In the case of Victoria School, the architects kept parts of the old building, including the hall-cum-canteen, and built a modern five-storey glass and steel annexe behind the old classroom block
THE former Victoria School building in King George’s Avenue, now the People’s Association new headquarters, heads this year’s list of eight buildings which have been given the Architectural Heritage Awards.
The annual awards honours well-restored monuments and conservation buildings in Singapore, and are given to the buildings’ owners, architects, engineers and principal contractors. There is no prize money involved.
A total of 92 projects have received the award since its launch in 1995.
In the case of Victoria School, the architects kept parts of the old building, including the hall-cum-canteen, and built a modern five-storey glass and steel annexe behind the old classroom block.
The school, built in 1933, has produced many famous students including President S R Nathan and past presidents Yusof Ishak and Devan Nair.
Senior Minister of State for National Development and Education Grace Fu gave out the awards at the building on Monday evening.
She also announced four new areas and buildings that have been gazetted for conservation.
Source : Straits Times – 5 Oct 2009
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