Conserved Building
12 Ann Siang Road
Applicable Guidelines
Historic District Guidelines
Conservation Area
Chinatown - Telok Ayer Conservation Area
Historic address: 12 Ann Siang Road
About
This pre-war building was previously the Damenlou Hotel. Its name was inspired by the da men (大门) — a large gateway that supposedly once stood at the nearby junction of Club Street and Cross Street. Such was the prominence of the gateway that the area was colloquially known as da men nei (大门内), meaning "within the large gateway."
The History
For many, the former hotel was known for serving the famous fish head bee hoon (rice vermicelli) created by Tang Kwong Swee in the 1920s.
The Legacy
The building has been restored and its once underutilised roof terrace now offers good views of the surrounding area.
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.
Use Guidelines and Submission Process for Buildings in Historic Conservation Areas
Apply for Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG) (opens in new tab)
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Explore Street View
The building can be found at this street.