Key takeaway Balestier Point is a rare mixed-use building in Singapore that draws direct inspiration from Habitat 67, the visionary modular complex by Moshe Safdie. Its design stacks cubic residential...
Key takeaway Bottle Tree Park, once a beloved rustic gathering place in Yishun, was more than just a park. When it closed and became Orto and then finally shuttered in mid‑2023, what was lost was a ...
Key takeaway Since its opening in 1980, Bras Basah Complex has grown from a bold urban‑renewal idea into Singapore’s unofficial “Book City.” What began as a cluster of textbooks and stationery...
Key takeaway Bukit Pasoh Road became Singapore’s heritage district because it combined strong clan associations, discreet social layers labelled “Mistress Street”, and fine conservation of i...
Key takeaway Bukit Timah Plaza was one of Singapore’s earliest regional shopping centres, built in 1979 as a one‑stop hub for both retail and residential life. Its position on a traffic island bor...
Key takeaway The Chinese Heritage Center (CHC) sits in the former administration building of Nanyang University (Nantah), a landmark in overseas Chinese education. The building, completed in 1955 and ...
Key takeaway East Coast Park, now one of Singapore’s largest and most beloved coastal parks, was built entirely on reclaimed land starting in the 1960s. The transformation was part of a massive recl...
Key takeaway Gardens by the Bay grew from the reclaimed land once occupied by Marina City Park into a billion‑dollar green landmark. It was built to fulfil Singapore’s vision of transforming from ...
Key takeaway Haji Lane’s street art does more than dazzle the eyes. It reflects Kampong Glam’s layered identity, from its humble roots as a pilgrimage alley to a hub of multicultural expression....
Key takeaway Kandang Kerbau Hospital, better known as “KK,” earned its nickname “the Birthquake Hospital” by delivering over 1.2 million Singaporeans between 1924 and 1997. It stood at the h...
