So Chocolate has opened a new 150 sqm boutique at Changi.
So Chocolate is the largest dedicated confectionery store of its kind. Their fun and vibrant store offers a wide range of popular classics such as Toblerone, Kit Kat, Mars and Hershey’s. Along with a dedicated premium boutique anchored with a tasting and display bar giving you the opportunity to learn more about the production and taste of luxury confectionery brands like Fauchon, Valrhona and Neuhaus.
Enjoy an 18 sq m Godiva corner with an assortment of sophisticated gifting chocolates, fresh Classic truffles as well as a pralinés pieces counter.
So Chocolate is a "must shop" destination for anyone with a sweet tooth or looking for a gift that is sure to please.
They believe that within every woman lies a beautiful personality waiting to be discovered. The brand offers a wide range of fashionable accessories to cultivate a love of dressing up in every woman and inspire you to enhance your charm through accessorising.
Since 1999, Helen by Helen Accessories has been offering trendy fashion accessories for women. With over 20 stores island-wide today, it has become a well-recognised fashion accessories powerhouse.
Because they know that women today are cosmopolitan and lead hectic lifestyles, they dedicate themselves to providing you with the finest fashion and shopping experience. They have stylish and versatile accessories for any occasion: casual or formal; work or play. It is part of their brand philosophy to inspire you with new styling ideas and ways to dress your tresses.
EpiCentre is the first Apple premium reseller in Asia and a world-class digital lifestyle brand committed to enriching your digital lifestyles with innovative value and awesomely great hospitality.
Strategically positioned in premium shopping malls for better accessibility and convenience, EpiCentre provides the latest Apple products, complete with a wide range of international and proprietary branded accessories and one-stop services.
Discover the new Macbook pro with Retina Display. All-flash architecture. The fastest mobile processors. Remarkably thin and light 13‑inch and 15‑inch designs. Together, these features take the notebook to a place it’s never been. The new screen makes everything you see vibrant, detailed and sharp. Experience the world’s highest-resolution notebook.
Newstead Technologies has been appointed by ASUS to manage the first ASUS concept store in Singapore.
Located at Sim Lim Square, this is the ninth single-brand concept store which Newstead Technologies operates in Singapore. The new store features a Zen-inspired interior and carries the entire range of ASUS' latest products, such as ultrabooks, notebooks and tablets. Newstead Technologies manages over 45 retail outlets and concept stores islandwide, including Nubox, Digital Style and tech@vogue.
Their visionary approach is the reason ASUS is able to bring high-quality innovation and design to all, and the reason for its widespread acclaim. ASUS products won 4,168 international awards and accolades in 2012.
Discover the new ASUS Taichi; an Ultrabook with a unique double-sided multi-touch display that allows it to switch between a tablet and notebook in an instant, simply by lifting its lid.
Twin fountains is a 99 years leasehold Woodlands EC development located in District 25.
With expected completion in mid 2016, it comprises of 8 towers with 418 units and stands 14 storeys tall. It is a short drive away from Woodlands and Admiralty MRT station. You will be able to walk to the nearby Vista Point or drive to Causeway Point.
Twin Fountain EC has a full range of unique facilities, which include; a clubhouse, a function room, an indoor gym, a tennis court, a 50 m pool deck, a wading pool, a splash pool, a family pool jacuzzi, a hydro spa, a BBQ area and a play fountain. Indulge in a serene and tranquil lifestyle right in the heart of Woodlands.
HEAR Records is a new independent Music lifestyle store which started out with a passion for Music and social matters.
With the modern trend of downloading and buying on-line, they believe that in order to bring more people back to "real" music and to physically purchase music at a store (as buying on-line doesn’t quite have the same thrill as searching for your favorite piece and will ultimately kill the passion in music), they provide you with selections that appeal at prices that are reasonable.
Some might say that Vinyl gives you a better appreciation of cover art - SEE, and some might say that Vinyl gives you a better sound - HEAR, to them it’s the overall experience – FEEL. Vinyl is a better medium when compared against MP3 and CD to provide you with a sense of ownership enabling a deeper appreciation of the album. Most people can't remember their first MP3 download but they will always remember their first vinyl. We live in a digital world but we will always have Analogue hearts. Hear Records is the local distributor of Music Hall turntables & electronics and Art Vinyl flip frame. They stock a wide range of new releases, re-issues and used LPs of different genres.
Experience Music Hall turntables, Music Hall LLC was founded in USA in April 1985. It is a company dedicated to manufacturing, importing and distributing well priced, top quality, high-end audio components. Its emphasis is almost exclusively 2-channel (stereo); a rarity in this day of iPods and multi-channel products. It has grown over the years to become one of the pre-eminent distribution and manufacturing companies in the industry. Music Hall manufactures its own range of turntables in the Czech Republic. These are produced in a factory that has been making turntables for over 50 years. All Music Hall turntables come fitted with arms, cartridges and dust covers. They consistently make the "Recommended Components" list in Stereophile Magazine. The Music Hall turntables and electronics are most famed for their value for money and high quality.
