Facts

Population

5,076,700 (2013)

Area

723 km² • 279 mi²

Density

7,021.7 people per km²

18,186.2 people per mi²

GDP

$327.56 billion (2012)

First 150m+ Building

Tallest Building

Tallest City

Rankings

by no. of 150m+ completed buildings

#
13

Tallest City in

the World

#
9

Tallest City in

Asia

Buildings

RANK
Name
Status

Completed

Architecturally Topped Out

Structurally Topped Out

Under Construction

On Hold

Proposed

Vision

Never Completed

Demolished

Competition Entry

Canceled

Proposed Renovation

Under Renovation

Renovated

Under Demolition

Height
1 8 Shenton Way Redevelopment
299.7 m / 983  ft
2 Guoco Tower
283.7 m / 931  ft
3 United Overseas Bank Plaza One
280 m / 919  ft
4 Overseas Union Bank Centre
277.8 m / 911  ft
5 Republic Plaza
276.3 m / 906  ft
6 CapitaSpring
276 m / 906  ft
7 Capital Tower
255.4 m / 838  ft
8 Skysuites @ Anson Enggor Street
250 m / 820  ft
9 Altez @ Enggor Street
250 m / 820  ft
10 The Sail @ Marina Bay
245 m / 804  ft

CTBUH People & Events

CTBUH 2023 International Conference

16-21 October 2023

CTBUH Singapore Presents: 2023 International Conference Launch Event

09 February 2023

Videos

31 May 2018

A Beacon of Red and Green, Connected to the Cityscape

Envisaged as a “tropical tower” in the concrete jungle, the Oasia Hotel Downtown incorporates lush greenery on its façade and terraces. The tower is like...

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Research

22 December 2023

Skyscrapers in Bloom: Evaluating the Artistry of “Painting with Trees”

Incorporating greenery in skyscrapers prompts sustainability debates. This study questions the assumption that green features ensure sustainability, as designers often adopt them carelessly, leading to...

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Global News

30 January 2024

Iconic Singapore Resort Gets Approval for Fourth Building

Approval has been given to Marina Bay Sands (MBS) from the Singapore authorities for a fourth high-rise in a planned expansion for the iconic resort...

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