has emerged as a global design center. As a city-state and island country in Southeast Asia, the Lion City is home to a new class of high-rise buildings, gardens and iconic landmarks. While the design world is familiar with structures like the Safdie’s Jewel Changi Airport or OMA’s Interlace, Singapore has also built a range of new public and civic buildings alongside extensive land reclamation projects.

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With a strong background of cultural and ethnic diversity, Singapore architecture is a result of its varied influences. Contemporary Singapore architecture has a strong focus on sustainability, with many examples of integrated landscapes being introduced into high-rise buildings. Green architecture and ventilation is particularly important for the architecture in Singapore due to its humid climate. The following cultural projects showcase how the nation is moving beyond a colonial past and designing a new future.

Learning Hub by Heatherwick Studio