A subset of place is processes. This includes operational processes like security checks, entry/exit procedures, and the ability to readily access ATMs or toilets. For the Biennale at South Bridge Development Centre and City Hall, Security Officers were stationed on every floor, over-looking most of the tangible artworks, except the video presentations. This is to ensure that people do not destroy or damage those artworks, and some were so strict that we were not allowed to touch the artwork. For some other masterpieces, photography is allowed only without the use of flashlight, not because the flash will damage the artwork, but rather, by using flash, the outcome of the artwork is different from what the artist wants to convey, thus flash photography is not allowed.
Entry and exit procedures, on the other hand, are quite slack. Not much checking was being made to the visitors. It seemed like the authority assumed that anybody holding the guide book has already paid for the ticket and thus don’t have to ask them for one. However, I see the loophole here as when I was at City Hall, I brought my cousin along and she did not pay for her ticket. I simply told her to hold my guide book and walk into City Hall, and it worked.
Lastly, as these 2 places are now under conservation order, the toilets can not be used. To access the toilet, you have to walk to a nearby shopping centre or MRT stations. Only at the Singapore Flyer, security officers and entry/exit procedures are stricter, while at the same time, ATMs and toilets are easily accessible.
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