basically walk to the convention hall in sands as no one will stop you at night. I have went a few times after work to relax at night, believe me the scenery from this side of marina bay is great at night. :)

Marina Bay Sands staff move into complex

SINGAPORE : Staff of Marina Bay Sands have started to move into their new home at Bayfront Avenue, as they prepare for the resort's opening on April 27.

The first team moved in just after 9am on Monday, an auspicious time according to the Marina Bay Sands' feng shui consultant.

Teams from Food & Beverage, Hotel Housekeeping, Facilities and IT were the first to move in.

By the end of next month, thousands of employees would have moved in.

Staff will be served hot cooked meals at two dining rooms.

The two staff dining rooms are expected to serve 2.5 million meals a year round the clock.

http://www.marinabaysands.com/en/constn.html

I'm terribly disappointed by the room's deco actually, especially for its prices... Nothing impressive.

Marina Bay Sands U/C Progress:

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hazy days ahead.

Today there was no haze and can see the tree leaves :tongue3: but i left my camera at home :(
hazy days ahead.

Today there was no haze and can see the tree leaves :tongue3: but i left my camera at home :(

can go IT fair right across and buy mar :banana:

No night shots? The hotel rooms were lit for most part of the lower half of the towers today...

Yup. Will try take this weekend.No night shots? The hotel rooms were lit for most part of the lower half of the towers today...

nice tower...its very unique

nice tower...its very unique

Very true, deserves its own Nat Geo program!

Hey guys wonder whats the view like from up there looking down the marina?

Very true, deserves its own Nat Geo program!
Knowing Discovery Networks Asia, they'll prolly do combo on RWS and MBS, perhaps in time for Singapore's National Day, just like the recent The A380 Saga, which was nothing more than a plug on SQ bringing the A380 into service and dealing with the associated delays... And they'll only show it in Discovery Channel South East Asia. :lol:

EDIT: Maybe they'll just expand on the Circle Line program instead, since from April 17, the CCL will be half opened.

Hey guys wonder whats the view like from up there looking down the marina?
That's simple, it offers views similar to what the Singapore Flyer already offers except that it's a lil' higher and "airy-er".

Here you go...Exactly as what ddes said...very nice.

Hey guys wonder whats the view like from up there looking down the marina?

wow...nice view up there and come F1 season a nice helicopter view of the race..

Hmmm. Actually, I wonder why don't we have a culture of using helicopters? Do we not have enough super-rich people to warrant a helipad at RWS and MBS especially to shuttle the super-rich around?

In HK, the service to Macau isn't all that unreasonable if you're traveling in a group of 4 or 5... Such a service could work, MBS to the airport, maybe future service to Batam or JB...

wow it turned out to be so impressive!

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5 more weeks to opening. very tight schedule. i think work will slow down a little after that as the machines and workers cannot move freely then.

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i'm wondering if they would complete the left side of the sky park or just leave it imbalanced like that? looks like they're gonna leave it that way since there's not much time till opening.

wish on skypark they put high roller coaster...

^^ Thats the design, I guess it is not to take up space above neighboring lot.

They had a lot of things to catch up for a month time opening. Unless they want to open just a small portions, like RWS phase opening which impression wise won't be nice.

They had a lot of things to catch up for a month time opening. Unless they want to open just a small portions, like RWS phase opening which impression wise won't be nice.

MBS has already confirmed the phase opening. Opening on 27th April would be 963 of 2,500 ++ hotels rooms, some shops, Casino. Skypark wont be ready until June. One of two theatres would open together with skypark and other later in the year. Museum (Lotus shaped) open in Dec.

Fully operational by Dec 2010. Contractors are racing around the clock. Lights up of halls are seen in the night. Helix bridge is also lighted up.

By April, cranes would be gone from the towers...if I am not wrong.

:dance2: G'day will the Skypark be open to the public?

Cost?

^^ Thats the design, I guess it is not to take up space above neighboring lot.

There is no neighbour lot next to it.. it is the design... the neighbours is its own convention hall..

There will be no cost for entry to the skypark i guess since the restaurants are there. Although i am pretty sure certain section will be close for hotel occupants like the swimming pool.

In terms of amusement rides, it will be a terrific idea to have one that is on top of a building, just like the one in vegas...

Oh goodness. Too bad my Nokia 5800 couldn't capture it...

Today mid-morning, the clouds were hanging low in town... Top of Singapore Flyer, SkyPark, OneRafflesPlace, UOB, Republic Plaza, Swissotel all COVERED IN CLOUDS... So surreal and amazing at the same time.

I can imagine that would be a fantastic shot. Next time give me a buzz :poke:
Oh goodness. Too bad my Nokia 5800 couldn't capture it...

