Safdie's three-tower card trick — topped by a 340-meter sky park
Integrated resort in Singapore.
Featured in Moshe Safdie's definitive monograph, Moshe Safdie: Architecture of Memory.
Visitor Guide
The SkyPark observation deck is cheaper than the infinity pool (hotel guests only). The ArtScience Museum at the base is shaped like a lotus and worth visiting. The light show from across the bay is free.
From Merlion Park across the bay at sunset. From the Helix Bridge for a closer dramatic angle. Inside the SkyPark looking along the length for the cantilever shot.
SkyPark observation deck: ticketed, open daily. Infinity pool: hotel guests only. ArtScience Museum: separate tickets. The mall and surrounding areas are free.
The SkyPark cantilevers 67 meters beyond the third tower — the equivalent of extending a 1-hectare park off the edge of a 57-story building. Moshe Safdie originally proposed the towers leaning on each other; the final design has them splaying outward.
2-3 hours (full complex)
Design & Structure
Safdie Architects used parametric tools to design the curving SkyPark deck and the three leaning towers. The towers splay outward and are connected at the top by the SkyPark — a 340m-long steel structure. The geometry was driven by structural requirements for the massive cantilever.
Reinforced concrete towers, structural steel SkyPark, glass and aluminum cladding. The SkyPark is a 340m steel truss supporting a swimming pool, gardens, and restaurants — the pool alone holds 1.42 million liters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Marina Bay Sands?+
Marina Bay Sands was designed by Moshe Safdie and completed in 2010. It is located in Downtown Core, Singapore.
Where is Marina Bay Sands located?+
Marina Bay Sands is located in Downtown Core, Singapore. Its coordinates are 1.2825°, 103.8600°.
When was Marina Bay Sands built?+
Marina Bay Sands was completed in 2010. It was designed by Moshe Safdie.
Can I visit Marina Bay Sands?+
Marina Bay Sands is a real building in Downtown Core that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.