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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
Circulars

Release of Volumes 4 and 5 of Conservation Technical Handbooks

Tags

Conservation

Urban Planning and Design

2 September 2019

Circular No : URA/PB/2019/15-CUDG

Our Ref : DC/ADMIN/CIRCULAR/PB_19

CIRCULAR TO PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

Who Should Know:
Qualified Persons, heritage consultants, building owners, developers, facility managers and tenants

Effective Date:
With effect from 2 Sep 2019

  1. In collaboration with the local chapter of the International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS SG), URA has released Volumes 4 and 5 of a series of Conservation Technical Handbooks.

  2. This is an eight-volume series covering different aspects of technical restoration, architectural elements and material usage for heritage buildings. The series will contain best practices and technical expertise on restoration works, and detailed information on locally used materials, construction methods and restoration techniques.

  3. The series aims to promote better quality restoration projects and overall maintenance, enhance the level of competency within the heritage building industry, and increase appreciation for our built heritage. Through quality technical restoration and maintenance, our heritage buildings can be better sustained into the future. “Volume 1: Introduction” was released on 15 Dec 2017. “Volume 2: Roofs” and “Volume 3: Facades” were released on 12 Nov 2018. 

  4. The latest two volumes outline common problems, best practices, and technical expertise for the restoration and long-term maintenance of:Volume 4: Structure
    Different types of key historic structures.Volume 5: Doors and Windows
    Different types of historic doors and windows, including gates, vents, grilles and ironmongery.

  5. The five volumes are now available online for download.

  6. I would appreciate it if you could convey the contents of this circular to the relevant members of your organisation. The conservation guidelines for conserved shophouses and bungalows are also available online.

  7. For other information on the master plan, urban design guidelines, private property use and approval, car park locations and availability, private residential property transactions, and conservation areas and buildings, use URA SPACE (opens in new tab) (Service Portal and Community e-Services). For feedback or enquiries, please email (opens in new tab) us. 

Thank You.

CHOU MEI (MS)
GROUP DIRECTOR (CONSERVATION & URBAN DESIGN)
for CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY