ok not spectacular views but still a fresh glimpse into this new addition to our skyline.

Only the first 12 floors were ready (the lift was programmed to serve only these) and I managed to get into the sky-garden on the 9th floor. Here are the pics.

http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nc3.jpg

http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nc5.jpg

http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nc4.jpg

The skygarden
http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nc2.jpg

The views out the other side
http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/ndt.jpg

http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nc8.jpg


I will post pics of the interior next :yes:

The last one is the best.
It seems that there are a lot fo views from high rises.

Hahaa...I guessed you managed to get in there. Just last wenesday, I was thinking of walking into the building too! :D

Anyway, wats still being built at the upper floors? Also, did you notice the "NTUC Centre" sign is no longer there?

Anyway, wats still being built at the upper floors? Also, did you notice the "NTUC Centre" sign is no longer there?

Upper floors seem more or less complete? They are like testing aircon etc. And I just saw the 'NTUC Centre' name lighted up at night :)

wow i like the view of the row of skyscrapers towards the left...

Skylobby pics (8 and 9th floor)

http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nc.jpg

http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nc1.jpg

The external lifts
http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nc7.jpg

http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nc9.jpg

Floor plan
http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nc6.jpg

Those are nice rare shots! And The slate mosaics are very eye catching!

i like that building and its interior.

Man, i hope i can still go there when i come in June, and i hope they wouldn't care that i'm gweilo :P

i like that building and its interior.

Man, i hope i can still go there when i come in June, and i hope they wouldn't care that i'm gweilo :P
They would probably be more forgiving by assuming you are just a blur tourist! :D

Is there more to the skygarden that that? Doesn't look very "appetizing". :down:

Wow! Great shots!! Thanks!
I'm beginning to like this building!

Is there more to the skygarden that that? Doesn't look very "appetizing". :down:

It didnt look as lush as could be. But this could be because not all the plants have been fitted/grown. It also needs a mini fountain IMO.

I will post another clearer pic of it. I bet it will become a smoker's corner.

The building's main entrance faces Ocean Building?

yup and theyre installing the name of the building outside in blocks of letters, quite nice but the base looks too dirty for a nice pic :cool:

Talking about the name...(as I mentioned earlier)...I tot they used to have "NTUC CENTRE" in red above the clear elevators? I dont see them now?

Hmmm..I didnt look at that side, but the name is displayed vertically from the main entrance.

according to kenzo tange's website (http://www.ktaweb.com/works/en_ntuc.html), ntuc centre is 153m?

Thats so cool!

I didnt know Kenzo Tange was involved in this project?

I believe thats the first source we've ever seen of the building's height :)

Erm....wait wait.....that design dosent look like the final design.....it looks more like a proposal that never got built.

And it says "MAX" height, which would mean its the masimum permissable height of the tower rather then the actual height!

But at least now we know the maximum permissable height! :D

there was another proposal... for 'overseas union house' on the same site on kenzo tange's website... it was 202m i think... kenzo tange's website also have proposal for golden shoe carpark and another one, where they would both be developed into ugly twin 280m towers! i wouldnt mind two more 280m towers but they were just... ugly!

umm... also got... proposal (dont know if chosen) for cathay building redevelopment... look quite nice... the south east asia / china section should really be renamed 'singapore / rest of asia' section... :lol: like half or more of the projects are in singapore!

there was another proposal... for 'overseas union house' on the same site on kenzo tange's website... it was 202m i think... kenzo tange's website also have proposal for golden shoe carpark and another one, where they would both be developed into ugly twin 280m towers! i wouldnt mind two more 280m towers but they were just... ugly!


Is it? so far Tange's skyscraper designs have been quite interesting, employing geometric shapes...

Heres the unobstructed view of Shenton Way from the all-glass facade from the skylobby.

http://img45.exs.cx/img45/6580/ntucint.jpg

Unfortunately, the all glass facade is only on the south-facing side?

^
yup, only one side, but it helps make the building kinda special :yes:

View of Marina Bay

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

Looks ok to me, the first one is my favourite.

http://www.ktaweb.com/works/image/ntuc/ntuc01.jpg
This was the building proposed for NTUC the site that was never built!!!!

You know what that means?

NTUC Centre is 135m high!!!

"NTUC Building Development
Singapore 2001


Site area: 3,680m2
Floor area: 47,840m2

Floors: 30 aboveground 1 underground
MAX Height: 153m
Structure: SRC, RC "
http://www.ktaweb.com/works/image/ntuc/ntuc02.jpg

You know what that means?

NTUC Centre is 135m high!!!

153 or 135m?

The maximum height allowed is 153m though, does it mean the current building IS 153m?

Opps, typo.:D

I suppose it should be 153m, at least from comparison, it is around the height of Hitachi Tower and Hong Leong Building nearby.

