The Architecture Edit
History Meets Modernity
Kampong Glam's architecture is a rich tapestry of Malay, European (Palladian, Edwardian, Art Deco), and Islamic styles; dominated by beautifully conserved two-storey shophouses with ornate facades, and prominent historical buildings that stand testament to the wisdom and fortitude of their designers, builders and patrons. Discover some of our favourites below.
Location
101 Jalan Sultan, Singapore 199002
Building
The Sultan Heritage Hotel
Don’t Miss
The lobby building’s intricate facade ornamentation and elaborate decorative moulding
Location
3 Muscat St, Singapore 198833
Building
Masjid Sultan
Don’t Miss
The mosque’s Indo-Saracenic architecture, iconic golden onion domes and grand minarets
Building
The Golden Mile & Golden Mile Tower
Location
5001 & 6001 Beach Rd, Singapore 199588
Don’t Miss
The duo’s unmissable brutalist architecture and The Golden Mile’s step-terrace back-facade
Location
600 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 188778
Building
Parkview Square
Don’t Miss
The absolutely jaw-dropping cocktail bar ATLAS, the centrepiece of this Art Deco wonder
Don’t Miss
The mind-bending razor’s edge optical illusion of this trapezoidal I. M. Pei design.
Building
The Gateway
Location
150 Beach Rd, Singapore 189720
Don’t Miss
A stroll through the verdant grounds of this former royal residence first constructed in 1843
Location
85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501
Building
Istana Kampong Gelam
Don’t Miss
This historic mosque’s stunning blue tile facade and bright golden domes
Building
Masjid Malabar
Location
471 Victoria St, Singapore 198370
Don’t Miss
This post-modern Paul Rudolph design’s distinctive octagonal shape and unique faceted facade with interlocking glass clusters
Location
300 Beach Rd, Singapore 199555
Building
The Concourse