Former Asia Insurance Building

Historic Waterfront Leaflet

Year Published: 2013

The story of Singapore’s historic waterfront extends back to the foundation of modern Singapore as a trading post in 1819 by the British East India Company. Its physical landscape ...

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Ascott Singapore Raffles Place

Year Published: 2008

The original Asia Insurance Building, now renamed to Ascott Singapore Raffles Place, was designed by Ng Keng Siang (the first member of the Royal Institute of British Architects). ...

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Conserving The Past, Creating The Future: Asia Insurance Building

Year Published: 2011

The Asia Insurance Building at 2 Finlayson Green has seen many firsts. In the 1950s, it was the tallest building in Southeast Asia.

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Skyline May/Jun 2007: Well-Loved Landmark Saved

Year Published: 2007

The former Asia Insurance Building has joined the league of conserved heritage buildings along Collyer Quay – as URA continues its efforts to protect and keep intact Singapore’s ...

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Skyline Nov/Dec 2009: Homes Away From Home

Year Published: 2009

In the first instalment of a four-part series on the winners of the 2009 URA Architectural Heritage Awards, we feature two projects which have been transformed into stunning ...

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Skyline Sep/Oct 2009: Eight Conservation Stars Unveiled

Year Published: 2009

The quality restoration and innovative adaptation of eight conserved buildings have won them the 2009 URA Architectural Heritage Awards. Among them are the former Victoria School ...

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