Perpetual Spring: Singapore's Gardens by the Bay
Koh Buck Song
Singapore: Marshall Cavendish, 2012
ISBN: 9789812618474

Gardens have always been central to Singapore's identity and global positioning. Now, a fresh era has blossomed with Gardens by the Bay. Since the 1960s, this young nation has cultivated its international reputation as a "Garden City", a city-state adorned by gardens as a high priority in urban planning. In the 21st century, a paradigm shift is being carefully nurtured - as Singapore becomes a "City in a Garden", where the whole country is one big garden, and urban development is fully integrated and immersed amidst greenery and floral. The primary icon of this groundbreaking model is Gardens by the Bay. Plants from little corners of the globe and sustainable technology at the cutting-edge are brought together and harnessed. The fruits of these efforts include botanical landmarks such as the Vertical verdure of the Supertrees and two cooled conservatories introducing "perpetual spring" to this equatorial isle. This commemorative volume tells the story of the seeding of Gardens by the Bay, from the germination of the concept to first flowering and harvest with the official opening in 2012.