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Old Nelson Road: Old Admiralty House |
Conveniently
located near the MRT and scenic Sembawang Park, the British
military residential building enjoyed a colourful history
which reflected its roots and contributions to the socio-cultural
development of Singapore. The two-storey house was constructed
in 1939 by the British Royal Navy for the Commodore Superintendent
of the Royal Navy Dockyard, and was designed by well-known
British architect Edwin Lutyens. It was home to officers from
the British navy during the colonial years, a seafood restaurant
in the 1970s and a country club in the 1990s. Gazetted in
2002 as a national monument, the preserved site was put out
for public tender in 2007 into an integrated uses of adventure
camps, clubhouse with recreational and F&B facilities.
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Upper Bukit Timah Rd: Former Bukit Timah Fire Station |
| Sliding
timber doors, brick walls and glazed louvred vents are some
of the unique architectural details of the former Bukit Timah
Fire Station. Constructed in 1956 as the 4th fire station
in Singapore, the state-owned building with its distinctive
red doors remains an iconic landmark along Upper Bukit Timah
Road. In 2008, the 7 blocks of 3-storey shophouses which used
to house firemen and their families received a new lease of
life as a bustling centre for the education, arts and dining.
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Hyderabad Road: Former Institute of Dental Health |
| Situated
on a sprawling site amidst lush foliage and serene surroundings,
the pre-war building dates back to the 1930s when it housed
the former institute of dental health. In 2006, simple restoration
works were done on its neo-classical style blocks to restore
its grand period finishes. Resembling a colonial club in its
heydays, the heritage building has been magically transformed
into a trendy and high-tech building for one of the top business
schools in Asia. |
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Mount Sophia Road: Former Methodist Girls’ School |
The
six-block property dates back to 1925 when it was constructed
as a school site for the Methodist Girls’ School (MGS).
Once a run-down collection of buildings, the premises were
transformed in 2007 into a nexus of artistic activity with
over 30 companies comprising art galleries, creative studios,
dining establishments and even an art film theatre. The most
obvious physical change to the architectural monument is a
spanking new coat of paint, but the overall look of the building
is still reminiscent of the time it operated as the legendary
girls’ school. |
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Chin Swee Road: Former Pearl’s Hill Primary School |
| Right
in the heart of the city and next to the Pearl’s Hill
City Park is a 37-year old building which formerly housed
Former Pearl's Hill Primary School. The 12-storey school closed
in 2001 and became the Stamford Student Residence. In 2007,
the building was given a new lease of life when it was magically
transformed into a 130-room boutique business hotel. This
was the first State property tenanted out by SLA with the
niche use as a mid-tier hotel. |
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Sultan Gate: Malay Heritage Centre |
Located
in the heart of the Kampong Glam Historic District, 85 Sultan
Gate was completed over 160 years ago. This royal abode was
the official residence of Sultan Hussain Shah who together
with the Temenggong Abdul Rahman, ceded Singapore to the East
India and relinquished all sovereign rights over Singapore
to the British. Today, the restored two-storey Istana Kampong
Glam is now put to adaptive re-use as a museum. The galleries
in the current Malay Heritage Centre showcase the enthralling
history, aspirations and role of Singapore Malays towards
nation-building. |
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Village |
| Hidden
from busy thoroughfares and surrounded by verdant landscapes,
Tanglin Village offers city slickers a reprieve from the concrete
jungle. Radically transformed from a plantation to an army
camp and finally into its present day enclave of lifestyle,
education and arts interest, Tanglin Village is an intimate
urban sanctuary for both locals and tourists who shop for
exotic paraphernalia or dine in the varied restaurants. Tanglin
Village is organized into three clusters, namely Dempsey,
Minden and Loewen cluster. The Village is a physical representation
of adaptive rejuvenation as stern-looking army barracks receive
a fresh lease of life as vibrant lifestyle and dining establishments. |
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St Andrew's Road: Former Supreme Court |
One
of the most stately and prominent buildings in Singapore,
the former Supreme Court building is the last architectural
piece designed by Frank Dorrington-Ward in his typical classical
lines. Constructed in the 1930s, the Supreme Court Building
has been one of the most enduring architectural landmarks
of Singapore, and was gazetted in 1992 as a national monument.
In response to the city's growing population and limited courtroom
facilities, the Supreme Court moved out of both the City Hall
and Supreme Court buildings in 2005 into a new building. While
pending development plans to house the future National Art
Gallery of Singapore (working title), the building had been
used occasionally, for example, as one of the exhibition venues
for the Singapore Biennale 2006 and as a registration centre
for delegates of the International Monetary Fund/World Bank
meetings. |
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St Andrew's Road: Former City Hall |
Situated
in the heart of the Civic District is the City Hall building
that was built in 1926. It used to house the offices of the
Municipal Council (later known as City Council) which was
responsible for the provision of public infrastructures such
as roads & street lights. In the 1960s, City Hall was
home to several public administrative departments including
the Public Utilities Board and Prime Minister's Office. The
building underwent renovations in the 1980s and was annexed
by the Supreme Court to provide space for more courtrooms.
As part of the transformation of Singapore's civic district
into a bustling arts and cultural hub, City Hall will be converted
into a world class national arts institution together with
the adjacent Supreme Court by 2013. |
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Stamford Road: National Museum of Singapore |
Initiated
in 1887 by the Governor of the Straits Settlements, the museum
became known for its natural history collection of Southeast
Asia and its ethnology and archaeology collections. Renamed
the National Museum following Singapore's independence, the
architecturally stunning and majestic building became a National
Monument in 1992. It was restored and reinvented in 2003 to
reveal the current National Museum of Singapore which prides
itself on introducing varied ways of presenting history to
redefine the conventional museum experience. |
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