Conserved Building

19 Koon Seng Road

Applicable Guidelines

Secondary Settlement Guidelines

Conservation Area

Joo Chiat Conservation Area

Historic address: 19 Koon Seng Road

About

This pre-war terrace house and the other terrace houses along this stretch of the road showcase some of the finest examples of Straits Eclectic architecture in the neighbourhood.

The History

Formerly known as Lorong E East Coast, this road was renamed in 1934 after Cheong Koon Seng (1880–1934), a prominent auctioneer, Municipal Commissioner, and Justice of the Peace.

The Building

Chinese influence on the architecture is evident in the first storey bat-shaped vents, which symbolise good luck. Malay influence can be seen in the timber fretwork fascia boards, while Western influence is reflected in the plasterwork featuring dentils and floral swags.

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.