Jewel Changi Airport, Shopping center at Changi Airport, Singapore
Jewel Changi Airport is a shopping and dining complex at Singapore's airport, housed under a large glass dome that rises several stories. The structure contains open levels connected by walkways, with planted areas rising from the lower floors toward the center.
The complex was built during the middle years of the 2010s and opened to visitors in spring 2019. Its design reflected Singapore's goal of extending the airport's role beyond transit and connecting it to the city's wider appeal.
The water display dropping through the center draws families and travelers who gather around it throughout the day to watch the flow. After dark, colored lights and music accompany the falling water.
Travelers waiting for departing flights can check in early and leave their bags, then spend time browsing or eating before heading to their gate. The building connects directly to the arrival and departure halls of each terminal.
The upper levels hold a forest walk with suspended bridges that passes through dense greenery and is barely visible from ground level. Visitors cross floating paths several stories above the main floor.
Location: Changi
Inception: March 7, 2019
Architects: Moshe Safdie
Official opening: April 17, 2019
Architectural style: neo-futurism
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Changi Group/CapitaLand Ltd
Part of: Singapore Changi Airport
Address: 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
Phone: +6567132888
Website: https://jewelchangiairport.com
GPS coordinates: 1.36022,103.98976
Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:02
This collection brings together major works by architect Moshe Safdie, whose practice is distinguished by particular attention to natural light, outdoor spaces, and the integration of buildings into their surroundings. From Montreal to Singapore, through Jerusalem and several American cities, his projects demonstrate an approach that seeks to reconcile contemporary needs with respect for local contexts. Among the featured works are Habitat 67 in Montreal, an experimental residential complex composed of stacked concrete modules offering each unit its own terrace, and the Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore with its three towers connected by a 340-meter terrace. The collection also includes several museums such as the Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Other projects like the Salt Lake City Public Library, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, or the Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex in India illustrate the diversity of architectural programs entrusted to Safdie throughout his career.
Singapore combines modern architecture with cultural diversity within a compact area, providing photographers with varied settings just a few subway stations apart. The city features futuristic sites such as the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, standing 25 to 50 meters tall (82 to 164 feet), Marina Bay Sands with its 200-meter (656-foot) high rooftop, and the Helix Bridge, a pedestrian walkway designed to resemble a DNA double helix. The historic districts contrast with these modern structures. Chinatown retains its Chinese temples and arcade houses, Little India its spice markets and colorful facades, while Haji Lane in Kampong Glam lines with independent boutiques and wall murals in a narrow alley. The Merlion Park at Marina Bay, with its 8.6-meter-long (28 feet) statue blending lion and fish, remains the most photographed symbol of the city-state. Sentosa’s beaches, accessible by cable car, add a coastal element to this dense urban landscape.
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