Book
The Singapore House (1819−1942)
Topics
History
4 October 2015
A documentation of the rich and beautiful architectural legacy in Singapore from 1819 until the outbreak of the Pacific War.
By Lee Kip Lin
Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions and National Library Board.
About the Book
The Singapore House is a comprehensive study of the various domestic architectural styles that thrived in Singapore from 1819 until the outbreak of the Pacific War – from English, Georgian, Victorian, Eclectic, Edwardian, Baroque, Arts and Crafts, and Modern International to the home-grown Coarsened Classical. Beautifully illustrated, The Singapore House documents a rich and beautiful architectural legacy. The over 400 illustrations include rare historical materials, remarkable photographs and fascinating architectural drawings.