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A United Nations (UN) team proposed for parts of Chinatown and “Arab Town” to be conserved as shown in their plan

Heritage

30 Years of Conservation in Singapore since 1989: Getting Ready

Even in the midst of urgent urban renewal efforts in the 1960s, Alan Choe, the first General Manager of the Urban Renewal Unit had draft conservation plans in the drawer.

14 November 2019

Koh-Lim Wen Gin (standing in the middle) in discussion with staff on the plans for the Central Area with the decision to proceed with the building of the MRT network in 1982

Heritage

30 Years of Conservation in Singapore since 1989: Making the Case

From sketching ideas on paper, to doing extensive archival research, crunching numbers and persuading people – it took seven years to make the case for conservation.

14 November 2019

Didier Repellin (in bow tie) with the French conservation masters and the local team at the completion of the restoration project

Heritage

30 Years of Conservation in Singapore since 1989: Merci, Didier

He awakened many to the charm and beauty of the old shophouses.

14 November 2019

Then Minister of National Development, S. Dhanabalan, visiting 9 Neil Road

Heritage

30 Years of Conservation in Singapore since 1989: Nuts and Bolts

It was uncharted territory then in tackling the nuts and bolts of enhancing the physical environments of historic districts. It involved experiments from back lanes, tiles to timber flooring.

14 November 2019

The Warehouse Hotel is a restoration project by Towner Construction that won the Architectural Heritage Award

Heritage

30 Years of Conservation in Singapore since 1989: Mastering Restoration

Principal Partner of Towner Construction, Er Kian Hoo and his firm have carried out over 40 restoration projects in more than 20 years.

14 November 2019

A visit by one of the Subject Groups to Changi Boardwalk with the then Minister for National Development, Mah Bow Tan

Heritage

30 Years of Conservation in Singapore since 1989: Focusing on Identity

When the focus shifted to a stronger emphasis on Singapore’s identity in the 2000s, Dr James Khoo led discussions with people from all walks of life in shaping and defining this.

14 November 2019

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Heroic and Powerful – Jurong Town Hall

The story of the restoration of Jurong Town Hall, an icon of modern architecture.

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Skyline 12/2020

In this issue, we celebrate the many champions who have shaped Singapore’s 30-year conservation journey and look at the evolving design of future nursing homes.
Skyline 11/2019

Catch a glimpse of Singapore’s future in this special edition on the Draft Master Plan 2019.

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