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| Fountain of Wealth | |
|---|---|
| Name | Fountain of Wealth |
| Location | Suntec City, Marina Centre, Singapore |
| Established | 1995 |
| Designer | Kisho Kurokawa |
| Type | Fountain |
Fountain of Wealth is a large urban fountain located within Suntec City in Marina Bay's adjacent Marina Centre precinct of Singapore. Conceived during the 1990s development boom, the fountain has become a landmark associated with regional tourism and commercial redevelopment. It intersects with public art strategies tied to mixed-use complexes such as Suntec City Mall and has drawn visitors from Southeast Asia, Australia, Japan, China, and United States.
The fountain was commissioned as part of the master plan for Suntec City, a multi-tower complex developed by the consortium led by OUE Limited and built during the early 1990s construction surge influenced by projects like Marina Bay Sands and Raffles City. The design phase involved collaboration between Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa and Singaporean urban planners working alongside consultants experienced on projects such as Gardens by the Bay and Clarke Quay revitalizations. Officially opened after construction completed in 1995, the installation reflected the era's emphasis on landmark civic pieces comparable to Merlion and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, and it was promoted in regional travel guides alongside Chinatown, Singapore and Little India, Singapore.
The fountain's design draws on principles used in high-profile urban centers including Canary Wharf and Piazza San Marco redevelopment strategies, integrating a large central bronze ring housed beneath a glass-and-steel atrium similar to structures by firms that worked on Kuala Lumpur City Centre and Hong Kong International Airport. The architectural approach reflects elements from Metabolist movement practitioners and recalls aesthetic themes seen in projects by I. M. Pei and Norman Foster. Mechanical systems and hydraulics were specified by engineering teams with experience on installations such as Bellagio Fountains and Dubai Fountain, ensuring high-flow recirculation, filtration, and lighting schemes comparable to installations at Tokyo Midtown and Petronas Towers plazas.
The fountain has been interpreted in relation to regional practices and symbolism present in Feng shui consultations conducted for major developments like Marina Bay Sands and CapitaLand properties. It features in promotional material alongside cultural attractions such as National Gallery Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, and Singapore Flyer and figures in civic ceremonies hosted by institutions including the National Arts Council (Singapore) and Singapore Tourism Board. The space has been the backdrop for visits by dignitaries from Malaysia, Indonesia, United Kingdom, and China, and it has appeared in media coverage with events comparable to those at Victoria Harbour and Bondi Beach.
Situated in the commercial precinct adjacent to Raffles Place and the Central Business District, Singapore, the fountain is accessible via public transport nodes including Esplanade MRT station or Bayfront MRT station connections and bus interchanges linked to routes serving Changi Airport and Jurong East. Pedestrian links connect the site to neighboring developments such as Suntec Convention Centre, Millenia Walk, and Marina Square. Visitor information is coordinated with agencies like the Singapore Land Authority and transport operators such as SMRT Corporation and SBS Transit.
The fountain plaza hosts activities similar in scale to programming at Marina Bay Street Circuit fan zones and Singapore Grand Prix ancillary events, including temporary light shows, cultural performances organized with groups such as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Lasalle College of the Arts, and seasonal celebrations tied to festivals observed at Chinatown, Singapore, Little India, Singapore, and Kampong Glam. Corporate events by developers and retailers including CapitaLand and Frasers Property have used the space for product launches and public engagements, while tourism operators from TripAdvisor-featured itineraries regularly include the site in walking tours of Marina Bay and Central Business District, Singapore.
Conservation responsibilities align with practices used by custodians of major public works like National Heritage Board (Singapore) sites and municipal maintenance regimes seen at Gardens by the Bay and Singapore Botanic Gardens. Routine maintenance includes water treatment, structural inspections, lighting replacement, and mechanical servicing often contracted to firms experienced with projects at Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa. Measures to address wear and environmental exposure mirror conservation strategies applied at heritage and contemporary landmarks such as Raffles Hotel and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.
Category:Monuments and memorials in Singapore Category:1995 establishments in Singapore