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'''Suntec City''' is a major [[mixed-use development|multi-use development]] located in [[Marina Centre]], a subzone of the [[Downtown Core Planning Area]] in [[Singapore]]. |
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== Design == |
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| name = Suntec City |
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Suntec City was designed by Tsao & McKown Architects with emphasis on Chinese [[geomancy]] (''[[feng shui]]''). The five buildings and the convention center are arranged so that they look like a left hand when viewed aerially. The [[Fountain of Wealth]] appears like a golden ring in the palm of the hand. As the fountain is made of bronze, it is believed that the balance of metal and water paves the way for success. Further, the specially selected Chinese name, 新达, means "new achievement".<ref>[http://infopedia.nlb.gov.sg/articles/SIP_554_2004-12-23.html Suntec City]</ref><ref>[http://www.realdestination.com/singapore/features/suntec%20city.php Real Destination : Singapore : Features : Suntec City]</ref> |
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| image = [[File: Suntec city.JPG|Suntec City in 2007|300px]] |
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== Popularity == |
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| caption = View of Suntec City |
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* The [[Urban Redevelopment Authority]] (URA) mentioned Suntec City as one of the largest commercial developments in Singapore.<ref>[http://www.ura.gov.sg/spore1_1/publication1-32.htm Singapore 1:1- CITY]</ref> |
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| location = [[Temasek Boulevard]], [[Marina Centre]], [[Singapore]] |
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* Suntec City was awarded two [[FIABCI]] ''Prix d' Excellence'' awards for excellence in all aspects of real estate development (Overall winner and Commercial / Retail winner) in 1999.<ref>[http://www.fiabci.com/page/en/178_548.htm]</ref> Suntec has claimed other prizes,<ref>[http://www.suntecsingapore.com/corpinfo/awards.pl Suntec Singapore]</ref> including the 1998 Tourism Award from the [[Singapore Tourism Board]]. |
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| coordinates = {{Coord|01|17|41|N|103|51|32|E|region:SG_type:landmark|display=inline,title}} |
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* Suntec City has been featured three times on ''[[The Amazing Race]]'' [[reality television]] show. Once on the US version [[The Amazing Race 3|Season 3]] and twice on the Asian version in both [[The Amazing Race Asia 1|Season 1]] and [[The Amazing Race Asia 2|Season 2]].<ref>[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race3/show/episode09/ar3story08.shtml CBS]</ref> |
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| architectural_style = Integrated office and retail |
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* At the centre of Suntec City lies the [[Fountain of Wealth]], which Suntec claims to be the largest fountain in the world<ref>[http://www.sunteccity.com.sg/fountain/ Suntec City - Corporate]</ref>; this claim has however been contested, with [[Fountain Hills]] in [[Arizona]] also claiming the title. The [[Guinness World Records]] has recently withdrawn the "Largest Fountain" category from its website. |
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| building_type = Integrated Development |
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| floor_count = 45 |
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== Suntec City Mall == |
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| public_transit = {{SMRT code|CC|4|DT|15}} [[Promenade MRT station|Promenade]]<br/> |
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{{Infobox shopping mall |
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| shopping_mall_name = Suntec City Mall |
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| status = Completed |
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| architect = Tsao & McKuan Architects |
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| caption = Suntec City Mall with Fountain of Wealth in the foreground |
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| management = Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust |
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| location = Temasek Boulevard, [[Marina Centre]], [[Downtown Core]], [[Singapore]] |
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| opening_date = 1994 |
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| developer = Suntec Development |
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| manager = ARA Trust Management Suntec Limited |
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| owner = Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust |
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| number_of_stores = 360{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}} |
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| floor_area = {{convert|880000|sqft|m2}} |
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| parking = Over 3,000 |
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| floors = 3 (excluding 2 basement levels) |
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| website = [http://www.sunteccitymall.com/ Sunteccitymall.com] |
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[[File:Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre 2022 October 23.jpg|thumb|right|Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the towers in the background]] |
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'''Suntec City |
'''Suntec City''' is a major [[mixed-use development]] located in [[Marina Centre]], a subzone of the [[Downtown Core]] in Singapore, which combines a [[shopping mall]], [[office]] buildings, and a [[Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre|convention centre]]. Construction began on 18 January 1992 and was completed on 22 July 1997. |
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==Design== |
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[[File:Singapore Suntec City Fountain of Wealth bei Nacht 2.jpg|thumb|right|Suntec City [[Fountain of Wealth]].]] |
