705 Serangoon Road

Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital Main Block

About

With its prominent frontage along Serangoon Road, it is a key landmark located along the thoroughfare linking the city to the north-eastern sector of the island.

The History

The 3-storey Main Front Block facing Serangoon Road was completed in 1960, substantially increasing the floor space for more wards and administrative offices. Its modern style projects an image of modern health care when it was first opened.

The Building

The building does not have any extravagant decorative feature. Architecturally, it is well composed through the careful placement of windows, functional sun shading and ventilation blocks for corridors and staircases. It is a good example of the combination of economy and aesthetics of Modern Architecture.

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.

• Apply for Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG)

• Submission Process for Works

Explore Street View

The building can be found at this street.

Awards

URA Architectural Heritage Awards (Special Mention)
2022

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