Yue Hwa Building, Art Deco structure in Chinatown, Singapore
The six-story Yue Hwa Building stands at the intersection of Eu Tong Sen Street and Upper Cross Street, featuring horizontal lines and angular arches.
Constructed in 1927 by Swan and Maclaren architects, the building began as Nam Tin Building and contained the Great Southern Hotel, the first Chinese hotel with an elevator.
The building housed a restaurant, hotel rooms, and the Southern Cabaret nightclub, making it a central gathering place for Chinese travelers and performers.
The structure now operates as a department store specializing in Chinese products, including traditional medicines, antiques, textiles, and oriental ornaments.
The renovation project in 1994 integrated modern elements like a waterfall and stained glass skylight while maintaining the original Art Deco exterior design.
Location: Chinatown
Inception: 1927
Official opening: 1927
Architectural style: Art Deco
Floors above the ground: 6
Elevators: 1
GPS coordinates: 1.28489,103.84300
Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:07
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