The dome's glass surface is engineered to block infrared radiation while allowing maximum visible light for photosynthesis.
The conservatory utilizes a double-glazing system that reduces the cooling load by approximately 30 percent compared to single-glazing.
The building was designed by WilkinsonEyre Architects and features a grid-shell design inspired by the shape of a glass flask.
Some of the baobab trees inside the dome are over 1,000 years old.
The facility functions as a research and conservation site, housing species that are threatened in their natural habitats.
The structure is connected to an underground energy center that uses waste heat from power generation to drive the cooling system.
The Flower Dome is part of the broader Gardens by the Bay initiative aimed at establishing a 'City in a Garden'.
The Flower Dome is a 1.2-hectare climate-controlled conservatory located within the Gardens by the Bay complex in Singapore. It replicates the cool-dry Mediterranean and semi-arid subtropical climates, maintaining temperatures between 23°C and 25°C. The structure is an immense glass-clad steel grid shell without internal columns, allowing for unobstructed views. It features nine different gardens displaying plants from five continents, including South Africa, California, and the Mediterranean basin. The central display area is frequently reconfigured to host seasonal floral exhibitions. It holds the Guinness World Record for the world's largest glass greenhouse. The facility utilizes a system of chillers and dehumidifiers to maintain its specific environmental conditions. It is integrated into the larger Bay South Garden master plan near the Marina Reservoir.
The elevated walkway near the back of the dome, offering a panoramic view of the entire conservatory and the central floral display.
Bring a light sweater or jacket as the interior is kept at a constant, cool temperature that may feel chilly compared to the Singapore heat.
Visit during a 'Floral Display' changeover period to see the team actively installing new themed garden arrangements.
Check the official website for the current floral theme, as the central garden displays rotate every few weeks.
Visiting mid-day on weekends, which is the peak period for tour groups and local families.
Occasionally closes for maintenance during specific days each month; check the official website calendar for closure dates before visiting.
Do not step into the planting beds or touch the exotic specimens; stay on designated paved pathways.