Today mid-morning, the clouds were hanging low in town... Top of Singapore Flyer, SkyPark, OneRafflesPlace, UOB, Republic Plaza, Swissotel all COVERED IN CLOUDS... So surreal and amazing at the same time.

Night pic (20Mar10)

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Night pic (20Mar10)

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Nice shot. Lifestyle1881.

Updates of the construction pics taken just now.

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Thanks for the update pics OpenH2O.

I can already imagine where the fireworks is going to be!!Lifestyle thanks for the photo.

Thanks Lifestyle & H20 -- nice updates !!

great shots lifestyle and h20...thanks.

Very nice idea for the second Crystal Pavilion (after LV in the first one). Marina Bay's gonna rock!
:dance:

Pangaea at Marina Bay Sands set to be region’s top party destination

Ultra-lounge bottle club with celebrity followers in New York and London launches its most ambitious project in a “floating” Crystal Pavilion
Singapore (5 March 2010)

Marina Bay Sands announced today that Pangaea, a world renowned and exclusive high-end entertainment venue, will make its Asian debut in one of the world’s most spectacular locations, one of the resort’s glass and steel Crystal Pavilions “floating” on the water at Marina Bay.

Pangaea means “all lands” in Greek and is synonymous with sophisticated world-class nightclubs that attract A-list celebrities. Pangaea will occupy the first level of the southern Crystal Pavilion at Marina Bay Sands and will be accessible through a tunnel under the water. The ultra-lounge will be able to host up to 500 party-goers a night. The space is leased by Korean entertainment corporation, Kraze Inc.

Mr. David Sylvester, Vice President Retail Asia, Las Vegas Sands Corp. said once Kraze Inc. had secured this unique structure their hunt for prominent entertainment operators became a priority. “Marina Bay Sands’ goal is to attract the biggest, the best and the most exclusive brands to our property to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences for visitors. Kraze’s vision to bring the most renowned operators is in line with our goal. Pangaea has been a legendary brand in leading cities including New York, Miami and London. It will offer Singapore high-energy nightlife. This is a first-class addition to Marina Bay Sands and we are very proud to have such a celebrated venue,” said Mr. Sylvester.

Pangaea’s founder and operator Michael Ault says his latest club at Marina Bay Sands will be his most exclusive, most expensive and most ambitious project yet. He said the combination of Singapore’s strategic location and the unique architecture of Marina Bay Sands, especially the Crystal Pavilion, made it an easy decision to open his first entertainment venue in Asia. “Our intention is to build the greatest entertainment spot on the planet and Singapore is currently the most exciting city in the world. Marina Bay Sands is clearly the most spectacular project underway. It is architecturally the most impressive, multi-use destination that I have ever seen and for us, it is the perfect place to take our most ambitious journey yet. We simply can’t wait to develop Singapore into a party destination,” said Mr. Ault.

Michael Ault is widely credited for inventing the Ultra-Lounge and Bottle Service – a feature where patrons can purchase an entire bottle of liquor for their personal consumption. His venues have hosted a string of celebrities like Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Moss and Will Smith.

Pangaea and the Crystal Pavilion will open in the second half of the year. Marina Bay Sands will be announcing its second exclusive entertainment venue on the upper levels of the crystal pavilion soon.



Famed nightclub Avalon chooses Marina Bay Sands as its first location outside the U.S

Entertainment options at Marina Bay Sands set new standard as renowned US nightclub brand comes to Singapore with Korean partner Kraze
Singapore (11 March 2010)

Marina Bay Sands today announced that Avalon, a Los Angeles nightclub with celebrity partners including actors Dan Ackroyd and Bruce Willis, has chosen Marina Bay Sands as the location for their latest hotspot. The nightclub will be housed in one of Marina Bay Sands’ unique Crystal Pavilions, transforming the nightlife in Southeast Asia.

The Crystal Pavilions literally sit on the water at Marina Bay. Avalon joins Pangaea, a renowned club in New York, Miami and London, to bring the Crystal Pavilion to life and to make Marina Bay Sands the new entertainment epicenter in Singapore. Avalon has been a magnet for celebrities in Hollywood and has set the international standard for the “big” nightclub experience since 1997.

In Hollywood, Avalon attracts the leading dance music DJs and top concert acts. It is the venue of choice for annual parties for the Oscars, the Emmys, MTV Music Awards and the Grammy A wards.

Avalon Singapore will feature work by top US designers to create a one-of-a-kind experience. At Marina Bay Sands, the sound and audio system will be the most ambitious of its kind.

Mr. David Sylvester, Vice President Retail Asia, Las Vegas Sands Corporation said, “With Avalon’s commitment to excellence in hosting world-class entertainment and a reputation as a celebrity haunt, Marina Bay Sands has set the entertainment benchmark incredibly high. We are ecstatic that our guests will be able to experience the hottest nightlife in the world right here in Singapore.” Avalon co-founder Mr. Steven Adelman said, “Avalon Singapore offers a unique and exciting opportunity. The combination of Marina Bay Sands’ iconic Crystal Pavilion, our partnership with Kraze Entertainment and our experienced team, creates a thrilling formula. Our sole goal is to create the ultimate entertainment destination.”