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Suntec City was designed by [[Tsao & McKown Architects]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Lam |first=Jenny |date=23 October 1991 |title=A City in a hand |work=[[The Straits Times]] |pages=L1–L2}}</ref> with emphasis on Chinese ''[[feng shui]]''. The five buildings and the convention center are arranged so that they look like a left hand when viewed aerially.<ref name=":0" /> The [[Fountain of Wealth]] appears like a golden ring in the palm of the hand. As the fountain is made of bronze, it is believed that the balance of metal and water paves the way for success. Further, the specially selected Chinese name, 新达, means "new achievement".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goh |first=Toh Hooi Daniel |title=Suntec City |url=https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0031a7ef-ebe2-4c42-af76-eaefeef60b10 |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=www.nlb.gov.sg |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[File:Suntec city.JPG|thumb|As seen from DHL Balloon]] |
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[[File:Suntec City Mall, panorama 2, Aug 06.jpg|thumb|Entertainment Centre Atrium of Suntec City Mall]] |
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[[File:Suntec City Mall, panorama, Aug 06.jpg|thumb|Tropics Atrium of Suntec City Mall]] |
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The large size of the mall boasts some 360 outlets spread over 4 floors in an L-shaped configuration. To help shoppers to navigate around the mall, it was divided into four zones, namely: |
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== History == |
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*The '''Galleria''' ([[Simplified Chinese|Chinese]]: 画廊区), located on the ground floor of the [[Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre]], offering high-end international labels targeted specifically at convention delegates and tourists. |
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On 17 December 1987, the Singapore government announced the building of a exhibition and convention centre in [[Marina Centre]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cua |first=Genevieve |date=21 December 1987 |title=Thumbs-up for world-class exhibition centre |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19871221-1.2.7 |access-date=11 January 2024 |work=[[The Business Times (Singapore)|The Business Times]] |pages=1 |via=[[NewspaperSG]]}}</ref> The tender was put up by [[Urban Redevelopment Authority]] (URA) and closed on 16 August 1988.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Han Shih |date=2 June 1988 |title=HK tycoon may invest $320 million here |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19880602-1.2.39.1 |access-date=11 January 2024 |work=[[The Business Times (Singapore)|The Business Times]] |pages=15 |via=[[NewspaperSG]]}}</ref> Three companies submitted bids for the tender: Suntec City Development Pte Ltd, a joint bid by Kuok Ltd, [[Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts|Shangri-La Hotel]], and UOL Investment Holdings, and Sino International Real Estate Agency Ltd.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Han Shih |last2=Lee |first2=Lisa |date=17 August 1988 |title=Suntec submits highest bid for convention project |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19880817-1.2.50 |access-date=11 January 2024 |work=[[The Business Times (Singapore)|The Business Times]] |page=20 |via=[[NewspaperSG]]}}</ref> Suntec City Development was headed by Suntec Investment, a Singapore based investment company formed in 1986, consisting of Hong Kong tycoons such as [[Run Run Shaw]], [[Li Ka-shing]] and [[Frank Tsao]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Han Shih |date=7 January 1986 |title=Eight prominent Hongkong businessmen set up investment company |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19860107-1.2.2 |access-date=11 January 2024 |work=[[The Business Times (Singapore)|The Business Times]] |page=1 |via=[[NewspaperSG]]}}</ref> Kuok Ltd was headed by [[Robert Kuok]], a Malaysian billionaire and businessman.<ref name=":1" /> Sino International Real Estate Agency was headed by [[Ng Teng Fong]], a Singaporean [[real estate]] [[tycoon]].<ref name=":1" /> |
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In December 1988, it was announced that Suntec City Development won the bid and it had to finish constructing the Convention and Exhibition Centre within four and a half years while the remaining office blocks in ten years.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Han Shih |date=2 December 1988 |title=HK group wins billion-dollar deal |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes19881202-1.2.5 |access-date=11 January 2024 |work=[[The Business Times (Singapore)|The Business Times]] |page=1 |via=[[NewspaperSG]]}}</ref> |
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*The '''Tropics''' ([[Simplified Chinese|Chinese]]: 热带区) offers a more wide-ranging choice of outlets for a wider budget range, with added emphasise on lifestyle merchandise and services. |
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In mid July 2024, the sedan car crashed downwards & turned upside down into the Fountain of Wealth along Temasek Boulevard. The person who was seated nearby heard a “loud bang” when the incident occurred around 12:15am. The water fountain barricade appeared to be broken, and debris could be seen scattered on the fountain ground. The male car driver was conscious when he was taken to hospital and is being investigated for dangerous driving while a passenger suffered deep cuts & bone injuries. [[Singapore Civil Defence Force]] (SCDF) said they were alerted to a road traffic accident at 3 Temasek Boulevard around 12:20am. |
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*The '''Fountain Terrace''' ([[Simplified Chinese|Chinese]]: 喷泉区) is located around the [[Fountain of Wealth]], and specialises in food and beverage outlets. |
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== Areas == |
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*The '''Entertainment Centre''' ([[Simplified Chinese|Chinese]]: 娱乐区) at the north-eastern end of the mall is dedicated to entertainment-related tenants such as a 5-theatre cineplex, a fitness centre, a gaming arcade, as well as the site of [[Carrefour]]'s first outlet in Singapore, occupying 13,006 square metres (140,000 square feet) over two floors. |
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===Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre=== |
