Conserved Building
161 Lavender Street
Applicable Guidelines
Secondary Settlement Guidelines
Conservation Area
Jalan Besar Conservation Area
Historic address: 143 Lavender Street
About
This development comprises 11 pre-war shophouses at 143–163 (odd numbers) Lavender Street and a modern extension at the rear. The shophouses were owned by prominent businessman and philanthropist Lee Kong Chian.
The History
Lee Kong Chian was a strong supporter of Sun Yat Sen's Nationalist cause, which may explain the depiction of soldiers carrying the Chinese Nationalist flag on the pediment of 163 Lavender Street.
The Legacy
Part of the restoration works involved the fabrication of new majolica wall tiles similar to the original Belgium-made ones to replace missing pieces. Overall, the project demonstrates a sensitive approach to preserving the architectural heritage of the shophouses.
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.