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SkyVille @ Dawson Roof Garden

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@jsnjnr
Designed as a futuristic exploration of public housing, this neighborhood focuses on three core values: community, variety and sustainability. Experience the new-age innovation in architecture atop the roof garden and capture the greenery against the cloudy skies of Singapore.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Mobile phone
  • Model

How to get there

N1° 17' 44.9196"E103° 48' 37.3248"
This image was taken on the SkyVille @ Dawson Roof Garden. To get this perspective, enter the building and then take the lift from the lobby to level 47 where you can access the rooftop. Although this is a residential building, you can still get to the roof without living there. Reference the GPS coordinates when you're on the roof and it'll lead you to the exact place where I stood to get this view. By public transportation: - Closest station: Queenstown MRT Station (via East West Line) - Head north along the Alexander Canal Linear Park - Turn right - Turn left onto Dawson Rd Address: SkyVille @ Dawson Roof Garden 86 Dawson Rd, Singapore 141086

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
Singapore's climate is mild year round, so as long as it's a nice day, you can visit this location during any month.
I visited on a day when there were a lot of clouds. In the morning, midday and late afternoon (clouds or not), you should be able to find similar lighting conditions.

Field tips

I recommend visiting on the weekends because there will be less people. You can also try holidays, when people are less likely to be out and about.
Symmetry is especially important here! To keep everything balanced, stand in the middle of the walkway.
I used an iPhone to shoot this image, but if you're using a camera, make sure you have a wide-angle lens so you can fit the architecture into the frame.
Incorporating a model will add a sense of scale and it'll really enhance the size of the two structures.

Current weather

River Valley
Rain, Partially cloudy
78o
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Sun
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Mon
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Tue
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Wed
80o
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Thu
84o
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Blue Hour

22:37
78o
Rain, Partially cloudy

Sunrise

22:59
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Rain, Partially cloudy

Golden Hour

10:32
78o
Rain, Partially cloudy

Sunset

11:02
78o
Rain, Partially cloudy

Do nearby

Check out the neighborhood coffeeshop, QI Philosophy Cafe, or visit Seven Star 七福星, which is a local food court.
Head east and walk along the Alexandra Park Connector. This pathway offers a leisurely place to stroll next to the water.

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