For architectural designer Ian Chee, finding his flat in the historic enclave of the Tiong Bahru neighbourhood was somewhat serendipitous. Back in 2019, the Singaporean was accompanying one of his clients to a viewing of apartments they were interested in and needed help redesigning. Walking around the area with his clients, Chee was drawn to the neighbourhood’s charm and rich architectural heritage.
“I have always loved old architecture because it gives the space character. In fact, when I was living in the United Kingdom, I lived in a Victorian-era house,” he fondly reminisces.
And so began the quest to find the right flat in the vicinity. However, despite the charms of