Last week, the resort announced that Pangaea, the Ultra-Lounge that swiftly dominated leading cities including New York and London, is launching its most exciting and ambitious project on its property. Pangaea will be located on level one of the Crystal Pavilion and Avalon on the top two levels.

source: press release on Marina Bay Sands website

nice pics lifestyle!!

wondering why the roof takes so long..

Night pic (20Mar10)

http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/Building-Designs-and/Singapore/MBS-24Feb2010/MP5DIMG096006sr/815037383_rNBcd-L.jpg

Hey do you have a larger image size which I can use as my desktop background? Please : ) 1920x1200 preferred :banana:

There is also a Pangaea in Marbella, Spain and in Austin, Colorado as well which is not reported in the News Release.

I'm curious like KaPo......what is taking the casino and convention center rooftops so long to complete??? At last count I think they have laid 25 layers on each one. They have to be the most complex rooftops money can buy. Lifestyle and Jedialf do you have any inside knowledge? Great pics Lifestyle and open h2o....big fan of your talents.

Yeah...many layers....now green layers can be seen, and i believed that's NOT the finishing color.

Why did it not come across to you that those layers and layers on top of the roof top of the casino and exhibition complexes are just proctective sheets...their roofs are already almost done

By Linus Lin - StraitsTimes.com - 24 Mar 10

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What lengths would you go to for a spot in the latest season of the Amazing Race Asia?

More than 57 storeys and 200m above ground literally, for a couple who recorded their journey to the top of the yet-to-be-opened Marina Bay Sands (MBS) integrated resort.

The pair, a Caucasian man and an Asian woman, managed to enter the restricted Marina Bay Sands construction site, climbing a combination of stairs and ladders, then traversing several makeshift structures to reach the structure's summit - the SkyPark.

The footage of their mini-adventure - which was filmed for the audition of the Amazing Race Asia, the Asian edition of the popular reality television series - was posted last week on Stomp (http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/3552/4124/340318), Singapore Press Holdings' citizen journalism website.

Other than donning a white helmet and fluorescent vest each, the pair did not appear to have been using any safety equipment.

The couple, who are not named, are also captured standing precariously close to the edge of what appears to be the SkyPark at the end of the three-minute video.

That is very dangerous without safety belt as there are too many construction materials and other objects which can pose danger. Can't imagine what might happened if the couple slip :badnews:

Didn't somebody in this forum already go up there?

:|
...i will try to get more pics from that stranger.

Didn't somebody in this forum already go up there?

I don't believe they 'happened' to go in without anyone noticing. They must've found a low level manager, paid him a significant amount of money so they could enter and do their thing.

Apparently, they were given some advice, and were accompanied... I want to do the same!

I don't believe they 'happened' to go in without anyone noticing. They must've found a low level manager, paid him a significant amount of money so they could enter and do their thing.

I must 100 % concur --- PAY-OFF :lol:

Apparently their venture up to the skypark is legitimate..judging by them asking the construction workers for direction..

According to Stomp they were "...given a full safety course, full safety equipment and signed into and escorted around..."

I did not see other safety equipment other than the helmet and fluorescent vest ...don't tell me they call this safety equipment :ohno: I though safety belt was mendatory going up there during the construction work period.

TOL (Tired Of Living).
Security staff might have lost their jobs because of them.

:bash::bash:


By Linus Lin - StraitsTimes.com - 24 Mar 10

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What lengths would you go to for a spot in the latest season of the Amazing Race Asia?

More than 57 storeys and 200m above ground literally, for a couple who recorded their journey to the top of the yet-to-be-opened Marina Bay Sands (MBS) integrated resort.

The pair, a Caucasian man and an Asian woman, managed to enter the restricted Marina Bay Sands construction site, climbing a combination of stairs and ladders, then traversing several makeshift structures to reach the structure's summit - the SkyPark.

The footage of their mini-adventure - which was filmed for the audition of the Amazing Race Asia, the Asian edition of the popular reality television series - was posted last week on Stomp (http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/3552/4124/340318), Singapore Press Holdings' citizen journalism website.

Other than donning a white helmet and fluorescent vest each, the pair did not appear to have been using any safety equipment.

The couple, who are not named, are also captured standing precariously close to the edge of what appears to be the SkyPark at the end of the three-minute video.

"A spokesperson from MBS said a contractor had brought the couple to the site without official permission.
The contractor has been sacked since news of the incident became public"
:ohno::ohno:

WHAT lengths would you go to for a spot in the latest season of the Amazing Race Asia?

