280m is the limit for singapore? - Page 5

huaiwei · November 15th, 2003, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jo

Really.. so there is still a hope?

Okay so let's make a party programme.. first I promise free penthouses to all SSC forumers, peace on earth, I want to build sim lim squares near every subway station, and I promise no hangovers tomorrow!

There will also be a height limit of.... 280m, noone is allowed to build lower.

While I think the third proposal will ensure a land-slide victory, the second one is questionable. Why would I need to buy computer parts at every station??

Monkey · November 15th, 2003, 01:31 AM

I hereby give my wholehearted endorsement to Jo for Prime Minister!!!!!

Jo · November 15th, 2003, 03:08 AM

2.5 voters.. that's quite amazing. How many are needed?

About the computer parts: I think the most of everything at the nearest place for everyone at all the time is the best for all people anyway.

Edit: damage control

huaiwei · November 15th, 2003, 06:31 AM

Fine, you get the remaining 0.5 of votes from me.

Monkey · November 15th, 2003, 06:33 AM

Yes, YES, YESSS!!!!

JO
FOR PRIME MINISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He can't be beat!

He's the greatest!

He's the man!

huaiwei · November 15th, 2003, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RafflesCity

There are many slim condos along Newton Road. Not sure which you are referring to exactly, but I hope its not those anorexic twins behind GoldHill Square. They are butt-ugly!

Specifically which pair you talking about? I seem to see several pairs....and its not as thou one particular pair stands out as particularly ugly!

RafflesCity · November 15th, 2003, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by huaiwei

Specifically which pair you talking about? I seem to see several pairs....and its not as thou one particular pair stands out as particularly ugly!

That one in the middle

There are 2 of them, wafer thin and they look unfinished with the facade like that. What BAD TASTE to even use them as examples!

Jo · November 16th, 2003, 04:05 AM

I need to find a blush smiley

Thanks WH and co.

Didn't mean to hijack the thread from CJS. I agree a new tallest would look good in CBD but as the others have said - it looks very unlikely.

Trances · November 16th, 2003, 04:46 AM

How much Land needs to reclaimed for the Abover waterfront development ?

huaiwei · November 16th, 2003, 05:19 AM

As far as the Sg forums is concerned, starting a thread here will not guarantee that your thread will not be hijacked.

I have to congratualate my new PM btw. Do you have a picture? I am worried I wont be able to recognise you when you pass my by, and I fear I will be put to death for failing to salute you!

Well anyway that topic has been debated for over 70 posts already, so I think most of us need to take a break on this topic for now.

huaiwei · November 16th, 2003, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Trances

How much Land needs to reclaimed for the Abover waterfront development ?

You refering to the BFC? Oh the land has already been reclaimed about 20 years ago.

Pictures of it freshly reclaimed (first few phases), photos dated 1982:

Here it is now:

Compare it to the future skyline:

redstone · February 29th, 2004, 09:05 AM

Should Singapore have a super-tall observation tower?

I've seen a rendering of a TV Tower on Fort Canning.But what happened to it?

The Sky Tower is so short ,so is the Merlion Tower.I think that the govt should make an exception ,and build an observation tower that is more than 400m tall ,if possible.It'll be the newest and most famous landmark in Singapore.

Here's an imaginary tower:
An observation tower called the Miles Tower ,for its namesake ,exceeds 1000m tall ,and if possible ,1600m.It would have three pods ,at 400m+ ,800m+ ,and exactly at 1000m.

On top of the second pod at the height of 800m+ would be an outdoor observation deck.The pod would also hold banquet decks ,restaurants ,bars ,lounges and a small shopping floor ,where people can enjoy the scenery and shop at the same time.A small 5-star hotel would operate on two floors in that pod.

At the highest pod ,and also the smallest ,would be an observation deck situated at exactly 1000m from the base of the tower.The pod would also have a small bar ,lounge and an exclusive club at the topmost floor.Just imagine the view from up there ,feeling literally on the top of the world.

What if that monster was built right here?Perhaps we do not have the technology now ,but it could be possible in the not-too-distant future.It would be the tallest structure in the world.

heirloom · February 29th, 2004, 09:43 AM

i dont think it is too important to have the tallest tower in the world... has not much meaning now that there are so many wtbs that having one no longer guarantees fame... i think it's more important to have architecturally amazing structures... regardless of height or size... that would really draw attention.... but a super tall tower wouldnt hurt of course (unless it's designed like the euro-asia building - that would be murder)

eyetoeye · February 29th, 2004, 10:06 AM

In fact, i think it would pretty much spoil the skyline. I mean, it would just stickout into the sky. Eek...

