Expo Transmission Tower
Singapore
2012
Singapore
2012
The construction of the new Expo Interchange Station necessitated the demolition of an affected existing transmission and radio tower. A new replacement tower was commissioned and built prior to the demolition.
Rather than reproduce the former common utilitarian triangular pyramid form, an expressive, sculptural and streamline cable-stayed structure was created. Consisting of a three-dimensional truss pinned at the base, stabilised by cables at the lower third of the tower, an integrated central cat ladder with triangular platforms provides access to the various antennae affixed to the structure.
Rather than reproduce the former common utilitarian triangular pyramid form, an expressive, sculptural and streamline cable-stayed structure was created. Consisting of a three-dimensional truss pinned at the base, stabilised by cables at the lower third of the tower, an integrated central cat ladder with triangular platforms provides access to the various antennae affixed to the structure.
Client
Land Transport Authority
Location
Changi South Avenue 1
Scale
21.7m
Date
2008 - 2012
Team
MIPL
Builder
Samsung
Photo
GreenhilLi
Expo Transmission Tower
Singapore
2012
Singapore
2012
The construction of the new Expo Interchange Station necessitated the demolition of an affected existing transmission and radio tower. A new replacement tower was commissioned and built prior to the demolition.
Rather than reproduce the former common utilitarian triangular pyramid form, an expressive, sculptural and streamline cable-stayed structure was created. Consisting of a three-dimensional truss pinned at the base, stabilised by cables at the lower third of the tower, an integrated central cat ladder with triangular platforms provides access to the various antennae affixed to the structure.
Rather than reproduce the former common utilitarian triangular pyramid form, an expressive, sculptural and streamline cable-stayed structure was created. Consisting of a three-dimensional truss pinned at the base, stabilised by cables at the lower third of the tower, an integrated central cat ladder with triangular platforms provides access to the various antennae affixed to the structure.
Client
Land Transport Authority
Location
Changi South Avenue 1
Scale
21.7m
Date
2008 - 2012
Team
MIPL
Builder
Samsung
Photo
GreenhilLi