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[[File:Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre Drop off Area 2014.JPG|thumb|right|Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre Drop off area]] |
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The Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre was officially opened on 30 August 1995.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 August 1995 |title=SPEECH BY MR. LEE KUAN YEW, SENIOR MINISTER AT GRAND OPENING OF THE SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE ON 30 AUGUST 1995 |url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/lky19950830.pdf |access-date=7 May 2021 |publisher=[[National Archives of Singapore]] |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220072343/https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/lky19950830.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2004, the convention centre was renamed as Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre as part of a rebranding exercise. The convention centre has a total of {{convert|100000|sqm}} of space, over multiple levels. |
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During the [[2010 Summer Youth Olympics]], the convention centre hosted the boxing, fencing, handball, judo, taekwondo, and wrestling competitions.<ref name="suntecconvention">[http://singapore2010.sg/sports/venues/internationalconventioncentre] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091004134657/http://singapore2010.sg/sports/venues/internationalconventioncentre|date=4 October 2009}}</ref> |
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=== Notable retail outlets === |
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'''Major tenants''' |
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*[[Carrefour]] |
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*Eng Wah Organisation |
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*[[Toys 'R' US]] |
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*[[Harvey Norman]] |
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*Fountain Food Terrace |
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*Macan Yaohan Supermarket |
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*Pharmaton Formula |
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*[http://grandtheftwiki.com/Pißwasser Pißwasser] |
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The building was renovated from October 2012 to June 2013.<ref>{{cite web |date=4 August 2014 |title=Asia's MICE industry thrives in 2014 - Singapore Business Review |url=http://sbr.com.sg/co-written-partner/sponsored-articles/asia%E2%80%99s-mice-industry-thrives-in-2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220073004/https://sbr.com.sg/co-written-partner/sponsored-articles/asia%E2%80%99s-mice-industry-thrives-in-2014 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |access-date=20 February 2023 |work=Singapore Business Review}}</ref> The 18th edition of [[Wikimania]], [[Wikimedia Movement]]'s largest annual event, was held here from 15-19 August 2023.<ref> {{cite web |title=Wikimania 2023 venue announced |url=https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/04/30/wikimania-2023-venue-announced/ |website=diff.wikimedia.org |date=30 April 2023 |access-date=6 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Temporary designation of Suntec toilets as 'gender-neutral' sparks hostile online reaction; others see move as positive |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/temporary-designation-toilets-gender-neutral-hostile-online-2235021 |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=TODAY |language=en}}</ref> |
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'''Fashion''' |
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*[http://mafiagame.wikia.com/wiki/Dipton apparel Dipton apparel] |
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*[http://grandtheftwiki.com/Perseus Perseus] |
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*[[Mango (clothing)|Mango]] |
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*Charis Asher |
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*[[Raoul]] |
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*[[Hush Puppies]] |
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*[[Topshop]] |
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*[[Ashworth (clothing)|Ashworth]] |
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*Polo Jeans Co |
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*Promod |
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*Springfield |
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*[[Rolex]] |
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*[[Raymond Weil]] |
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*[[Orient Watch Company|Orient]] |
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*[[Montblanc (company)|Montblanc]] |
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*[[Omega SA|Omega]] |
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*[[Seiko]] |
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*[[Swatch]] |
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*[[TAG Heuer]] |
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*[[Timex Group]] |
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*[[Tissot]] |
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*[[Citizen Holdings]] |
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*Lea Jeans |
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*Cavil Shoes |
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*New Era Shoes |
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*Neckermenn Shoes |
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*Homepad Shoes |
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*Bata Shoes |
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===Suntec City Mall=== |
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'''Sports''' |
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[[File:Suntec City Mall, Singapore - 20090910-01.jpg|thumb|Tropics Atrium of Suntec City Mall (2009)]] |
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*Royal Sporting House |
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[[File:Suntec City Mall Interior 2014.JPG|thumb|Interior of Suntec City Mall (2014)]] |
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*Golf House |
