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Top and above: The company also supplied and installed all the finishes for the underpasses and basement esplanade. These included granite and enamel panels. In addition, the company supplied and installed all the mechanical and electrical systems for these areas.

Left: Foster-designed iGuzzini spider lights are a feature of the walkway interiors.

Accessibility is a key design requirement for any major public complex. At The Esplanade sheltered walkways and underpasses link the theatres to Marina Square, Millenia Walk, Suntec City, Raffles City and the City Hall MRT station. The five underpasses and the basement esplanade were completed by Tew Kim Thai Construction. Contracts and project manager Raymond Teo says the company was proud to have contributed some alternative proposals to DP Architects.

"This included co-designing a lightweight, aluminium, modular roof, which could provide the necessary waterproofing without detracting from the designer's intent," he says. "Entrance Four, which is the Arts Centre entrance is the most dramatic portal, presenting a clear, unobstructed glass facade. Its deconstruction style has a graphic quality reminiscent of the work of Escher."

Tew Kim Thai supplied and installed all the finishes for the underpasses, which included different types of granite, enamel panels, glass cladding and Foster-designed iGuzzini spider lights. The company was also responsible for the supply and installation of all mechanical and electrical systems for the basement esplanade.

"We interfaced with both government and private entities," says Teo. "The company worked as a direct contractor for the Esplanade developer that commissioned two of the entrances, and as the main contractor that completed the remaining transit structures for the Land Transport Authority. We are particularly appreciative of the help provided by Vikas Gore and Edwin Makil of DP Architects."