Tag Archives: Architecture

Our Modern Past – Volume 1: A Visual Survey of Singapore Architecture, 1920s–70s

Posted on April 13, 2015 by admin
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HeritageFest2014: Tour of Yueh Hai Ching Temple

Posted on July 1, 2014 by admin

Singapore’s oldest and most significant Teochew temple, Wak Hai Cheng Bio (the Yueh Hai Ching temple), recently completed its comprehensive restoration that commenced in 2011. Preparation for the restoration started earlier in 2009. The five-year long project was met with … Continue reading →

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Heritage Tour of Mun San Fook Tuck Chee- a temple walking tour

Posted on February 20, 2014 by admin

Heritage Tour of Mun San Fook Tuck Chee - a temple walking tour Sat 22 Feb 2014 9.30-11.30am Mun San Fook Tuck Chee temple 124 Sims Dr (nearest MRT: Aljuneid) Fee for SHS members : $10 Fee for non-members : $20 … Continue reading →

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Commentary: Holes in the Heritage Conservation Wall

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Singapore Heritage Society

By Yeo Kang Shua and Terence Chong (First published in TODAY, 11 July 2013 http://www.todayonline.com/commentary/holes-heritage-conservation-wall)

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CFP for Home@CentreStage: A Seminar on Singapore’s Built Heritage

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Singapore Heritage Society

Home@Centrestage – Calling all Students and Teachers! A Seminar on Singapore’s Built Heritage

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Book Launch: Spaces for the Dead: A Case from the Living.

Posted on June 8, 2011 by admin

venue: The Armenian Church, Hill Street date | time: Saturday, 28 May 2011, 3.00 – 5.00pm RSVP: http://shs-booklaunch.eventbrite.com/ equiries: shs.secretary@gmail.com (Wendy) Programme 3.00 pm Guests to be seated 3.05 pm Speech by Dr Kevin YL Tan, President, SHS & Editor … Continue reading →

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Tour: Singapore’s KTM Railway Line: A Journey Along History a heritage walk with Dr Lai Chee Kien

Posted on May 16, 2011 by admin

meeting point Dempsey Road Public Car Park date | time Saturday 22 Jan 2011 | 7.15 am cost $30.00 (Members) | $40.00 (Others) reservations shs.secretary@gmail.com (Wendy). This tour is limited to 40 persons.   The history of railways in Singapore … Continue reading →

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Our Modern Past: A 15-Month Calendar for 2011-2012

Posted on May 16, 2011 by admin

The Singapore Heritage Society commissioned architectural photographer Jeremy San to document the nation’s modern architectural heritage (1920s-1970s), for its upcoming book: ‘Our Modern Past’. This calendar features rare and poignant images of 15 buildings that were once celebrated for their … Continue reading →

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Tour: Hong San See Temple: A Heritage Gem. An architectural heritage tour with Dr Yeo Kang Shua

Posted on May 16, 2011 by admin

meeting point: Hong San See Temple (road level) date | time: Saturday 20 Nov 2010 | 9.30 am cost: Free to all reservations: shs.secretary@gmail.com (Wendy). This tour is limited to 30 persons.   Hong San See temple, or Temple of … Continue reading →

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Tour: Kampong Gelam: A Walk Through History. A walking tour with Hidayah Amin & Khir Johari

Posted on July 17, 2010 by author

Kampong Gelam: A Walk Through History. A walking tour with Hidayah Amin & Khir Johari Continue reading →

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