Friday, October 9, 2009

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?
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13 comments:

  1. Lam Chun SeeOctober 9, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Looks like the place which Victor, Wee Kiat, Peter and I went for lunch last year. At Katong area, former police station or something.

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  2. VictorOctober 10, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    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?

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  3. ygOctober 10, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    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.

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  4. ygOctober 10, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    maybe mr chew (philip) can tell us the site of the original joo chiat police station.

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  5. VictorOctober 10, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    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.

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  6. ygOctober 11, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    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.

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  7. Lam Chun SeeOctober 11, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Victor. I will send you a photo. Pls tell me what was that place.

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  8. VictorOctober 11, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    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

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  9. Lam Chun SeeOctober 11, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    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.

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  10. ygOctober 12, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    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

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  11. PChewOctober 12, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    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.

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  12. PChewOctober 12, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    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,

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  13. Lam Chun SeeOctober 12, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    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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