jewel changi airport, the mixed-use development designed by safdie architects, is set to open to the public for the first time. the project?s centerpiece is the world?s tallest indoor waterfall, officially known as the ?HSBC rain vortex?, which is surrounded by the shiseido forest valley, a four-storey garden filled with thousands of plants and trees. meanwhile, the site?s recreational facilities, including climbable sky nets, a hedge maze, and a series of slides, will open at a later date.

the shiseido forest valley surrounds the HSBC rain vortex
image courtesy of jewel changi airport devt. (also main image)
 
 
designed by safdie architects and opening on april 17, 2019, jewel changi airport serves as a vibrant center of community activity, combining an immense indoor garden with retail and operational facilities to create a new destination for the airport. in addition to the expansive indoor landscape, the soaring glass-enclosed building also contains retail galleries, restaurants, a hotel, and landside airport operations.
the south viewing deck offers all-encompassing views
image courtesy of jewel changi airport devt.
 
 
?jewel weaves together an experience of nature and the marketplace, dramatically asserting the idea of the airport as an uplifting and vibrant urban center, engaging travelers, visitors, and residents, and echoing singapore?s reputation as ?the city in the garden,? says moshe safdie. ?jewel presents a new building prototype for connecting the c...