Here's my pano which shows the 55,000-seat National Stadium and the 12,000 seat Indoor Stadium fronting Kallang Basin.

http://e.1asphost.com/sssc/Panoramas/1a.JPG

I think the national stadium is quite boring, even ugly you can say. But the indoor stadium is actually pretty cool :cool: It was designed by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange who also designed the UOB Plaza and OUB Centre.

Dun worry...the national stadium will be demolished in 2 year's time. :D

Originally posted by huaiwei

Dun worry...the national stadium will be demolished in 2 year's time. :D

Those memories Singaporeans had from the many national day celebrations held there... Oh well, I guess its time to go anyway. If we were to be a sports hub in the region, the National Stadium now is definately inadaquate for that job... :)

Thats a gorgeous pano huaiwei!
I seldom go to that area..maybe you should take pics there when u have time;)

I wonder when we can see renditions of the new stadium!

Here are some pics I took from the area:)

http://pachome1.pacific.net.sg/~mippy/kallang.jpg
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9185/kallang25mx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3451/kallang38wp.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://pachome1.pacific.net.sg/~mippy/kallang4.jpg

and a panorama:

SCROLL--->

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/rhupano2.jpg

Beautiful picture!

http://www.dlsqs.com/NewsImg/410/sg_sgindoorstadium.jpg
http://www.anc-d.fukui-u.ac.jp/~ishikawa/Aloss/data/Country/singapore/C_space%20frame/C_Photo/Singapore%20Indoor%20Stadium.jpg



The Singapore Indoor Stadium is an air-conditioned multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility designed by internationally acclaimed architect Kenzo Tange.

Built at a cost of $90 million, its unique, ultra-modern design boasts an eye-catching roof which reflects an appreciation for traditional Asian culture. The two-sides of the futuristic drop-cone- shaped roof intersect at the top to form a structure similar to the number eight as written in Chinese. With a clear height of 25 metres at the sides, the roof towers to a maximum height of 40 metres at the center.

Since its opening in 1989, the Singapore Indoor Stadium has been the venue of choice for world-renowned acts like Disney on Ice and the opera AIDA, and entertainers such as Tina Turner, Placido Domingo, Jacky Chueng, Chage and Aska, and Phil Collins. A number of sports greats have played to sell-out crowds at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, including Pete Sampras, John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg and Susi Sansanti.

Favoured by event organizers for its versatility in stage design and layout, the stadium can accommodate between 7,000 and 12,000 people, depending on the position and size of the state required. Enhancing its versatility are the 1,200 portable seats and 2,660 retractable seats. There is also space to accommodate up to 20 wheelchairs.

Pic by babystan03
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_00951.jpg

I love the SIS!:D

Sory...I love fireworks, and at least you can still see the stadium lights in this one! :D

http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~kfthia/images/clubsnap/fireworks03.jpg

wow i think it looks graet :cheers:

awsome pics! Hey raffles, check your mail :D

really great pics man.

Impressive... must be somewhere near Kallang.. am I correct?

Beautiful! Lika another city altogether!

Singapore skyline is great, even the other side of it

@nygirl, I have, the pics are great!

@Magician, yes this is Kallang Basin

Pics by babystan03

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/City%20Landscape/DSC_0076.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0025s.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0038s.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0040s.jpg

That looks awsome. Never knew it existed! :angel1:

Thanks for the images, Raffles! :cool:

Cool! First time I have seen any of those!

Just beautiful. Singapore has a magical quality to it I really can't explain. And it really retains an Asian character, not just drowning in a stew of internationalism and globalism. Yet it projects this character in a most tasteful way -- no kitschy, fortune cookie, take-out box overtones.

(Before anyone is offended by the last comment, please note that I am of Asian/Pacific descent. Yeah, I'm American-born, but nothing infuriates me more than that jingo, quasi-racist, flag-stuck-in-your-ass bullsh*t which currently infects our country).

Originally posted by trussedtube

Just beautiful. Singapore has a magical quality to it I really can't explain. And it really retains an Asian character, not just drowning in a stew of internationalism and globalism. Yet it projects this character in a most tasteful way -- no kitschy, fortune cookie, take-out box overtones.


