Rediscover Singapore's history through Treasures Before Us

A walk through history: Relive the 157-year-old Singapore Botanic Gardens' exciting journey towards Unesco glory. str.sg/ZyhX It is available free from The Straits Times Star E-books app for iPad and Android devices. str.sg/ebooks VIDEO: ASHLEIGH SIM | The Straits Times

The visual love affair with HDB flats has gained traction in recent years with at least three projects exploring different facets and angles of the flats and suburban neighbourhoods. http://str.sg/4Xpb | The Straits Times

1.2K views · 20 reactions | Trace the origins of Singapore’s early settlers through this series of stories collected by the Singapore Bicentennial’s volunteer story documenters! Learn about the Aljunied family and their legacy of philanthropy, the beginnings of Tong Heng’s egg tarts, and the journey of the Chettiars to Singapore. Download the e-book “Singapore Bicentennial: Origin Stories” here bit.ly/origin-stories-ebook | Singapore Bicentennial | Facebook

63K views · 372 reactions | Public housing is one of Singapore's...

Black and white bungalows of Singapore are a legacy of the island's colonial past. They were built between the late 19th century and the pre-war era of the 1930s and got their name from the dark timber beams and whitewashed walls that were common in their time. Many of these colonial houses are double-storey buildings with designs influenced by Tudor and Art Deco styles. But to adapt to Singapore’s warm and humid climate, some adopted certain local architectural features such as high ceilings an

Singapore's Early Settlements & Trade