Whatever the case, I have drawn it!:D(at that supposed height)
Picked the easiest side to draw as the base was not blocked at all. On the right is the diagram of Kenzo's version by Rawin Sangsittayakorn
http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=26746&drawingID=30764 http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=4749&drawingID=4747

Honestly, I prefer Kenzo's Design.

The old one is better...

Missed this thread... repost from SINGARAMAS...

Taken from 30th floor NTUC Centre on 17 AUG 2004

http://img155.exs.cx/img155/7563/20041217p2a7nk.jpg

http://img157.exs.cx/img157/6941/20041217p3a1ha.jpg

http://img149.exs.cx/img149/5968/marina3reduced0wl.jpg

Overseas Union House and the former rotating restaurant thingy should be demolished, looks so ugly...

that area outside OUH can be used as a recreational/leisure area to take advantage of the location and the rotating restaurant is ok..just needs a reclad

How do you get up there? Is it open to the public?
Anyhow, they should have built the sail showroom up there.:D

By lift. I am not sure if it's opened to the public. The door was not locked then.

Hmmm... a bit too small for the showroom up there.

that area outside OUH can be used as a recreational/leisure area to take advantage of the location and the rotating restaurant is ok..just needs a reclad

I say it looks horrendous! :puke:

oh, I also went up OMB:)
http://img97.exs.cx/img97/9153/pano23qw.jpg

hope you like it;)

Are the skygardens public?

I also went to the other side, but the pano didn't turn out well, so I skipped it. Anyway, its so common already, you see that view from Sail ads all the time.

LOL, its not that I'm not afraid of heigts, but I have trust in the building.:D
and of course to take this pic
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/4497/down5dr.jpg
and this
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/4664/orq1vf.jpg

The skygardens look pretty public to me, the only obstacle imo is the lobby.

oh mummy! I don't even dare to bend over to see... it's so scary to stand so near to the glass... not that I do not have confidence in the building... I have this wheely feeling of toppling over... and the wind was strong... thus, did not take ORQ the last time... :P

Yeah, especially since the thing is only a thin sheet of glass.

You email?:D

I have sent in PM :)

LOL, its not that I'm not afraid of heigts, but I have trust in the building.:D
and of course to take this pic
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/4497/down5dr.jpg
and this
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/4664/orq1vf.jpg

The skygardens look pretty public to me, the only obstacle imo is the lobby.

Oh man......looks scary......:eek: :runaway:

But the Raffles Quay one is great......never seen the construction from that angle......:yes:

what's you email?

I also went to the other side, but the pano didn't turn out well, so I skipped it. Anyway, its so common already, you see that view from Sail ads all the time.

LOL, its not that I'm not afraid of heigts, but I have trust in the building.:D
and of course to take this pic
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/4497/down5dr.jpg
and this
http://img144.exs.cx/img144/4664/orq1vf.jpg

The skygardens look pretty public to me, the only obstacle imo is the lobby.

greaT Pics.... and one raffles quay.... construction looks so slowww! :bash:

Can see that 1 RQ is progressing..floor plates being installed :)

Going Back in time... NTUC Centre under construction (taken on 27 Aug 2002)

http://img159.exs.cx/img159/9565/20020827131714aa2la.jpg

^ How high is it?

^ How high is it?

I read somewhere that One Marina Boulevard is 169m high.

Something interesting about its auditorium... The backdrop of its stage and the side facing the marina bay is full-glass. I was attending a seminar there... the organiser rolled up the blinds, I think, during lunch and we had a good view of the outside. :) Was pleasantly surprised then.

but, I didn't have a camera with me then... :(

I found a picture of the auditorium on the web! :)

http://img68.exs.cx/img68/2055/mwsnap1089mx.jpg

Nice isn't it?

that is sooo cool! :eek:

This building has quite large floorplates

Great building with great views :).

What if they need to use the screen? ;)

What if they need to use the screen? ;)

Oh... they don't rolled up the blinds usually. :)

I don't get the glass wall thingy...

I think the glass wall is great!

I think the glass wall is great!

Yep. :) Would love to see more shopping centres to have glass walls too! So that we can enjoy shopping and the view outside at the same time. :colgate:

But, needs lots of maintenance to keep the glass wall clean...

It was a good idea too. :)

I found a picture of the auditorium on the web! :)

http://img68.exs.cx/img68/2055/mwsnap1089mx.jpg

Nice isn't it?

OMG! That is so cool!!!!:eek2:

They can rool down the binds if they wanna darken the place?

Ah then....I just hope the sun isnt shining too brightly. :D

More views

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

http://tinypic.com/690qip.jpg

http://tinypic.com/690qjt.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/ntucv3.jpg

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

Those Metallic colums just too great to resist....looks just so great with all those minimalis-towers behind...:okay:

how nice if that were my balcony

i like the shots from the balcony with the greenery raffie:yes:

Thanks drwho :)

There are several 'voids' in this building which serve as sky-gardens

Heres another one

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

Cool :-)

How'd you get up there?

@Pengui, thanks :-)

@redstone, take the lift :happy: