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Opening day of the Singapore's theaters by the bay
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sunlight's relatively well blocked the fin's unique arrangement -
note the extensive use of sound damping/reflection wood for acoustics -
here we are at the sea viewing deck -
the waterfront's a good place for family gatherings -
note the use of y-frames used to support the dome structure -
another exterior shot -
sea viewing deck area -
view of the general stage -
the fullerton/esplanade bridge -
domes from the fullerton bridge -
westin and the war memorial park on the right -
workers on the roof -
shot of the stunning roof -
the 2 teir seats -
the merlion from the deck area -
damn the human traffic.. -
inside one of the main theatres -
close up of the stage and mini performance -
shot from the sidewalk -
relative size comparison -
as you can see lots had been spent into acostics of the theatre -
the river taxi -
with glass everywhere you can't miss anything outside. -
the main lobby -
better view of the waterfront area -
entrance to the main lobby -
newly transplanted greens -
the merlion again -
left boxseats -
the singapore river -
exploring within the building -
wider clearer view of the lobby -
note sheres bridge in the background -
a better view of the lower storey seats -
view of the 2 domes -
the CBD skyline -
right boxseats -
one fullerton -
the lobby again -
theres an extensive underground network linking to all adjacent buildings, with lifts for the handicapped. -
a walk in the park -
the seats on the upper tier are rather cramped with rather adequetly moderate leg space -
the place is kinda fenced up lots thou, giving an undesired unfinished look -
the roof architecture -
views of the sea -
merlion in its glory -
fullerton/esplanade brigde -
which made moving within the rows kinda difficult, not to mention casuing distractions -
talking bout air conditioning overkill -
some funky wood paneling.. nice design anyway