SLA Launches Tender of Conserved Heritage Bungalows at Adam Park

The conserved pre-war bungalows are launched via a Concept and Price Revenue Tender on a 30-year leasehold tenure.

Zoned for residential use, Adam Park comprises 19 Black & White and Art-Deco style heritage bungalows across a 12.8 hectares site. The successful tenderer is expected to retain Adam Park’s rustic charm and honour its historical significance.

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has launched a Concept and Price Revenue tender for a cluster of 19 residential heritage bungalows at Adam Park on a 30-year leasehold tenure today.

2            The 12.8 ha site has an existing gross floor area of about 9,137 sqm. It is situated on high ground off Adam Road and is in close proximity to amenities along Dunearn Road. Please refer to Annex for the location map of Nos. 2 to 20 Adam Park, factsheet and photographs.

3            The buildings on the site comprise colonial bungalows constructed by the British government as municipal staff housing prior to World War II. They were subsequently used as a prisoner-of-war (POW) camp during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore.

4        The Concept and Price Revenue Tender approach aims to tap on the expertise and experience of a developer and/or operator to sensitively rejuvenate and enhance the unique heritage site, while fulfilling conservation requirements.

Vision for the site

5            The site will be used for serviced apartments amidst the tranquil and lush green environment. Minimal changes are envisaged to the existing residential use as the bungalows will be operated as serviced apartments. Only limited infill development/extensions will be allowed (up to 2,000 sqm and single-storey) to adapt the site for modern living while retaining the existing rustic charm and landscape. Office, childcare centre or F&B uses may be allowed at 7 Adam Park, while 11 Adam Park has the option to be converted into a clubhouse.

Preserving the rustic charm and heritage of Adam Park

6            The bungalows have been conserved in recognition of their architectural and heritage significance. The successful tenderer is required to retain the rustic charm of the existing site, preserve its heritage significance, and encourage concepts that celebrate the rich history of the site, and heritage bungalows at large. This includes implementing measures to promote the history and significance of the site, particularly the bungalows at 5 and 11 Adam Park, where wartime artefacts are present. These could be in the form of heritage markers or storyboards, murals, walking trails and publications, among others.

7            SLA also requires the successful tenderer to comply with the protection of the as-built heritage of the bungalows. As the site has been designated as a conservation area, any restoration, repair, or addition must comply with conservation guidelines. Subdivision of the site or strata subdivision of the bungalows will not be allowed. To safeguard the archaeological significance of the site, the successful tenderer is required to appoint a Project Archaeologist to conduct mitigation works to recover and document archaeological material(s) and features.

Concept and Price Revenue Tender Approach

8            A Concept and Price Revenue Tender approach will be adopted for the Adam Park site. Under this approach, tenderers are required to submit their concept proposals and tender prices separately. The concept proposals will first be evaluated against a set of criteria specified in the tender, which includes the overall development concept, quality of building design, rehabilitation and maintenance plans, and track record of tenderers. Only compelling concept proposals will be shortlisted to proceed to the second stage of evaluation which will be based on price only. This is to ensure that the selected concept proposals are aligned with the vision for the site.

9            Tan Puay Joo, Director of Land Sales (Private) of SLA, says, “Adam Park is a unique site that represents a significant part of Singapore’s built heritage and history. This tender aims to bring renewed life to the estate that will cater to evolving lifestyle trends, while ensuring its history is respected and honoured. We look forward to working with like-minded partners who share this same vision to enhance and celebrate the unique character of this cluster of heritage bungalows.”

Tender details

10      The tender for the Adam Park heritage bungalow site will close on 4 August 2026. Details on the land parcel are available on the State Property Information Online portal at https://app.sla.gov.sg/spio ↗ (opens in new tab). The Developer’s Packets containing details and conditions of tender for the site are available for sale at https://app.sla.gov.sg/spio/property-detail?propertyId=SLP2026010011L&page=0 ↗ (opens in new tab).

Annex

Location map

Factsheet

History of the site:

·       The Conserved Buildings are heritage bungalows of differing sizes, ranging from 350 to 623 sqm. These bungalows were constructed in 1929 for officers and families of the Municipal Council and Singapore Improvement Trust. It is a good example of how a residential estate built by the Municipality was laid out and organised. Within the grounds, the large lawns, winding roads and spacious bungalows for municipal accommodation remain largely intact.

·       During World War II, Adam Park became a battleground, and the estate was subsequently used as a prisoner-of-war (“POW”) camp, housing up to 3000 British and Australian POWs within its grounds. Evidence of its wartime role still exists in artefacts within the houses as well as buried in the grounds. These include a painted chapel wall mural on the upper storey of 11 Adam Park and the remnants of a POW calendar etched into the wall at the outhouse of 5 Adam Park. The wartime battalion headquarters at 7 Adam Park also still stands at the entrance to the estate.

·       To find out more about the history of Adam Park, tenderers may wish to visit https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/historic-sites/battle-at-adam-park ↗ (opens in new tab).

Photographs - Exterior of B&W bungalows at Adam Park 

No. 7 Adam park

No.7 Adam Park

No. 20 Adam Park

Photographs - Interior of B&W bungalows at Adam Park