Be amazed by ART Vinyl's original way of displaying your favorite vinyl records. ART Vinyl was founded in London, England in 2005, perfect for music or art enthusiasts and those with an eye for stylish interior design. Art Vinyl record frames give you the chance to stylishly display your vinyl albums, 12" records and their contents on your wall. With the record frame's unique design, you can also change over your vinyl record display within seconds, without having to remove the frame from the wall. The frames have a unique quick release system; simply press the catch at the top and they hinge open. Art vinyl understand that no two records are alike; with this in mind their Play and Display frames are specially designed and manufactured to compensate for differences in the thickness of LP or 12" records when displayed in the frame. This is achieved thanks to the unique "sponge finger" system on the back of the Flip Frame, which ensures that any 12" record will fit comfortably and securely inside.
Inspired by the rustic mood of the 80s, LALU aspires to reinstate its nostalgic memoirs through its interior décor presentation and wide offerings of fashion collections, fashion accessories and interior enhancement accents.
The fashion collection is arranged into three stories which consist of the White Romance Collection, Dress with an Edge Collection and Glam Chic Collection.
The "White Romance Collection" captures the femininity and soft nature of a woman through the usage of lightweight supple lacy fabrications and layering styling concepts. "Dress with an Edge" is aimed at women who love to dress at ease but yet with an attitude, featuring a balloon or box silhouette. Lastly, the "Glam Chic Collection" features outfits from power dressing to cocktail dresses. Its solemn color palette portrays the masculine sophistication of a cosmopolitan woman.
The fashion accessories collections work to compliment the fashion collections with a wide array of varieties ranging from bags, sunglasses, watches, necklaces, shoes to hats, rings and earrings.
The interior enhancement selection includes home accents such as photo frames, flowers & vases, wall paintings, display figurines, laundry baskets, wind chimes, stationeries and candle stands.
Spathe Public House is housed in a historic brick-and-timber shophouse located in the River Valley neighborhood. Built pre-war with many original fixtures, their intention was to preserve as much of the original character of the building as possible.
The premise consists of a communal dining room and fresh produce and seafood display bar. They feature a fun sharing menu for you to have great meals and feel at home.
The restaurant draws inspiration from contemporary European cooking, which emphasizes bold flavours and fresh ingredients of the highest quality. Their menu changes seasonally and they make use of organic products whenever possible.
The indoor edutainment theme park, KidZania, is heading to Sentosa.
Originally from Mexico, KidZania is a one-of-a-kind concept which allows children to learn about the world of adult occupations by role-playing different professions.
They offer interactive learning and entertainment experience targeted at kids aged 4 to 14, combining role-play with real life. Unlike other theme parks, KidZania, does not feature any rides or arcade games. Instead, through its partnerships with various Industry Partners, children participate in a variety of role-playing activities specifically designed to aid physical and intellectual growth.
Sentosa will be developing an 11,500 square metre Family Entertainment Centre (FEC) to house KidZania Singapore at Palawan Beach 1. This leisure cluster by the beach is being rejuvenated into a destination for families with young children. KidZania Singapore will complement the outdoor fun of Palawan Beach and Port of Lost.
The FEC is scheduled for completion in 2014 and will be directly linked by a sheltered bridge to the Sentosa Express monorail, the Beach Carpark and a new Arrival Plaza for coaches.
Svolme, the sports and fashion brand from Japan, has opened a new store at Orchard Central.
They have a wide variety of sportswear from soccer gear, general sportswear to colourful and fashionable clothes for you to stand out on any occasion.
Since the birth of the brand on June 2006, Svolme’s brand theme is "soccer volume". A traditional Japanese family crest inspires the brand trademark. The six stars represent the six continents of the world: Asia, North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Oceania.
Combining the personalities of football and fashion, the brand is based on designs that support and accentuate the players of the sport. With many unisex designs, they also feature designs that are in tune with a well-fitting women’s line.
The City brings Singapore exciting, first-of-its-kind playtime experiences for children, both fun and educational at the same time.
Designed for three to eight year-olds, The City is an interactive learning playground that recognizes the importance of high-quality role play. Meaningful stimulus is provided for fostering children’s emerging senses and skills in their early formative years.
Within The City, young children can try out different adult roles and professions in a fun, safe environment. Creativity and imagination are promoted to positively enhance growth and development. Children can transform themselves into Cooks, Cashiers, Doctors, Nurses or Policemen, dressed in the respective uniforms and outfits. They can drive on mini streets, navigate traffic signs and lights and explore small-scale real-life locations; such as the supermarket, café, beauty salon and medical clinic. They create locations for realistic situations where children learn and have fun.
They believe that to play is fundamental to the growth and development of children. Scientific research shows that role play engages many parts of the brain, facilitating sensory-motor integration along with cognitive, emotional and language development of a young child. When immersed in an environment designed to stimulate imagination and curiosity, a child learns through the best way possible: Meaningful Fun.
The Little Big Club is a 4-level family theme park providing a series of exciting experiences through popular global children’s characters. Located in Nusajaya, just a 20 minute drive away from Singapore.
The Little Big Club features a series of rides, play structures, various interactive activities which follow the HIT Entertainment characters theme. Key features for this theme park include an interactive and engaging ride for young children.
