
Safdie Architects has broken ground on a long-anticipated expansion to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Led by Moshe Safdie, who also conceived the original 2010 development, the new project is located on a site adjacent to the existing resort. The expansion introduces a 570-key luxury hotel and a 15,000-seat arena designed by Populous, marking what is expected to be the final chapter in the evolution of the iconic complex.
Expected to be completed by 2029, the expansion introduces a curving 55-story hotel tower comprising 570 suites. Rotated at a 45-degree angle relative to the existing towers, the new structure features triple-height garden terraces that grow in size as they ascend, and a façade system designed to minimize solar gain while maintaining proportional continuity with the original resort.

Topping the new tower will be a 76,000-square-foot rooftop experience called Skyloop, characterized by overlapping elliptical columns that spiral in opposing directions. The rooftop venue will include dining, leisure, and observatory spaces, positioned slightly higher than the adjacent Sands SkyPark. Adjacent to the hotel, a podium will anchor the new 15,000-seat arena, designed by Populous. The venue is integrated with the broader Marina Bay precinct and aims to host major international performances and events. An additional 200,000 square feet within the podium is allocated for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), expanding the development's cultural and commercial capacities. Plans also include new public amenities for retail, dining, and nightlife.


Supported by the Singapore government, the expansion is anticipated to stimulate inbound travel and further reinforce Singapore's position as a global tourism and business destination. Since opening in 2010, Marina Bay Sands has welcomed over 470 million visitors and has played a central role in shaping the city-state's hospitality and entertainment landscape. This latest development comes alongside a recently completed $1.75 billion upgrade to the original towers. Nearly two decades after Marina Bay Sands redefined Singapore's skyline, the expansion is expected to conclude what Safdie Architects describes as the final chapter in the resort's development.


Known for designs such as Habitat 67 in Montreal and the Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore, Safdie Architects continues to explore bold structural forms and immersive public spaces. Among the firm's recent announcements is Qorner, a sculptural residential tower in Quito, Ecuador, developed alongside IQON by BIG for Uribe Schwartzkopf, and in Singapore, the studio recently completed The Singapore EDITION and Boulevard 88, a mixed-use development near Orchard Road.
Editor's Note: This article was originally published by Maria-Cristina Florian on April 5, 2024. It was updated on August 4, 2025, to include a construction update.