What you say sums up the identity of Singapore. An Asian city that combines East and West and it has been doing this ever since it was founded as a British colony. As an independent country it has never made any overt tones to change its identity but has always let market forces and practical city planning shape its urban landscape. :)

An overview by hyacinthus

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/Kallang.jpg

Hm...I might not be that "optimistic"...but I feel in general, the govt had a legacy of not getting rid of our colonial past, probably because Mr Lee himself was actually an admirer (in most aspects) of the British. :D This is quite unlike some other Asian countries who start demolishing colonial-era buildings, rename roads, and so on, all in the name of getting rid of a "shamefull era."

those pics are soooooooooooooo BEAUTIFUL!!

Found these online

http://www.singaporecanlah.com/singapore_today/kallang/small/22nd_june_01.jpg

http://www.singaporecanlah.com/singapore_today/kallang/small/22nd_june_02.jpg

http://www.singaporecanlah.com/singapore_today/kallang/small/22nd_june_04.jpg

http://www.singaporecanlah.com/singapore_today/kallang/small/22nd_june_05.jpg

http://www.singaporecanlah.com/singapore_today/kallang/small/22nd_june_06.jpg

quite a couple of nice pic off the web
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/5012/kallang9rf.jpg
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/3993/theone6yp.jpg
http://img230.exs.cx/img230/5046/img6334700px9dp.jpg

The vibrant colour juxtaposed against the tranquil waters makes for an interedting contrast.

very nice finds ahlipp! :cool:

this area is one very beautiful area that can almost rival Marina Bay but is less often exposed.

But it is actually possible to walk along the coast from Esplanade all the way to Kallang Bay

:eek: ooh i didn't know that....someone in the kopitiam thread was talking about doing something romantic by walking some marathon distance with tht someone special wearing high heels, tink it's wiser to heed your suggestion, plus great view too :yes:

yah..the walk is quite long actually, but not too bad if you've got company..just leave the heels behind :P

:lol: I walked on 3" heels with a male friend from Kallang Theatre (after Phantom of the Opera) to Marina Mandarin to catch a cab home... Nice walk though...

No HP then to call for taxi :P

Taken by hyacinthus on 25 Dec 2004.

Thought I'd repost them here :cool:

http://img152.exs.cx/img152/3996/kallangreduced3bd.jpg

http://img158.exs.cx/img158/6915/kallang1reduced7bz.jpg

I will retake those one day... without panorama assist... with tripod. ;)

10 April 2005
View at Kallang Basin

http://img193.echo.cx/img193/3203/kallang1fc.jpg

Wow, a complete panorama of KB Kallang Basin taken in the late afternoon :-)

Yes. ;)

12 Aug 2005

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3662/kallangriver3000cv.jpg

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/9751/a1tg.jpg

@hya
thats a very long and beautiful pano :D

Very picturesque!!!! :cool:

Recently it was revealed that the whole Kallang River area is set for a revamp...and about time as it seems to be one of the weak links on the CBD outskirts.

^ Yes....it needs to be more exciting to attract people there.....:yes:

^ a new stadium would. wonder how long would it take to see the rendering.

The Kallang riverside park has a good location...but large chunks of land around it seem to be desolate...I guess the new sports hub will regenerate the entire area....

it better be... takes such a long time to be operative.... 2010.
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4294/untitled25ch.jpg

The site of new sports hub
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8149/untitled18pq.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6919/untitled18hd1.jpg

Wah Dec 2010 :eek: Aiyo sooooooooo long....:(

Some night picture of Kallang.....:yes:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/ylstan01/City%20landscape/DSC013411.jpg
(The spot there was cause by the raindrop......:bash: )

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/ylstan01/City%20landscape/DSC013401.jpg

More pictures

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/ylstan01/City%20landscape/DSC013351.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/ylstan01/City%20landscape/DSC013461.jpg

More pictures
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/ylstan01/City%20landscape/DSC013351.jpg


Gorgeously Bright!

^ Thanks.....:yes:

nice pics babystan! but the first pic seems to have some lens flaring... did u use a UV filter in front of your lens?