An exciting mix of globally renowned characters, the Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park is home to LAT’s Place, the first live animated themed restaurant in the world. The restaurant brings the world of legendary local cartoonist, Dato' Mohd Nor Khalid or Dato' Lat's famed Kampung Boy (Village Boy) character to life.
Also discover the first Sanrio Hello Kitty Town outside of Japan. The park consists of various walk-through attractions, interactive activities and rides which follow the Hello Kitty theme. Key features include, Black Wonder, a hi-tech interactive themed experience and Kitty House, an iconic Hello Kitty house complete with living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.
Your favourite health and beauty retailer: Watsons broke new grounds in the retail industry with the re-opening of its all-new flagship store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre. Aiming to be the ‘Pulse of Retail’, the largest Watsons store in Singapore not only offers a plethora of beauty and healthcare items in line with the latest trends, but also features innovative retail concepts for a more engaging and interesting shopping experience.
Enter the new Watsons and you will see a refreshing new bazaar chic look. With a brighter and cleaner appearance and a mind-blowing variety of new exclusive beauty and health brands, you can expect a fun and even more exciting experience than ever before. Covering 7,000 sq feet, the flagship store, will feature updated fixtures, a larger and easier-to-shop footprint and will be segmented into key categories: cosmetics, skincare, derma, haircare, personal care, oral beauty supplements and health. There is an in-house pharmacy where you can consult with Watsons’ qualified pharmacists who can offer advice on healthy lifestyle, over-the-counter medication, health supplements and smoking cessation.
The store houses new refreshing retail concepts including a dedicated beauty event space titled Cosmetics Play Area for in-store beauty activities; a semi-professional hair wall if you desire a more professional look; a Men’s corner designed to offer the latest in men’s grooming and a Baby & Wellness corner for all baby and wellness needs.
Premier Pitch is one of the largest pitch operators in Singapore, boasting a total of 19 pitches spanning three locations. Their newest venture, sees a new standard in futsal play. They believe that playing football should not just be something for the professionals, but something for everyone to enjoy.
Since the launch of their 7-a-side and 5-a-side pitches, they have been packed night after night with futsal enthusiasts, with some even travelling from the north and the east to play with them. To launch their latest 5-a-side pitches, they will be having a series of events and promotions in November and December, including having the Bandai Cup (an annual kids’ tournament).
The Premier Pitch was an idea that came about due to the lack of quality football facilities in Singapore. With that in mind two ex-professional footballers, Faruk Alkaff and Paul Masefield, came together to provide a unique opportunity for you to enjoy football in any weather. With the largest covered "Fieldturf" pitches on the island, they offer a unique opportunity to play both 5-a-side football and 7-a-side football.
They cater to all types of players: junior, professional and even senior footballers. Whether training, playing competitively or just enjoying a kick around with friends, Premier Pitch will fulfill your every need. With ample free parking, covered seating areas, toilets, showers and changing facilities (including a separate shower cubicle in the ladies changing rooms), your comfort is guaranteed both on and off the field. Their 2 or 4 pitches are FIFA sanctioned sizes; and their revolutionary new Fieldturf playing surface, guarantees that you will have a quality of experience unrivalled in Singapore.
JKC1 is one of three "good class bungalow" plots carved from a larger plot developed by the Keck Seng Group. The house sits on a slight incline and overlooks a pool in the front yard, following the Feng Shui belief of balancing the "mountain" and "water" elements.
The first floor’s living and dining area is a vast and continuous space providing an unobstructed view of the pool and front lawn. The generously proportioned kitchen with laundry area is located to the back of the house together with the garage.
A centralised, combination staircase leads up into the open courtyard directly above the kitchen. To the left, is the master suite with bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom, while the children’s bedrooms and adjoining playroom occupy the opposite side. In the middle, a multi-purpose family area takes up the front section, while the back area houses an additional room. From the courtyard, a spiral staircase ascends onto the terrace that can serve as a BBQ or entertainment area where you can take in the beautiful views of the surrounding greenery.
Generous use of space is what distinguishes this house from others, making it a welcome relief from Singapore’s high-density urban environment.
Latte e Miele, which means "milk and honey" in Italian, was inspired by the biblical paradise "Land of Milk and Honey" where there is abundant sustenance, joy and happiness. Stepping into Latte e Miele will evoke a feeling of goodness and pleasure as you leave the parched office landscape, dusty roads and chaotic traffic behind to enter an oasis of gelato and other tasty treats.
Their gelato is made every morning at their shop with 100% natural ingredients and no added preservatives. Each flavour is strictly handcrafted in small quantities to ensure the freshness and quality of it. Rather than using the commercialised pre-mixes commonly used in many gelaterias, they choose to stick with traditional Italian recipes and methods, which involve a careful balancing of sugars, cream, fresh milk (and sometimes eggs) to achieve that perfect smoothness in texture and exquisitely intense flavour. The moderate use of cream in gelato also results in its having less than half the fat content of regular ice cream.
Enjoy fresh artisan gelato at your parties, with their portable gelato display cabinets specially imported from Italy for this purpose. You can have your own ice-cream stand for your wedding, birthday or other special events.