More than 57 storeys and 200m above ground literally, for a couple who recorded their journey to the top of the yet-to-be-opened Marina Bay Sands (MBS) integrated resort.


The pair, a Caucasian man and an Asian woman, managed to enter the restricted Marina Bay Sands construction site, climbing a combination of stairs and ladders, then traversing several makeshift structures to reach the structure's summit - the SkyPark.

The man, identified only as "Malcolm" on Stomp, told the citizen journalism website that he and his girlfriend created the audition video for The Amazing Race Asia.

He does not say how they were given permission to access the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) site, although he said: "While it was fun to be filmed at Marina Bay Sands, please note that we were given a full safety course, full safety equipment and signed into and escorted around this new and wonderful icon of Singapore."

But according to The Straits Times, the couple did not have any safety equipment apart from the helmets and flourescent vests they were wearing.

A spokesperson from MBS said a contractor had brought the couple to the site without official permission.
The contractor has been sacked since news of the incident became public

Sunny day today...

http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/Building-Designs-and/Singapore/MBS-24Mar2010/MP5DIMG096519srframed/818449868_ocq4S-L.jpg

^^ Amazing close-ups! :eek:

Congrats Lifestyle!

Sunny day today...




Very nice shots, Lifestyle. Thanks

Well done ...AGAIN...Lifestyle :-)

Thanks everyone :) Still got many nice pics so will post soon.

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:omg: Awesome pictures once again! Lifestyle, we want more! :cheer:

1 more mths 2 go!

I don't believe they 'happened' to go in without anyone noticing. They must've found a low level manager, paid him a significant amount of money so they could enter and do their thing.

It's a major construction site with high human traffic and not much of an incentive for thiefs or whatever. If they got their basic safety gear and don't disturb anyone's work, why would anyone bother interrupting their work to check? I can't judge about this particular site but there have been many instances on this forum of "visitors" going up unfinished skyscrapers without ever being noticed or asked anything.
Two most notable examples of this on SSC are the Burj Khalifa in Dubai (some people actually base-jumped from there last year after it was topped, it was of course totally illegal) and Shanghai World Financial Centre, where security was reportedly especially lousy.

Whoa, this happened fast. Last time I was in Singapore was in januari 2008. I didn't even notice the building activities back then.

It's a major construction site with high human traffic and not much of an incentive for thiefs or whatever. If they got their basic safety gear and don't disturb anyone's work, why would anyone bother interrupting their work to check? I can't judge about this particular site but there have been many instances on this forum of "visitors" going up unfinished skyscrapers without ever being noticed or asked anything.
Two most notable examples of this on SSC are the Burj Khalifa in Dubai (some people actually base-jumped from there last year after it was topped, it was of course totally illegal) and Shanghai World Financial Centre, where security was reportedly especially lousy.
I know the 2 other cases you speak of BUT in this instance, the picture of them on the "wherever-they-were" is a dead giveaway. I'd imagine that where they were standing is rather dangerous and IF they set their cameras to automatic, they'd be alot of calibration and adjustments needed.

PLUS the article subsequently posted already says that they had help.

28 March 2010

The way to Sand IR is ready !

Marina Boulevard to Bayfront Avenue are now ready !


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great tower..its very nice to looking from any angel...

I want tot see the lobby and entrance way of this tower NOW !!

It's look like 5 star tower in Singapore:lol:

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^^
Pics by ZenoWai09

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^^
Pics by williamcho

from flickr.com

:dance2: Awesome Photo’s Williamcho, ZenoWai09 & Oasis-Bangkok

The completion/opening of the Sands SkyPark still scheduled for June 23rd?

28 days to go !

So much exciting to count down this than the YOG ....hahaha..

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Dismantling Tower Crane

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Left the last two tower crane

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How are they going to bring the last two crane????

So much exciting to count down this than the YOG ....hahaha..

The what now? :banana:

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looks like a huge crocodile on top the 3 building

Really beautiful!

Lovely Pictures! Its really exciting to see the building in real life too as it is a very dominating structure.

fantastic picture also the 3 marketers towers...

From Top Of Singapore Flyer

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The Main Road is still crowded with trucks and machineries

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Landscapping work is on going behind Tower 1. Carpark entrance? is also ready....

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Viewing Deck area will be the last to complete. But the trees look quite healthy.

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Both bridges are almost ready....but the roads they lead to are not ready

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Skypark looks good at this view

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Art Science Museum is looking good...

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It looks like the Tower 2 is more ready than the other two as the roof is done.

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Next photo shooting I think will be few days before opening as my one-year ticket for the flyer will expire soon.

I doubt can open on the 27 April, so much mess to clean up ?

