Inside Esplanade: Architecture and Acoustics

Another activity checked off my bucket list is to join a guided tour of the Esplanade, the durian-shaped building. I finally had the free time to book this tour together with my sister. It costed us 20sgd per person to book this 1-hour long tour. Ever since I watched Les Miserables in Esplanade, my fascination for this building has grown. As someone working in Design and Construction field, I have always wondered about the acoustics of the hall/theatre. The tour maybe short but it still provided us the important information and details that we needed to know regarding the design and how the acoustics work. The guide also explained how each detail of the structure contributes to the overall acoustics of the building. We were also able to enter and seat inside the concert hall and theatre. Taking photos while the tour is on-going was also allowed. The history and interesting trivia were also mentioned in the tour. The tour group is small so there was no issue with communication with the guide. The tour guide was considerate and approachable as she always asks if we have questions. This tour is always available along with the other types of tour Esplanade is offering. This is one of the tours unique to Singapore since only Singapore has the durian building so it’s worth trying. #wheretogo #esplanade #singapore #guidedtour #toursg #visitsingapore #architecture #tripblazers