Rain Oculus' waterfall

Our next man-made waterfall is one of the most unique and dramatic waterfalls in Singapore and in the world. The waterfall is a part of the "live" artwork called Rain Oculus at Marina Bay Sands. The intention of creating Rain Oculus was to blur the boundaries between art, architecture, and nature, and it transferred perfectly well to the magnificent artwork that functioned as both a skylight and a rain collector in the middle of Marina Bay Sands.

The waterfall only "happened" at fixed times throughout the day. A large whirlpool of recycled rainwater forms inside a 70-foot diameter acrylic bowl, then falls 2 stories to a pool below, creating the magnificent Rain Oculus waterfall. The pumps that direct water into the bowl are turned on and off a few times an hour so the whirlpool is always changing in shape and intensity. At maximum flow rates, 200 tons of water swirl in the bowl, and 8000 gallons per minute fall through the atrium. This water is also reused for our toilet flushing to maximize the effort of recycling water in Singapore. You can view the unique waterfall from above or inside the shopping mall below in Marina Bay Sands.

Location: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore