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The Durian

24 FEB

Photo by Albert Wen
Esplanade

Singapore’s Esplanade.

Known to most Singaporeans as “The Durian”, the Esplanade is an arts center located on six hectares of prime waterfront land by Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River. Designed jointly by London-based Michael Wilford & Partners (MWP) and by DP Architects (DPA) of Singapore, the Esplanade opened in 2002.

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