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.
A bold addition to a heritage-listed home in Melbourne creates an harmonious co-existence of two distinct styles.
This light, airy and spacious home is an old government-built flat that has been redesigned by architect and owner Desmond Ong.