Thursday 26 August 2010

Emerald Hill Road

Just off busy Orchard Road in Singapore is Emerald Hill road, an historic area which is now a conservation area. This area has many fine examples of Chinese Baroque architecture and provides a quiet contrast to the bustling shopping area just a few blocks away:

Emerald Hill Road

The lower end of the neighbourhood has some bars and restaurants (although I'm told that there's not as many as before). Further along Emearld Hill road it becomes quieter and considerably more residential. The architecture is really impressive, not just the design of the houses but also the little details, like this lampshade:

Light

Traditonally this area was home to some of Singapore's Peranakan community.

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