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Chinatown is the largest historic district in Singapore gazetted for conservation. Besides possessing buildings of great historic significance and architectural value, the activities reflect the cultural heritage of the Chinese community. This paper analyses the impact of conservation on Chinatown. This is done through a field survey of the shophouses and an analysis of the use before and after restoration. The analysis shows that Chinatown has become more commercial in character. Residential use has declined sharply, having been replaced by office me. Although the conservation policy has succeeded in preserving the urban fabric and retaining traditional trades in the restored shop houses of the core area, the decline in residential use has produced a less vibrant Chinatown.
Chinatown is the largest historic district in Singapore gazetted for conservation. Besides possessing buildings of great historic significance and architectural value, the activities reflect the cultural heritage of the Chinese community. This paper analyses the impact of conservation on Chinatown. This is done through a field survey of the shophouses and an analysis of the use before and after restoration. The analysis shows that Chinatown has become more commercial in character. Residential use has declined sharply, having been replaced by office me. Although the conservation policy has succeeded in preserving the urban fabric and retaining traditional trades in the restored shop houses of the core area, the decline in residential use has produced a less vibrant Chinatown.
The Conservation of Singapore's Chinatown
Lee, Sim Loo (author)
Journal of Architectural Conservation ; 3 ; 43-57
1997-01-01
15 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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