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The Suntec City Mall is a shopping centre located within Suntec City. Opened in 1994 together with initial phases of the Suntec City development, it was the largest shopping centre in Singapore with {{convert|888000|sqft|m2|order=flip}} of retail space until the opening of [[VivoCity]] in 2006. It also offers a club house called the Suntec City Guild House located on the fifth storey.{{Citation needed|date=April 2019}} |
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*The North Face |
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*[[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] by B.I.R.D |
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*[[Adidas]] Concept Store |
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*[[FIFA World Cup]] |
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*[[Thomas Cup|Uber & Thomas Cup]] |
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*World of Golf |
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The large mall boasts some 360 outlets spread over 4 floors in an L-shaped configuration. To help shoppers to navigate around the mall, it was divided into four zones, namely: |
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*The '''West Wing''', located on the lower floors of the [[Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre]], offering high-end international labels targeted specifically at convention delegates and tourists. It reopened in June 2013. |
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'''Leisure, gifts and hobbies''' |
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*The '''North Wing''' includes high end tenants, and alfresco dining outlets. |
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*Otaku House |
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*The '''Fountain Terrace''' is located around the [[Fountain of Wealth]], and specialises in food and beverage outlets. |
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*The Wallet Shop |
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*The '''East Wing''' at the north-eastern end of the mall is dedicated to entertainment, technology and lifestyle related tenants. |
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*Caesar's |
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*Times the Bookshop |
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*DIY@JENSWORLD #03-024B (Customize Concept Wedding Gifts) |
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*[[The Straits Times]] |
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**[[The Straits Times]] - newspaper in [[Singapore English|English]] |
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**[[Lianhe Zaobao]] - newspaper in [[Singapore Mandarin|Mandarin Chinese]]) |
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===Office towers=== |
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'''Food and beverage''' |
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[[File:Suntec City Towers, Sep 05.JPG|thumb|The five office towers of Suntec City]] |
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*Hoka Hoka Bento |
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The office towers comprise five buildings named Towers One through Five with four containing 45 stories and one 18 stories. The latter has {{convert|28000|sqft|order=flip}} of net lettable floor area on each floor while the 45-storey towers consist of floor plates ranging from {{convert|10000|to|14000|sqft|order=flip}}. In total, there are about {{convert|2.3|e6sqft|abbr=unit|order=flip}} of office space. Tower One to Four is 45-storey representing the 4 fingers and Tower 5 is 18-storey representing the thumb.{{Citation needed|date=April 2019}} |
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*[[Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits|Popeyes]] |
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*[[Kennedy Fried Chicken|Kennedy]] |
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*[[CFC (Indonesia)|CFC]] |
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*[[Wendy's]] |
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*[[Church's Chicken|Texas Chicken]] |
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*Tokyu Ice Cream |
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*[[McDonald's]] |
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*[[KFC]] |
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*[[Burger King]] |
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*[[Pizza Hut]] |
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*[[Dunkin' Donuts]] |
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*[[J.CO Donuts]] |
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*[[Starbucks]] |
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*[[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]] |
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*[[Ben & Jerry's]] |
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*New York New York |
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Suntec City Office Towers houses a number of foreign diplomatic/non-diplomatic missions that are resident in Singapore. the Embassy of Spain on the 39th floor of Tower 1, [[Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office]] on the 34th floor of Tower 2, the Embassy of Rwanda on the 14th floor of Tower 3, the Embassy of Chile on the 24th floor of Tower 3, the Embassy of Qatar on the 41st floor of Tower 3, and the Taiwan Trade Center on the 9th floor of Tower 4.{{Citation needed|date=April 2019}} |
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'''Health and beauty''' |
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*The Natural Source |
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*[[The Body Shop]] |
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*I Nuovi Cosmetics |
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*[[Crabtree & Evelyn]] |
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*Guardian |
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*Smile Inc. Dental Surgeons |
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*Bella Skin Care |
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*Maria France |
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*Martha Tillar Salon |
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*Sunsilk Recreations |
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*Clear Technology Center |
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*Pond's Institue Custome Center |
