2024-12-22T05:40:02-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150131725/the-jewel-of-singapore-the-newest-addition-to-the-changi-airport-dazzles-visitors-and-locals-alike Katherine Guimapang 2019-04-12T16:27:00-04:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/23/233d4354b7d5531bd54f19f13095c81c.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1881/singapore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Singapore</a> is already known for its mesmerizing structures. However, the country wanted to make sure Singapore isn't only a great place to visit, but stopover! With international travel increasing over the years airports are becoming more than just lines and terminals. Many <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/5075/airport" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">airports</a> are becoming hubs for shopping, cuisine, and must-see attractions. Airport execs are now exploring new ways for airports to be "experienced, turning them into new "lifestyle hubs."&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/eb/ebbe11df80268c723894aaa359c7f046.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/eb/ebbe11df80268c723894aaa359c7f046.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Jewel Changi Airport. Image courtesy of Changi Airport Group</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ea/eaeb741c32a6c6d7511326e909350dbb.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ea/eaeb741c32a6c6d7511326e909350dbb.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rain Vortex Waterfall. Image &copy; Rachel Tay/Business Insider</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/92/92bdd2493ec7aa701eb20366e4b798a6.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/92/92bdd2493ec7aa701eb20366e4b798a6.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Canopy Park Image courtesy of Changi Airport Group</figcaption></figure><p>One of the world's most multi-faceted airports, no pun intended, the Jewel Changi Airport has 280 new retail stores and restaurants which make up the ten-story facility. With the structure split five feet above and five feet below ground, the airport has become the most luxurious airport in the world. New attractions include the Canopy Park which is said to open...</p>