The new mall in bugis goes big on arts~Iluma, a 10-storey mall is located at Bugis, right opposite Bugis Junction and beside Bugis Village. You won't miss it.
While many new malls are showcasing the biggest and best international fashion brands, Iluma is focusing on the arts and entertainment. The 10-storey mall opposite Bugis Junction is devoting about 60 per cent of its space to restaurants, a cineplex and dance clubs.
There is an indoor events plaza and a outdoor civic plaza. All the floors are undulating (curved) so it gives shoppers an amphitheatre experience.
The rooftop has sky terraces and restaurants, which will provide an alfresco dining experience. And there are even discussions to connect a link bridge, which will be completed in six to eight months' time, to Bugis Junction, are underway.
To demonstrate its commitment to the arts, discounts will be granted on rent or even full venue sponsorship to artists.
This means that artists could use the open space on the rooftop, the indoor events plaza and the outdoor civic plaza for performances. More than 150 shops will be targeted at the young, hip and trendy. Unlike many malls, Iluma will NOT have a supermarket. But it's not going to be a big deal since there is already a cold storage in Bugis Junction.
One thing to note is also opening a Filmgarde cineplex in Iluma. The nine-hall cineplex will boast 1,400 seats. Located on the fifth floor, it aims to bring back the 'glamour' of movies, with gala premieres planned. For those who wanna check out the newest cinema in town, here it is:
http://www.filmgarde.com.sg/new/index.asp
Tenants include Japanese pasta chain Waraku and Style Evolution, which sells bags and wallets from the US and Europe. There will be a new fashion and lifestyle shop called Red Velvet which is opened by former merchandiser from streetwear chain 77th Street.
The mall was supposed to open at the end of last year, but sources said the launch was delayed as renovations could not be completed on time.
I hope to get more pictures on the inside and to share more details with you guys once I go there.. meanwhile, you should go check it out yourself.
2 comments:
its ten storeys worth of shops?
it's a ten storey bulding but only 5 levels worth of shops and all. I'm not too sure 'cos I haven't been there. Will be going there soon and then i will update.
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