CHIJMES Hall, Gothic Revival church building in Downtown Core, Singapore.
CHIJMES Hall is a Gothic building with a five-story pointed tower and distinctive stone buttresses supporting the entrance walls. Inside, detailed stained glass windows brought from Belgium create patterns of colored light throughout the space.
The building was constructed in 1904 as a chapel and residential convent for an order of nuns. In 1983 the Singapore government took over the property and later transformed it into a venue for events and gatherings.
The name reflects its origins as a chapel for the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus. Today people of many backgrounds gather here for weddings, celebrations, and performances, showing how the space has become a meeting place for the community.
The space works well for various events and can hold up to 300 guests comfortably. It is located in a central area of the city and offers professional facilities for weddings and other occasions.
The stained glass windows were designed by Belgian artist Jules Dobbelaere and feature complex geometric and figurative patterns. This handcrafted detail represents a rare example of European artistry brought to Southeast Asia during that era.
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