Hill Street Building
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Mar 2020
This landmark building used to be a police station and jail, but it's now government offices. It's hard to imagine it's former use with its neoclassical architecture and colourfully painted windows. It's a bit out of the way of the major attractions of Singapore, but if you're visiting Fort Canning or the equally pretty Central Fire Station nearby, it's worth a detour.
Written March 9, 2020
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,626 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Very picturesque and colourful. WOW, colourtful as kids' toys. Was the building this colourful when it was a police station? It's best seen at night when lit up with dazzling lights.
Written February 28, 2024
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar20,602 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Beautiful big building with many colorful designs attract visitors to stop few minutes for pictures. It’s an official police station till present.
Written September 25, 2023
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The Backpacking Pair
London, UK38 contributions
Dec 2019
Used to be the Old Police Station, the building is striking, and a good spot in Singapore if you're into photography.
It's become a little famous on instagram, and while I was there, there were plenty of other people taking photos as well
It's become a little famous on instagram, and while I was there, there were plenty of other people taking photos as well
Written January 15, 2020
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jazperjay
Dubai, United Arab Emirates94 contributions
May 2018
There are a lot of nice and colorful places in Singapore, and the Hill Street Building is one of them. The Old Hill Street Police Station stands out in this street. It was built in Neo-Classical style which was still fashionable for public buildings in England in the 1930s. The building was designed by the Public Works Department when F. Dorrington Ward was the Government Architect.
This building is just a walking distance from Clarke Quay. So, if you are exploring Clarke Quay, might as well go to Hill Street and check out the colorful building. This is one instagrammable spot in SG. ;)
This building is just a walking distance from Clarke Quay. So, if you are exploring Clarke Quay, might as well go to Hill Street and check out the colorful building. This is one instagrammable spot in SG. ;)
Written August 20, 2018
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dynamic14
Singapore, Singapore10,296 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Simply can’t miss this lovely colourful building which was previously the old Hill Street police station.
This was the largest government building then when it was erected in 1934.
In 2000, it became the building with the colourful windows.
If you are interested in the history of this building, there are plaques and pictures in the area that will help.
This was the largest government building then when it was erected in 1934.
In 2000, it became the building with the colourful windows.
If you are interested in the history of this building, there are plaques and pictures in the area that will help.
Written January 6, 2018
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Reyan11
Kaithal, India123 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
It is a former police station located in museum planning area. Building has about 1000 windows painted in colour of the rainbow
Written November 10, 2019
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Manish
Singapore, Singapore715 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Nicknamed the ‘Police Skyscraper’ in the past, the Former Hill Street Police Station is prominently located at the junction of Hill Street and River Valley Road. The building served as a police station and also housed accommodation for officers and their families. A monument to the police force in Singapore, the edifice was once the largest of its kind in Malaya. The Former Hill Street Police Station underwent a major renovation in 1999 and officially reopened as the new home for the then Ministry of Information and the Arts (MITA) on 1 November 2000. The renovation increased the floor space, and a glass roof was installed in the central atrium to create an area for exhibitions and art installations. It became known as MITA Building and, later, MICA Building when the ministry was renamed the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Arts (MICA) in 2004. The building was later renamed as the Old Hill Street Police Station again in 2012, after MICA became the Ministry of Communication and Information. The OHSPS currently houses the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth as well.
The building has a total of 927 windows and they are painted in the colours of the rainbow. Passersby will notice that the windows on the first four stories have the same vibrant intensity while the colours for the fifth- and sixth-story gradually intensify to accentuate the cantilevered balconies which are interesting architectural features of this historical building.
The building has a total of 927 windows and they are painted in the colours of the rainbow. Passersby will notice that the windows on the first four stories have the same vibrant intensity while the colours for the fifth- and sixth-story gradually intensify to accentuate the cantilevered balconies which are interesting architectural features of this historical building.
Written July 8, 2019
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pakabay
Adelaide, Australia2,509 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
This building is the old police building and wraps around the south east corner of Fort Canning Park.
It is still in use as government offices and has views over the Singapore River and the Colman Bridge.
The most striking feature is the brightly painted shutters, over all the windows.
Yet another attraction along the Singapore River.
It is still in use as government offices and has views over the Singapore River and the Colman Bridge.
The most striking feature is the brightly painted shutters, over all the windows.
Yet another attraction along the Singapore River.
Written February 5, 2019
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shinraemonsam
Sydney, Australia984 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
It might bring happiness. It might be boring. It may tear a hole in the fabric of the universe.
We'll never know, because investors don't like risk, and colours are risky.
The British civic feel, and the playful peranakhan colours make this one of the most recognisable, photographed and captivating buildings in the country.
It was made to last, and continues to let us dream. To tear.
Rip and tear.
We'll never know, because investors don't like risk, and colours are risky.
The British civic feel, and the playful peranakhan colours make this one of the most recognisable, photographed and captivating buildings in the country.
It was made to last, and continues to let us dream. To tear.
Rip and tear.
Written September 27, 2017
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