600 @ Toa Payoh

The building on Lorong 4 Toa Payoh houses retail shops, dental clinics, beauty salons, and a fast-food restaurant across multiple floors. The interior spaces are organized to accommodate different types of businesses operating side by side.

Architect Hor Cheok Foon designed this building in 1972 as part of Singapore's public housing program, with a cinema as a central feature. The cinema operation continued for 25 years before the structure was repurposed as a commercial center in 1997.

The building once drew neighbors together as a cinema showing films from around the world, creating a shared social experience for the community. Today it functions as a gathering place for residents to meet, shop, and spend time during their daily routines.

The location connects directly to public transportation routes, making it easy to reach by bus and train. The shops and services are arranged for easy foot traffic and cater to the needs of neighborhood residents.

The building housed one of Singapore's earliest 24-hour fast-food locations, serving meals around the clock for night workers and early risers. This round-the-clock availability was unusual for the area and shaped how residents used the space for decades.

Location: Toa Payoh

Inception: 1972

GPS coordinates: 1.33400,103.85097

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:48