Photos: Singapore Changi airport unveils world’s tallest indoor waterfall
Apr 16, 2019 11:50 IST
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The 40-metre high Rain Vortex, which is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, is seen from inside Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore. Housed under a dome of glass and steel, the building spread over 135,700 square metres is designed by Moshe Safdie, the architect known for the Marina Bay Sands resort, a boat-shaped landmark synonymous with Singapore’s skyline. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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Jewel is part of efforts by Changi -- the world’s seventh busiest airport for international traffic -- to attract long-haul travellers over other hubs such as Hong Kong and Dubai. “Passengers are spending a longer time as they transit through airports, which is the reason why there is a need for us to increase the amenities,” said Jayson Goh, a senior executive at Changi Airport Group. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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The 40-metre high Rain Vortex, which is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, is seen from inside Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore. Housed under a dome of glass and steel, the building spread over 135,700 square metres is designed by Moshe Safdie, the architect known for the Marina Bay Sands resort, a boat-shaped landmark synonymous with Singapore’s skyline. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A general view shows the facade of Jewel, along with a walkway linking it to terminals. Reportedly built at a cool Sg$1.7 billion ($1.25 billion), the “Jewel” centre has gardens growing over four storeys, as well as 280 retail and food outlets, a hotel and cinema. It links to three of the airport’s terminals. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A man walks past a section of the 4-storey plant display. Within the indoor garden Forest Valley, there are over 120 species of plants including ferns and orchids. There are curated plants and two olive trees from Spain, each more than 100 years old. Canopy Park which is at the top level of the garden features more gardens and leisure facilities. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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The centrepiece of Jewel is the 40 metre Rain Vortex which is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. It is a spectacular sight with water falling through the roof at a velocity of 10,000 gallons per minute. There is also a light-and-sound show running between 8.30pm and 12.30am daily. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A woman poses for a picture at the Canopy Park of the airport. Jewel Changi Airport welcomed its first visitors on April 11 as it opened its doors to the public for a preview. More than 500,000 people, 10% of Singapore residents, registered to get a tour ahead of April 17 when it will open to the general public. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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The Changi Airport control tower pictured next to Jewel. The vision is as a lifestyle destination that will keep Changi ahead of its rivals. Tourist arrivals to Singapore have been steadily climbing. In 2018, about 18.5 million tourists arrived compared with 15 million 5 years ago --an increase of over 23% with a compounded annual growth rate of about 4.5%. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A skytrain which connects the various terminals in Changi Airport is seen inside Jewel. Changi Airport, recently voted in a Skytrax survey as the world’s best for the seventh year running, reported a record 65.6 million passenger movements in 2018. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A man in a chicken costume sits in mist inside Jewel Changi Airport. Within the 10-storey building (with 5 levels underground), are more than 280 shops and food and beverage (F&B) outlets, with 95% of lease space reportedly already taken up. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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Jewel is part of efforts by Changi -- the world’s seventh busiest airport for international traffic -- to attract long-haul travellers over other hubs such as Hong Kong and Dubai. “Passengers are spending a longer time as they transit through airports, which is the reason why there is a need for us to increase the amenities,” said Jayson Goh, a senior executive at Changi Airport Group. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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The 40-metre high Rain Vortex, which is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, is seen from inside Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore. Housed under a dome of glass and steel, the building spread over 135,700 square metres is designed by Moshe Safdie, the architect known for the Marina Bay Sands resort, a boat-shaped landmark synonymous with Singapore’s skyline. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A general view shows the facade of Jewel, along with a walkway linking it to terminals. Reportedly built at a cool Sg$1.7 billion ($1.25 billion), the “Jewel” centre has gardens growing over four storeys, as well as 280 retail and food outlets, a hotel and cinema. It links to three of the airport’s terminals. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
about the gallery A sprawling retail complex with the world's tallest indoor waterfall is what Singapore hopes will bring more travellers and visitors to the airport to shop and dine and lure traffic away from tansport hubs like Dubai and Hong Kong. A massive dome-shaped complex which covers some 135,700 square metres has a roof which is made up of 9,600 pieces of glass was built on the site of the old Terminal 1 carpark. Its centrepiece is the 40 metre Rain Vortex which is the world's tallest indoor waterfall tied together with a botanical garden that boasts 120 species of plants.
