Visiting the National Orchid Garden in Singapore this October was an experience I approached not just as a visitor, but as a landscape architect eager to understand why the space feels so compelling and where its design choices could be pushed even further. The garden is undeniably beautiful, but what struck me most was how meticulously choreographed the entire experience is. Light filters through tall palms to create a sense of gentle arrival, and the initial planting intentionally frames each view. Still, there were moments when the sheer density of colour and texture tipped into saturation, reminding me how vital visual pacing is, even in gardens designed around spectacle.