Back to my Singapore story, this time will be sharing to you my pictures, lolz, at Helix Bridge with Marina Bay Sands and around. Before I went there, I have read stories about this two new landmark in Singapore, so I really planned to see the place. I’ve been there on my second night and we went there again on our 4th night…so, here’s Singapores’ new architectural marvel…

The Helix Bridge , previously known as the Double Helix Bridge , is a pedestrian bridge linking Marina Centre with Marina South in the Marina Bay area in Singapore. It was officially opened on April 24, 2010 at 9 pm, however only half was opened due to ongoing construction at the Marina Bay Sands. It is located beside the Benjamin Sheares Bridge and is accompanied by a vehicular bridge, known as the Bayfront Bridge. The entire bridge was opened on July 18, 2010 to complete the entire walkway around Marina Bay.
The bridge complements other major development projects planned in the area, including the highly-anticipated Integrated Resort Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay and the 438,000 m² business and financial centre which will be ready by 2012. (Source: Wikipedia)

This 280-metre pedestrian linkway – the longest in Singapore – features a world’s first ‘double-helix’ structure, designed by an international design consortium, comprising of Australian architects Cox Group and engineers Arup, together with Singapore-based Architects 61. Inspired by the yin and yang concept in Asian culture, the architecturally unique bridge is said to bring wealth, happiness and prosperity to Marina Bay. The Helix Bridge is an engineering feat assembled with great precision. Its curved design is created by two opposing spiral steel members, held together by a series of connecting struts, symbolising “life and continuity”, “renewal”, “everlasting abundance” and “growth”,  and resembles the structure of DNA. (Source: YourSingapore)

From the bridge, we was able to  catch a panoramic view of the Singapore skyline as we experienced crossing the bridge at night with lights that illuminate the steel structure that create different moods.We saw a lot of people, family, group of friends, couple, adventurer and oh, lots of Filipinos! :)

Next post will be about the Marina Bay Sands…from afar! hehehe! :)

PS. sorry for the pictures, some are blurred…don’t know how to set my own cam, huhuhu! Have to learn it soon, I think! *smile*

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3 Responses
  1. mumsified says:

    that’s a nice architecture indeed. hindi kami nakapunta dito =)

  2. Cheerful says:

    @newlyweds: it is…thanks! happy anniversary again! :)

    @mumsified: jo, i agree…galing nga, eh! :) nde bale sa next shopping trip na lang…

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