Maybe one that isn't so tall....

huaiwei · February 29th, 2004, 10:48 AM

I was wondering..if we cant have a tall scraper, how about a tall telecommunications tower?

huaiwei · February 29th, 2004, 04:16 PM

It works to plant it on top of Fort Canning......that way, it dosent need to be built so tall to be tall.

Or.,....maybe they shd plant that 400metre one on Bukit Timah hill instead? It wont spoil the skyline, is outside the flight path of planes, and it will be an icon that can be seen nationwide!

RafflesCity · February 29th, 2004, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by huaiwei

I was wondering..if we cant have a tall scraper, how about a tall telecommunications tower?

I think the same rules should apply? I am sure Singapore doesnt really need it though. Where are our highest telecommunication towers located? Mount Faber? Bukit Timah Hill?

RafflesCity · March 1st, 2004, 01:25 AM

If Singapore wants to at all costs, it can easily build the world's tallest thing.

Anyway I dont think we need one now, since we're gonna get the Singapore Flyer and if thats ready I am sure will be heavily publicized.

I do agree that Fort Canning Hill is a suitable site for an observation tower as it was proposed before.

Cliff · March 1st, 2004, 05:26 AM

Yes, it is possible that a 1000m high tower would be tall enough to be seen rom every part of Singapore. That would be amazing!!!
Look out your window ans see this huge needle pointing into the sky.

heirloom · March 1st, 2004, 05:43 AM

if there is a 1000m tower... i hope it gothic... like parkview square but darker and gloomier... i want to be its architect

November 15th, 2003, 03:08 AM	#83
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Östersund Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 2	2.5 voters.. that's quite amazing. How many are needed? About the computer parts: I think the most of everything at the nearest place for everyone at all the time is the best for all people anyway. Edit: damage control __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001 Last edited by Jo; November 15th, 2003 at 03:39 AM.

November 15th, 2003, 06:31 AM	#84
huaiwei The Monkey King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Singapore 新加坡 Singapura சிங்கப்&#2986 Posts: 11,897 Likes (Received): 0	Fine, you get the remaining 0.5 of votes from me. __________________ Majulah Singapura 前进吧，新加坡！Onward Singapore முன்னேறட்டும் சிங்கப்பூர் "My Settlement of Singapore continues to thrive most wonderfully - it is all and everything I could wish and, if no untimely fate awaits it, promises to become the Emporium and the pride of the East" - Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, 10th September 1820

November 16th, 2003, 04:05 AM	#88
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Östersund Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 2	I need to find a blush smiley Thanks WH and co. Didn't mean to hijack the thread from CJS. I agree a new tallest would look good in CBD but as the others have said - it looks very unlikely. __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001

November 16th, 2003, 04:46 AM	#89
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	How much Land needs to reclaimed for the Abover waterfront development ? __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

November 16th, 2003, 05:19 AM	#90
huaiwei The Monkey King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Singapore 新加坡 Singapura சிங்கப்&#2986 Posts: 11,897 Likes (Received): 0	As far as the Sg forums is concerned, starting a thread here will not guarantee that your thread will not be hijacked. I have to congratualate my new PM btw. Do you have a picture? I am worried I wont be able to recognise you when you pass my by, and I fear I will be put to death for failing to salute you! Well anyway that topic has been debated for over 70 posts already, so I think most of us need to take a break on this topic for now. __________________ Majulah Singapura 前进吧，新加坡！Onward Singapore முன்னேறட்டும் சிங்கப்பூர் "My Settlement of Singapore continues to thrive most wonderfully - it is all and everything I could wish and, if no untimely fate awaits it, promises to become the Emporium and the pride of the East" - Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, 10th September 1820

November 15th, 2003, 01:31 AM	#82
Monkey Londinium langur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Londinium Posts: 14,616 Likes (Received): 1	I hereby give my wholehearted endorsement to Jo for Prime Minister!!!!!

November 15th, 2003, 06:33 AM	#85
Monkey Londinium langur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Londinium Posts: 14,616 Likes (Received): 1	Yes, YES, YESSS!!!! JO FOR PRIME MINISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!! He can't be beat! He's the greatest! He's the man!