Will 27 May a better opening date ?
That will give enough time and will be just nice for the 4 weeks long school holiday ....

btw, the helix bridge and new vehicle bridge are definitely ready, but awaiting for Sand IR to get ready.

I doubt can open on the 27 April, so much mess to clean up ?

Will 27 May a better opening date ?
That will give enough time and will be just nice for the 4 weeks long school holiday ....

btw, the helix bridge and new vehicle bridge are definitely ready, but awaiting for Sand IR to get ready.

There is one work site entrance at marina south for construction vehicle to drive in and go below sheares bridge and also the new bridge. If all construction vehicle can be diverted and enter from there, then I think it is ok. Cannot imagine cement truck still passing the front of the hotels. And also the tower cranes must be taken down before opening if not definitely there will be trucks parking infront of hotel with stuff for the crane to hoist up...

Instead of having two separate phase launches in April and June, they should merge them together on the 27 May with a big bang approach !

That will give enough time to wrap up.

Don't think any visitors want to visit a dusty construction site ?

With the glitches at RWS, I hope Sand IR will be a perfect and glamorous launch !

btw, the huge worker dormitories between the new visitor centre and Sand IR should be removed before opening....... looks like a sore thumb....

solid pics by 13oh5... ure the man!

What they can do is just to minimize the disturbance. The workers dorm will still be there....as construction still on-going. Else where u expect them to stay? The cranes & lorries will be appearing in front of hotel too....as u can see, it's needed for constructing the complicated roof structure of the threatre and the museum. Left on card stack-look roof, which may take another 3-4 months to erect....not easy as we have witness how many layers had been laid for the casino & convention roofs.

The vehicular bridge beside the helix looks very plain... The pedestrian helix outshines it. No need to worry so much about the benjamin sheares as it will be torn down ones the Marina coastal highway is all completed.

U sure it will be torn down? In the URA master plan it will be kept. it's a historical landmark.

Marina Bay Sands Singapore Press Release (http://www.marinabaysands.com/assets/pdf/MBSPR422010.pdf)

Long-awaited homecoming for Singapore’s culinary maestro as he helms Sands SkyPark restaurant The Sky on 57

Singapore (1 April 2010) – Marina Bay Sands has brought home Singapore’s most celebrated chef, Justin Quek, to create a brand-new restaurant this summer. Often viewed as Singapore’s favorite culinary son, Chef Justin had enjoyed great success abroad after leaving the Les Amis Group in 2004, creating ripples of excitement as he opened restaurants in Shanghai and Taipei.

This time, his homecoming will coincide with the grand opening of Asia’s most exciting destination – Marina Bay Sands. His talent will be taken to new heights, literally, as he will helm The Sky on 57 located on the highest point of the property. “I’ve been away from Singapore for six years and what better way to come home than to partner with Marina Bay Sands, the most exciting development in Singapore. I feel extremely honored to have been chosen by Marina Bay Sands to operate a restaurant on Sands SkyPark :banana:. With its panoramic views and iconic location, I’m very confident that The Sky on 57 will be a must-visit for Singaporeans and visitors,” said Chef Justin.

The acclaimed chef will feature Singapore and Asian food in his distinctive new menu and will pair that with his classic French cooking techniques and refined presentation style. “I’m very pleased to welcome Justin Quek to our stellar cast of chefs at Marina Bay Sands. With his broad range of culinary expertise ranging from high-end European to Asian cuisine, Chef Justin will add another dimension to the Marina Bay Sands culinary experience. This is a brilliant pairing of two Singapore icons – one new, and the other familiar – as we celebrate Singapore in our exciting new destination,” said Marina Bay Sands President and CEO Thomas Arasi.

The Sky on 57 will be a signature restaurant that transforms throughout the day. It will kick off with a refined selection of breakfast favorites, followed by a-la-carte and set lunch menus. Afternoon tea will feature savory and sweet creations; as well as gourmet coffee and tea. During sunset, the restaurant will take on a more exclusive vibe, as diners chill out with pre-dinner cocktails while enjoying the spectacular views. Dinner will feature an ever-changing repertoire of signature and new items. Light food and drinks will be on the menu till late in the night.

During the weekends, a distinctive brunch spread will be offered. With its unique setting, The Sky on 57 is also suitable for special events such as celebrations, corporate dinners and social engagements. “This is my boldest experiment yet. There will be various dining experiences to offer guests from early morning till late night, and this gives me lots of opportunities to push my creative boundaries. Being a Singaporean, I am very excited to take part in this new project and help create a restaurant that will do Singapore proud,” said Chef Justin.

The Sands SkyPark is an architectural masterpiece sitting on top of the three hotel towers at Marina Bay Sands. Located 200 meters above ground, this 1.2 hectare tropical oasis is large enough to park four-and- a-half A380 jumbo jets. Besides exclusive restaurants and bars, it will be home to a spectacular public observation deck, lush greenery and a 150-meter infinity swimming pool.

