Jewel, Singapore

A place where Singapore and the world meet: Jewel, Singapore’s latest architectural showcase at Changi Airport connects Terminals 1,2 and 3. Five years in the making, the S$1.78 billion (US$ 1.3 billion) project opened in April 2019 and set a new benchmark in international airport design and air travel.

Designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie and RSP Architects, Jewel spans over 137,000 m² and 10-floors high, providing a unique experience for both tourists and local Singaporeans alike. Under the impressive glass dome, a lush 5-floor high rainforest, made up of more than 2,000 trees and thousands of flowers and shrubs, encircles Jewel’s centerpiece, a 40-meter rain vortex – the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. From an opening in the center of the dome structure, recirculating rainwater falls 7-floors down into the basement below to cool the opulent, indoor Forest Valley.

The rainforest is made up of different plant species from China, Malaysia, Spain, Thailand and the USA, and underlines Singapore’s reputation as the “City in a Garden.” Above it all, the 14,000 m² Canopy Park invites visitors to enjoy walking trails, Sky Nets and flower sculptures.

Located in the center of Changi Airport, Jewel not only offers services and facilities for international air travelers to unwind, relax and explore during layovers in the Lion City, but it is a place to relax for local residents, as well. Jewel also comprises a world class shopping and dining experience with over 200 local and international restaurants, bars and retail outlets, including the first Pokemon Center outside of Japan.

For the convenience of air travelers, Jewel provides a 130-room hotel, a self-check-in lounge and early bag-drop facilities that entice passengers to discover Changi Airport’s latest attraction to its fullest.

Penetron solutions have been used throughout Changi Airport in the past. Their proven performance made PENETRON the product of choice for protecting Jewel’s vital concrete elements against water ingress and deterioration. PENETRON ADMIX was added to over 32,000 m³ of concrete supplied by Pan United and Alliance Concrete for the basement slab, elevator pits, water tanks, and the numerous passenger ramps.

PENESEAL PRO liquid sealant was applied to the exposed concrete surfaces of the planters, fire engine access sites, drop-off points, AHU rooms, Forest Valley slabs and RC equalization tanks.