Esplanade - theatres on the bay is a waterside building located on six hectares of waterfront land alongside Marina bay near the mouth of the Singapore River, purpose-built to be the centre for the performing arts for the island nation of Singapore. Taking its name from the nearby Esplanade, it contains a Concert Hall which seats about 1,600 and a Theatre with a capacity of about 2,000 for the performing arts.
The library@esplanade is located on third floor of the building. There are outdoor performing centres, and retail and food space at the Esplanade Mall. There is an outdoor open space on the fourth floor of the building which is the highest point.
The building was designed by two architectural firms working in conjunction by DP Architects (DPA) of Singapore and the London-based Michael Wilford & Partners (MWP). The original design, presented to the public in 1994, elicited criticisms from the public, including calling it "two copulating aardvarks". Critics also accused that the design is insensitive to Singapore's location ad climate as it would have created a greenhouse in the tropical climate of Singapore, but according to DPA director Vikas Gore sunshades was added to the final design. The unique architectural design has been said to have an appearance similar to either a durian (a tropical fruit) or the eyes of a fly. Some Singaporeans casually refer to the Esplanade as "The Durian" or "The Big Durian".
Esplanade offers a complete lifestyle experience - dining, shopping and the performing arts. Facilities available at Esplanade includes Concert Hall, Theatre, Recital Studios, Theatre Studios, Jendela, Library@Esplanade and Outdoor Venues.
If you are visiting The Esplanade, you will also have a chance to walk along Singapore river which features breath taking views.
Foyer of Concert Hall
The Esplanade - Day View
The Esplanade - Night View
Walkway of Singapore River
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