Pearlbank Apartments, one of a handful of unique masterpieces of modern architecture in Singapore and once the tallest apartment block in Southeast Asia, has been featured extensively in newspapers, magazines and websites since last year. It has been under threats going for en bloc sales as a result of the fast-growing economy and booming real estate market. Since the start of the incident, there have been organizations (including the Singapore Institute of Architects) and many individuals who love the building standing up to express their views and trying to stop the en bloc process. The spearhead of the individuals is Ed Poole of Poole Associates (a well-known interior design firm; http://www.poole-associates.com) who lives and works in the building. I had a chance to meet up briefly with Ed Poole in the Maldives during my work trip there and had a feeling that the guy is full of passion and energy and won’t give up until he gets what he wants. His home/office penthouse unit was featured in Wallpaper* UK and Condé Nast Traveler as an attempt to conserve the Pearlbank. Recently, I looked out of my window and saw the building had started a new paint job. This looks like a good sign. Read more about this cool building at http://www.pearlbankapartments.com.
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