^Nope.....:yes: Is the UV fliter very expensive?? :? Could that be due to raindrops also (it was drizzling when I took the picture)? :?

a uv filter is not expensive. for a 58mm sized one, $16 should get you a decent one. yar maybe a drop of rain could have landed on ur lens and caused that...

a uv filter is not expensive. for a 58mm sized one, $16 should get you a decent one. yar maybe a drop of rain could have landed on ur lens and caused that...

I guess it's raindrop since it seems to be at the same spot for the other pictures....:yes:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/ylstan01/City%20landscape/DSC013451.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/ylstan01/City%20landscape/DSC013441.jpg

ok im blessed..will not go for the Canon IS S2,,will go for Sony H1:)

ok im blessed..will not go for the Canon IS S2,,will go for Sony H1:)

Haha....why?? :D I heard from Dpreview that the Canon stabiliser works better than the Sony's one......:yes:

Another version of the seafood restuarant
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/ylstan01/City%20landscape/DSC013331.jpg

Haha....why?? :D I heard from Dpreview that the Canon stabiliser works better than the Sony's one......:yes:


dunno babystan,checked with a friend who likes to take concert-photos..he recommends the H1 more..handles low light better:yes::)

^ I see.....:yes:

anyway..thats beautiful pictures of seafood restuarant and Kallang:yes:

anyway..thats beautiful pictures of seafood restuarant and Kallang:yes:

Thanks....:yes:

Very nice pics!

Kallang bay looks beautiful and relaxed at night :cool:

^ Yes....a very nice place to chill out.....:okay:

Kallang River first in line as S'pore beautifies water spots

8 Mar 06

y Krist Boo

A 200M stretch of Kallang River will be spruced up in the latter half of this year, to be turned into a recreation spot where residents can meet, jog or simply chill out.

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/media/image/launched/2006-03-08/ST_3660501_07_03_2006.jpg

t will be a trial run at bringing Singaporeans closer to the water for play, as more water catchment areas are built to boost Singapore's water resources.

If that part of the Kallang River near the Kallang Park Connector becomes a hit, the rest of the river will get the same landscaping treatment. Fountains may even be added.

Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Environment and Water Resources Minister Yaacob Ibrahim indicated that Singapore's water spots aspire to emulate the picturesque Isar River in Munich and the Cheonggyecheon river in Seoul.

Improvements are on the cards for reservoirs and rivers under the Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters programme, which will be rolled out over the next few years, now that Singapore is on track to meeting its water needs.

Dr Yaacob said: 'As and when we can open up a waterway for public recreational use, we will do so, because this is the way to contribute to this uniquely global city of Singapore.'

The effort to make water spots here a leisure draw will be undertaken by agencies ranging from the Public Utilities Board (PUB) and the National Parks Board to grassroots leaders and businesses.

The development of the downtown Marina Basin is one example. PUB - the custodian of Singapore's water resources - will be working with the Downtown Ministerial Steering Committee, as well as other agencies and stakeholders.

Public opinion on the drive to beautify the waterways will be sought as well.

PUB will hold a public exhibition early next year to gather ideas from people.

On a day when several MPs raised concerns about littering, Dr Yaacob called on Singaporeans to enjoy their reservoirs responsibly.

He said: 'As we build up more catchment areas, the need for Singaporeans to become more careful about littering in waterways becomes all the more important.

'Rather than taking the approach that you cannot approach our waterways, we think the best way actually is to open up the waterways and educate Singaporeans that they have to be responsible.

'They can enjoy their water - dangle their feet into Bedok Reservoir, whatever. But do not litter our waterways.'

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/media/image/launched/2006-03-08/kal.jpg

The Kallang River in Bishan is now a huge canal, with only a trickle of water at most times. :cry:

somewhat like the Singapore River when it reaches the Delta area...it becomes a canal

They really should add life to the upper streches of Kallang and Singapore Rivers.

As for Rochor... Hopeless... sandwiched between two very traffic-heavy roads. And at some parts, it's really smelly!

A panorama of Kallang Bay with residential units across the water at Marina East

In future, a bridge could be built to link up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/rotpics03/kbaypano.jpg

^ This will be even more beautiful at night.....:cool:

But this is cool nonetheless....:D

why thank you! :happy:

another scene.

