Resorts World Sentosa’s US$5 billion expansion project will feature an 88-meter tall “light sculpture” as a new landmark attraction that the company says is set to transform the Singapore skyline.
According to details unveiled by RWS operator Genting Singapore in its 2024 Annual Report on Monday, the light sculpture – created by UK architecture firm Heatherwick Studio – is anticipated to become a “captivating landmark attraction that will transform Singapore’s skyline and serve as a monumental gateway to RWS and the Greater Southern Waterfront precinct.”
Heatherwick Studio’s designs can be found across the globe and include the Bombay Sapphire Distillery in the Hampshire, Google in King’s Cross, London, the new Changi Airport Terminal 5 in Singapore, the Xi’an Centre Culture Business District in China and the Azabudai Hills district in Tokyo, Japan.
Also set to form part of the RWS 2.0 expansion project will be what Genting Singapore describes as an “immersive, experiential mountain trail” upon which guests will be able to embark on a scenic 88-meter climb to enjoy expansive views of the city and surrounds.
The RWS 2.0 development will be anchored by a four-story world-class retail and dining podium with entertainment offerings plus two new luxury hotels featuring 700 keys – all designed by award-winning architectural firm Benoy.
“Resorts World Sentosa’s visionary plan to transform into a premium sustainable tourism destination with brand-new visitor experiences is well underway,” the company stated in its Annual Report.
“Known as RWS 2.0, this transformational initiative will deliver new and significantly elevated top-tier attractions, hotel rooms and suites, as well as entertainment and lifestyle offerings progressively in phases starting from early 2025.
“Universal Studios Singapore will feature new highly themed and immersive environments, including Illumination’s Minion Land. The S.E.A. Aquarium will be tripled in size and rebranded as the Singapore Oceanarium, showcasing new fascinating oceanic zones on the largely unexplored deep ocean and representations of Singapore’s coastal ecosystems.
“As the entire waterfront development takes shape, RWS will firmly establish itself as the most sought-after tourism destination in Asia, propelling new tourism growth over the next decade.”
