new use for old buildings
in singapore, a lot of old buildings are re-energised and adapted to new uses. one example is the the former victoria school building at tyrwhitt road. now, it is the headquarters of the people's association.
many old buildings in singapore which used to be occupied by the government agencies have been converted into schools, eateries, hostels and offices. in most cases, the facade of the original buildings has been retained and whatever renovations or refurbishments needed are mostly done to the interior.
quiz questions:
1 what was the original purpose of the building?
2 where is it located?
3 what is the name given to the area in which this building is located?
13 comments:
Looks like the place which Victor, Wee Kiat, Peter and I went for lunch last year. At Katong area, former police station or something.
I don't remember going to Katong Village (=A3) at 86 East Coast Road (=A2) which was the former Joo Chiat Police Station (=A1). Maybe, I didn't join the 3 of you?
victor, alamak! i was hoping you would fall for my ruse and gave your answer as beach road police station. i deliberately filled the two photos in my picture library as beach_rd1 and beach_rd2.
maybe mr chew (philip) can tell us the site of the original joo chiat police station.
YG - People, even beauty queens, make mistakes and if they remember the lessons learnt, they will not repeat their wrongdoings. Instead of setting traps for people, we should be more forgiving.
victor, forgive the beauty queen or you? i treated it as an army strategy - when you know the 'enemy' may take the same approach, you lay a trap to thwart his effort.
Victor. I will send you a photo. Pls tell me what was that place.
Caught with evidence I cannot refute
There's no way I can dispute
How can I deny?
But admit with a sigh
And blame it on a failing memory
That works only occasionally
At 53 that's hardly surprising
Perhaps time for another gathering
At the Teahouse of Old Hongkong
To right each and every wrong
Victor Age is no excuse becos among the 4 of us at lunch that day, you were the youngest. And some more you were the one who suggested that place .. if I recall correctly.
no wonder he was quick on the draw
answering the questions with a perfect score
even when a trap was laid
he was wily enough not to take the bait
he claims he has not been there
yet he knows the place like the back of his hand
1. The building was former Joo Chiat Police Station
2. It is located at East Coast Road next to Katong Mall
3. The area is now known as Katong Village.
Do you know that there was a wet market called Eng Kiam Market next to Joo Chiat Police Station? The land is now part of Katong Mall,
Pls lah YG.
Our friend is not wily.
He just has a poor memory.
Stuff like this simply do not stick.
Only those related to his favourite topic.
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