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Slice of history
The restoration of this traditional Singapore shophouse has recaptured its
original character and charm, and created a light-filled family home
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
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 residential enclave
in Singapore, known as the Blair Plain
Residential Historic District.

This shophouse in the precinct was one
of three that came up for sale together. At
some time in the past, it had been gutted
an BG&7F