Instead of having two separate phase launches in April and June, they should merge them together on the 27 May with a big bang approach !

That will give enough time to wrap up.

Don't think any visitors want to visit a dusty construction site ?

With the glitches at RWS, I hope Sand IR will be a perfect and glamorous launch !

btw, the huge worker dormitories between the new visitor centre and Sand IR should be removed before opening....... looks like a sore thumb....

They have less than 24 days (3 weeks to go). They can wrap up nicely. Road tarring already started. I am sure MBS people have gone over to RWS to check out and watch them. I think they are confident that they would have nice opening of MBS phase 1.

Fantastic project! Looks fabulous already! Singapore keeps amazing me. Hardly waiting to visit again! :applause:

I saw the building at night yesterday, the convetion center's roof is really impressive at night with all the lights on. The museum is also taking shape, now you can see the palm shape. i also like the triangular shapes that cover the skypark really nice! looking foward to its opening this month!!!

I also noticed refection of the bay on the glass frontage at the front very nice!!!

The vehicular bridge beside the helix looks very plain... The pedestrian helix outshines it. No need to worry so much about the benjamin sheares as it will be torn down ones the Marina coastal highway is all completed.

I really don't think they will tear down the benjamin sheares bridge. The marina costal highway will be further up behind marina bay sands.

According to URA plans, they'll keep the Benjamin Sheares bridge that will link the current ECP to the future Sheares Avenue behind Marina Bay Sands.

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Very nice weather today!

You can see the structure of the theaters roof appearing. The museum starts to really take shape too.

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I saw the lighting last night on the deck-card look roof...impressive. The helix bridge lighting is cool...like the facade of ION with LED forming the helix structure.

Great Work............one of the great building in the world>

Very nice weather today!

You can see the structure of the theaters roof appearing. The museum starts to really take shape too.

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Yesterday the weather was indeed shiny and clear. :)

More updates taken yesterday.
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impressive.....all area construction still working and the towers its more very nice every i saw new up date picture...

It should be featured in the famous buildings poster!

20 days to go for the soft opening... Will they make it? :cripes:

You took the plane flying behind the tower !

Scary....remind of the New York incident ....

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20 days to go for the soft opening... Will they make it? :cripes:

cant see it myself but we shall just have to wait and find out!

cant see it myself but we shall just have to wait and find out!

its rly a mad rush now for all parties involved... lets just pray it doesnt get bad publicity even if they shud postpone it...

Don't you guys find it weird that Sand has been so quiet with no propaganda and advertisements and it's only two weeks from it's maiden opening ? Doesn't look like Sand's way of doing...

Genting was doing so much better 1 to 2 months with increasing buzz here and there to attract attention from the public and overseas..... even invited Lee Kuan Yew for a tour two weeks before casino opening....

I felt likely going to be delayed ..... also they submitted casino license for approval almost same time as RWS, but now still no news.... something not right.

Don't you guys find it weird that Sand has been so quiet with no propaganda and advertisements and it's only two weeks from it's maiden opening ? Doesn't look like Sand's way of doing...

Genting was doing so much better 1 to 2 months with increasing buzz here and there to attract attention from the public and overseas..... even invited Lee Kuan Yew for a tour two weeks before casino opening....

I felt likely going to be delayed ..... also they submitted casino license for approval almost same time as RWS, but now still no news.... something not right.

:ohno: delay :ohno: delay --- time for BABY baby to pray :lol:

sigh... though I'd love to have MB Sands open its doors as scheduled, I'm afraid chances are very very slim... they'll need nothing less than a miracle to pull it off...

Don't you guys find it weird that Sand has been so quiet with no propaganda and advertisements and it's only two weeks from it's maiden opening ? Doesn't look like Sand's way of doing...

Genting was doing so much better 1 to 2 months with increasing buzz here and there to attract attention from the public and overseas..... even invited Lee Kuan Yew for a tour two weeks before casino opening....

I felt likely going to be delayed ..... also they submitted casino license for approval almost same time as RWS, but now still no news.... something not right.

yes i think so too. in fact im going to be surprised if they actually open it this month. my co is involved and its a mad rush..

Any way I am playing it safe --- I am in Sg April 9-20 & then Sg in-and-out from May 18- June 2 --------> do hope we can have a "look-see" in May 2010 atleast ....otherwise the next BIG date is F1 on Sept 24-25-26

That's the difference between mid-ranged RWS and higher class MBS. They don't need to advertise. The name carries a strong branding in itself, PLUS why would Sands want to advertise in Singapore when it knows its target audience isn't us?

That's the difference between mid-ranged RWS and higher class MBS. They don't need to advertise. The name carries a strong branding in itself, PLUS why would Sands want to advertise in Singapore when it knows its target audience isn't us?

well said!

