Jewel Changi Airport | Safdie Architects

Strategically located in the heart of Singapore Changi Airport, Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) is envisaged to be a world-class multi-dimensional lifestyle destination that will enable the Changi air hub to capture passenger mindshare, and strongly boost Singapore’s appeal as a stopover point for travellers.
Jewel is a mixed-use development comprising a myriad range of offerings including gardens and attractions, retail offerings, a hotel and facilities for airport operations. The complex covers a total gross floor area of about 137,000 square metres (sqm), and it will have a total of 10 storeys – five above ground storeys and five basement storeys.
Designed by world renowned architect Moshe Safdie, Jewel will feature a distinctive dome-shaped facade made of glass and steel, making this an iconic landmark in Changi Airport’s landscape.
The concept for Jewel’s design stems from an extension of Singapore’s reputation as a City in a Garden. It is also a juxtaposition where a park and a marketplace are situated side by side – with the majestic Forest Valley and Rain Vortex in the middle of the complex, and surrounded by over 280 retail stores and F&B restaurants located around both centrepiece attractions.
The Forest Valley is a huge five-storey garden filled with thousands of trees, plants, ferns and shrubs. It will house one of the largest indoor collections of plants in Singapore – with about 22,000sqm of space dedicated to landscaping throughout the complex. Visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature within this idyllic valley of verdant landscaping and waterfalls, and can even take a hike up the valley in air-conditioned comfort.
The Rain Vortex, at 40 metres high, is expected to be the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. Located at the central core of the complex, this majestic spectacle will captivate visitors with its magnificent water display. Come night fall, the Rain Vortex will transform into an enchanting Light and Sound show with special lighting effects.
When it opens in 2019, Jewel will be a signature destination that will add to Changi Airport’s appeal as one of the world’s leading air hubs.