Indian Columbus

Jewel Changi Airport, commonly known as Jewel, is one of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks. It is a nature-themed entertainment and retail complex connected to one of the passenger terminals of Changi Airport. Among its many attractions, the centerpiece is the breathtaking Rain Vortex, the tallest indoor waterfall in the world. A Spectacular Sight The Rain Vortex, formerly known as the HSBC Rain Vortex, stands at an impressive height of 40 meters (130 feet). Water continuously recirculates and is pumped to the roof, where it free-falls through a circular opening at a rate of up to 37,850 liters per minute. The waterfall lands in a basement-level pool, with an acrylic funnel at the bottom preventing splashing and insulating sound. Architectural Marvel The Jewel’s unique toroid-shaped roof, which houses the Rain Vortex, consists of over 9,000 pieces of glass and spans 200 by 150 meters (660 by 490 feet). The roof features a sloped oculus that seamlessly integrates with the cascading wate...