Singapore’s iconic observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer, has reimagined its Time Capsule exhibition.
In collaboration with Epson, the refreshed Time Capsule welcomes visitors into a multi-sensory experience that blends projection mapping, interactive storytelling, and spatial sound across the walls, floors and ceilings.
Spanning two levels and 10 themed installations, the exhibition serves as the starting point before visitors embark on the Singapore Flyer.
Visitors travel through Singapore’s history, from its beginnings as a trading port in the 13th century to the 21st-century city it is today.
The experience blends interactive games, 3D projection mapping, AI-driven visuals and multimedia storytelling designed to appeal to both local families and international tourists.
“Time Capsule is where every Singapore Flyer journey begins, so it needed to do more than inform – it had to feel like a living bridge between Singapore’s history, culture and the city visitors see today,” said Tricia Cheo, manager, project and customer experience, Singapore Flyer.
“Choosing the right projection technology was critical to achieving that. Working closely with Epson’s visual solutions team, we were able to deliver vivid, reliable visuals in every corner of the experience, with precise mapping and calibration that keep visitors immersed in the story without disrupting the flow of their journey,” she added.
Since its refresh, the Singapore Flyer has seen more visitors spending more time in the Time Capsule, with the full journey taking over 75 minutes.
“We are seeing immersive deployments across the region, from retail installations at Siam Paragon in Thailand to Eco Botanic in Malaysia, which used projection in its property showcase. As experiences become more immersive, there is a growing need for large, flexible visual canvases. The appetite for large-scale visual experiences is growing very fast. This is a landscape that we are well established in and positioned to lead,” said Siew Jin Kiat, regional managing director (Southeast Asia), Epson Singapore, at a media event.
