Places Tours & Trails

Architrek Through Time: An Architectural Odyssey through Landmarks, Design, and Urban Lore

by DP Architects

4, 11, 18, 25 May • 09:30am
4, 11, 18, 25 May • 02:30pm

Trace the evolution of Singapore Downtown's urban landscape and uncover the city's planning history through weekend walking tours featuring iconic architectural landmarks. Discover the hidden tales and cultural anecdotes that add a layer of mystery to Singapore Downtown's rich tapestry.

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Saturday, 4 May | 9.30am - 11.30am (Route 1) & 2.30pm - 4.30pm (Route 2)

Saturday, 11 May | 9.30am - 11.30am (Route 1) & 2.30pm - 4.30pm (Route 2)

Saturday, 18 May | 9.30am - 11.30am (Route 1) & 2.30pm - 4.30pm (Route 2)

Saturday, 25 May | 9.30am - 11.30am (Route 1) & 2.30pm - 4.30pm (Route 2)

Meeting Point:

Route 1 Meeting Point: Outside City Hall MRT Exit C

Route 2 Meeting Point: Outside Nicoll Highway MRT Exit A

Fee: $20/pax

Registration Link: http://shf24architrekthroughtime.peatix.com (Registration starts from 24 Apr, 12pm onwards)

Explore, Enchant, Experience – Embark on a dynamic adventure with our Weekend Wonders series, a set of 4 curated Singapore Downtown walking tours that unveil diverse locations spanning 4 weekends in the month of May.

Through an extraordinary architectural exploration through downtown Singapore with our walking tour, immerse yourself in the fusion of modernity and tradition, where iconic landmarks tell tales of innovation, urban planning mastery, and reveal the city's intriguing myths.

This walking tour promises an immersive and enriching experience, offering a unique architectural lens on the dynamic city-state of Singapore.

Route 1

1. St Andrew’s Cathedral

2. Fullerton Hotel

3. Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore

4. OUE Bayfront

Route 2

1. Golden Mile Complex

2. Pan Pacific Serviced Suite

3. DUO

4. Parkview Square

DP Architects

DP Architects is a leading multidisciplinary design practice in Asia with 1.000 staff in 17 global offices strategically linked from Shanghai to London, and 8 specialist companies providing a range of services from architecture and urban planing to engineering, sustainable design, interior, facade, and landscape design. Founded in 1967, it has built a deep portfolio of works including People's Park Complex, Esplanade - Theatres On The Bay, Singapore Sports Hub, Sengkang General & Community Hospitals and Our Tampines Hub. From Singapore, the ideas and methodologies of the design practice have since been applied to projects across 77 countries. DP harnesses the collective design experience and expertise of its people to deliver fully coordinated, well calibrated and interdisciplinary design solutions at all scales, contributing to planetary health and a city's long-term socio-economic resiliency and vibrancy.

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