Description
Discover the evolution of Singapore's architectural landscape with Singapore's Building Stock. This scholarly work delves into the dynamic and ever-changing building stock of Singapore over the past 200 years, presenting a meticulous analysis of its construction, demolition, and reconstruction processes. As Singapore continuously transforms into a global city, this book provides a unique perspective on its urban development, focusing on the preservation of cultural and physical values in the face of rapid modernization.
Organized into three comprehensive sections—Island Scale, District Scale, and Building Scale—this book combines diverse data sources to illustrate how development policies influence the urban morphology of Singapore's built environments. Readers will benefit from a rich array of visuals, including stunning photos, detailed maps, and informative numerical charts, which reveal the intricate relationship between old and new structures. This compelling exploration highlights both the accidental survivors and the carefully curated relics of Singapore's architectural heritage. Ideal for architects, urban planners, and anyone intrigued by the history of Singapore's architectural transformation, Singapore's Building Stock is the definitive guide to understanding the evolution of one of Asia's most vibrant cities.
Organized into three comprehensive sections—Island Scale, District Scale, and Building Scale—this book combines diverse data sources to illustrate how development policies influence the urban morphology of Singapore's built environments. Readers will benefit from a rich array of visuals, including stunning photos, detailed maps, and informative numerical charts, which reveal the intricate relationship between old and new structures. This compelling exploration highlights both the accidental survivors and the carefully curated relics of Singapore's architectural heritage. Ideal for architects, urban planners, and anyone intrigued by the history of Singapore's architectural transformation, Singapore's Building Stock is the definitive guide to understanding the evolution of one of Asia's most vibrant cities.