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.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Moderate
Accessbility
Hours
10:00 - 18:00
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (18mm)
How to get there
N1° 20' 12.9611"E103° 45' 35.2413"
The easiest way to arrive at the WCEGA Tower is via Bus 189 from the Bukit Batok bus interchange. Alight 6 stops later at Burgundy Hill, Bukit Batok East Avenue 3 and cross the road. WCEGA tower is the tall building on the left.
Walk up the steps on the left and you still see the entrance to WCEGA Tower. Enter the main lobby and walk by the reception to the lifts (they will not stop you) and go to your desired floor (I was on the top floor which was the 30th). No access card is required. After exiting the elevator on the top floor, you will see a window on either your right or left depending on which lift you took. Walk towards and shoot out of it for the angle I used for the look down.
Address:
WCEGA Tower, 21 Bukit Batok Crescent, Singapore 658065
Tips
When to go
Best season
November, December
Best time
Late afternoon
Although you can access this location all year round, it is still an office building. Hence, November and December are the best months to visit as most tenants will be on leave or holiday. As a result, there will also be lesser interference with your photography.
In the late-afternoon the sun sets at an angle casting long shadows on the interior of the building.
Field tips
Avoid lingering too long in a certain spot. It’s an office building and certain tenants don't appreciate photographers wandering around their corridors.
The interior is enormous and a wide lens is essential for doing the place any justice. I used a Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 at the widest focal length for this composition.
No matter the floor you’re on, try to find the midpoint. Taking an off center shot would ruin the symmetry, unless that’s what you’re hoping for!
I shot in handheld using live view to get it as symmetrical as possible.