WHEELOCK PLACE AND ION CNY DECOR

These are the decor at both places.

this reminds me of our own decor

especially this mountain scape

ION ORCHARD

I have not taken photos outside Ion Orchard for a while now. The colourful sculptures are always an attraction and never fail to attract visitors to take photos next to them.

The design of the building columns and roof reminds me of the trunk, branching and crown. The tree that was chosen to be the landscape feature is the Ceiba pentandra that I posted recently.

Outside the podium are displays of musical instruments weaved together by a mesh of wires. Next to the corner white christmas tree is a sculpture of the nutmeg (scientific name: Myristica fragrans). At Orchard Central, there was also a sculpture of the nutmeg although the aril is red. These days, the nutmeg is so popular and I wonder why.

ION ORCHARD

This photo was taken along the Orchard Boulevard side of Ion Orchard. I suppose the over 2 m tall green wall is blocking some unsightly back of the house structures from the public's view.

ION ORCHARD FOOD OPERA

Since the opening of Ion Orchard, it was the first time I ate my meal there. I was so hungry that evening that I ate the $7 prawn noodle and $5 beef noodle. So much for one dinner.

PRAWN AND BEEF

This evening, I had prawn and beef noodles at the Ion Food Hall @ B4 for the first time since the shopping centre opened. Including the iced coffee that I bought, the whole meal cost at least $13.80 ($7 + $5 + $1.80). But it was a rather fulfilling though expensive meal.

ION

I saw two huge supertrees at Orchard Ion the other day. Or should I say, two artificial trees with super huge trunks and branches that were supporting the extended roof of the iconic development along Orchard Road.

The development is not completed or opened to the public but the multi-faceted colourful display screens and the supertrees etc already captured my attention and imagination.

Initially, I thought why did the developer or architect choose this tree structure? Then I saw the real trees that were planted and which probably gave rise to this unusual design concept.

The trees that were planted are cotton trees. I have never seen any development thus far using this tree as the focal point, much less this species of planted tree of such a tall height. So this is really unique. I am not sure if this tree is really suitable for this location, only time will tell. But kudos to the courageous architect for choosing this interesting tree for the development at this most important crossroad.

You can sort of see the tiered branched effect now. To know how big and majestic this tree can grow to, just look to Singapore Botanic Gardens' grand bandstand for the idea. It would eventually have a massive trunk and take on an imposing look.

If you are lucky, you may encounter a 'snowing' effect after the tree blooms are pollinated and the fruits release the cotton wooled seeds. I think it would look nice during the Christmas season when this happens.

I am already looking forward to this year's Christmas!