Black and White: The Singapore House 1898-1941

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Architectural evolution of Singapore's colonial houses.

This book is a must-read for architecture enthusiasts who are interested in exploring the history and evolution of colonial houses in Singapore. With detailed descriptions and stunning visuals, Black and White provides a comprehensive overview of the architectural styles and features that characterised Singapore's colonial homes between 1898-1941.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Black and White: The Singapore House 1898-1941

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ISBN: 9789810527396
Publisher: Talisman Publishing
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art
Goodreads rating: 4.64
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Description

The Black and White house in Singapore is the most distinctive and imposing of the island's colonial architectural legacy. Surviving examples are testament to their physical and aesthetic durability - a unique tropical style with a colorful pedigree of architectural influences. Today these beautiful houses continue to serve their original purpose as gracious family homes but with others successfully adapted as restaurants, offices and artisan's studios. Written and photographed with flair and admiration, "Black and White" traces their evolution through the architects and practices that designed them - houses as relevant today as when they first appeared over a 100 years ago.
 

Architectural evolution of Singapore's colonial houses.

This book is a must-read for architecture enthusiasts who are interested in exploring the history and evolution of colonial houses in Singapore. With detailed descriptions and stunning visuals, Black and White provides a comprehensive overview of the architectural styles and features that characterised Singapore's colonial homes between 1898-1941.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.