The most significant feature of the National Theatre was its huge 150-tonne cantilevered steel roof which stretched to the slopes of Fort Canning; a five-pointed facade which represented the five stars of the Singapore flag in the same way as its outdoor fountain was supposed to represent the crescent moon. The theatre had no side or rear walls and only the huge roof shielded the audience from the elements.It also had a revolving stage which was rarely used and cost S$10,000 annually to maintain.
BixchAss777says
It was demolished as it was structurally unsafe due to defects discovered in its cantilever roof. Also, with the proximity of the proposed Central Expressway tunnel to the theatre coupled with its declining use due to the lack of air-conditioning, led to a government decision to demolish the National Theatre.
Monkes_Osays
wow that’s beautiful! So sad it’s been demolished..
mrtn17says
For a second I thought they also had flamengos with fancy hats
FreezingFingers93says
Stunning!
CrotchWolfsays
That was a pretty cool building. such a shame it was torn down.
Sandberg231984says
Reminds of a Howard Johnson
TheGamesGuysays
One of the good buildings that came out of the 60s. It’s weird how some of my favourite buildings are from the 60s and some of my least favourite are also from the 60s
BixchAss777 says
The most significant feature of the National Theatre was its huge 150-tonne cantilevered steel roof which stretched to the slopes of Fort Canning; a five-pointed facade which represented the five stars of the Singapore flag in the same way as its outdoor fountain was supposed to represent the crescent moon. The theatre had no side or rear walls and only the huge roof shielded the audience from the elements.It also had a revolving stage which was rarely used and cost S$10,000 annually to maintain.
BixchAss777 says
It was demolished as it was structurally unsafe due to defects discovered in its cantilever roof. Also, with the proximity of the proposed Central Expressway tunnel to the theatre coupled with its declining use due to the lack of air-conditioning, led to a government decision to demolish the National Theatre.
Monkes_O says
wow that’s beautiful! So sad it’s been demolished..
mrtn17 says
For a second I thought they also had flamengos with fancy hats
FreezingFingers93 says
Stunning!
CrotchWolf says
That was a pretty cool building. such a shame it was torn down.
Sandberg231984 says
Reminds of a Howard Johnson
TheGamesGuy says
One of the good buildings that came out of the 60s. It’s weird how some of my favourite buildings are from the 60s and some of my least favourite are also from the 60s