The Esplanade

Esplanade, also known as ‘the Durian’- Theatres on the bay, that presents myriad of local and international performances, located at the waterfront overlooking Marina Bay where it attracts many locals and tourists. Of course, I am also one of them. It is my favorite hangout place during the weekends.
Like others, I sit along the waterfront enjoying the cool gashing wind with the panoramic view of the city skyline that resembles the prosperous Singapore that many people might not have notice. The Wind helps to cool the prickly gigantic durian and its surrounding. I also notice the front of the building facing the main road has water feature on both sides towards the entrance that I feel it somehow ties back to the same ‘language’ as the waterfront with a special feature lying underneath. Close up you will see Circular openings that serve as light box planted at designated locations to allow natural daylight through and into the carpark yet able to prevent heat transmission. Even though incorporating of daylighting will reduce the amount of energy needed for artificial lighting, but excessive of natural daylight will increase the consumption of energy in another way, which is the air-con. For this case, the building covered with spiky sun shading devices that allow for partial sun light along with views, which I think it is an interesting feature that draws my attention. Furthermore, the large volume of space at the entrance creates a grandness feeling when you enter. The overall building though appears like the durian however, comprises these interesting features that one will experience unknowingly. Like me.

Huang Caijin