Apr 16, 2019 11:50 IST
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The 40-metre high Rain Vortex, which is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, is seen from inside Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore. Housed under a dome of glass and steel, the building spread over 135,700 square metres is designed by Moshe Safdie, the architect known for the Marina Bay Sands resort, a boat-shaped landmark synonymous with Singapore’s skyline. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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Jewel is part of efforts by Changi -- the world’s seventh busiest airport for international traffic -- to attract long-haul travellers over other hubs such as Hong Kong and Dubai. “Passengers are spending a longer time as they transit through airports, which is the reason why there is a need for us to increase the amenities,” said Jayson Goh, a senior executive at Changi Airport Group. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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The 40-metre high Rain Vortex, which is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, is seen from inside Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore. Housed under a dome of glass and steel, the building spread over 135,700 square metres is designed by Moshe Safdie, the architect known for the Marina Bay Sands resort, a boat-shaped landmark synonymous with Singapore’s skyline. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A general view shows the facade of Jewel, along with a walkway linking it to terminals. Reportedly built at a cool Sg$1.7 billion ($1.25 billion), the “Jewel” centre has gardens growing over four storeys, as well as 280 retail and food outlets, a hotel and cinema. It links to three of the airport’s terminals. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A man walks past a section of the 4-storey plant display. Within the indoor garden Forest Valley, there are over 120 species of plants including ferns and orchids. There are curated plants and two olive trees from Spain, each more than 100 years old. Canopy Park which is at the top level of the garden features more gardens and leisure facilities. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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The centrepiece of Jewel is the 40 metre Rain Vortex which is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. It is a spectacular sight with water falling through the roof at a velocity of 10,000 gallons per minute. There is also a light-and-sound show running between 8.30pm and 12.30am daily. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A woman poses for a picture at the Canopy Park of the airport. Jewel Changi Airport welcomed its first visitors on April 11 as it opened its doors to the public for a preview. More than 500,000 people, 10% of Singapore residents, registered to get a tour ahead of April 17 when it will open to the general public. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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The Changi Airport control tower pictured next to Jewel. The vision is as a lifestyle destination that will keep Changi ahead of its rivals. Tourist arrivals to Singapore have been steadily climbing. In 2018, about 18.5 million tourists arrived compared with 15 million 5 years ago --an increase of over 23% with a compounded annual growth rate of about 4.5%. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A skytrain which connects the various terminals in Changi Airport is seen inside Jewel. Changi Airport, recently voted in a Skytrax survey as the world’s best for the seventh year running, reported a record 65.6 million passenger movements in 2018. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A man in a chicken costume sits in mist inside Jewel Changi Airport. Within the 10-storey building (with 5 levels underground), are more than 280 shops and food and beverage (F&B) outlets, with 95% of lease space reportedly already taken up. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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Jewel is part of efforts by Changi -- the world’s seventh busiest airport for international traffic -- to attract long-haul travellers over other hubs such as Hong Kong and Dubai. “Passengers are spending a longer time as they transit through airports, which is the reason why there is a need for us to increase the amenities,” said Jayson Goh, a senior executive at Changi Airport Group. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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The 40-metre high Rain Vortex, which is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, is seen from inside Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore. Housed under a dome of glass and steel, the building spread over 135,700 square metres is designed by Moshe Safdie, the architect known for the Marina Bay Sands resort, a boat-shaped landmark synonymous with Singapore’s skyline. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
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A general view shows the facade of Jewel, along with a walkway linking it to terminals. Reportedly built at a cool Sg$1.7 billion ($1.25 billion), the “Jewel” centre has gardens growing over four storeys, as well as 280 retail and food outlets, a hotel and cinema. It links to three of the airport’s terminals. (Feline Lim / REUTERS)
about the gallery A sprawling retail complex with the world's tallest indoor waterfall is what Singapore hopes will bring more travellers and visitors to the airport to shop and dine and lure traffic away from tansport hubs like Dubai and Hong Kong. A massive dome-shaped complex which covers some 135,700 square metres has a roof which is made up of 9,600 pieces of glass was built on the site of the old Terminal 1 carpark. Its centrepiece is the 40 metre Rain Vortex which is the world's tallest indoor waterfall tied together with a botanical garden that boasts 120 species of plants.
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