Shophouses have existed in Singapore since the 19th century. Balestier is home to many of these two-storey dwellings that traditionally housed businesses on the ground floor and homes above. One such 1920s unit in the neighbourhood has been transformed to the concept of co-living by local designers Scene Shang. It’s tastefully furnished and interiors inspired by Balestier’s rattan-weaving industries. The shophouse today is a boutique home where different residents live communally — similar to how early immigrants to Singapore did so in the past. 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 #Shophouse #ConservationHouse 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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