Design News: Gardens by the Bay’s India-themed display, Boutiques Singapore returns
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Gardens by the Bay’s Sunflower Surprise floral showcase celebrates the spirit of India.
PHOTO: GARDENS BY THE BAY
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Gardens by the Bay unveils India-themed sunflower display
Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome has been transformed into a floral display of 3,000 sunflowers, set against re-creations of the landmarks of Jaipur, the capital of India’s Rajasthan state.
This Sunflower Surprise display, running until Nov 16, marks 60 years of Singapore-India diplomatic relations. It features 20 sunflower varieties, including unusual brown and pink blooms, with some reaching 1.8m tall. Notable varieties include the crimson-brown Helianthus “Chocolate” and the pink-tipped Helianthus “Strawberry Blonde”.
“The sunflower – a symbol of happiness, positivity and resilience – perfectly embodies the warm and enduring bond that connects our two nations,” says Mr Felix Loh, chief executive of Gardens by the Bay.
Architectural centrepieces include re-creations of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and the 16th-century Amer Stepwell. These landmarks are key symbols of Jaipur, which is also known as the Pink City for its distinctive architectural style and colour.
The display was officially opened on Oct 22 by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development Indranee Rajah. It marks Gardens by the Bay’s first collaboration with the High Commission of India in Singapore.
Info: www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
Boutiques Singapore returns in November
Another Land is among the brands launching new products at Boutiques Singapore’s Gifting Edition 2025 shopping fair.
PHOTO: ANOTHER LAND
Shopping festival Boutiques Singapore will return with its Gifting Edition showcase from Nov 21 to 23.
The design-focused shopping event will transform the F1 Pit Building into a showcase of over 320 local and international brands, including 200 product launches.
Highlights include a new kids’ drop-off space by local non-profit The Artground hosting hands-on workshops; more halal-certified food brands like Swiss-style potato rosti eatery Rostii; and new lounges that let visitors rest while exploring a curated selection of art and music.
Debuts at the festival include Another Land, a wellness brand co-founded by President’s Design Award winner Jackson Tan; as well as Taiwanese brand Paper Shoot Camera, which will be presenting eco-friendly paper cameras with designs exclusive to the fair.
Early-bird tickets are available at $8 until Oct 31, with regular tickets selling at $10 thereafter.
Info: www.boutiquefairs.com.sg
LeVeL33 debuts Singapore’s first beer-integrated gin
LeVeL33 and Prohibition Liquor Co’s beer-integrated gin.
PHOTO: LEVEL33
LeVeL33, which clinched the Guinness World Record for the world’s highest urban microbrewery in March, has partnered Australian craft distiller Prohibition Liquor Co to create Singapore’s first beer-integrated gin.
The LeVeL33 Prohibition Gin is set to launch on Nov 1 ahead of the bar-brewery’s 15th anniversary at its Marina Bay Financial Centre premises.
The beer-integrated gin uses the bar’s signature Brut Beer as its foundation. Alongside gin staples like juniper and coriander, the brew also incorporates botanicals inspired by Singapore’s culture and heritage, such as calamansi, ginger and mace.
“After multiple rounds of tastings, we created a bottle we are truly proud to share,” says Dr Martin Bem, founder and managing director of LeVeL33.
Each bottle is priced at $320++ for dine-in and $180+ online. The bar will also serve signature cocktails featuring the spirit ($26++ each) in November.
Info: www.level33.com.sg
