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Fascia (/ ˈ f eɪ ʃ ə /) is an architectural term for a vertical frieze or band under a roof edge, or which forms the outer surface of a cornice, visible to an observer. [ 1 ] Typically consisting of a wooden board, unplasticized PVC (uPVC), or non-corrosive sheet metal, many of the non-domestic fascias made of stone form an ornately carved ...
Singapore went through a major building boom in the 1970s and 1980s that resulted from the city's rapid industrialisation. During this time OUB Centre (present-day One Raffles Place) became the tallest building in the city-state; the 280 m (919 ft) structure was also the tallest building in the world outside of North America from its 1986 ...
This is a list of buildings and structures in Singapore. See respective sections for more detailed lists. See respective sections for more detailed lists. Singapore from end to end
Capella Singapore; Crockfords Tower, formerly planned to be named Maxims Tower, [1] is an 11-storey all-suite hotel [2] overlooking the Singapore harbour and the Southern Islands. The resort's casino is located beneath the tower. [3] The hotel was topped-out on 27 February 2009 and opened on 20 January 2010.
In the 21st century, Singapore architecture has embraced international architectural stylistic movements from postmodernism and high-tech architecture. In addition, local variants of Critical regionalism have been developed, taking into account Singapore's unique tropical climate and dense urban fabric.
From August to November 1980, all of the hotel's 180 rooms, as well as its coffeeshop, the cocktail lounge and a function room, were renovated and refurbished. [10] In July 1982, its entry to the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board skit and drama competition won first place. [11] The Ladyhill Barbecue Ranch opened at the hotel in July 1983. [12]
Oasia Hotel Novena is an upscale hotel of 428 rooms located in Singapore, managed by Far East Hospitality Management. It is the first hotel in Singapore to feature a direct underpass to an MRT station. Facilities include a 24-hour gym, swimming pool, meeting rooms and spa. The hotel also has a club lounge on the 22nd storey with its own private ...
The project has added at least 46,450 square metres (500,000 square feet) of new office space and about 700 to 800 hotel rooms. [4] [5] [7] The CDL Consortium has proposed to adopt an environmental design and green technology to create a distinctive, high-quality development that fits in well with Singapore's tropical climate and urban