Singapore good class bungalow, 1819-2015

• Main Author: Powell, Robert 1942- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Talisman Publishing 2016
• Subjects: Bungalows > 19th century > Singapore; Bungalows > 20th century > Singapore; Architecture, Domestic > 19th century > Singapore; Architecture, Domestic > 20th century > Singapore
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• Physical Description: 216 pages illustrations (chiefly color) 29 cm.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 211) and index
• ISBN: 9789810924836

Singapore Good Class Bungalow traces the development of stand-alone residential architecture in Singapore from its early days as a colony to the present. Expertly researched by noted academic and author Robert Powell, it is also a partial history of the architectural profession in Singapore, mentioning many of its eminent practitioners and their works. Alongside the iconic Singapore Shophouse and the 'Black and White' house, Singapore Good Class Bungalow brings the history of the island's detached residential architecture up to date. A detailed introduction is followed by a study of the evolution of the bungalow - from early plantation residences, through the late Victorian and Edwardian styles, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco inspired bungalows to post-Independence residences. The latter includes a history of how the Good Class Bungalow emerged through a planning and preservation initiative into a triumph for the architectural profession in Singapore. Featured in this ambitious book are singular examples of Modern Tropical Bungalow design together with sympathetic and expert restoration projects, linking architectural heritage with modern best practice.Singapore Good Class Bungalow showcases over 100 bungalows, mostly extant, and contains references to all the major phases of construction in the city-state. Beautifully photographed by award-winning photographer, Albert Lim KS, this is a welcome addition to the historical literature on Modern Singapore.