Asia Insurance Building, Art Deco skyscraper in Downtown Core, Singapore.
The Asia Insurance Building is a 20-story Art Deco skyscraper featuring travertine marble fins and continuous ledges running across its facade. These horizontal elements serve as natural sun shading and define the building's distinctive appearance.
The building was completed in 1955 and held the title of Singapore's tallest structure until 1971. Its completion marked a period when the city was establishing itself as a modern financial center.
The building reflects Singapore's architectural identity in the post-war decades, designed by Ng Keng Siang, one of the first local architects trained in international design traditions. Its form and materials show how the city combined imported styles with local ambitions for growth and progress.
The building now contains 146 serviced residences installed during a comprehensive renovation in 2006 while its original architectural features were preserved. The interior is modern and functional, though the exterior maintains its Art Deco character.
The entrance hallway features black Italian marble flooring with white and gold veining, known as Nero Portoro. A preserved brass mail chute system also remains, a relic from when the building functioned as modern office space.
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