5 Things I Like About 29Rooms: Lost and Found

Hi Huneybees,

Get ready to up your selfie game and immerse into the most creative playground as 29Rooms: Lost and Found begins tomorrow. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, this will be the It space for all IG and Tik Tok aficionados. So get your camera gear ready, and gather your partners and BFFs for this fun-filled experience at Gardens by the Bay.

Debuted in 2015 in New York, 29Rooms is the creation of the digital publication platform Refinery29 and its parent company Vice Media. The event has seen the likes of Lizzo and Emma Roberts curating immersive experiences at earlier editions and this is the first time the event has stepped out of the US.

As the name suggests, there are 29 rooms, each with a unique theme and setup for you to experience. Covering a massive area of 4,500 m sq, the Singapore edition features local and international artists, these rooms are not just about looking good for selfie shots, but are also interactive thought invoking too!

1) Mysterious sets the mood

Stepping into the first room, a dark forest will be greeting you. A strong spotlight at the end beckons to you and as you walk through this "prepping" space with the scent of bergamot and sandalwood, several questions on the wall might trigger certain thoughts and emotions.

2) Are Our Lives Too Monochromatic?

The main attraction of the exhibition is Merry-Go-Round, a themed room exclusive to Singapore. In it are 6 different time-stamped monochromatic spaces in which the average Singaporean sits throughout the day: public transport, office chairs, coffee shops, living rooms, toilets, and bedrooms. It makes me wonder if my life is too average?

3) Celebrity Experience

Take a break from the bright colours and step into the Billie Eilish room. Inspired by her perfume - Eilish No.2, the whole room is dimly lit and draped in gold, with a gold bust (just like the fragrance bottle) set in the back of the room. The room is all about a sensory experience with projections of her playing on the translucent fabrics hung from the ceiling and whiffs of her perfume (notes of sugared petals, vanilla, mandarin, red berries, and cocoa) filling the room. It's as though I stepped into a luxurious spa.

Note: Try spotting the hidden room where you can get a 360-degree selfie of yourself, like those taken on the red carpets of award shows.

4) Travel around Asia in minutes

Hop between countries in a matter of minutes? Why not! In the Samsung room, stroll through Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, etc, and get your vids/pics taken with their latest S23 phones. Not only do you get to brag about it, but you also get to experience what their latest Nightography technology is all about.

5) Interactivity

Hands-on activities can be found across a few rooms - feel like an 8-year-old again and doodle or write a diary entry in the "Dora's Diary" room, print transfer a t-shirt to bring home in the "Flag Your Goals" room, or simply break the rules and make a mess of a room in the "Paint Over Your Mess" room, draw whatever you like, write whatever you want! 

And when you get tired, why not enjoy a coffee with a friend or even a stranger on the seesaw tables in the "Nice to Meet You" cafe or crash a flat party and sip on 3 cocktails made with Monkey Shoulder whisky.

If not, step into the Tiger Beer’s X Room (an 800 sq. m. standalone addition to the 29Rooms’ funhouse that's ticketed separately), where you can grab a free beer and enjoy DJ music acts, dance in the silent disco, enjoy some workshops activities, and even grab some bites as there will be some restaurant pop-ups! More details on the 29rooms website.

There’s just simply so much to experience 29Rooms and I don't want to spoil the magic for you, head on over and check it out yourself. Can't wait to see your pics/vids across on social media platforms!

Timing and ticket

Admission: Tue-Thu $35/adult | Fri-Sun $48/adult

Date: 10th February – 16th April 2023

Time: Tue-Sun 10am-10.30pm (Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)

Venue: Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

Info: 29Rooms website

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