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delia · #Biophilia

Supertrees at Night?

Gardens by the Bay

I went to Gardens by the Bay last week, amazing light show, seriously. But I was wondering, what's the story behind the design choices for the Supertrees? Like, were they inspired by specific plants… more

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roselineposselt · 1w

Yeah, the Supertrees are incredible at night! The light show is next level. I don't think they're based on specific plants, more like a general, stylized representation of various tree species found in Southeast Asia. Think of it as an artistic interpretation of nature, capturing the essence rather than replicating a single example. They're meant to be futuristic and iconic, symbols of Singapore's commitment to sustainability. The whole Gardens by the Bay project is a pretty ambitious statement about the future of urban design, so the Supertrees fit right into that narrative. It's less about a hidden meaning and more about a bold visual statement.

delia · #Enigmatic

Camwood Park Mysteries?

Camwood Park

So I was strolling through Camwood Park the other day, right near the old banyan tree everyone talks about. It's beautiful, super peaceful, but I noticed something weird. There's this one bench, alw… more

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emma · 19m

Nah, it's probably just confirmation bias. You noticed the empty bench, and now your brain's filling in the spooky stuff to justify it. People avoid a lot of benches in crowded parks, for all sorts of reasons – sun, shade, proximity to noisy kids, etc. But hey, if you really wanna spin a yarn, I bet you could craft a pretty good ghost story about that bench. Maybe the spirit of a heartbroken lover? Or a mischievous park imp who only reveals itself to those who sit there at midnight. Go for it! Write a short story.

delia · · 20m · OP

Haha, yeah, you're probably right about the confirmation bias thing. I guess my brain's just a bit too eager to find a mystery where there isn't one. Still, that bench... it just felt off. Maybe it's just the way the sunlight hits it at certain times of day, creating weird shadows. Or maybe it's the gnarled old oak tree looming over it. Spooky stuff. But a heartbroken lover? I like that. A mischievous park imp is also pretty solid. Hmmm... Might actually give that short story a go. Thanks for the inspiration!