The NTU Learning Hub in Singapore looks so organic, you would never guess it’s a space for technology! The unusual building, which looks like something from the Flintstones, includes many smart features to promote collaboration while also achieving the highest environmental standards. The NTU or Nanyang Technological University hired Heatherwick Studios for the design and

The Esplanade Theatres, better described by locals as “The Durian,” are Singapore’s premier performing arts venue. Located on the bay, the spiky outer shells afford excellent views and provide shade by day. At night the Theatres transform into lamps that shine out onto the bay. The design process invited much criticism. One early rendition was

The Supertree Grove in Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay fuses technology with nature. By day, visitors can enjoy a variety of garden settings and shade from the sun. At night the Supertrees light up and put on an otherworldly display. To bring a project as innovate as this to life requires no small amount of

The Float At Marina Bay is the largest of its kind in the world. Located in Singapore, this unique floating stage is well suited to the tropical climate. Nearly the size of a football field it can actually be modified for various events, reconfigured to different sizes, and moved around the bay. Originally it was

Although at first glance it can look a bit haphazard, The Interlace, in Singapore was designed very thoughtfully. Architect Ole Scheeren’s concept behind the 1,040 apartment structure was to bring the residents together and allow them to connect. The city’s original vision for the project would have been several buildings in the traditional vertical arrangement.

This week’s crazy building is Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. This unusual structure consists of three massive building columns, with a long, thin roof section reminiscent of a flattened cruise ship perched across the top. According to the designer, famous architect Moshe Safdie, it was inspired by by a deck of cards. Due both to