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==Accolades== |
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'''Entertainment''' |
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Suntec City was awarded two FIABCI ''Prix d' Excellence'' awards for excellence in all aspects of real estate development (Overall winner and Commercial / Retail winner) in 1999.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fiabci.com/page/en/178_548.htm |title=Welcome To - The International Real Estate Federation |publisher=Fiabci.com |access-date=2015-07-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061021081646/http://www.fiabci.com/page/en/178_548.htm |archive-date=21 October 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Suntec has claimed other prizes,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.suntecsingapore.com/corpinfo/awards.pl | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090413040516/http://www.suntecsingapore.com/corpinfo/awards.pl| archive-date=13 April 2009|title=Awards}}</ref> including the 1998 Tourism Award from the [[Singapore Tourism Board]]. |
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*[[Panasonic Corporation|Panasonic]] |
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*[[Sharp Corporation|Sharp]] |
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*[[Philips]] |
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*[[Samsung Electronics|Samsung]] |
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*[[LG Electronics|LG]] |
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*Media Games and Rental |
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*Seven Disc and Rental |
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*Rahma Internet Cafe |
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*Proton Electronics |
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*[[AXN Asia]] |
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*[[AXN Beyond]] |
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*[[StarHub TV]] |
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*[[SCTV (Indonesia)|SCTV Singapore]] |
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*[[Indosiar|Indosiar Singapore]] |
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*[[Trans TV|Trans TV Singapore]] |
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*[[tvOne (Indonesia)|TVOne Singapore]] |
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*[[RCTI|RCTI Singapore]] |
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*[[MNC International|MNC International Channel Jakarta]] |
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*[[Sensasi|Sensasi Singapore]] |
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*[[TV1 (Malaysia)|TV1 Kuala Lumpur]] |
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*[[BBC World News]] |
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*[[CNN International|CNN International News]] |
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*[[STAR TV (Asia)|STAR TV Singapore]] |
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**[[STAR Movies|STAR TV Movies International]] |
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**[[STAR World|STAR TV English International]] |
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*[[Australia Network|Australia Television International]] |
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===Specialty Zones=== |
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'''Tasty Treatz''' |
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* Amaryllis Flower & Gifts |
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* Euro Delights |
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* Lo Hong Ka |
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* [[Old Chang Kee]] |
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* Polar Puffs & Cakes |
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* Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks |
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== Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre == |
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{{Infobox convention and exbhition centre |
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| shopping_mall_name = Suntec City Mall |
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| image = [[File:Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Aug 06.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Exterior façade of Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.]] |
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| caption = |
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| address = | location = Temasek Boulevard, [[Marina Centre]], [[Downtown Core]], [[Singapore]] |
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| opening_date = 1995 |
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| developer = Suntec Development |
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| manager = ARA Trust Management Suntec Limited |
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| owner = Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust |
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| architect = |
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| floor_area = {{convert|880000|sqft|m2}} |
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| parking = Over 3,000 |
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| floors = 6 |
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| website = [http://www.suntecsingapore.com.sg.}} |
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[[File:Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Aug 06.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Exterior façade of Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.]] |
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[[File:Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Jul 07.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Ground floor lobby of the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre]] |
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The '''Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre''' ([[Simplified Chinese|Chinese]]: 新達城新加坡國際會議展覽中心) was officially opened on [[1 November]] 1994, and was previously known as the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre (SICEC). Its current name was adopted on 1 November 1994 as part of a rebranding exercise. The convention centre has a total of 100,000 square metres of space, over multiple levels. |