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3106/kallangscene8tc.jpg

See an interesting article on Cheonggyeosong river in Seoul.

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=83749

Imagine how the Kallang River would be like that Cheonggyeosong river plus myraid of water sports cos we have bigger size of river as compared with korean counterpart.

:runaway:


Kallang River first in line as S'pore beautifies water spots

8 Mar 06

y Krist Boo

A 200M stretch of Kallang River will be spruced up in the latter half of this year, to be turned into a recreation spot where residents can meet, jog or simply chill out.

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/media/image/launched/2006-03-08/ST_3660501_07_03_2006.jpg

t will be a trial run at bringing Singaporeans closer to the water for play, as more water catchment areas are built to boost Singapore's water resources.

If that part of the Kallang River near the Kallang Park Connector becomes a hit, the rest of the river will get the same landscaping treatment. Fountains may even be added.

Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Environment and Water Resources Minister Yaacob Ibrahim indicated that Singapore's water spots aspire to emulate the picturesque Isar River in Munich and the Cheonggyecheon river in Seoul.

Improvements are on the cards for reservoirs and rivers under the Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters programme, which will be rolled out over the next few years, now that Singapore is on track to meeting its water needs.

Dr Yaacob said: 'As and when we can open up a waterway for public recreational use, we will do so, because this is the way to contribute to this uniquely global city of Singapore.'

The effort to make water spots here a leisure draw will be undertaken by agencies ranging from the Public Utilities Board (PUB) and the National Parks Board to grassroots leaders and businesses.

The development of the downtown Marina Basin is one example. PUB - the custodian of Singapore's water resources - will be working with the Downtown Ministerial Steering Committee, as well as other agencies and stakeholders.

Public opinion on the drive to beautify the waterways will be sought as well.

PUB will hold a public exhibition early next year to gather ideas from people.

On a day when several MPs raised concerns about littering, Dr Yaacob called on Singaporeans to enjoy their reservoirs responsibly.

He said: 'As we build up more catchment areas, the need for Singaporeans to become more careful about littering in waterways becomes all the more important.

'Rather than taking the approach that you cannot approach our waterways, we think the best way actually is to open up the waterways and educate Singaporeans that they have to be responsible.

'They can enjoy their water - dangle their feet into Bedok Reservoir, whatever. But do not litter our waterways.'

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/media/image/launched/2006-03-08/kal.jpg

The stretch of Kallang River near my house, at Bishan Park is hopeless...

A giant canal with barely any water.
It's used to drain water away from Lower Pierce Reservoir.
I've ever seen it flood before in December in very very heavy rain. Water filler right up to the brim. No serious flooding though.

Really hope they do something to Rochor River / Rochor Canal.
It's in pathetic state now.

it is official. Marine Police boats are no longer stationed in this Kallang Basin. I saw this when I was passing by last week. In additional to this, Clifford Pier has shut down.

Singapore skyline from Kallang

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/City%20Landscape/DSC_0076.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/City%20Landscape/DSC_00801.jpg

Here's the wide angle view......:yes:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/City%20Landscape/DSC_0077.jpg

I love the kallang shots, was the water exceptionally calm that day?

I love the kallang shots, was the water exceptionally calm that day?

Thanks...:D

Not really.....hehe...:D

Reflections

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0091.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_00951.jpg

vinegar dripping*

:D

vinegar dripping*

:D

:lol:

Turn that emotion into action......:D:D:D

very nice. :)

^ Thanks....:D

Another reflection
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0087.jpg

Flats at Beach Road
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0094.jpg

More calm waters....:D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0081.jpg

A nightshot using ISO400....:yes:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0071.jpg

very nice!!!

Golden Mile also doesnt look as ugly as before

very nice!!!

Golden Mile also doesnt look as ugly as before

Haha....Thanks....:D

Maybe I'll go there another time.....:D

I just love this......:D

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0067.jpg

Sexy Kallang....:D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/City%20Landscape/DSC_0082.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/City%20Landscape/DSC_0078.jpg

Stadium and its surroundings
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0097.jpg

lovely and futuristic :)

Giant water wheel on Kallang River may be used to collect litter

17 Apr 06

It's a highlight of 200m stretch of Kolam Ayer chosen for first makeover of water bodies

By Stephanie Yap and Radha Basu

AS THE morning sunlight glinted on the clear green waters of the Kallang River yesterday, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim and his fellow MPs from the Jalan Besar GRC made a dramatic appearance aboard kayaks.

