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2024

37 Emerald Hill Site Tours

18 - 19, 25 - 26 May • 10:00am

18 - 19, 25 - 26 May • 02:00pm

Come along for the first ever public site tours of 37 Emerald Hill, former home of Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, the first locally founded secular school for girls by our Straits-born community and conserved through a ground-up community effort.

A Bite of History - A Heritage Walk through Rochester Park

1 - 26 May • 12:00am

In this self-guided walking tour, explore and discover the stories and landmarks within Rochester Park, including the iconic black and white heritage bungalows that are a nod to Singapore's colonial past.

Appreciating the Architectural Moments of SCCCI over the Past Century

20 - 25 May • 09:30am

Enjoy a session of sensory display of how the SCCCI building maintain its stature of a century year old building. View through the eyes of the architect and avid photographers as they display the unique angles of the SCCCI building.

Archaeology After Dark: Curator's Tour

3 May • 07:30pm

In this special archaeology-themed tour, dig deep with curator Michael Ng as he shares insights and stories about the history of Empress Place, told through objects found during excavations in 1998 and 2015.

Architecture Walking Tour of Queenstown

25 May • 09:00am

Conducted by Docomomo SG's founding member and architectural photographer Darren Soh, this walking tour aims to give attendees a flavour of the different public housing typologies built by the HDB in the last 65 years and covers three major parts of Queenstown.

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

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.

ArClab: 3D Laser Scanning in Heritage Conservation

5, 12, 19, 26 May • 10:30am

Take the opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience with 3D laser scanners and walk away with a greater understanding of how 3D laser scanning technology aids in documenting and conserving the historic fabric.

ArClab: Decorative Tiles Hands-on Cleaning Workshop

4, 11, 18, 25 May • 10:30am

Ever wondered how historic tiles stay bright and beautiful even after decades of use? Take up the opportunity to gain hands-on experience cleaning decorative tiles.

ArClab: Heritage in Motion Tour

4 - 5, 11 - 12, 18 - 19, 25 - 26 May • 10:00am

Take a walk through the Architectural Conservation Laboratory (ArClab) and Blair Plain conservation area, where we look at built heritage's past, present, and future in the ever-evolving Singapore’s urban landscape.

As Good As Green: Art Exhibition in a Heritage Building

4 May • 02:00pm

4 May • 11:00am

Visit the beautiful art deco building hosting EHL Campus, learn about the history of this place and discover As Good As Green an art exhibition encompassing artworks which celebrates Singapore as a garden city and the questions the risks of mass tourism with the example of Bali.