Art Friend has opened a new outlet at Peace Centre, replacing the one on Middle Road.
The compagny has been serving fine art and graphic artists, hobbyists and companies in the design sector since 1981. Their aim is to bring you the finest and best-priced materials.
They also look out for new and interesting products because they understand that you love to experiment and explore. Drop by their store often, because there is always something interesting for everyone.
They offer a large selection of products and have a team of committed employees ready to serve assist you in the best way.
You will be able to find Architectural Design material, display stands easels, graphic art material, all kind of papers, sewing haberdashery, craft hobby material, find art materials, paint, model making tool, scrap material and stationary gift. Under brands like Ashlay Brushes or Winsor and Newton.
Lacoste recently opened it's first stand-alone boutique at Orchard Cineleisure. The boutique features the full Autumn/Winter range for both men and women with special collaboration pieces.
Lacoste is a lifestyle brand, born of the inventiveness of a tennis champion, René Lacoste, who created the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends, to be both relaxed and elegant on and off the tennis courts. Nicknamed the Crocodile by the press in the late 1920's when he was a multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, René Lacoste had the animal embroidered on the blazer he wore on court, before making it the logo of his famous polo shirt.
This shirt revolutionised men's sportswear and replaced the woven fabric long, sleeved starched classic shirt. The first Lacoste shirt was white with shorter sleeves and ribbed brands. It was made in a light knitted fabric called Jersey petit pique.
Nowadays, the brand continues to offer quality. comfort and solidity which constitutes its uniqueness. Lacoste operates a large number of Lacoste boutiques worldwide; located as concessions in leading department stores and also as independent venue stores.
Do not miss out on their range of fragrance, such as Lacoste Style In Play, a fresh, masculine and playful scent.
Look no further for premium denim labels as the search stops at Bread & Butter.
This concept store carries a wide assortment of coveted jeans that are recognized internationally and are well-received by the Hollywood celebrities and media.
The labels at Bread & Butter cater to consumers with discerning taste in fashion and style and they've just opened another dazzling denim emporium at Scotts Square.
The number 1 toy brand in the United Kingdom, Early Learning Centre (ELC) helps children get off to the best possible start and develop vital skills while enjoying creative and stimulating play with its wide range of tremendously fun toys.
Every ELC toy is designed to help children explore the boundaries of their imaginations and creativity, to make learning fun and help children be all they can be. Early Learning Symbols are printed on the outer packaging to help parents to understand the toys and how they help the child develop at different growth stages.
Early Learning Centre was founded 30 years ago in England by a father, John Beale, who was frustrated at the lack of non-violent toys for his small son. So he set about making his own toys and opened his first store. Today ELC toys are available in over 750 stores worldwide and the philosophy of rejecting toys that encourage violent or anti-social behaviour remains true to this day.
At Early Learning Centre, they are passionate about helping children get their learning off to the best possible start. That's why all of their toys have to meet these 3 important criteria:
Will a Child Learn?
Will a Child be Safe?
Will a Child have Fun?
Each and every toy in the ELC range has been designed to bring happiness and wonder to children and parents alike. Their toys also incorporate the best of the Essential Learning Skills that make your child's development so vitally important.
The owners of ELC Singapore, parents of small children themselves, grew up with the brand and knew that the same principles of learning through play would be as popular here in Singapore as they are in the rest of the world.
Amazonia is an amazing new world of experiences from the moment you enter.Where fun and adventure can be shared by the whole family.
Jungle themed Soft Play Gym: the largest and only fully themed children’s playgym in Singapore has brought a new level of excitement and adventure for children 3-12 years of age.
Dedicated Baby Toddler Jungle Themed Play Area: safe, clean, new and filled with items to keep your toddler entertained and stimulated, for ages 0-3.
Putters 3D Glow In The Dark Mini Golf: Amazonia brings a whole new level of excitement to Singapore with the most amazing themed, indoor 3D Glow in the dark mini indoor golf course. Filled with incredible sound and motion activated props, you will simply have the most exciting new experience. Play through their Pirate section, under the sea and meet their fantastic Dinosaurs.
Spaceball: their Space themed, Glow in the dark, 3D room allows a group of up to 8 players to shoot it out against their computerised timer and electronic scoreboard. Amazing thrills, full of action and excitement.
Bistro: Enjoy healthy, delicious all day dining at their bistro. Their bright and themed bistro is sure to delight as you sit back and relax with fresh food and coffee while your children have the time of their life in Amazonia.
Themed Party Rooms: With two fully themed party rooms for the best party experience ever. Book and ensure your child has a party they will never forget. Great food, games, decorations and the option to combine with 3D Glow Golf or Spaceball.
Our world doesn’t need more test takers, memorizers or followers.
As the Education system revolves, we are emphasizing more on character development, Self help skills and problem solving through trial and error.
Now, more than ever, we need critical thinkers, entrepreneurs and do-ers.
Petite Papillon Playhouse prepares children to take on the future with confidence and zeal, propelled by the gift of self knowledge and a lifelong passion for learning.
This is not a school.
This is education for our rapidly changing world.
This is education for the future. This is education for life. This is where learning journey begins.
