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Conservation and the road less travelled

Conservation and the road less travelled

Do we have to take an all-or-nothing approach when it comes to preserving our built heritage? Conservation specialist Ian Tan posits that there is a middle-ground to be found between infrastructure development and heritage protection.

Building conservation: Its necessity in Singapore’s changing urban landscape

Building conservation: Its necessity in Singapore’s changing urban landscape

WY-TO Group’s winning C40 Reinventing Cities Global Competition proposal puts a new lease on life to the Bukit Timah Fire Station and sets precedents for historic conservation and adaptive reuse in Singapore.

Pearl Bank Apartments Digitally Immortalised by CapitaLand

Pearl Bank Apartments Digitally Immortalised by CapitaLand

CapitaLand has created 3D documentation of Pearl Bank Apartments using drone footage and laser scans, and submitted the materials to the URA.

Herzog & de Meuron Connect Past And Present With Tai Kwun Centre For Heritage & Arts

Herzog & de Meuron Connect Past And Present With Tai Kwun Centre For Heritage & Arts

Herzog & de Meuron stitch together 16 structures and breathe new life into the iconic Hong Kong Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison.

The Murray by Foster + Partners Offers A New Social Space

The Murray by Foster + Partners Offers A New Social Space

For luxury hotel The Murray, Foster + Partners breathe life into a conserved building whose magnificent architecture provides the starting point for both intimate and public engagement.

The Murray by Foster + Partners Offers Hong Kong A New Social Space

The Murray by Foster + Partners Offers Hong Kong A New Social Space

For luxury hotel The Murray, Foster + Partners breathe life into a conserved building whose magnificent architecture provides the starting point for both intimate and public engagement.