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Pearl Bank Apartments: A Case Study Of Pearl Bank Apartment

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Pearl Bank Apartments (PBA) was chosen as a case study because it is the first multi-strata private development to volunteer its building for conservation. The case study is interesting because it breaks the conventional fight between the government and public as seen in the old National Library’s case. Additionally, the case study would highlight the current consciousness of conservation within Singaporeans, and the success of VC project is vital in heralding a new chapter into Singapore’s efforts in built heritage conservation. Hence, the dissertation has delved into the various stakeholder’s feelings, opinions and thoughts to understand their motivation towards modern architecture conservation. Additionally, it has explored the viability …show more content…

For instance, CAP Yeo Kang Shua recommended that the LCM should look into an open access policy by converting a few units of different typology into galleries or organise guided heritage tours at stipulated timings. Furthermore, these galleries could also act as space for owners to reminisce and learn about the history of their property, which may heighten their connection and pride towards it. Additionally, LCM could also take inspiration from its neighbours such as the Pinnacle@Duxton for opening up its sky garden to the public at an affordable entry fee. Since PBA boasts a beautiful panoramic view of Singapore, hence they could convert its existing rooftop into a sky garden or propose that the new green tower would be open to public access with a price. All in all, showing the government the public good in PBA could be another way in achieving the conservation status for PBA. Lastly, in light of the importance of land lease in private developments, MND and URA could look into value adding their VC initiative for multi-strata private developments by teaming up with SLA to include land-lease extension if the building is worthy of

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