#115 l Capital Tower l SINGAPORE l 254m l 52fl

RafflesCity · October 18th, 2002, 10:11 PM

Capital Tower
Singapore, Singapore

HEIGHT: 254m/833 feet
FLOORS: 52 floors
COMPLETION: 2000
ARCHITECT: RSP Architects Planners & Engineers

Capital Tower was christened tonight just days after receiving one of the most prestigious prizes in local construction. Last Friday, Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) awarded the building with a "Best Buildable Design Award", and acknowledged Capital Tower as the "newest landmark in Singapore".

BCA also described Capital Tower and its building’s penthouse as a "well-known beacon on Singapore’s night skyline". The 52-storey building is the flagship and headquarters of CapitaLand, Southeast Asia’s largest listed property developer.

Located in the city-state’s financial district, Capital Tower is "home" to anchor tenants Government Investment Corporation (GIC) and JP Morgan Chase, as well as new economy titan Cisco Systems.

Capital Tower is the first of a new generation of wireless intelligent buildings and the first office building in Singapore outfitted to provide wireless local area network (LAN). Other intelligent features include screens in high-speed lifts providing live news and stock market updates, state-of-the-art carpark guidance system and a fully-integrated intelligent building management system.

More than 250 guests witnessed the launch celebrations this evening under a see-through marquee set up on the Urban Plaza in front of Capital Tower. The event was graced by Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development. Guests were invited on a tour of the building and its facilities to experience first hand the vibrant "living communities" inside Capital Tower: a variety of retail and F&B outlets are offered inside, including Starbucks Coffee, Angie The Choice, Galerie Belvedere, Capital Garden Exchange, Hibiscus Florist, Kodak Photo Processing, Raffles Medical Clinic and a hair salon. The Spa located on the ninth floor offers spa packages and facilities including a gymnasium and a heated swimming pool. On the 52nd floor, the exclusive China Club Singapore will offer a premier dining experience to members as they enjoy the panoramic view offered by the surrounding 16-metre tall glass panels.

Many pictures thanks to http://www.sky.s64.pl/home/W/Sing2/Sing2_e.htm

October 18th, 2002, 11:55 PM

Amazing building

9.5/10

rj2uman · October 19th, 2002, 01:17 AM

N E A T O!!!! 9-10

SUNNI · October 19th, 2002, 10:29 AM

8, not the best, but certainly not the worst!

AG · October 19th, 2002, 12:44 PM

Very neat. Love it's slanting walls and colourful sign and top.

9.5/10

Muse · October 19th, 2002, 02:05 PM

I've always liked this one since it was built. Nice shapes and form.

A nice mix of Helmut Jahn, Michael Graves and other stuff!

Full marks.

RafflesCity · October 19th, 2002, 11:32 PM

9.5/10

I didnt notice this building until I passed by it at 3 am. The city was dark but its colourful lighting was still turned on. The cool thing is that the colours at the top and the name change colour gradually every 10 seconds.
Been inside it..love the SMELL of new airconditioning!

2 shots I took showing the changing colours:

ryanr · October 20th, 2002, 11:04 AM

Nice, but also pretty wierd..
Looks good at nite though...
8/10

Monkey · October 28th, 2002, 01:41 AM

Boy, I like this one!

Interesting and varied fassade, all very fitting. 8.5.

SteelCity32 · October 28th, 2002, 02:32 AM

Looks great. I see this one a lot when I look at singapore city skyline pics. 9/10

***TYW*** · October 28th, 2002, 03:44 AM

9/10

Incredible!

Francis20 · November 2nd, 2002, 07:13 PM

i don't like the shape...
but looks awesome at night@!
7/10

November 4th, 2002, 08:30 PM

This building has Character it's more than just a box.

9.5

baqthier · November 5th, 2002, 07:21 AM

the top part looks so cool
8/10

Liz L · November 5th, 2002, 08:35 PM

6.5/10 - this is, to me at least, an odd building - I like the handling of the glass and stone on the facade, which gives it a nice, sleek feel, and the tower has good, soaring height. But the way the tower curves is, to my eyes, anything but graceful, and the top section doesnt seem to fit with the rest of the building, as if it were an afterthought. I wonder how much tradtional Chinese or Asian forms have influenced this tower, though? The - what do you call it in this case - finial? crown? (it sure ain't a spire) - top, or whatever, looks a little bit like a Chinese house to me (am I correct here?), for instance. And this might say something about a bit of provincialism on my part, and the need to look at different architectural styles on their own terms.
Nice lighting at night, in any case.

