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These are the more eclectic images of the business and finance district of Singapore. Additional images are available upon request.
 
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The Durian

Fast becoming the icon for contemporary Singapore, the Eplanade - Theatres on the Bay - is its centre for the performing arts. The locals call it "The Durian" for its resemblance to the hard spiky shell of the "king of fruits".

Marina Bay · Singapore | 2005
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Inside The Durian

The massive lattice infrastructure that support the glass, metal and concrete structure of the Esplanade. The locals call it "The Durian" for its resemblance to the hard spiky shell of the "king of fruits".

Marina Bay · Singapore | 2005
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Lobby of The Durian

The spacious lobby of The Durian with thousands of glass mobile hanging from the ceiling.

Marina Bay · Singapore | 2005
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East Meets West

Traditional Peranakan architecture juxtaposes against the ultra-modern glass structures of the Mass Rapid Transit (subway) entrance in Chinatown.

ChinaTown · Singapore | 2005
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Traditional Meets Modern

Traditional Chinese temples thrive amongst modern residential and office buildings.

ChinaTown · Singapore | 2005
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Singapore City Centre

The city centre of Singapore linked by the Esplanade Bridge to the Marina Promenade and the Esplanade (The Durian).

Marina Bay · Singapore | 2005
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Inside The Durian

The United Overseas Bank Building, viewed through the glass atrium of its plaza, is designed by Kenzo Tange in 1992. At 280 metres (919 feet) and 66 floors, it is one of the tallest building in Asia.

Marina Bay · Singapore | 2005
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Singapore Skyline

The Skyline of Singapore framed by the United Overseas Bank Plaza.

Marina Bay · Singapore | 2005
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Lee Kong Chian Reference Library

The new Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, named in honour of the Lee Foundation who donated US$34 million for the project.

Colonial District · Singapore | 2005
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Spiderman

A cleaning worker climbs up the new Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, named in honour of the Lee Foundation.

Colonial District · Singapore | 2005
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God of Fortune

A statute of the God of Fortune guarding the international financial centre.

Central Business District · Singapore | 2005
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Holiday Inn Atrium

The striking geometric pattern of the atrium of Holiday Inn with glass-enclosed elevators offering dazzling views of the interior.

Central Business District · Singapore | 2005
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Painted Bridge

Alkaff Bridge is the most distinctive and colourful bridge across the Singapore River. It was covered with the signature exuberant circles of Pacita Abad, the Filipina artist, during her last days of lung cancer in 2004.

Central Business District · Singapore | 2005
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Peranakan Terrace Houses

Some of the colourful Peranakan Terrace Houses decorated with plaster stucco columns in the Katong District.

Katong District · Singapore | 2005
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Peranakan Terrace House

Another colourful Peranakan Terrace House decorated with plaster stucco columns in the Katong District.

Katong District · Singapore | 2005
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Peranakan Terrace House

Variation of Peranakan Terrace House decorated with plaster stucco columns in the Katong District.

Katong District · Singapore | 2005
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Hindu Dieties

Some of the eclectic range of Hindu dieties along the walls of Sakaya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple, popularly known as the Temple of a Thousand Lights.

Little India · Singapore | 2005
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Worship

One of the Hindu dieties worshipped in Sakaya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple, popularly known as the Temple of a Thousand Lights.

Little India · Singapore | 2005
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Merlion

The fusion of a mermaid and a lion , the icon of Singapore, guards the Singapore River as it flows into the busy harbour served by water taxis and ferries.

Marina Bay · Singapore | 2005
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Reflection

The mood of the colorful bar in Forbidden City, an upscale Singapore night spot at Clarke Quay, for trendy locals to see and be seen.

Clarke Quay · Singapore | 2005
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