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/media/image/launched/2006-04-17/ST_3886579_16_04_2006.jpg

Smiling brightly, their oars moving swiftly in tandem, they offered onlookers a brief glimpse of what's to come.

Dr Yaacob, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, was launching the Active, Beautiful and Clean Waters Programme.

The Public Utilities Board programme aims to transform the sleepy rivers and reservoirs in the heartland and make them buzz with recreational activities.

A 200m stretch of Kolam Ayer along the Kallang River was chosen for the first makeover, which will gradually be extended to include other water bodies as well.

By the end of next year, the metal railings lining the river will be replaced with pretty pathways, boardwalks, floating decks and a giant water wheel.

Residents will not only be able to enjoy riverside strolls, but may also take part in various water sports, such as kayaking and dragon boat racing.

Dr Yaacob later told reporters: 'We will open up the waterways, so residents can bring their own kayaks and canoes, just like you can take your bicycles out for cycling.

'We want to make it easier for residents to enjoy our waters.'

His Cabinet colleague and fellow Jalan Besar MP Lee Boon Yang, who also attended the event, said the project would give Jalan Besar residents a 'much better, and more exciting living environment'.

The main aim of the programme is to help Singaporeans enjoy the 'blue space' in clean and green Singapore, said PUB director Yap Kheng Guan.

But even while enjoying the waters, they should also learn to keep the waterways safe and clean.

The life-size water wheel being planned at Kolam Ayer, for instance, could be used to pick up litter from the river every week and deposit it in a nearby bin. 'The idea is for residents to see how much litter collects here every week, and do their bit to ensure that the amount becomes less over time,' said Mr Yap.

While the Kallang River pilot project will be designed and executed by PUB, it is courting the private sector to develop the rest of the programme.

It plans to appoint three private-sector 'watershed managers' for the eastern, central and western sectors of the island, who will analyse the various water bodies and decide how best to develop them.

Mr Yap noted that the PUB will respect the character of the neighbourhood before deciding on a project. 'Some places lend themselves to water sports activities, while others are better for parks and other peaceful features that families can enjoy,' he said.

He added that while PUB hopes to bring the public to the water, safety would always be a primary concern. 'We want to remove physical barriers like metal railings, but there are other ways to ensure safety,' he said, citing the gradual steps that lead into the Singapore River as an example.

lovely and futuristic :)

Thanks......so lovely, I want to visit it soon.....:D

Singapore Indoor Stadium from a far location....:D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0076.jpg

Trying out Sigma 18-200mm lens on Kallang

The sky have 2 colours....;)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0025s.jpg

Blue Sky looks good with everything.....:D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0038s.jpg

With a range of 18-200mm, you can do close up when u like it without changing lens......:D

Suntec
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0026s.jpg

Cosy Bay
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0036s.jpg

Continuing....:D
Reflection
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0032s.jpg

This one reminds me of a mathematical graph.....:D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0040s.jpg

Another graph.....:D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0042s.jpg

so silky, the lighted indoor staduim very nice

This is my absolute favourite as well as post #129

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0026s.jpg

:okay:

The Beach Rd skyline is truly gorgeous and not so often photographed.

This is my absolute favourite as well as post #129

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0026s.jpg

:okay:

The Beach Rd skyline is truly gorgeous and not so often photographed.

Thanks......yeah the beach road skyline is rather neglected......maybe the area isn't exciting enough.....:yes:

All that should change with the completion of Circle Line stations, the future Sports Hub and the new Gardens....its very exciting

even at night, the new golf course is very bright!

All that should change with the completion of Circle Line stations, the future Sports Hub and the new Gardens....its very exciting

even at night, the new golf course is very bright!