February 29th, 2004, 09:05 AM	#92
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	Should Singapore have a super-tall observation tower? Should Singapore have a super-tall observation tower? I've seen a rendering of a TV Tower on Fort Canning.But what happened to it? The Sky Tower is so short ,so is the Merlion Tower.I think that the govt should make an exception ,and build an observation tower that is more than 400m tall ,if possible.It'll be the newest and most famous landmark in Singapore. Here's an imaginary tower: An observation tower called the Miles Tower ,for its namesake ,exceeds 1000m tall ,and if possible ,1600m.It would have three pods ,at 400m+ ,800m+ ,and exactly at 1000m. On top of the second pod at the height of 800m+ would be an outdoor observation deck.The pod would also hold banquet decks ,restaurants ,bars ,lounges and a small shopping floor ,where people can enjoy the scenery and shop at the same time.A small 5-star hotel would operate on two floors in that pod. At the highest pod ,and also the smallest ,would be an observation deck situated at exactly 1000m from the base of the tower.The pod would also have a small bar ,lounge and an exclusive club at the topmost floor.Just imagine the view from up there ,feeling literally on the top of the world. What if that monster was built right here?Perhaps we do not have the technology now ,but it could be possible in the not-too-distant future.It would be the tallest structure in the world. __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

February 29th, 2004, 09:43 AM	#93
heirloom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,158 Likes (Received): 0	i dont think it is too important to have the tallest tower in the world... has not much meaning now that there are so many wtbs that having one no longer guarantees fame... i think it's more important to have architecturally amazing structures... regardless of height or size... that would really draw attention.... but a super tall tower wouldnt hurt of course (unless it's designed like the euro-asia building - that would be murder)

February 29th, 2004, 10:06 AM	#94
eyetoeye deceased Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,222 Likes (Received): 0	In fact, i think it would pretty much spoil the skyline. I mean, it would just stickout into the sky. Eek... Maybe one that isn't so tall.... __________________ http://e2e.sg -- http://e2e.deviantart.com "All I want is a warm bed, a kind word, and unlimited power." - Ashleigh Brilliant

February 29th, 2004, 10:48 AM	#95
huaiwei The Monkey King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Singapore 新加坡 Singapura சிங்கப்&#2986 Posts: 11,897 Likes (Received): 0	I was wondering..if we cant have a tall scraper, how about a tall telecommunications tower? __________________ Majulah Singapura 前进吧，新加坡！Onward Singapore முன்னேறட்டும் சிங்கப்பூர் "My Settlement of Singapore continues to thrive most wonderfully - it is all and everything I could wish and, if no untimely fate awaits it, promises to become the Emporium and the pride of the East" - Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, 10th September 1820

February 29th, 2004, 04:16 PM	#96
huaiwei The Monkey King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Singapore 新加坡 Singapura சிங்கப்&#2986 Posts: 11,897 Likes (Received): 0	It works to plant it on top of Fort Canning......that way, it dosent need to be built so tall to be tall. Or.,....maybe they shd plant that 400metre one on Bukit Timah hill instead? It wont spoil the skyline, is outside the flight path of planes, and it will be an icon that can be seen nationwide! __________________ Majulah Singapura 前进吧，新加坡！Onward Singapore முன்னேறட்டும் சிங்கப்பூர் "My Settlement of Singapore continues to thrive most wonderfully - it is all and everything I could wish and, if no untimely fate awaits it, promises to become the Emporium and the pride of the East" - Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, 10th September 1820

March 1st, 2004, 01:25 AM	#98
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	If Singapore wants to at all costs, it can easily build the world's tallest thing. Anyway I dont think we need one now, since we're gonna get the Singapore Flyer and if thats ready I am sure will be heavily publicized. I do agree that Fort Canning Hill is a suitable site for an observation tower as it was proposed before.

March 1st, 2004, 05:26 AM	#99
Cliff Tan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 1	Yes, it is possible that a 1000m high tower would be tall enough to be seen rom every part of Singapore. That would be amazing!!! Look out your window ans see this huge needle pointing into the sky. __________________ www.clifftan.com cliffsuss.blogspot.com

March 1st, 2004, 05:43 AM	#100
heirloom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,158 Likes (Received): 0	if there is a 1000m tower... i hope it gothic... like parkview square but darker and gloomier... i want to be its architect

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