As Singapore's population grew during the colonial era, so did housing types. While most of the population stayed in shophouses and kampongs, the wealthy and influential built grand houses that reflected their lifestyles. They often came in the form of European-style houses that were modified for the tropical climate. The Istana Kampong Gelam was built in the 1840s for the Sultan of Singapore in the then-popular Palladian-style. In the early 20th century, prominent philanthropist Tan Soo Guan built a Victorian-style bungalow at East Coast. Another distinct housing type was the barracks built by the British to house its growing military presence as Singapore became a lucrative trading hub. Today, several of these historic houses have been conserved and transformed. Explore how three colonial-era homes --- the Istana Kampong Gelam, Tan's seaside bungalow and The Barracks Hotel --- have become modern homes for culture, hospitality and living. Watch more Dream Spaces: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTaQJJS0f3zfQUeIje_WZcME ========== About the show: From the humble shophouse to grand black and white bungalows, Dream Spaces brings you access to some of these remarkable properties, retracing the origins and transformation of the Singapore house. ================ #CNAInsider #DreamSpacesCNA #Singapore #Architecture For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://ift.tt/2C3sZiR Facebook: https://ift.tt/2PPEuNA Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider
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