Yes....i supposed the circle line will be a catalyst for development in the area.....hopefully it will be revitalised.....:yes:

Wonder what they'll do to Golden Mile if they redevelop Beach Road.....:D
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/9935/dsc00312hu.jpg

first of all, some developer has to recognise the potential of it first.

first of all, some developer has to recognise the potential of it first.

Yeah....I supposed they have to wait for the circle line to finish b4 they could plan anything....:yes:

I think I would go Costa Rhu for pictures next time.....:D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0026s.jpg

Last graph....:D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang/DSC_0040s.jpg

Would you like a park like that?? :D

1.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0062.jpg
2.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0037.jpg
3.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0020.jpg

Hmm....seem like the flat will offer a good view of the city too....:D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0015.jpg

Skyscrapers "communicating" with the moon
1.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0018.jpg
2.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0047.jpg

Beach Road
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/2070/dsc00044kp.jpg

Marina
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0005.jpg

Equals
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0010.jpg

May 30, 2006
$23m set aside for first phase of river, reservoir upgrading

By Radha Basu

SINGAPORE'S sleepy rivers and reservoirs are to get a multi- million-dollar makeover to make them buzz with watersports and other recreational activities.

Boardwalks, riverfront viewing galleries and lush layers of green will beautify most of Singapore's 14 reservoirs and 32 rivers as part of the Public Utilities Board's Active, Beautiful and Clean Waters (ABC) programme.

In the first phase of the project, the PUB will spend $23 million over the next two years to upgrade Bedok and MacRitchie reservoirs and a stretch of Kallang River at Kolam Ayer, the PUB said yesterday.

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/STI/STIMEDIA/image/20060529/ST_4133337_29_05_2006t.jpg
NEW-LOOK WATERS: Kallang River will be spruced up with more greenery along the water's edge, and 'floating decks' will be installed for the public to stand on and enjoy the view. -- NATIONAL PARKS BOARD

Other water bodies earmarked for development at a later stage include Pandan Reservoir, Jurong Lake, Sungei Punggol, Sungei Serangoon and Sungei Bedok. Funds for the subsequent phases of the programme will be announced later.

At a seminar yesterday, PUB chief executive Khoo Teng Chye urged design, landscape and property management companies to offer proposals to 'better integrate water bodies into the urban landscape'.

The PUB will amend the current codes of practice for drainage to allow builders more leeway to make creative use of water in urban design.

'As long as the drainage needs are fulfilled, building professionals will be free to develop ideas that are creative,' said Mr Khoo. Details of the amendments will be released later.

Some creative ideas that are already part of the Singapore landscape include fountains that add life to a stagnant monsoon drain on the Temasek Polytechnic campus, and the use of mangroves to beautify the concrete banks of Sungei Api Api in Pasir Ris.

The PUB will also marshal the services of private consultants, and other government agencies such as the National Parks Board (NParks) and Housing & Development Board, to help flesh out some of the beautification plans.

Yesterday, it appointed private consultants CH2M Hill and CPG Consultants to devise and implement beautification projects in the central and eastern catchment areas.

One of the biggest projects on the drawing board is based on the Kallang River Masterplan, which seeks to transform the face of Singapore's longest river.

The project was conceived by the NParks as part of an inter-agency endeavour to make Singapore clean and green. The 10km river has been divided into three zones, each of which will have a different landscaping theme, said NParks landscape architect Damian Tang.

The historic downtown Kampong Bugis area, where the river meets the sea, could be the focus of riverside heritage walks in which visitors relive the experience of the Biduanda Orang Kallang, an indigenous fishing community that occupied the area in the 18th century.

Other parts of the river bank may be decked in greenery, or transformed into trendy waterside eateries. CH2M Hill will study the masterplan to see how best to implement it.

Water bodies on Singapore's north-east eastern shores are also in for a transformation.

CPG Consultants is working on plans to dam the lower courses of the Punggol and Serangoon rivers and form an interconnected 10km-long waterway, said executive vice-president Peter How.

'The plan is to develop watersports and other recreational activities in the area,' he said.

Copyright © 2006 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

The upper stretch of Kallang River is badly in need of upgrading. The upper stretch when it reaches Bishan is just a huge drain.

Stunning!

The buildings look so white! :eek2:

Stunning!

