April 3, 2009 | Broadcast Competitions

The 2009 URA Architectural Heritage Awards is now open for application. This annual award recognises owners, professionals and contractors who have gone beyond the basic essentials to lovingly restore monuments and conservation buildings to their former glory for today’s use.

The Awards are divided into two categories:

Category A
This is for national monuments and fully conserved buildings in the Historic Districts of Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India, and the Good Class Bungalow Areas. They will be assessed on how far they adhere to quality restoration principles such as the “3R” principles of maximum Retention, sensitive Restoration and careful Repair and the “top-down” approach. Buildings fully conserved according to the restoration principles in other conservation areas can also be considered under Category A.

Category B
This is for integrated “old” and “new” developments such as those in the Historic Residential Districts and Secondary Settlement Areas. These will be assessed on the quality restoration of the “old” elements, the innovation and architectural excellence of the “new” elements, and how the “new” draws inspiration from the “old”.

More Information
Official website

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