American architect Jaron Lubin has been involved with some of the most impressive new design projects around the world. He's on the team that has designed a vertical suburb in Singapore, the Sky Habitat, and a big revamp to Changi airport called Project Jewel, which includes a tropical habitat under a dome, and the Jewel Changi airport shopping centre. He was in New Zealand for a series of seminars for architects and builders and says this country has the opportunity to think differently about its buildings.
Sky Habitat rooftop pool, in Bishan, Singapore. Photo: Edward Hendricks
Landscape bridge in Sky Habitat, Bishan, Singapore. Photo: Edward Hendricks
Three bridges in Sky Habitat, Bishan, Singapore. Photo: Edward Hendricks
Aerial view of Sky Habitat, Bishan, Singapore. Photo: Edward Hendricks
Sky Habitat, Bishan, Singapore.Photo: Edward Hendricks
Top and midlevel bridges connect the two apartment communities in Sky Habitat, Bishan, Singapore. Photo: Edward Hendricks
Jewel Changi Airport Development at dusk.
Jewel Changi Airport Level 5 canopy park plan. Courtesy: Safdie Architects
Jewel Changi Airport Level 2 Main Entrance
Jewel Changi Airport Aerial view
ewel Changi Airport Entry into Forest Valley
Jewel Changi Airport Overall sustainability section diagram.
Jewel Changi Airport Section through retail and gardens.
WaterfallTrail at Jewel Changi Airport
