Category Archives: Our Physical Heritage
The former Raffles College: Where education and architecture collide
The relationship between architecture and education is often an intriguing one. Whether it’s meant for practicality, or to foster creativity within the community, there is perhaps none that historically stands out more than the NUS Bukit Timah Campus, which first
The former Raffles College: Where education and architecture collide
The relationship between architecture and education is often an intriguing one. Whether it’s meant for practicality, or to foster creativity within the community, there is perhaps none that historically stands out more than the NUS Bukit Timah Campus, which first
Da Kwong Jewellery
Tucked away in a quieter part of Ang Mo Kio, the inconspicuous neighbourhood shop of Da Kwong Jewellery is constantly filled with a surprisingly pleasant Cantonese banter between customer and shopowner. While jade, yellow gold and pearl remain staples in
Da Kwong Jewellery
Tucked away in a quieter part of Ang Mo Kio, the inconspicuous neighbourhood shop of Da Kwong Jewellery is constantly filled with a surprisingly pleasant Cantonese banter between customer and shopowner. While jade, yellow gold and pearl remain staples in
Tiong Bahru Air-Raid Shelter
While Tiong Bahru’s future is fought today as a war of words between businesses of the old against the new, the iconic estate’s involvement in World War II is literally hidden from the man on the street. Tucked away beneath
Tiong Bahru Air-Raid Shelter
While Tiong Bahru’s future is fought today as a war of words between businesses of the old against the new, the iconic estate’s involvement in World War II is literally hidden from the man on the street. Tucked away beneath
The Curious Case of the Black and Whites at Woodleigh Park
Better known as the former white elephant station along the Northeast Line, it is hard to find the significance of Woodleigh historically beyond it being part of the former expanse of the Bidadari Cemetery. Yet tucked away in Woodleigh Park,
The Curious Case of the Black and Whites at Woodleigh Park
Better known as the former white elephant station along the Northeast Line, it is hard to find the significance of Woodleigh historically beyond it being part of the former expanse of the Bidadari Cemetery. Yet tucked away in Woodleigh Park,
Making a connection at Circuit Road
With flats dating back nearly half a century, Circuit Road stands as one of the oldest housing estates in Singapore, though its reputation as an urban ghetto is perhaps why its public prominence is overshadowed by the likes of heritage
Making a connection at Circuit Road
With flats dating back nearly half a century, Circuit Road stands as one of the oldest housing estates in Singapore, though its reputation as an urban ghetto is perhaps why its public prominence is overshadowed by the likes of heritage
Finding Inch-spiration on Ubin
In the air-conditioned nation that is Singapore, the idea of embarking on a music sojourn on our shores is hard to imagine. We think about drawbacks such as the lack of space, electricity, tropical humidity and perhaps most importantly, Wi-Fi
Finding Inch-spiration on Ubin
In the air-conditioned nation that is Singapore, the idea of embarking on a music sojourn on our shores is hard to imagine. We think about drawbacks such as the lack of space, electricity, tropical humidity and perhaps most importantly, Wi-Fi
Foo Leong Record Store (富 良 唱片）
“Aunty 有没有英文的歌?” (do you have English songs) “有啊, 有 Justin Bieber ah.” (yes yes, we have Justin Bieber) So began my conversation with 75-year old Mrs Wong, owner of the institution that is Foo Leong Record Store (富 良 唱片),
Foo Leong Record Store (富 良 唱片）
“Aunty 有没有英文的歌?” (do you have English songs) “有啊, 有 Justin Bieber ah.” (yes yes, we have Justin Bieber) So began my conversation with 75-year old Mrs Wong, owner of the institution that is Foo Leong Record Store (富 良 唱片),
Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre – Singapore’s Original Farmers’ Market
Organic, artisinal, independent. Three words that are probably best used to describe the modern day Farmers’ Market that has become a trendy pop-up place to showcase a range of modern food and craft offerings to an affluent audience. Contrary to
Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre – Singapore’s Original Farmers’ Market
Organic, artisinal, independent. Three words that are probably best used to describe the modern day Farmers’ Market that has become a trendy pop-up place to showcase a range of modern food and craft offerings to an affluent audience. Contrary to
The samsui women of Singapore
The samsui women were part of an initial group of some 2,000 women hailing mainly from the Sanshui district in Canton (Guangdong), arriving between 1934-1938 together with over 200,000 female Chinese immigrants in search of a better living. Most of
The samsui women of Singapore
The samsui women were part of an initial group of some 2,000 women hailing mainly from the Sanshui district in Canton (Guangdong), arriving between 1934-1938 together with over 200,000 female Chinese immigrants in search of a better living. Most of
Trail Running at The Green Corridor
Since the redevelopment of the MacRitchie Trails and introduction of The Green Corridor, trail running in Singapore has been literally been on a trailblazing rise, thanks largely to the the pristine natural and man-made heritage, as well as the physical challenges
Trail Running at The Green Corridor
Since the redevelopment of the MacRitchie Trails and introduction of The Green Corridor, trail running in Singapore has been literally been on a trailblazing rise, thanks largely to the the pristine natural and man-made heritage, as well as the physical challenges
Siglap HDB Flats: The first and last of its kind
Nestled in the heart of Siglap at the junction East Coast and Siglap Road is a stack of four unassuming HDB blocks that is in fact, the first and last public housing units belonging to the Siglap Estate. Built by
Siglap HDB Flats: The first and last of its kind
Nestled in the heart of Siglap at the junction East Coast and Siglap Road is a stack of four unassuming HDB blocks that is in fact, the first and last public housing units belonging to the Siglap Estate. Built by
Sembawang Hill Estate Taxi Services Hut
Before the days of Uber, GrabTaxi and the other taxi booking services, taxi drivers would gather at special Taxi Services Huts around Singapore to chat away over a cup of coffee while waiting for potential passengers. One of these last
Sembawang Hill Estate Taxi Services Hut
Before the days of Uber, GrabTaxi and the other taxi booking services, taxi drivers would gather at special Taxi Services Huts around Singapore to chat away over a cup of coffee while waiting for potential passengers. One of these last
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