Conserved Building
5 Gallop Road
Applicable Guidelines
Bungalow Guidelines
Conservation Area
Gallop Road No. 5 & 7 Conservation Area
Historic address: 5 Gallop Road
Atbara
About
Atbara (No. 5) and Inverturret (No. 7) are two stately bungalows completed at the turn of the 20th century, designed by the renowned architect R. A. J. Bidwell. Under the stewardship of the National Parks Board, they have been masterfully transformed through a "right-sizing" approach in their reuse and programming, and rejuvenated as education and recreation spaces for visitors to a timeless corner of Singapore.
The Building
At Atbara, the unique Moorish arches have been uncovered and restored, and the Tudor-inspired half-timbering effect is enhanced through a historic paint scheme. At Inverturret, the elegant grand staircase still graces the entrance, while Edwardian-era features such as circular hand-blown Rondel-glass panels and bay windows lend the property its original flavour.
The Legacy
The two properties, together with their carefully considered landscaping, have been rejuvenated as education and recreation spaces. Atbara's unique Moorish arches were uncovered and restored, and its Tudor-inspired half-timbering effect enhanced through a historic paint scheme. At Inverturret, Edwardian-era features such as the circular hand-blown Rondel-glass panels and bay windows have been preserved to retain the property's original character.
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.
Explore Street View
The building can be found at this street.
Awards
URA Architectural Heritage Awards (Award for Conservation: Distinction)
2022