URA – The City Gallery Pt1

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URA 01

This is one of the World’s largest Architectural models that showcasing the Singapore’s central area. It’s at the 2nd floor of URA Building and is opening for public.

URA 02

Enjoy some of the recommended tourist spots below.

URA 03

The ECP – East Coast Parkway expressway, where one of the major express way leads you from the Airport Terminal to the city.

URA 04

The bridge shown in the middle of the picture is Benjamin Sheares Bridge. This is the longer bridge in Singapore; spanning 1.8km over the Kallang Basin. It’s named after Dr. Benjamin Henry Sheares; the 2nd president of the Republic.

URA 05

Singapore Flyer, the world’s largest observation wheel, height 165m from the ground.

URA 06

Marina Bay Sand, world-class luxury integrated casino Hotel. Below the sea shell-like shape buildings are the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest that under part of the Gardens By The Bay.

URA 07

The enclosed water is the Marina Bay where you always see Fire works and many others celebration events like National day hold it at this place.

URA 09

Gardens By The Bay.

URA 08

Marina Barrage.

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22 thoughts on “URA – The City Gallery Pt1

    Long Life Cats and Dogs said:
    April 7, 2013 at 12:46 am

    Incredible and beautiful. How talented the people are, who make such perfect miniature replicas. I love this.

      Sydney Fong responded:
      April 7, 2013 at 1:31 am

      Yes, indeed! They have a special model department for a specialize job like this.
      I think patience and the interest counts! 🙂

    Opalla said:
    April 7, 2013 at 12:57 am

    I always think that Urban Planning in Singapore is world-class. Someone who used to work there took me to have a look. Very impressive.

      Sydney Fong responded:
      April 7, 2013 at 1:32 am

      Oh! You have been there! I’m sure you enjoy too! 🙂

        Opalla said:
        April 7, 2013 at 1:51 am

        Very much so. 🙂

    Gretchen Del Rio said:
    April 7, 2013 at 2:31 am

    Singapore seems to be an amazing city. I do love all the information and pictures about your city that you post.

      Sydney Fong responded:
      April 7, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      You don’t need to buy air ticket here! 🙂

    mybeautfulthings said:
    April 7, 2013 at 3:56 am

    What a beautiful detailed model. Thank you for showing us the future! 🙂

    Healthy A-Z said:
    April 7, 2013 at 5:28 am

    Having never been to Singapore, that was fun for me. And the miniature detail is really impressive.

      Sydney Fong responded:
      April 7, 2013 at 6:55 pm

      You are always welcome here! 🙂

        Healthy A-Z said:
        April 9, 2013 at 3:22 am

        Ahhh, loved your reply!

        Sydney Fong responded:
        April 9, 2013 at 6:49 pm

        🙂

    cindy knoke said:
    April 7, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    WOW! So impressive Sydney!

    theINFP said:
    April 7, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Seeing this model made me realise that it’s time for me to return to Singapore for a visit:)

      Sydney Fong responded:
      April 7, 2013 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks I wait for you! 🙂

    jalal michael sabbagh.http://gravatar.com/jmsabbagh86@gmail.com said:
    April 8, 2013 at 12:01 am

    Fascinating designs ,amazing architect work,art at its best.Thank you for lining my new post ( Stop complaining …) best wishes.jalal

    Mike said:
    April 8, 2013 at 12:44 am

    Reblogged this on This Got My Attention and commented:
    Going to Singapore? View these first! (pt 1)

    Sunday Post: URBAN DESIGN | OpallaOnTrails said:
    July 5, 2013 at 3:25 am

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      Sydney Fong responded:
      July 5, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks for the Pingback!
      You are appreciated! 🙂

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