At Petite Papillon playhouse, they created a homely environment in the city where children can come and have fun. They provide an environment where parents feel safe leaving their child in; thus both child and adults get to enjoy activities and have the luxury of ‘own time’.
The environment created is suitable for children to learn and self discover; build child’s confidence and learning to share through activities provided.
Activities available:
– Stimu Play
– Phonics Monte Play
– Mus and Mov Play
– Speech and Drama Play
– Baby and Toddler Massage Workshop
– Korean Clay
– Belly Dance
– Hip Hop Dance
– Chinese Brush Painting
– Chinese Calligraphy
– Art and Craft
– Cookery
Learning @ Playschool
Children are born with 100 billion neurons, for stimulation, waiting for experiences and waiting to connect. Petite Papillon Playhouse provides these formative experiences for your child during this important stage of his life as early as for children from the ages of 0 – 17months.
They believe learning occurs anytime, anywhere.
Child leads us to what they want to learn; free choice learning, learning through experience, rather than teachers impose what knowledge to learn and when to learn.
Using integrated Montessori approach
Keeping environment child safe but not child proof
Prepared Environment and area
We are a drop off for 10 months - 4 yrs old 3.5 hrs program
We are a playschool
We have infant massage workshop
We are a birthday : 1 month celebration venue - 6 yrs
A standout amongst the trendy gastronomic havens at Ann Siang Hill and Club Street, Our Korner boasts delicious and addictive comfort food that will keep you coming back for more.
Enjoy hearty international and Asian comfort fare at great value in a welcoming and cosy environment – one that offers a casual dining atmosphere by day and a cool chill-out joint after dark.
Our Korner is an inviting space that serves up a good mix of an intimate ambience, refreshing bites and cocktails, bar grooves and perhaps a hint of playfulness that life should not be taken so seriously.
It is the ultimate international buffet in town! Buffet Town is now open in the heart of Singapore at Raffles City Shopping Centre. Bringing more than 300 buffet items over 29 item categories, Buffet Town is the newest buffet destination in town for everyone to experience the joy of eating without boundaries. Having a seating capacity of 450, diners do not have to wait too long to relish in their finest food. Once in, you can expect unlimited portions of succulent seafood, chilled prawns and mussels, big and juicy freshly shucked oysters, fresh sashimi, local delights and a lot more at just one price.
Apart from seafood, Buffet Town also offers a selection of pizzas and tempura. A pasta station serving up hearty pasta dishes to your choice of cream or tomato-base; and a full salad bar featuring fresh crunchy greens accompanied with different Japanese sauces and salad dressings prepared from home-made recipes. Diners are given a choice of chilli crab or black pepper crab with our live crabs.
Buffet Town is also set in the extravagance of atmospheres. The décor boast of modern sleek design with classy finishes that you can only find in a hotel. With lights specially chosen to illuminate a warm and cosy feel, yet bright enough for diners to engage in social activities. For families with active kids, there is a mini playground where young children (between 2 to 8 years) can enjoy themselves with various games and parents can conveniently watch over them whilst eating. With all the luxurious setting in place, one can expect hotel quality food but at a fraction of the price!
A good way to start feasting at Buffet Town is at the Sushi and Sashimi counters, such as salmon, tuna, kingfish and swordfish. Meat lovers can savour the tantalising aroma of fresh ingredients at the grill station of assorted tender meats; a lip-smacking Beef Sirloin, or a sizzling marinated Pork Chop. There’s also the Robatayaki counter where you can enjoy the omega-goodness of grilled mackerel. More blazing hot items can be found at the Teppanyaki station where you can have a combination of Juicy Meats, assorted Vegetables and Seafood, all skilfully prepared.
The Kallang Theatre used to be the setting for the Prime Minister's annual National Day Rally speech as well as original local works and world class musicals such as Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera.
However, the curtain came down on the 1,800-seat theatre in March 2007, following lower utilisation rates, as new venues such as the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay moved into the spotlight.
Come August, the Kallang Theatre will come back to life alive after a four-year hiatus with the ambitions of becoming a regional arts and culture hub. It will kick off with a 80-minute musical primarily targeted at tourists and foreigners about the Republic's history from Sang Nila Utama days to modern day, titled Singapura - The Lion City Show.
Its operator, Asia Arts & Culture (AAC) will also market its in-house group of performers and shows for external events, both locally and elsewhere in Asia.
The Singapore Land Authority offered the Kallang Theatre building for tender in January. After a successful tender to operate and manage the premise, AAC - a Singapore-China joint-venture with the Yunnan Provincial Performing Arts Group - will be working with the Singapore Tourism Board to turn Kallang Theatre into an "Asian Arts and Culture hub.
The theatre will also have facilities such as dance halls and F&B outlets. Booking slots for the use of Kallang Theatre auditorium and various other facilities will be available from next month.
The Kallang Theatre was built in the 1970s as a cinema but was converted into a performing arts venue in 1986 to replace the National Theatre, which was demolished in the same year. The theatre's then-operator National Arts Council decided to shut it down after its utilisation rate dropped from 80 per cent to only 33 per cent in 2005.
