Four projects recognised at Architectural Heritage Awards
An artist's impression of the National Gallery, dubbed the new jewel of the Civic District. Photo: @mccysg/Twitter
SINGAPORE — Four buildings and national monuments were recognised at this year’s Architectural Heritage Awards, organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority, for having undergone excellent conservation and restoration works.
One of them is the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall. Elements obscured during the last major renovation in the 1950s were restored, and the bells of its clock tower now chime regularly.
The National Gallery Singapore also won an award after its $532 million restoration, which spanned almost 10 years from the planning stages. The gallery will open on Nov 24.
Another winner is the 80-plus-year-old Alkaff Upper Serangoon Mosque, managed by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore. The almost four-year restoration and expansion involved the addition of a new wing.
Last but not least, the former residences of British soldiers in the 1940s were restored in a S$10 million facelift. The three colonial bungalows will be used as a training centre for a chemical company. The project was lauded for conserving the surrounding gardens. CHANNEL NEWSASIA