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=== History === |
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One of the largest multi-purpose convention and exhibition facilities in the centre of the city, the ICC has hosted some of the world’s biggest meetings, exhibitions and conventions – including the [[International Monetary Fund]]'s (IMF) [[World Bank Congress]] in 1994. |
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=== Facilities === |
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The centre is located in the central business district of Singapore. It has one of Asia's largest column-free space, the biggest being Singapore EXPO, in the form of a multi-purpose convention hall with 12,000 square metres of space. Two exhibition halls on Levels 4 and 6, each offers another 12,000 square metres of space, which can be subdivided into three smaller halls. |
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===Events=== |
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Several high-profile events and exhibitions have been held in the venue, and they include the [[World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference of 1994|WTO Ministerial Conference of 1994]] and the [[World Economic Forum]]'s [[East Asia Economic Summit]], which has been held there several times. Other major events held at the venue include: the [[Asian Casinos Expo]], [[CAREER]], [[IT Show]], [[Modern Living]], [[NATAS Travel Fair]], [[Singapore Motorshow]], [[VoiceComm]], the [[International Food Festival]], [[COMEX IT Fair]], the [[World Stamp Championship]], [[IAAPA Asian Expo]], the [[World Down Syndrome Congress]], [[Anime Festival Asia]] and the [[World Cyber Games]]. |
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In 2006, several Singapore 2006 events, including the [[Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group|61st Annual Meetings]] of the Boards of Governors of the [[International Monetary Fund]] and the [[World Bank Group]], were being held at the venue. Several events of the [[2010 Summer Youth Olympics|2010 Youth Olympic Games]] will also be the focus of the Convention Centre. |
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====2010 Youth Olympics==== |
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Located in the heart of Singapore’s business district, the International Convention Centre (ICC) is also conveniently located near the IOC Family Hotels, which is just a 10-minute walk away.<ref name="suntecconvention">[http://singapore2010.sg/sports/venues/internationalconventioncentre First youth Olympic Games: International Convention Centre]</ref> |
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== Gallery == |
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<gallery> |
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File:Conventionhall atnight.jpg|Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre night view. |
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File:Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre 2.JPG|Escalators going up the exhibition halls. |
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File:Suntec City Tower.jpg|One of Suntec City's five towers |
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Latest revision as of 06:39, 13 July 2024
Suntec City | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Typ | Integrated Development |
Architectural style | Integrated office and retail |
Standort | Temasek Boulevard, Marina Centre, Singapore |
Coordinates | 01°17′41″N 103°51′32″E / 1.29472°N 103.85889°E |
Management | Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 45 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Tsao & McKuan Architects |
Other information | |
Public transit access | CC4 DT15 Promenade |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Suntec_Singapore_International_Convention_and_Exhibition_Centre_2022_October_23.jpg/220px-Suntec_Singapore_International_Convention_and_Exhibition_Centre_2022_October_23.jpg)
Suntec City is a major mixed-use development located in Marina Centre, a subzone of the Downtown Core in Singapore, which combines a shopping mall, office buildings, and a convention centre. Construction began on 18 January 1992 and was completed on 22 July 1997.
Design
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Suntec City was designed by Tsao & McKown Architects[1] with emphasis on Chinese feng shui. The five buildings and the convention center are arranged so that they look like a left hand when viewed aerially.[1] The Fountain of Wealth appears like a golden ring in the palm of the hand. As the fountain is made of bronze, it is believed that the balance of metal and water paves the way for success. Further, the specially selected Chinese name, 新达, means "new achievement".[2]
History
[edit]On 17 December 1987, the Singapore government announced the building of a exhibition and convention centre in Marina Centre.[3] The tender was put up by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and closed on 16 August 1988.[4] Three companies submitted bids for the tender: Suntec City Development Pte Ltd, a joint bid by Kuok Ltd, Shangri-La Hotel, and UOL Investment Holdings, and Sino International Real Estate Agency Ltd.[5] Suntec City Development was headed by Suntec Investment, a Singapore based investment company formed in 1986, consisting of Hong Kong tycoons such as Run Run Shaw, Li Ka-shing and Frank Tsao.[6] Kuok Ltd was headed by Robert Kuok, a Malaysian billionaire and businessman.[5] Sino International Real Estate Agency was headed by Ng Teng Fong, a Singaporean real estate tycoon.[5]
In December 1988, it was announced that Suntec City Development won the bid and it had to finish constructing the Convention and Exhibition Centre within four and a half years while the remaining office blocks in ten years.[7]
In mid July 2024, the sedan car crashed downwards & turned upside down into the Fountain of Wealth along Temasek Boulevard. The person who was seated nearby heard a “loud bang” when the incident occurred around 12:15am. The water fountain barricade appeared to be broken, and debris could be seen scattered on the fountain ground. The male car driver was conscious when he was taken to hospital and is being investigated for dangerous driving while a passenger suffered deep cuts & bone injuries. Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to a road traffic accident at 3 Temasek Boulevard around 12:20am.