Smiggle, Australia's hottest stationery brand, was born in 2003 when its founder noticed a gap in the market for colourful, fun, fashion-forward stationery. The first Smiggle store opened in South Yarra, Melbourne, and word spread fast about the bright pens, notebooks and gadgets that filled a tiny, but very special space. The concept took off and the company soon hit 20 stores, where it caught the eye of the Just Group - Australasia's most exciting fashion & apparel retailer. Smiggle joined the strong portfolio of brands at the Just Group in August 2007 and has not looked back since!
In December 2008 Smiggle jumped the seas and opened its first international store in New Zealand. Now in 2011, Smiggle is planning an exciting new country launch in addition to the opening of their new store in Singapore at Plaza Singapura. It's all part of the plan to be the world's most exciting and famous stationery brand.
The product range is now bigger and better than ever, with the team at the Smiggle Design Lab drawing inspiration from all over the globe. Their ultimate goal is to inspire and develop the creative spirits of their customers, by delivering original, fun and affordable stationery. Smiggle products are all about great design and innovation, bold colour, quirky graphics, great value and most of all - giving their fans the tools they need to have fun!
They think they've created a place that's well worth a peek. It's small, it's not spacious, and it's incredibly bright, with friendly and passionate Smigglers who will happily take you through the range. So head on in, experiment, explore, poke, prod and play, because a visit to their stores is just like a hug from your best friend. Where a smile meets a giggle, it's the world's greatest place.
Lock Road Kindergarten is a well-established private kindergarten that caters for expatriate children aged 2 to 5 years old and they have recently packed up the kids, creativity, classes and fun and moved to a brand new location!
They believe they have created a warm, inviting and well-equipped environment where your child can happily play and learn at his or her own pace. As parents you are your child's first and probably most important teacher and as such are aware of the value of play.
At Lock Road, they aim to provide a creative environment, which is both stimulating and challenging. Children learn best through doing and will be given ample opportunities to explore, experiment and discover with hands-on equipment and materials.
Their curriculum has been carefully tailored to meet the specific needs of young children and with the introduction of developmentally appropriate themes and activities will be sure to spark a child's natural curiousity, interest and enthusiasm.
They pride themselves in offering an excellent staff to student ratio. This enables them to give each child the individual attention so important at this age.
H2O Residences is in close proximity to everywhere that matters. Being located in a peaceful environment, its definitely an outstanding location for family looking for a place that they call HOME. The Outstanding facade of the building will shine the vicinity and set the new landmark for the area.
They say a home represents the human psyche. Where you choose to live must express and complement your individuality, desires and innermost self. Presenting H2O Residences, the perfect embodiment of class and luxury set in a vibrant atmosphere, awaiting your very presence.
Investment Opportunities:
- Excellent brand name – CDL / DP Architects (e.g. Citylights, Floridian, Sky@Eleven, The Tate Residences)
- Good rental potential as just minutes to Ang Mo Kio Industrial Parks and new industrial areas such as Seletar Aerospace Park, Wafer fabrication industry in Sengkang West, Paya Lebar Industrial Park.
Architecture Design:
- Awarded the Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) certification by PUB, H2O Residences is the first private project designed to integrate seamlessly with the surrounding nature and waters.
- Nature Inspired Landscape
- Rectangular rooms for efficient furniture layout
- No bay windows and planters
- Full height windows for all bedrooms
- Extra storage space provided within 1 bedroom of all unit type for great for storing luggages, golf
bags, toys, books etc.
- Penthouses are provided with an outdoor jet pool at the open roof terrace.
- Most units have either Pool, Punggol Reservoir or Unobstructed views.
Location / Amenities
- Lush land size of approx 182,975 sq ft (almost 3 football fields)
- Next to Layar LRT Station connecting to Sengkang MRT station and bus interchange
- Close proximity to wide range of F&B, retail outlets and supermarkets/ wet market
- Future & existing park connector along banks of Punggol Reservoir
- Sengkang floating wetland / Sengkang riverside park
- Sengkang Sports Complex/ Anchorvale CC
- 7-eleven/ Macdonald (24 hrs)
- Sengkang Hockey Stadium
- Easy access to CTE, TPE, SLE & KPE
- Near reputable schools such as Nan Chiau Primary & Secondary Schools
Fernvale Link, off Sengkang West Avenue (near Jalan Kayu)
The first 7-metre tall tree house playground in a shopping mall has opened at IMM.
Experience endless hours of fun with their newly launched Tree House Playhouse that is standing at seven metres tall, equivalent to two and a half storeys of a building and the total height of more than 4 adults with average height of 1.65metre each.
Marina Bay Sands is home to two world-class theaters specifically designed to showcase internationally acclaimed performances for the ultimate guest experience. The Sands Theater and The Grand Theater located adjacent to each other will share a box office and spectacular grand foyer, instantly transporting all our guests to a world of glitz and glamour. Both theaters boast magnificent interior design with high ceilings, extravagant layout and plush furnishing aimed at creating a night of elegance.
The Sands Theater will be home to award-winning Broadway musical THE LION KING with the capacity to host up to 1,680 guests on two levels. The Grand Theater, which will stage a wide-range of headlining acts, performing arts and gala events will seat up to 2,155 guests over three levels. The long-awaited unveiling of the Grand Theater at Marina Bay Sands is opening with an electrifying show featuring English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello on March 7.
