A boutique museum along the Waterfront Promenade, the Red Dot Design Museum is home to the international Red Dot Design Award, where over 500 award-winning works are exhibited here. The building was envisaged as a "jewel" and it sits on reclaimed land that were once part of the sea. It has undergone colossal urban transformation since the 1800s into a centrepiece of Singapore's iconic development, Marina Bay.

Beloved by tourists and locals,the store brings together a carefully considered collection of well-designed objects—far from typical souvenir—each with its own story and appeal, drawing you in differently. Thoughtfully selected, the collection reflects a belief that good design should be felt as much as it is seen. The Museum Shop is part of the Red Dot Design Museum experience: an extension of discovery and a place to wander.

From this spot, be awed by a panoramic display of prominent buildings along the Singapore city skyline designed by architects who have received the Pritzker prize—an annual international prize awarded to architects whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision and commitment. Our favourite has to be the stunning Marina Bay Sands by renowned architect Moshe Safdie.

Rain Oculus is an installation that channels collected rainwater in a spiral vortex while also functioning as a skylight. The artwork, a collaboration between Ned Kahn Studios and architect Moshe Safdie, functions as both a skylight and a rain collector. The curved structure allows even a whisper to travel clearly across to the other side, creating an interactive sound experience for visitors. Go try it out! 

Designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the building is composed of two principle parts. The base is embedded in the earth and surrounded by the Bay’s water and a giant lily pond. The top is a flower-like structure made of 10 petals of varying radii that seemingly floats above the base. The permanent exhibition, Future World - where art meets science, is created in collaboration with teamLab, a renowned Japanese interdisciplinary art collective. It also hosts touring exhibitions curated by other museums.

The Helix Bridge is associated with a double helix DNA structure to symbolise “life and continuity, renewal and growth”. Designed by architect Philips Cox, Arup and Architects 61 from Singapore, this statement piece is a 280-meter long steel structure is intended to link the “necklace” of attractions around the Marina Bay. At night, the bridge is lit which brings attention to the double helix structure, creating a special visual experience to pedestrians.

Esplanade was named due to its significant presence in the Esplanade Park where many of Singapore’s historical landmarks are located. The building is designed by local design firm, DP Architects in collaboration with UK’s studio,Michael Wilford & Partners. Often called the “durian” by locals, it consists of two rounded space frames fitted with triangulated glass elements and sunshades, which balance outward views with solar shading.

Based on a blueprint by Kwan Sai Kheong and sculpted by Lim Nang Seng, the Merlion was relocated to its present location in 2002 after spending 30 years at the mouth of the Singapore River. With the head of a lion and the body of a fish, the Merlion is a mythical creature based on historical legend. The fish in its design alludes to the idea of Singapore’s beginnings as a fishing village, while the lion refers to the sighting of a lion by Sang Nila Utama, as narrated in the Sejarah Melayu, leading him to rename the island “Singapura”.

Originally constructed in 1933, the Clifford Pier was designed by Frank Dorrington Ward, then chief architect of the Public Works Department and was named after Sir Hugh Clifford, the former Governor of the Straits Settlement. Locals incidentally refer the pier as “red lamp harbour” because of the way red beacons were shone over the pier as warnings to ships.

A scenic boardwalk promenade offering views of Marina Bay’s skyline and tranquil waters, the walkway is part of the legacy from Singapore hosting the Youth Olympic Games in 2010. 205 trees were planted in honour of each National Olympic Committee (NOC) members that participated in the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Games. The installations were among the first public art pieces introduced, are meant to enrich the visual identity of the space.

Loved by children and adults, this unique play structure incorporates geometric lines and architecture, blending art with play. Hand-painted by a local artist, it embodies the theme of "animals in the tropics”. The addition of a new diamond cone spinner also adds a dynamic element and offers a unique fitness challenge. This playground is a true blend of creativity and functional play, making it an inviting and creative space for families visiting Marina Bay.

As the earth “Breathes” through its forest, this analogy can be extended to how an Olympian athlete maintains his endurance by simply breathing. The windmills, “bronchiole” or “branches” of the “tree” is metaphoric of the Olympic logo in keeping with its dedication to protect our Environment. The 192 cups are also shaped after olive leaves symbolising Peace and Environmental consciousness from 192 nations of the world where the 205 National Olympic Committees are from.

“A World United” illustrates the unifying spirit of sport through a stylised and dynamic depiction of sportsmen engaging in the 26 sports of the Youth Olympic Games. Symbolising peace and mutual respect of cultures shared by individuals through sport, the circular shape of the work is also a reflection of the esprit de corps, friendship, along with willingness to engage in the exchange of global ideas and knowledge.