Balestier Point
Balestier Point is a high-rise mixed-use development in Balestier, Singapore with retail outlets on the lower floors, and residential units in the upper floors.
History
[edit]Completed in 1986, Balestier Point, designed by architect Chan Fook Pong and constructed by architectural firm Regional Development Consortium, was one of the first high-rise buildings along Balestier Road.[1][2] The building was originally known as the Central Plaza Complex and was inspired by Habitat 67.[2] The building was built on the former site of the Ruby Theatre.[1] The first two floors of the building are occupied by commercial shop units, followed by two floors of carparks, and thirteen floors of residential units.[3] The building also has a KTV lounge.[4] The building resembles blocks stacked on top of one another, and gained an honourable mention award from the Singapore Institute of Architects in 1986.[5] The building's unique design also made it a local landmark.[3]
The building was included in the Balestier Heritage Trail.[2] In 2020, eleven freehold commercial units in the building went up for sale at $65 million.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ng, Sheere. "Balestier". Singapore Infopedia. National Library Board. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Balestier Point". Roots. National Heritage Board. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Balestier Point — the new boy on the block". The Straits Times. Singapore. 26 January 1988. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ Sun, David; Yang, Wong (15 July 2021). "KTV lounge linked to Vietnamese social hostess Covid-19 cluster undergoes deep cleaning". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ Bong, Xin Ying. "Balestier: A walk back in time". edgeprop.sg. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "11 shop units at Balestier Point up for sale at $68m". The Straits Times. Singapore. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ Ng, Ren Jye (6 February 2020). "11 freehold commercial units at Balestier Point for sale at S$68m". The Business Times. Singapore. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
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