The buildings look so white! :eek2:

Thanks....the wonders of Nikkor 18-200mm lens....:D

Calmness.....:cool:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0050.jpg

Another view from the same angle
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0051.jpg

It does look really calm indeed!

It does look really calm indeed!

It is.....:cool:

Although it'll be rather exciting in July and August with all the fireworks....:D

yup...quite a lot of vantage points for that :yes:

Tanjong Rhu Condo

1.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0060.jpg
2. The Great wall of Tanjong Rhu....:D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0059.jpg

The stadium spotlights seem to disturb the colours in the water....:cry:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Kallang%202/DSC_0053.jpg

Singapore skyline from Kallang

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/City%20Landscape/DSC_00801.jpg

Reprocessed
http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/473/dsc0080fc8.jpg

Singapore skyline from Kallang
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/City%20Landscape/DSC_0076.jpg


Reprocess 2
http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/6650/dsc0076cq0.jpg

Thanks for the pics...you have amassed the most comprehensive collection of Kallang shots!

that restaurant is definitely one of the night landmarks in the area :yes:

I am impressed with these pics, Singapore at night is really spectacular.

A fave retake....:D
http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/2122/dsc0137ga2.jpg

I am impressed with these pics, Singapore at night is really spectacular.

Thanks for the pics...you have amassed the most comprehensive collection of Kallang shots!

that restaurant is definitely one of the night landmarks in the area :yes:

Thanks......:D

Kallang Bay viewed at night:

1. Waterfront living by the bay
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/rotpics03/sunnite3.jpg

2. The iconic national stadium lit up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/rotpics03/sunnite2.jpg

3. The Concourse is a prominent landmark
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/rotpics03/sunnite7.jpg

Taking it all in:

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

Wah....the stadium is wonderfully lit......:eek:

yes the National Stadium is always so beautiful at night :cool:

The open space is gorgeous too.....:yes:

1.
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/968/dsc0145tt6.jpg

2.
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1256/dsc0146co7.jpg

nice sky in the first pic, and it looks peaceful too :cool:

Here are some Kallang Basin overviews taken by hyacinthus:

1.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/Kallang.jpg

2. The 33-year old National Stadium
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2732.jpg

Yes....it's very peaceful....even with the NDP crowd there....:okay:

Final curtain for Kallang Theatre on Mar 31
By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 28 December 2006 1907 hrs

SINGAPORE: One of Singapore's iconic arts venues, Kallang Theatre, will be closing down, come March 31 next year.

The stage for world class musicals since 1986, Kallang Theatre has hosted major international productions such as Cats and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and local arts festivals.

It was also the venue for National Day rallies and political dialogues.

The National Arts Council is shutting down the theatre after careful review of its strategic relevance to Singapore's arts facilities and infrastructure.

It says since the opening of the Esplanade, there has been a 20 percent drop in the use of Kallang Theatre.

Its inability to host large-scale events is another key factor.

But even as the final curtain is drawn in March next year, Singaporean audiences will no doubt continue to cherish the many historical and cultural memories they have of Kallang Theatre. - CNA/so

WAH?! :eek2:


Neptune Theatre
National Stadium
Kallang Theatre

What does Kallang Theatre look like? Are there any pics?

Isn't the National Stadium getting rebuilt on it's current site? Architecturally there aren't really all that many redeeming qualities to the stadium and it looks a bit shabby next to the amazing indoor stadium. It appears to be just a simple utilitarian structure, a nice impressive replacement would be better in my opinion. Any pics of the designs for the replacement?

Some amazing photography in this thread by the way.

Kallang Theatre appears as the huge grey boxy window-less building behind the stadium.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2732.jpg

Any pics of the designs for the replacement?


That will be one of the next major proposals for Singapore, because not only is the stadium being rebuilt, a masterplan will be drawn up for Kallang to be a 'sports hub', and that will have a spillover effect to the Kallang basin area, which used to be industrial.

More on the sports hub in this thread:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=195772

The theatre would be demolished for sports hub?

Do you find this Indoor Stadium...looks erhh abit like Japanese Temple ?

Do you find this Indoor Stadium...looks erhh abit like Japanese Temple ?

