Originally posted by redstone:Um, sorry..
Paiseh...
I just discovered that I can only create one forums, so I decided to turn this into a school life thread.
Thanks for opening this interesting threadOriginally posted by redstone:Singapore had been descibed as having the best skyline in the world, stunning skyscrapers. Our Conservation Areas are just beside the Financial District, an amazing juxtaposition.A good balance of old and new.This is for the fans of architecture, buildings and development.
Originally posted by sleepycat:oooo, din know u into architecture also gal. yet another common interest.
Thanks for opening this interesting thread
Any comments on Parkview Square?
This [b]web page for one, describes it as an Art-Deco style monstrosity that certainly wouldn't look out of place in Gotham City.[/url]
am a fan of I.M.Pei.. esp his Pyramide du Louvre..
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yes that's the one.. for those who're not quite sure what i was referring to, here is the website to more pics of the building.Originally posted by HENG@:oooo, din know u into architecture also gal. yet another common interest.
hmmmmm parkview sq is that building near suntec n bugis right? i certainly agree that its very gothic.
Yesssh! d gateway towers r totally awesome & thus to me, had redeemed himself from the dull vision he had in Raffles City.. well, to each his own.. but the extremely sharp angulated edges of d gateway are blamed relentlessly for bad feng shui (to who is it bad for.. i've no slightest idea..) woh..Originally posted by HENG@:btw, i like the unique gateway done by I.M Pei. from certain angles the 2 towers look like sheets of paper.
Originally posted by sleepycat:
yes that's the one.. for those who're not quite sure what i was referring to, here is the [b]website to more pics of the building.
Yea Heng.. yet another one..
chillzzzz
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hmm so redstone.. did i smack sth right on that's standing tall & strong in your heart? seriously, how or what do u think of it?Originally posted by redstone:Sorry to the architecture fans out there.I love to create a thread on that. Btw here's one on Parkview Square:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=102208
well many ppl say that the gateway is like a knife. it "sliced" nicoll highway into 2... :p but... its what ppl say. personally i like the GatewayOriginally posted by sleepycat:Yesssh! d gateway towers r totally awesome & thus to me, had redeemed himself from the dull vision he had in Raffles City.. well, to each his own.. but the angulated edges of d gateway are blamed relentlessly for bad feng shui (to who is it bad for.. i've no slightest idea..) woh..
hence, art, science & superstition make an intriguing world..
honestly, do u feel that building seems a bit... lonely? its kinda like in e middle of nowhere. and it has a really gothic feel about it. pretty cool tho. and there is this humongous wine bar there i heardOriginally posted by sleepycat:hmm so redstone.. did i smack sth right on that's standing tall & strong in your heart? seriously, how or what do u think of it?
Heng, pm me your msn address leh.Originally posted by HENG@:
going on msn later?
it's totally incongruous.. yea, and there's a DIVINE bar inside.. struggling to finish a report loh so not logging on msn lest i find another excuse to be distracted.. i really like your new avatar sweeetieeOriginally posted by HENG@:honestly, do u feel that building seems a bit... lonely? its kinda like in e middle of nowhere. and it has a really gothic feel about it. pretty cool tho. and there is this humongous wine bar there i heard
oooo unfortunately i haven't had the chance to visit the bar.Originally posted by sleepycat:it's totally incongruous.. yea, and there's a DIVINE bar inside.. struggling to finish a report loh so not logging on msn lest i find another excuse to be distracted.. i really like your new avatar sweeetiee