A massive 7,000 tonnes of ArcelorMittal steel beams, ranging from 12-30.7 metres, will be used to build the foundations of the eye-catching building – the longest beams ever delivered by the company in Singapore.

Alain Fremy, managing director of ArcelorMittal International in Singapore, said: “This project is another great example of how, thanks to our size and scale, ArcelorMittal is in a unique position to deliver tailor-made solutions that meet even the most stringent requirements”.

Delivery of the steel started in February and will extend until April / May this year, with the airport’s “Jewel” complex slated for completion in late 2018.

Once ready, the Jewel Changi Airport will offer some stand-out features including the world’s tallest indoor waterfall – its 40-metre-high “Rain Vortex”. Come nightfall, the waterfall will transform into a dramatic light show.

The vast water feature will sit at the heart of a five-storey garden – one of the largest indoor plant collections in the country, in a tribute to Singapore’s reputation as a garden city.

More conventional features will include leisure attractions, shops and a hotel, while food options will extend from cafes, bars and restaurants, to a street food marketplace offering signature Singaporean cuisine.

“For international travellers, Jewel will be an exciting tourist destination”, said Philip Yim, chief executive officer of JCAD, the development and property manager of Jewel.

“For Singaporeans, it will be a playground near home where they can share many happy moments with their loved ones”.