Located in Georgetown, Penang, The Prestige Hotel by Ministry of Design is a unique interpretation of Victorian design – visual trickery included.
When Singapore belatedly began to value its built heritage, the traditional shophouse suddenly became much sought-after with some stunning make-overs. Richard Ho, a specialist in conservation projects, previously carried out a beautiful renovation to a shophouse in Penang. Darlene Smyth looks at an equally elegant one in Singapore.
