Fusionopolis is nothing like the large cold test bed that people often mistake scientific research centres to be
HUSHED laboratories, complex equipment and stern researchers in white coats – these are the stark images that most people associate with scientific research centres. But step inside Fusionopolis, and it becomes clear that the place is nothing like a large, cold test bed. Singapore’s major research hub for the science, engineering, infocommunication and media industries is decked with sky gardens, restaurants, a fitness centre and even a theatre.
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| For fun: With recreational facilities like a fitness centre that would rival a small mall’s, Fusionopolis is not just a place for working hard, but for playing hard too. And its doors are open to both researchers and the public |
With recreational facilities that would rival a small mall’s, Fusionopolis is not just a place for working hard, but for playing hard too. And its doors are open to both researchers and the public.
Fusionopolis ‘will provide an exceptional environment for the integration of working, living, playing and learning’, says JTC Corporation in its FY2008 annual report
Eating well
There is hardly a reason for anyone at Fusionopolis to go hungry when there are plenty of food and beverage outlets around.
For the daily dose of caffeine, there is Starbucks Coffee, Black Canyon Coffee or Ya Kun Toastwich (this Ya Kun outlet is said to be one of only two in Singapore which sells sandwiches).
There is also a wide variety of establishments catering to the Asian palette, from Koryo (Korean) Restaurant, Shin Nichi Japanese Restaurant to Fai Gor Hong Kong Cafe. Western food is available from Eighteen Chefs Trattoria, and patrons can catch jam sessions on some Tuesdays. Continue reading
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