Areas
[edit]Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre
[edit]The Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre was officially opened on 30 August 1995.[8] In 2004, the convention centre was renamed as Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre as part of a rebranding exercise. The convention centre has a total of 100,000 square metres (1,100,000 sq ft) of space, over multiple levels.
During the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, the convention centre hosted the boxing, fencing, handball, judo, taekwondo, and wrestling competitions.[9]
The building was renovated from October 2012 to June 2013.[10] The 18th edition of Wikimania, Wikimedia Movement's largest annual event, was held here from 15-19 August 2023.[11][12]
Suntec City Mall
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The Suntec City Mall is a shopping centre located within Suntec City. Opened in 1994 together with initial phases of the Suntec City development, it was the largest shopping centre in Singapore with 82,500 square metres (888,000 sq ft) of retail space until the opening of VivoCity in 2006. It also offers a club house called the Suntec City Guild House located on the fifth storey.[citation needed]
The large mall boasts some 360 outlets spread over 4 floors in an L-shaped configuration. To help shoppers to navigate around the mall, it was divided into four zones, namely:
- The West Wing, located on the lower floors of the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, offering high-end international labels targeted specifically at convention delegates and tourists. It reopened in June 2013.
- The North Wing includes high end tenants, and alfresco dining outlets.
- The Fountain Terrace is located around the Fountain of Wealth, and specialises in food and beverage outlets.
- The East Wing at the north-eastern end of the mall is dedicated to entertainment, technology and lifestyle related tenants.
Office towers
[edit]The office towers comprise five buildings named Towers One through Five with four containing 45 stories and one 18 stories. The latter has 2,600 square metres (28,000 sq ft) of net lettable floor area on each floor while the 45-storey towers consist of floor plates ranging from 930 to 1,300 square metres (10,000 to 14,000 sq ft). In total, there are about 210 thousand m2 (2.3 million sq ft) of office space. Tower One to Four is 45-storey representing the 4 fingers and Tower 5 is 18-storey representing the thumb.[citation needed]
Suntec City Office Towers houses a number of foreign diplomatic/non-diplomatic missions that are resident in Singapore. the Embassy of Spain on the 39th floor of Tower 1, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office on the 34th floor of Tower 2, the Embassy of Rwanda on the 14th floor of Tower 3, the Embassy of Chile on the 24th floor of Tower 3, the Embassy of Qatar on the 41st floor of Tower 3, and the Taiwan Trade Center on the 9th floor of Tower 4.[citation needed]
Accolades
[edit]Suntec City was awarded two FIABCI Prix d' Excellence awards for excellence in all aspects of real estate development (Overall winner and Commercial / Retail winner) in 1999.[13] Suntec has claimed other prizes,[14] including the 1998 Tourism Award from the Singapore Tourism Board.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Lam, Jenny (23 October 1991). "A City in a hand". The Straits Times. pp. L1–L2.
- ^ Goh, Toh Hooi Daniel. "Suntec City". www.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Cua, Genevieve (21 December 1987). "Thumbs-up for world-class exhibition centre". The Business Times. p. 1. Retrieved 11 January 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ Lee, Han Shih (2 June 1988). "HK tycoon may invest $320 million here". The Business Times. p. 15. Retrieved 11 January 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ a b c Lee, Han Shih; Lee, Lisa (17 August 1988). "Suntec submits highest bid for convention project". The Business Times. p. 20. Retrieved 11 January 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ Lee, Han Shih (7 January 1986). "Eight prominent Hongkong businessmen set up investment company". The Business Times. p. 1. Retrieved 11 January 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ Lee, Han Shih (2 December 1988). "HK group wins billion-dollar deal". The Business Times. p. 1. Retrieved 11 January 2024 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "SPEECH BY MR. LEE KUAN YEW, SENIOR MINISTER AT GRAND OPENING OF THE SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE ON 30 AUGUST 1995" (PDF). National Archives of Singapore. 30 August 1995. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 February 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ [1] Archived 4 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Asia's MICE industry thrives in 2014 - Singapore Business Review". Singapore Business Review. 4 August 2014. Archived from the original on 20 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ "Wikimania 2023 venue announced". diff.wikimedia.org. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Temporary designation of Suntec toilets as 'gender-neutral' sparks hostile online reaction; others see move as positive". TODAY. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Welcome To - The International Real Estate Federation". Fiabci.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2006. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "Awards". Archived from the original on 13 April 2009.
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