Conserved Building
51 Artillery Avenue South
Applicable Guidelines
Other Building Guidelines
Conservation Area
Sentosa Conservation Area
Historic address: 59 Ironside Road
Block 59 Bukit Manis Road
About
This former barracks was part of the extensive military facilities built on the island by the British from the latter half of the 19th century onwards. Then known as Pulau Blakang Mati, the island's name was changed in 1972 to Sentosa which means tranquil in Malay.
The Building
In the early 2000s, the building underwent major restoration which included the replacement of damaged timber structural members and tiles of the roof, and reconfiguration of the interior for a luxury spa.
The Legacy
Given conservation status in 2004, the successful adaptive reuse of the former barracks demonstrates how new uses can capitalise on the charm of heritage buildings.
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.
Explore Street View
The building can be found at this street.