Studio DO was set up by Dr Imran bin Tajudeen with two of his former students, Iqbal bin Roslan and Lee Kah Hui in May 2018. Its first project was an extension of the research initiated under the General Programme (Heritage focus) of the Department of Architecture at NUS. Studio DO: PULAU documents the findings […]
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MAPPING SINGAPORE
This is a compilation of various mapping exercises. Looking at expunged streets: Mapping Kampung Gelam and Kampung Rochor districts Visit the page here: Kampung Gelam & Kampung Rochor – morphological changes. http://singapurastories.com/kampung-gelam-rochor-kallang/kampung-gelam-kampung-rochor/ Mapping Geylang Serai, Kg Eunos, and Kaki Bukit Pages: Note: these old webpages from 2012 were expunged for some reason, and will be restored. […]
~ read more ~Studying and mapping place histories through streets in Singapore – ST graphic article 2019
by Imran bin Tajudeen On 29 June 2019, The Straits Times published a wonderful way to present one aspect of the urban morphological history of Singapore – its linguistic dimension. Through the mapping of the language used on Singapore street names and colour coding them, we get a sense of their distribution. The graphic article […]
~ read more ~Bugis and Makassarese Architecture and Urban Neighbourhoods in Singapore
What would we learn about Singapore’s architectural and urban history if we focused on just one group (or two closely related groups, if you like), the Makassarese and Bugis? First, who are the Makassarese and the Bugis? A detailed book-length discussion may be found in the book The Bugis by the late Christian Pelras (1996). But […]
~ read more ~Seminar Five: Understanding Dakota Crescent: Architectural and historical perspectives
Singapura Stories is pleased to bring you Seminar Five on Dakota Crescent (originally planned for January 2015). SINGAPURA STORIES SEMINAR FIVE Understanding Dakota Crescent: Architectural and historical perspectives by Jonathan Poh Date: Tuesday 24 Nov, 2015 Time: 07:30 PM – 09:30 PM Venue: Level 5 – Imagination Room (next to Possibility Room), National Library Building Free […]
~ read more ~Transformasi Katong-Siglap – Talk & Public Seminar / Forum
Talk & Public Seminar / Forum: The transformation of Katong-Siglap This event, in Malay, will feature the history and communities of the Katong – Joo Chiat – Telok Kurau – Siglap neighbourhoods. It has two main segments: a talk by Dr Imran bin Tajudeen followed by a public forum by four panelists who are former residents […]
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