Shophouse

Singapore F&B Shophouse For Rent

One of the most popular forms of local architecture must be the shophouse—rows of charming narrow units that speak to us of Asian heritage and culture more strongly than virtually any other structure. Traditionally, a shophouse has a narrow frontage with a sheltered corridor at the front for pedestrians (called a five-foot way). They have internal courtyards, open stairwells, and skylights to bring light...

10 Essential Shophouses Decorations That You Should Know

10 Essential Shophouses Decorations That You Should Know

Always felt something was incomplete with your current interior design? The shophouses decorations will be the ideal finishing touches for your stylish abode. What's more? Those pieces are aesthetic and functional too. For instance, the candles and aroma diffusers can be used for aromatherapy to elevate your mood and calm your mind. Those versatile pieces will be suitable for any shophouse style -...

7 Stunning Shophouse Architects Features In Singapore

Shophouses were a convenient design for urban settlers, providing both a residence and small business venue. Shophouses were often designed to be narrow and deep so that many businesses can be accommodated along a street. Each building's footprint was narrow in width and long in-depth. The front area along the street was a formal space for customers, while the rear areas were informal spaces for family...

8 Historical Tanjong Pagar Shophouses In Singapore (1)

8 Historical Tanjong Pagar Shophouses In Singapore

Tanjong Pagar Tanjong Pagar in Malay means Cape of Stakes, a name that reflects its origin as the site of a fishing village. It was with the opening of docks nearby in the mid-19th century that accelerated the development of the area due to its location between the docks and town. Today, the area is popular with eateries, entertainment joints, and wedding boutiques. To the south of Chinatown, between the...

8 Reasons You Should Invest In HDB Shophouses, Singapore

Few things get more attention than a HDB shophouse for sale – and for good reason. In 2014, the median HDB shophouse price in Singapore peaked at S$3,824 per square foot (psf) on land area. Due to the implementation of the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) loan curb, however, demand for HDB shophouses decreased in line with other types of property. In 2017, the median HDB shophouse price stood at S$3,301...

8 Historical Tanjong Pagar Shophouses In Singapore

8 Historical Tanjong Pagar Shophouses In Singapore

Tanjong Pagar Tanjong Pagar in Malay means Cape of Stakes, a name that reflects its origin as the site of a fishing village. It was with the opening of docks nearby in the mid-19th century that accelerated the development of the area due to its location between the docks and town. Today, the area is popular with eateries, entertainment joints, and wedding boutiques. To the south of Chinatown, between the...

10 Chinese Shophouses In Singapore Come With History

Chinese shophouses were built from the earliest days of Singapore’s founding as a British trading settlement to serve the commercial and residential needs of Chinese immigrants who came in various waves. The first generation of shophouses built in the 19th century were simple two-storey structures designed for functionality with minimal ornamentation, reflecting the working-class status of the occupants....

7 Charming Shophouses Interior In Singapore

Every era produces its own defining architectural style, but there's no doubt that some periods leave a more enduring heritage than others. The traditional Singapore shophouse interior evolved from such a period. Built between 1900 and 1940, shophouses were best known for their spectacular ornamentation. Not surprisingly, these buildings are now highly sought after, and many are part of an exclusive...

Discover The 9 Colorful Katong Shophouses

Katong Shophouses Katong, also known as Tanjong Katong, is a residential neighborhood in the eastern portion of the Central Region of Singapore, within the Marine Parade planning area. It used to be located by the sea, but the land has been reclaimed all the way to East Coast Park to provide more land for housing and recreational purposes due to the shortage of land in the late 1960s after...

Explore 10 Historical Chinese Shophouses in Chinatown, Singapore

Shophouses in Chinatown, SINGAPORE The Historic District of Chinatown comprises four distinct sub-districts: Telok Ayer, Kreta Ayer, Bukit Pasoh, and Tanjong Pagar. I will introduce the history and character of the area and explains its growth from the 1820s, when it began as the first settlement of immigrants from southern China and southern India, until the immediate post-World War II period. Together...

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