Singapore | Republic of Singapore

This highly cosmopolitan and diverse city is home to about 4.99million people and, in 2009 it was ranked the tenth most expensive city in the world in which to live!

Singapore is a thriving centre of commerce and industry, and is home to the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines sending super tankers, container ships and passenger liners to share the busy waters with coastal fishing vessels and wooden lighters.

It has also become one of the most important financial centers of Asia, with more than 130 banks. Business dealings are facilitated by Singapore's superb communications network which links the nation to the rest of the world via satellite, 24-hour telegraph and telephone systems.

Singapore's strategic location, excellent facilities, fascinating cultural contrasts and tourist attractions contribute to its success as a leading destination for both business and pleasure.

In 2006 D3 was commissioned to design a unique and driver challenging street circuit that would showcase this bustling city to a global audience and conduct a venue analysis for hosting an international motorsport event. The bid to complete this project was won by F1 consultants and in 2008 the first F1 night race was held on the streets of Singapore using key elements of the D3-designed temporary street circuit.