That's the difference between mid-ranged RWS and higher class MBS. They don't need to advertise. The name carries a strong branding in itself, PLUS why would Sands want to advertise in Singapore when it knows its target audience isn't us?

excellent and well thought out post! they will open on time have faith.

Tonight, I was able to see the very nice lighting scheme on the roof of the MBS convention center and casino from the plane I was in, approaching Changi.

You can see it from rather far, it will definitely contribute to the skyline at night!

Hey everyone, check this out :-)

MBS at night (http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=11778374&AlbumKey=SD8NT)

Well the Chief Steward on my SQ flight tonight "assured" me that the convention centre at MBS will open on this 27th as there is a HUGE conference booked there ...
Here I sit in my 199 sq mt penthouse suite at the Fairmont gazing out at the work-in-progress & I wonder ... wonder ....

Hey everyone, check this out :-)

MBS at ngiht (http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=11778374&AlbumKey=SD8NT)

some of the photos are really breathtaking. some angles remind me of titanic for some reason though..

Hey everyone, check this out :-)

MBS at ngiht (http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=11778374&AlbumKey=SD8NT)

Wonderful shots Lifestyle-1881! Nothing more to say... :bow:

You can see well the lighting scheme I was talking about in my previous post, at the back of the roof of the casino, in the first pictures.

MBS really looks amazing at night, I'm so looking forward its opening!

I do hope so but from what I see it's not going to be fully open and maybe key area only...but they are still working 24x7!

IMO most likely next month for others that cannot make it in time?

Well the Chief Steward on my SQ flight tonight "assured" me that the convention centre at MBS will open on this 27th as there is a HUGE conference booked there ...
Here I sit in my 199 sq mt penthouse suite at the Fairmont gazing out at the work-in-progress & I wonder ... wonder ....

Thanks zkai & DonDiego. Glad u like the pics as much as I do. Seeing in real life is just awsome & mejestic. Sorry have to be slideshow as just too many pics to post here. Will post more other interesting pics here tom.

See links below for the contruction of Marina Bay Sands:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJkYnCh47...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVCW_xmoC...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EedlAlR4O...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8ztJGT6A...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7QF4QKXf...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXRPO7gPd...

i don't think the links work.. the show is actually called Build It Bigger/Extreme Engineering on Science Channel and it premiered on 8 April in the states =)

Don't know why links do not work on this site, links are fine on other website that i posted. Anyway, do a search on "The building of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore" in
Youtube, you'll see the videos. There are a total of 6 videos (part 1 to 6) from this
one hour Build It Bigger program.

Whats the password lifestyle

Cool videos chaut591! Thanks for sharing them. :cheers1:

It unveils some of the structure secrets, like the glass fins on the facade that I thought had only a design role.

MBS is a real architecture and engineering master-piece! I'm really looking forward its completion!

It's 'skyscraper'.
Whats the password lifestyle

I saw the lighting last night on the deck-card look roof...impressive. The helix bridge lighting is cool...like the facade of ION with LED forming the helix structure.

Thats nice, i have not seen the bridge lit up at night yet.:cheers:

Shoppes..

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What a nice grand entrance. I read in the newspaper, that the Louis Vuitton store in Marina Bay Sands, will be floating on Marina Bay. Sounds exciting, many luxury brands are also going to open there like Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Hermes, Cartier, Bulgari, Miu Miu, Burberry, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Tiffany & Co and Hugo Boss.

Celebrity Chefs, Mario Batali, Wolfgang Puck, Guy Savoy, Santi Santamaria, Daniel Boulud and Tetsuya Wakuda will also open their world class restaurants there.

Really can't wait till opening! just 18 day to go!

(10Apr10)

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what great architecture! I wonder if the luxury brands mention in my last MBS post will have store frontage along the bay?

Hey everyone, check this out :-)

MBS at night (http://lifestyle.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=11778374&AlbumKey=SD8NT)

Really nice photos! I have always wanted to see how MBS looks like inside. Thanks for Sharing!!:cheers: :banana:

Is Saks Fifth Avenue and Nieman Marcus opening at Marina Bay Sands? On the below thread link, it says that MBS will bring in Saks Fifth Avenue. Read post 2(Specialists' Centre to finally go?) on the below thread link.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1059495&goto=nextoldest

great pics lifestyle..thanks.

Thanks hack... With 3 shifts and more manpower, definitely a close race :-)

great pics lifestyle..thanks.

It's 'skyscraper'.

Thanks

nice pics lifestyle!

2 more weeks to go!

