Conserved Building
3A River Valley Road
Applicable Guidelines
Other Building Guidelines
Conservation Area
Clarke Quay Conservation Area
Historic address: 13 Clarke Quay
River House
About
A significant landmark in Clarke Quay is the two-storey "River House". Built in the 1880s in the southern Chinese Teochew style, it is the oldest building in Clarke Quay and features exquisite roof ridges.
The History
Once a residence for a Teochew merchant, the building was subsequently used as a godown for gambier, biscuits, and other commodities. By the time the area was gazetted, it had been hidden from public view for decades by makeshift sheds built in front of it.
The Legacy
The building has since been faithfully restored by skilled craftsmen and was given a URA Architectural Heritage Award in 1995.
Guidelines and Procedures
All proposed works will need to comply with the Conservation Guidelines and the Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG). Conservation Permission is required before all additions & alteration works and operations of new use can begin.
Residential Fronts are characterised by timber casement windows flanking a double-leafed timber door. All buildings with residential front which is existing and/or identified in the 'Specific Restoration Guidelines', regardless of land use zoning, shall be retained and restored.
Any proposed additions and alterations to this conserved building are subject to evaluation. Please submit your proposal for URA’s review.
Urban Design Guidelines applicable to the Singapore River Planning Area
Apply for Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG) (opens in new tab)
Explore Street View
The building can be found at this street.