DrumCorpsAlum · November 6th, 2002, 06:22 PM

9/10. Very cool!

Caledon1981 · November 7th, 2002, 06:27 PM

a little too goofy in uniform for me . . . 6/10

November 9th, 2002, 12:35 AM

I find it a little over-reaching as a whole, while each of it's parts work on their own. It's tough to see it as a unified building because so much is going on.

It's as if they had seperate design teams work on various sections w/o conferring with eachother and then pieced them together. One thing is for sure, it's unique!

7/10

CTroyMathis · November 9th, 2002, 06:57 AM

It's a sharp building until that certain point...it's crown is odd.

6.

November 9th, 2002, 09:06 AM

I like! 10

View Poll Results: Capital Tower, Singapore
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9.5	24	5.88%
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8	54	13.24%
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4	4	0.98%
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3 or less	56	13.73%
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October 19th, 2002, 01:17 AM	#3
rj2uman PRES Huaiwei Fanclub Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 568 Likes (Received): 0	N E A T O!!!! 9-10 __________________ HMMM Interesting....

October 19th, 2002, 10:29 AM	#4
SUNNI architect by day Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,058 Likes (Received): 0	8, not the best, but certainly not the worst! __________________ kr.au

October 19th, 2002, 11:32 PM	#7
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 6	9.5/10 I didnt notice this building until I passed by it at 3 am. The city was dark but its colourful lighting was still turned on. The cool thing is that the colours at the top and the name change colour gradually every 10 seconds. Been inside it..love the SMELL of new airconditioning! 2 shots I took showing the changing colours: Last edited by RafflesCity; October 20th, 2002 at 12:38 AM.

October 28th, 2002, 02:32 AM	#10
SteelCity32 Don't be that guy! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,098 Likes (Received): 0	Looks great. I see this one a lot when I look at singapore city skyline pics. 9/10 __________________ I often dream of huge numb buildings, jet black sinister architecture. Being installed when nobody sees. Their appearence so sudden that few would take notice.

October 18th, 2002, 10:11 PM	#1
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 6	#115 l Capital Tower l SINGAPORE l 254m l 52fl Capital Tower Singapore, Singapore HEIGHT: 254m/833 feet FLOORS: 52 floors COMPLETION: 2000 ARCHITECT: RSP Architects Planners & Engineers Capital Tower was christened tonight just days after receiving one of the most prestigious prizes in local construction. Last Friday, Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) awarded the building with a "Best Buildable Design Award", and acknowledged Capital Tower as the "newest landmark in Singapore". BCA also described Capital Tower and its building’s penthouse as a "well-known beacon on Singapore’s night skyline". The 52-storey building is the flagship and headquarters of CapitaLand, Southeast Asia’s largest listed property developer. Located in the city-state’s financial district, Capital Tower is "home" to anchor tenants Government Investment Corporation (GIC) and JP Morgan Chase, as well as new economy titan Cisco Systems. Capital Tower is the first of a new generation of wireless intelligent buildings and the first office building in Singapore outfitted to provide wireless local area network (LAN). Other intelligent features include screens in high-speed lifts providing live news and stock market updates, state-of-the-art carpark guidance system and a fully-integrated intelligent building management system. More than 250 guests witnessed the launch celebrations this evening under a see-through marquee set up on the Urban Plaza in front of Capital Tower. The event was graced by Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development. Guests were invited on a tour of the building and its facilities to experience first hand the vibrant "living communities" inside Capital Tower: a variety of retail and F&B outlets are offered inside, including Starbucks Coffee, Angie The Choice, Galerie Belvedere, Capital Garden Exchange, Hibiscus Florist, Kodak Photo Processing, Raffles Medical Clinic and a hair salon. The Spa located on the ninth floor offers spa packages and facilities including a gymnasium and a heated swimming pool. On the 52nd floor, the exclusive China Club Singapore will offer a premier dining experience to members as they enjoy the panoramic view offered by the surrounding 16-metre tall glass panels. Many pictures thanks to http://www.sky.s64.pl/home/W/Sing2/Sing2_e.htm Last edited by ZZ-II; June 23rd, 2008 at 08:15 PM.

