The Hidden Garden

During a walk I took many years ago through the backstreets of Florence, Italy I came across this gate in the wall leading into a private garden or orchard.

ION Orchard

ION Orchard is the latest shopping centre in Singapore built over the Orchard MRT station with 335 food and retail outlets and a unique futuristic and organic-like design. An integral part of the development is the Orchard Residences, a high-rise residential condominium, which is still under construction and will have 175 units from the 9th floor to the 54th floor. Layered across the walls of ION Orchard, the Media Facade is a multi-sensory canvas media wall made with cutting-edge technology. 

ION Orchard will also have the largest sheltered public square along Orchard Road, ION². It will span over 33,000 sq ft (3,100 m²) wide and are able to set-up any large-scale events. Everyday, over 220,000 pedestrians will be within its vicinity.