Pearl Bank Apartments

Situated atop Pearl’s Hill, the Pearl Bank Apartments, constructed in 1976 and designed by the local architect Tan Cheng Siong, boasts a distinctive horseshoe-shaped structure when viewed from above. Standing at a height of 113 meters, it was one of the tallest buildings upon its completion, offering its occupants a mesmerising panoramic vista of the Outram and city regions. Uncover the building’s historical journey using the resources of our libraries and archives in this interactive timeline.

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