Set to dazzle all its guests, both Marina Bay Sands theaters have been carefully designed for exciting performances. The two theaters are traditional proscenium style venues, equipped with large orchestra pits, seat wagons and trap rooms. Each theater boasts the latest technology allowing a multitude of stage configurations and an efficient and seamless set-change for all theater performances.
Both theaters’ audio and visual technical requirements will be managed from the Central Control Room – the heart and brain of the theaters. Located at the basement level, the Central Control Room is where the technicians can interface with the latest audio and video technology allowing them to set and operate the stages for world-class acts. The audio systems for the two theaters are custom-designed to allow the highest sound quality. Sophisticated speaker systems are digitally processed and operated over copper and fiber networks. Strategically positioned surround sound speakers equipped with remote controlled lasers will ensure sound is balanced throughout each venue. Both theaters boast outstanding auditorium acoustics.
The two theaters will be illuminated to perfection with the use of latest lighting equipment. Employing smart technology, all lights will be controlled via the industry leading EOS 8K lighting console and an integrated microprocessor-based control system that operates the house and work lights and can function independently and in conjunction with the stage lighting control console.
The much awaited SkyGarden, on the roof level of nex, has opened. Occupying a floor area of some 10,000sq ft, the SkyGarden consists of: Kidz Play, a children’s playground with both wet and dry play areas; K9 Park, the first and only dog park to be incorporated into a mall; and 10 establishments that will set to make nex a hub for learning and child development, and even a haven for parents.
For pets and their owners, the SkyGarden offers K9 Park, The Pet Safari and Doggiestyle Café. K9 Park, is Singapore’s first and only dog park incorporated into a mall. It was thoughtfully designed to have two separate play areas - one for big dogs and another for small dogs, in order to keep the canines safe from each other. The Pet Safari is a pet shopping mall that brings the best vets, pet groomers, products and services under one roof – and the only enclosed shopping area in Singapore that allows owners to shop freely with their pets. Doggiestyle Café, meantime, is a café-cum-dog day care centre that allows pets to dine with their owners.
Aside from housing pet-friendly establishments, the SkyGarden, is a delight to parents with young kids. The SkyGarden at
nex will have 5 educational outlets: Aspire Hub Education, which takes a comprehensive approach in helping students cope with their academic challenges; Baby Spa, which offers swimming exercises and massage to stimulate babies’ physical growth and mental development; Brillionaire Kids, which works closely with parents to bring out the best in their children; CS Montessori Learning Centre, which offers a broad-based curriculum to encourage the development of multiple intelligence in children; and The Ballet and Music Company, which offers ballet, dance and music courses for all ages. The learning hub at nex will be completed with the National Public Library that will open in March.
The SkyGarden also has something for the parents and pet owners. After they have left their little ones in good hands in any of the abovementioned establishments, the adults can take their much-deserved break and indulge themselves at Young & Slim Beauty Bar, which offers innovative skin & body care products and treatments from Japan or shop at the soon to be opened King & King Wong, a lifestyle and home furnishing store.
Pet owners bringing their dogs to the K9 Park may only access the Park through a specially designated pet lift, so as not to cause any inconvenience for other shoppers. Dogs are strictly not allowed in other areas of the mall.
Kidz Play and K9 Park are open from 11am to 9pm daily. The SkyGarden however follows the malls operating hours (10.30 am to 10.30 pm).
The Woodlands Waterfront project is part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Parks and Waterbodies Plan, which seeks to enhance Singapore's green spaces and waterbodies on an island-wide basis. The project is under URA’s ALivE, or Active, Liveable and Endearing Communities programme, which upgrades waterfront areas, enhance community areas and improve amenities in these places. The proposal for this project was first featured during the Woodlands Improvement Plan exhibition in 2002 and again under the Leisure Plan of the draft Master Plan exhibition in 2008.
Seeking to create new recreational destinations for the residents of Woodlands and other nearby residential estates, a new 1.5 km long waterfront promenade will be created along this little known stretch of serene and tranquil coastline. In addition, a 9ha site, which is not needed for development in the next 10 to 15 years, will be fully developed into a coastal park by the end of 2010.
The project is developed in two Phases. Phase 1 consists of a 200m long waterfront promenade connected to a 400m long refurbished jetty, waterfront picnic areas, event plaza, and an amenity building with a roof top look-out point. Phase 2 will offer an additional 1.3km long waterfront promenade with fitness stations and lookout points, and a park scheduled to be ready by end 2010.
The Woodlands Waterfront will also form part of the comprehensive network of parks and park connectors in the area and is intended to provide connectivity for the residents to the waterfront for recreational purposes. With its completion, more of the northern waterfront will be accessible for public enjoyment. It will also be linked to the recently completed Admiralty Park and the park connector along Woodlands Centre Road and Admiralty Road West in the future.
Designed for the avid exercise-goer or simply for a family to take a stroll, the Promenade is conceived as a linear recreational and exercise trail with unobstructed, expansive views of the Johor Straits. The promenade will be kept shady by existing and planting of new trees.