Because the building was designed by Kenzo Tange, the japanese architecture.

littlearea,
Yes, i know it was done by a japanese architect. This stadium brings out the strong feel of a japanese culture. Sleek and clean just like zen style.

This used to be one of my fave thread.....hopefully with the new circle line and sports hub, it'll be a nice photography spot again....:yes:

yeah, it'll definately be better in the future. any reason for the sudden surge in nostalgia? lol

yeah, it'll definately be better in the future. any reason for the sudden surge in nostalgia? lol

Boredom.....:lol:

Time to add some anticipation into this thread with renderings of future development.

A new landmark - the new National Stadium & Sports Hub

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/1877_1_Sport2.jpg

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/1877_5_Sport6.jpg

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/1877_6_Sport7.jpg

The future vision for Kallang waterfront

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/rotpics03/kallang.jpg

Some waterfront pics by ayanami:

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1599/p1150347smallbd2.jpg

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5738/p1150303smallmz4.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/923/img0389smallqv2.jpg

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/4034/img0495smallmr9.jpg

The future vision for Kallang waterfront

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/rotpics03/kallang.jpg

Whenever URA design "anonymous" buildings for masterplan, I think they should incorporate real buildings, even if it is just for illustration purposes, instead of one model being almost a replicate of another :bash:

This way, the skyline can be better visualized.

^^

True...all these future massing models all look so generic, but I reckon they must be sculpted to look like members of a family for the purpose of letting the public quickly realise where the new focus areas are.

It would be upsetting if URA designed an imaginary building that looks so good but turns out to be just a fantasy. I prefer to have an ugly massing model and be delighted later when the real design is unveiled...

those generic buildings is an eyesore to me.

They should not have placed it front..

On Christmas Day my family got a couple of rooms at the Ritz Carlton blah blah blah... Here are the pics:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3233263571_17f0be41e1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3233263571/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3234146682_55d181a0ef_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3234146682/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3234108152_846b7cfa06_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3234108152/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/3233261755_ee1fe905af_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3233261755/)

I guess these don't really count as "Gorgeous waterfront scenery", but since i'm posting photos...

Some close-ups of Millenia Tower:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3234108418_8a50184c69_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3234108418/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3233261583_9dd4d97e57_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3233261583/)

And Conrad Centennial:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/3234108540_f5fa38caf6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3234108540/)

And Millenia Walk:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3233262029_17ec907aa7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3233262029/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3233262217_84bd660d63_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3233262217/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/3234109956_1227babd43_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3234109956/)

A night photo:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/3233263297_45b081928b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3233263297/)

Zooming in...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3233263053_88ecb6764e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3233263053/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3234108290_b15b17e47f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3234108290/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/3233298953_90efd1de9e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opposition-perky/3233298953/)

:uh: Eyetoeye how do you take such a pics? I mean the ones from post nr. 147 that looks like a miniature model?? Just low F number or something more?? PLZ tell!

Some scenes from Tanjong Rhu, a reclaimed strip of waterfront housing by the Kallang Basin.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/kl5.jpg

An empty watch tower which used to be a beer garden

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/kl2.jpg

Leisure and recreation

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/kl4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/kl3.jpg

:uh: Eyetoeye how do you take such a pics? I mean the ones from post nr. 147 that looks like a miniature model?? Just low F number or something more?? PLZ tell!

It's called tilt-shift photography (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-shift_photography), there are some special kind of lenses to do that... The article on Wikipedia says it can be faked in photoshop... Never heard of that before, dunno if it's true... Maybe Eyetoeye got himself one such lense ^ ^

The pic of Millenia Walk's roof really looks like a cute miniature, I love it ^ ^

^^ Thanks pengui, i found it out quite recently already, its possible to "fake" with blurring parts of the pic and increasing contrast and saturation, but im sure it works better with the lense tho...

I wonder when can those pictures of the landscape in kallang, waterfront stadium can be a reality. They are ever postponing and prolonging the project as if it will never happen and just tat.... (talk and talk)

^^
Well,we have lots of development going on as it is.It's better to smooth them out over time to ensure consistency within the construction industry,and prevent our fellow citizenry from getting afraid.Every single time I come back home to Singapore,I feel lost.

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