Dear The Real Singapore,
I refer to the article: "http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/no-takers-for-some/951922.html"
No takers for some colonial bungalows in S’pore
SINGAPORE: Some of Singapore’s iconic black and white bungalows continue to stay vacant, as the authorities find it difficult to attract residential tenants.
House number 7 along Gallop Road has been launched three times for bidding, but in the last six months, there haven’t been any takers.
The 106-year-old house was built during the colonial era, and its monthly rental is more than S$50,000.
The “Atbara House” next door – the former residence of the French Ambassador – is going at S$43,000 per month and faces the same problem.
I struggle to figure what’s so iconic about such bungalows. What is the significance in such houses? What architectural value do they have?
It does reminds me of attap houses at my kampong, but of course not as lavish.
It is laughable that such articles are pitching to retain the existence of such icons. Such houses look like they are something that can be replicated anytime. What’s the purpose of preserving something like this? It is not like the Shanghai bund. Try applying for world heritage if the government believes in the inherent values of such houses.
It is a shame to eventually convert them to F&B for wining and dining. How many Singaporeans can afford such places?
With the ever growing population and shortage of infrastructure, why don’t the government just tear down such houses and build public infrastructure such as housing, hospitals, schools, childcare centres, eldercare facilities?
7 Gallop Rd (Photo SLA)
5 Gallop Rd - Atbara House (Photo SLA)
Kampong Boy