Singapore

Jurong Lake District

Inside this 7-storey pagoda, you'll find intricate designs that grant you an ideal opportunity to get creative with abstract architecture.

"Follow the yellow brick road," or in this case, follow the yellow-painted stairs. This concrete spiral staircase is flooded with natural light, making it a perfect space for portraits as well as the classic 'Look Down' shot. Bonus: the exterior of this building is just as picturesque!

(note: this location is under construction until 2021)

Here, in this small enclave tucked away from the bustling city, you can experience a little bit of that peace and tranquility, as if you were in one of the ancient palace gardens of Imperial China.

Against the blushing sunset, this lone tree isn't what it appears to be! Upon closer look, you'll see that it's not a real tree and instead, it's a sculpture of a tree made from recycled iron reinforcement bars.

Apart from its unique shape and clean, sharp leading lines, this diamond-shaped cluster of blocks offers endless creative possibilities for your photos. Experiment with different levels and angles — you may be surprised with what this building has to offer! 

Way out west is this amazingly symmetrical housing estate that seems to continually stay under the radar in Singapore. Bring along a friend and get creative with the different levels and angles that can be found on every corner of the structure.

The abundance of leading lines make this location a joy to shoot for architecture and symmetry lovers. Every single floor is accessible so there will always be new angles to shoot. The 'open roof' concept of this building allows for interesting light play from the shadows cast by the sun at different points of the day.

Singapore prides herself on sustainable living, living up to the title of "a clean and green nation." This building perfectly represents one of Singapore's interesting amalgamations of nature and architecture. (Drone)

(a permit is required if flying a drone weighing more than 7kg, within 5km of an airport/military base, or higher than 200 feet)

A finalist for World Architecture Festival 2015, The Hive is a true masterpiece that offers a different perspective from each angle. On the exterior, you will notice that it looks like a gigantic dim sum basket. As you go in, you will find cool curves, geometric shapes, and eight stories of unmatched creativity. Architect Thomas Heatherwick designed The Hive to create an alternative learning environment—one without corners and full of light—where people will work together. Indeed, at The Hive, you can catch people brainstorming over food and drinks every day of the week.

This dim sum basket shaped building is more than meets the eye 👀.

Resembling a Piet Mondrian painting, this strikingly colorful building façade can be found right in the heartlands of Singapore.

These courts are perfectly symmetrical and are easily accessible! Its colors are unique and different from many other courts, although it's in the middle of nowhere, not an easy find ;) (Drone)

(a permit is required if flying a drone weighing more than 7kg, within 5km of an airport/military base, or higher than 200 feet)

This straight façade offers a sneak peek into daily life in Singapore, beyond the tourist attractions. Look carefully to spot people walking by the corridors, the plants and clothes hanging from the windows, and of course, the red lanterns.

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Superman! Yes, this Look Up shot prominently carves out the Man of Steel's logo - unleash your superhuman creativity.

One of the lesser-known, more unexpected angles of Singapore, this aerial view of The Star Vista is often overshadowed by flashier buildings, like Marina Bay Sands or The Esplanade — but it definitely shouldn't be ignored! From a bird's eye view, you're able to capture the illuminated cityscape and contemporary shopping center as it glistens against the night sky.

(before flying a drone, check and follow local drone permits and regulations)

Beneath an asymmetrical zigzag bridge, this spot allows you to be lured in by an illuminated light trail painting. The surrounding architecture creates a unique composition that stands out in the Buona Vista area of Singapore — especially at night!

Over 2,500 mosaic-clad blocks create a very appealing pattern, especially when a single human subject breaks the symmetrical flow! Lots of leading lines and symmetry to play with at this location.

The columns along this spiral carpark create a great façade and is a perfect location for Look Up and Look Down shots. It’s a great spot to put your creativity to the test because there’s so many different perspectives to shoot!

Towering over the main entrance of a famous Singaporean theme park, this archway greets visitors to a villa of fun that awaits. In addition to all of things you can do inside the park, you'll also be wowed by the colors encompassing the area as soon as you step foot onto the grounds.

Bursting with color from every seam, this place will leave you wondering if you've stumbled into a Dr. Suess book. Its colorfully linear design opens the door to endless creative possibilities.

Best photo locations in Jurong Lake District