October 18th, 2002, 11:55 PM	#2
Sunflower Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	Amazing building 9.5/10

October 19th, 2002, 12:44 PM	#5
AG Engineer in training Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gladstone (ex. Adelaide) Posts: 2,023 Likes (Received): 0	Very neat. Love it's slanting walls and colourful sign and top. 9.5/10

October 19th, 2002, 02:05 PM	#6
Muse Supernature Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 8,630 Likes (Received): 7	I've always liked this one since it was built. Nice shapes and form. A nice mix of Helmut Jahn, Michael Graves and other stuff! Full marks.

October 20th, 2002, 11:04 AM	#8
ryanr Registered non-User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 6,681 Likes (Received): 7	Nice, but also pretty wierd.. Looks good at nite though... 8/10

October 28th, 2002, 01:41 AM	#9
Monkey Londinium langur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Londinium Posts: 14,549 Likes (Received): 3	Boy, I like this one! Interesting and varied fassade, all very fitting. 8.5.

October 28th, 2002, 03:44 AM	#11
*TYW* Penang Skyscrapers Hunter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town Posts: 9,276 Likes (Received): 1	9/10 Incredible! __________________ THE CITY OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG - 55 YEARS (1ST JANUARY 1957) "the said Municipality of George Town shall on the First Day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty seven and forever thereafter be a city and shall be called and styled the CITY OF GEORGE TOWN instead of the Municipality of George Town and shall thenceforth have all such rank, liberties, privileges and immunities as are incident to a city." - Queen Elizabeth II

November 2nd, 2002, 07:13 PM	#12
Francis20 BANNED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Makati Posts: 1,537 Likes (Received): 0	i don't like the shape... but looks awesome at night@! 7/10

November 4th, 2002, 08:30 PM	#13
Steven Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	This building has Character it's more than just a box. 9.5

November 5th, 2002, 07:21 AM	#14
baqthier RISING LIKE A SPIRE! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Land of The Petronas Towers Posts: 6,304 Likes (Received): 2	the top part looks so cool 8/10 __________________ Whatever lah! *7 YEARS OF THE MALAYSIAN FORUM Since 22nd Dec, 2002* - Kuala Lumpur Sky - Penang Sky

November 5th, 2002, 08:35 PM	#15
Liz L Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 403 Likes (Received): 0	6.5/10 - this is, to me at least, an odd building - I like the handling of the glass and stone on the facade, which gives it a nice, sleek feel, and the tower has good, soaring height. But the way the tower curves is, to my eyes, anything but graceful, and the top section doesnt seem to fit with the rest of the building, as if it were an afterthought. I wonder how much tradtional Chinese or Asian forms have influenced this tower, though? The - what do you call it in this case - finial? crown? (it sure ain't a spire) - top, or whatever, looks a little bit like a Chinese house to me (am I correct here?), for instance. And this might say something about a bit of provincialism on my part, and the need to look at different architectural styles on their own terms. Nice lighting at night, in any case. __________________ Liz L Art Deco rules!

November 6th, 2002, 06:22 PM	#16
DrumCorpsAlum Phoenix, AZ/Camden, SC Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ/Camden, SC Posts: 320 Likes (Received): 0	9/10. Very cool! __________________ http://www.galleychronicles.com http://www.facebook.com/DrumCorpsAlum

November 7th, 2002, 06:27 PM	#17
Caledon1981 --------- Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: OKC Posts: 217 Likes (Received): 0	a little too goofy in uniform for me . . . 6/10 __________________ --------

November 9th, 2002, 12:35 AM	#18
enzo Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	I find it a little over-reaching as a whole, while each of it's parts work on their own. It's tough to see it as a unified building because so much is going on. It's as if they had seperate design teams work on various sections w/o conferring with eachother and then pieced them together. One thing is for sure, it's unique! 7/10

November 9th, 2002, 06:57 AM	#19
CTroyMathis Sea™ Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas.TX Previously:New London.CT/Portsmouth.NH Posts: 290 Likes (Received): 0	It's a sharp building until that certain point...it's crown is odd. 6.

November 9th, 2002, 09:06 AM	#20
Noonos Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	I like! 10

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