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Resorts World TM Sentosa Overview
building design. Preservation of an existing jungle within the west
zone allowed the existing habitat to flourish. RWS buildings reduces
their reliance on air-conditioning with the usage of ETFE canopies
and the eco-coolers. The complex also includes the largest solar
panel array in Singapore, within Universal Studios that can generate
500,000kwh of energy annually.
Inside this grand resort landscape, the buildings that stand out are
the signature Graves buildings housing the guest accommodations.
About 1800 rooms, along with conference rooms and ballrooms,
are divided among six hotels, each with a unique personality and
function.
a resort with a mixed program of leisure and hospitality facilities
including a casino, a museum, high-end retail and more, all aimed
at attracting a diverse clientele from around the world. The MGA
submission was selected from among contributions by some of
the world’s most prominent architects in a competition sponsored
by the government of Singapore. Rather than creating a resort
that looks as if it could be anywhere in the world, MGA emphasized
the local tropical character and created an evocative context
where buildings and landscape are integrated into a warm, familyoriented
resort.
From the green domes to the green design, RWS has incorporated
environment-friendly concepts into both the master plan and
Hotel Michael
Hotel Michael is a unique example of how best an architect can be
given recognition for his works. The 350,000 sqft hotel is named
after the architect Michael Graves, giving tribute to his design
journey. Located on the north side of Sentosa island, it comprises
nine stories of guestrooms above two levels of public spaces. The
facade has a regular rhythm of elements whereas the signature roof
is a series of vaults of various heights inspired by the undulating
hills of the tropical island. Hotel Michael is fully outfitted with Graves
furniture and furnishings, including artwork in the public spaces and
guestrooms that he created for the hotel, and an original typeface
for the signage and graphics. The hotel also includes the first-ever
Michael Graves Gallery, an emporium where guests can purchase
a wide assortment of Graves products. From the planning to the
painting – the hotel demonstrates an engrossing experience and
celebrates the journey of MGA with rich and welcoming environment
for people of all ages.
Crockfords Tower
Extending the harmony of Hotel Michael and framing the view of
Sentosa's iconic Merlion statue, the cylindrical Crockfords Tower
While Hotel Michael (building at left), named after the architect, is outfitted with his
signature designs from furniture to art to the cutlery, the Crockfords Tower (building at
right) framing the iconic Merlion statue, extends the harmony of Hotel Michael
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