More Places and Buildings

The Padang: Centrepiece of Colonial Design

This expanse of green fringed by grand colonial edifices in the city centre is a statement of British might, as Lai Chee Kien tells us.

How Changi Airport Came To Be

As Singapore’s Changi Airport marks its 40th anniversary in 2021, Rebecca Tan uncovers fascinating facts behind the decision to build the airport and how it eventually took shape.

The House of Ripples

Martina Yeo and Yeo Kang Shua piece together historical details of the little-known River House in Clarke Quay and discover that it was once a den for illicit triad activity.

Planning to Build, Building to Plan

The collection of building plans in the National Archives of Singapore is a treasure trove of information about the history of urban Singapore, says Yap Jo Lin.

Karikal Mahal: The Lost Palace of a Fallen Cattle King

William L. Gibson uncovers the story behind the pair of grand buildings along Still Road South and their transformation over the last century.