A 9 ha coastal Park by the Sea will be created, of which 3ha will be open in Phase 1, while the remaining park areas will open in Phase 2 in the later part of the year. About 6 ha of this former warehousing site will eventually be converted into green spaces with lush planting for recreational uses. The design of the park also leverages on existing terrain and contours, forming varied spaces and interesting views. The park will be a major recreational destination that capitalizes on the sea frontage. Sufficient outdoor spaces will be created to accommodate various sports activities and community events amongst other possible recreational uses.
For Phase 1, the park has 4 distinctive areas open to the public – the Picnic Green to the west of the jetty, the Event Space in the centre, the refurbished Jetty Walk to the north, and the rugged Playground and exercise area to the east.
EtonHouse International, is opening a new preschool and research centre at 718 Mountbatten Road in January 2011. With an Inquiry based curriculum inspired by international practices, qualified and experienced international teachers specializing in early childhood education is adopting a multi linguistic approach to advance their cognitive and social development. With 15 years of excellence in education, its learning spaces and outdoor playground have been specifically designed to ensure that your children can build deep relationships with the natural world.
EtonHouse was founded in 1995 with the first school being EtonHouse International School situated at Broadrick Road in the East Coast area of Singapore. This campus has grown substantially and now has the capacity to accommodate over 500 children. It is an International Baccalaureate World School offering levels from Nursery 1 to Year 6. Registered with the Ministry of Education in Singapore and China, EtonHouse is a member of the Council of International Schools.
The EtonHouse Group provides Educational Services through International Schools, Pre-Schools and Early Childhood Teacher Education Courses. Registered with the Ministry of Education in Singapore and China, EtonHouse is a member of the Council of International Schools. Schools
EtonHouse currently operates 25 schools in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region. Together these schools provide quality international education to over 3000 children from fifty four different nationalities.
The Comme des Garcons PLAY brand, affectionately synonymous with their signature heart logo has expanded in Singapore with a new POCKET store that has just opened at the slightly obscure COMO House building off Orchard Road.
Not unlike a convenience store, POCKET is stocked with a vast range of PLAY T-shirts as well as their branded fragrances, wallets and nick-nacks.
Singapore is only the third city in the world to feature such a store, the others being in Paris and Tokyo and this shows the esteem with which we all hold the PLAY brand and our need for having a well-stocked one-stop shop.
Rochester House is about fun for the whole family; a full service restaurant with a fun filled indoor and outdoor playground. The Playhouse is a safe and clean environment for the children to mess about in. The parents and their friends take it easy in the garden cafe and restaurant, within eyeshot and out of earshot of their little ones. Now the daddies/mummies can have their cake and eat it too!
The Playhouse, taking up the whole bungalow, is an indoor playhouse for children designed for up to 12 years of age. It is specially designed with full safety and hygiene standards.
The Playhouse is a indoor and outdoor playground housed in a grand colonial bungalow. There are 2 floors of play area. The ground floor is for free-play for children ages up to 7 and is open to public all the time. The second floor consists of 3 rooms and are meant for slightly older kids of about 7-12. The rooms can also be used for kids birthdays, private play-groups, structured play sessions, and other events and sessions. They have a private nursing and baby changing room, and a toilet fitted for children too.
Outside by the outdoor cafe is a sand pit and water-play area. Entry to these 2 areas is part of the play fees. The Playhouse is gated, regularly cleaned and disinfected. Except for parents with very young children and infants, parents are allowed but not encouraged to stay in the Playhouse, as their concept is to allow parents some personal time while still near their children.
The Garden is an events area perfect for christenings, weddings, kids parties and corporate events. The space is supported by a banqueting staff and a kitchen support who can serve 400 cocktail style or 150 sit-down dinners fresh from their kitchens. 7 Rochester Park Singapore
Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is Asia's first children's garden. Dedicated to all children of Singapore, it is designed to provide unique discovery and learning experiences in a garden setting.
Through play and exploration, the Children's Garden will cultivate an appreciation for plants, nature and the environment among the young. It meets the demands for nature education in an increasingly sophisticated tropical Garden City. Developed along the theme "All Life On Earth Depends on Plants", it is created as a unique and interactive fun place where children up to 12 years of age can discover how plants provide their daily needs. It also gives children a first introduction to the life sciences - an important branch of science as Singapore embarks on life sciences research as a new thrust for economic growth.
Experiences in the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden will stimulate a sense of wonder for the plant world and provide happy memories for our child visitors.
This is the first time that the Botanic Gardens has created facilities specially for young visitors as part of its redevelopment masterplan. Located at the Bukit Timah Core of the Botanic Gardens, the Children's Garden was developed at a cost of about $7 million with the support of the Jacob Ballas Estate, Dr Rosslyn Leong and Reef Holdings. Opening hours
8.00am - 7.00pm (last admission at 6.30pm) The Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is closed on Mondays (except when it falls on a designated public holiday)
Refreshments are available at the Visitor Centre, Jacob Ballas Children's Garden and admission to the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is free. The garden is open to children up to 12 years old. All children have to be accompanied by an adult.
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