Top of the most famous architectural works in Singapore #1

Singapore is an island nation with a diversity of languages, religions and cultures, located in Southeast Asia. Besides its rich history and culture, Singapore is also a country that possesses many unique architectural works.


Thian Hock Keng Temple

Thian Hock Keng is considered the largest and oldest temple located in the Chinatown. This is a structure with a strong influence of southern China and was built by fishermen in 1821 to give thanks for safe sea voyages. The temple was completed in 1941 and became a symbol of culture in Singapore.
The main part of the building is made mainly of stone, tile and wood. A special feature of Thian Kock Keng Temple is that every detail is assembled by hand without using any steel nails.
Thian Hock Keng, also known as Tianfu Temple, is a temple built to worship Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess, located in Singapore. This is the oldest and most important Hokkien temple in the country.



Surprisingly, the oldest and most important Hokkaidoien neighborhood is often a haven of tranquility. Built between 1839 and 1842, it is a beautiful place and was once a favorite landing spot for Chinese sailors, before land reclamation pushed the sea down the road. Typically, the temple's design features are richly symbolic: Stone lions at the entrance ward off evil spirits, while depictions of phoenixes and peonies in the central hall symbolizes peace and corresponding good things. In Thian Hock Keng's yard, there are two large monolithic unicorns representing luck and wealth.

When entering, visitors can worship Lady Thien Hau in a red outfit with two deities protecting her on both sides. In addition, visitors can also look around and listen to the temple guardians tell the story of Ba Thien Hau as well as be introduced to antiques and worship items in the temple.

Parkroyal Hotel

The unique architecture of Parkroyal Hotel truly fascinates visitors here. With the green color of tropical trees surrounding the hotel rooms, Parkroyal has become a tropical forest in the heart of Singapore city. Under the design of the famous design group Woha, this place has become a unique hotel and a symbol of the island nation. ParkRoyal is designed as an office hotel complex, located in the middle of colorful Chinatown in Singapore, opposite Hong Lim Park.


Parkroyal on Pickering has succeeded in creating a green space covering up to 15000 square meters, the green area in the building is actually much larger than its campus with an incredible amount of plants. even in a country with a tropical climate like Singapore. The hotel's green building also encourages biodiversity in the city

This is a sustainable architectural design. ParkRoyal is not only designed in harmony with the surrounding landscape but also maximizes energy savings. Water is collected from the roof of the building, then used to irrigate all the trees. Photovoltaic panels are installed on the roof, providing a large source of energy for the lighting system here.
The space outside the glass door is really impressive with rich vegetation. Plants are diverse in types, from large plants such as shade trees and palms to small trees, shrubs, flowers and vines...
The architects have designed seamless green spaces throughout the entire area. construction set, from outside to inside. Wood and stone elements are deeply engraved to complement the eco-friendly orientation.
The elaborately carved wooden moldings on the reception area and in the rooms reveal the impeccable use of handcrafted decoration in the interior design, incorporating Asian traditions in modern design.

Singapore National Stadium

Singapore National Stadium is currently the record holder for the world's largest dome structure. This is part of a sports architectural complex worth up to 1.3 billion Singapore dollars. The stadium's roof can be opened/closed in about 25 minutes and it is the only stadium in the world with a custom design to host football, athletics and cricket. It is this special feature that makes this project an attractive destination for even tourists who do not love sports.

Singapore National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium with a domed and collapsible structure, used mainly for football matches. This is the only stadium in the world with a custom design to host football, rugby, cricket, and athletics. With seating on the lowest levels mechanized and automated, the stadium can also host concerts, family entertainment shows, and national and community events at any time. when. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 55,000 seats for football and rugby, 52,000 for cricket and 50,000 spectators for athletics events.

The National Stadium is the heart of the Singapore Sports Hub complex, which includes: OCBC Aquatics Center, OCBC Multi-Purpose Arena, Singapore Sports Museum, Sports Center Library, Kallang Wave shopping mall and the existing Singapore Arena, as well as the adjacent Kallang Basin Aquatic Center. Singapore National Stadium currently holds the record for the world's largest dome structure with a span exceeding 310m.

This roof system is made from a lightweight material called ETFE, which is weatherproof and blocks the sun's heat, providing shade and protecting spectators from heat, humidity and rain. At night, these two roofs can be retracted to create a giant projection screen on both sides, which can display images such as the national flag during the Singapore National Day parade.