Construction of Marina bay sands on discovery channel, ironically I got the links from HWZ EDMW.

part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJkYnCh47nA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVCW_xmoCe8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EedlAlR4Ovw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8ztJGT6AHc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7QF4QKXfoU
part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXRPO7gPdvg

what great architecture! I wonder if the luxury brands mention in my last MBS post will have store frontage along the bay?
As far as I know, other than LV, the rest of the brands that you mention will not be facing the bay directly as their store are in the basement. But however, they all comes in duplex (i know a few confirmed to be duplex, the rest is still planning).

Any idea when the discovery channel documentary will be shown? Thanks

As far as I know, other than LV, the rest of the brands that you mention will not be facing the bay directly as their store are in the basement. But however, they all comes in duplex (i know a few confirmed to be duplex, the rest is still planning).

I know Louis Vuitton is located in the crystal pavilion. Why are all the big luxury brands located in the basement? What is located on level one?



JUST 15 DAYS TILL OPENING!

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from flickr.com

Construction of Marina bay sands on discovery channel, ironically I got the links from HWZ EDMW.

part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJkYnCh47nA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVCW_xmoCe8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EedlAlR4Ovw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8ztJGT6AHc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7QF4QKXfoU
part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXRPO7gPdvg

Nice Videos! Learnt alot. The fins are a good idea!

lifestyle r u getting any of my messages? i don't see them in my sent messages.

Yes received 3 msgs. Will upload today's pics soon as just got back from work.

lifestyle r u getting any of my messages? i don't see them in my sent messages.

whats very unique n main point of this tower because its complete with skypark on the top...

Yes received 3 msgs. Will upload today's pics soon as just got back from work.

thanks for the reply as i was not sure they were being sent.

13Apr2010

Pics from this afternoon and evening....more can be seen on my website.

Can see very busy everywhere as we approaches 27Apr. It has been pouring dogs & cats all evening....and lately wet weather. Hope this does not affect the project that much.

Roof area..what looks like another layer...
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Again great photographs, thanks for the update!

again great shots lifestyle..thanks

More pics... Rest can see from my website.

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before the rain came down...
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Last pic for tonight :)

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I know Louis Vuitton is located in the crystal pavilion. Why are all the big luxury brands located in the basement? What is located on level one?



JUST 15 DAYS TILL OPENING!

I don't know why either. Level One might be the Casino and Convention Centre. B1 & B2 are where the shoppes are

Great photos Lifestyle.....amazing clarity on the night-time slideshow. Stay dry. When does the rainy season end?

kudos to that last night shot lifestyle...i just made it my desktop background..awesome pic. thanks

less than 2 weeks....think cannot make it liao. will annouce last minute say extend one month??

less than 2 weeks....think cannot make it liao. will annouce last minute say extend one month??

i will have to disagree as they have already booked a may5th convention. if they did not know they would make it LVS would have already released the info for those that have to fly. last minute announcement would be unacceptable.
JMHO
GL

This is music to my ear, hope Sand can launch successfully on the 27 April ..... despite I have been worried when I saw the cranes still working hard at the site .... i will have to disagree as they have already booked a may5th convention. if they did not know they would make it LVS would have already released the info for those that have to fly. last minute announcement would be unacceptable.
JMHO
GL

less than 2 weeks....think cannot make it liao. will annouce last minute say extend one month??

they will make it. they WILL open on apr 27.

It is okay with the cranes at both crystal pavilions, museum & thearter. They will open even those are presence on the site, because they're still in construction. As long as the convention hall is ready n hotel (the reception area) & 900 plus rooms ready with few restaurants, they will still go ahead. U can't expect not to see a single crane, and there won't be grand opening like u can walk around the front part of the bay as the timber layers on the lower deck still not done by URA. Moreover so many cranes near the crystal pavilion.

The site will be clearer after June....

They can't afford to clear everything and wait for June to give a bang....as long as can make money which they have been eargerly wanted they will open no matter how dusty the surrounding. Just trying to minimize.

Well said gosperence :popcorn:

The building site across and beside the sands will have a hard time coordinating the mass volume of Sands to make the fluidity of building structures..

Today pics (14Apr10). No inside pics yet :mad:

Busy as usual...
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Looks like airship :D
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Very nice pictures Lifestyle! I like the shape of the skypark. Just 14 more day till opening!

Thank you Lifestyle for your almost full-time photo taking of the site.

Looking at the work progress, I believed that they will be completing all cladding of the skypark before 27 april. With that I think the skypark may be opened much early than the target date of June. May be 27 April we can see guest up there...

I am wondering how the working platform are attached and detached from the bottom of the sky park. Too busy these day and no time for photo shoot and see the work progress.

Today pics (14Apr10). No inside pics yet :mad:

Looks like airship :D
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Compare to the one taken on 02 April 2010. within 12 days almost complete more than half the cladding. One more week should complete all

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Hotel is already ready for the launch with more rooms available then the 900 expected. Casino is in it's finishing touches and staff from various casino depts are already in/moving in as we speak :)