Staff Cecil Lee Posted August 13, 2015 Staff Share Posted August 13, 2015 A 1960's tailor's shop front still around today 1. Observe the mosaic tiles adorning the floor of the tailor shop. 2. This establishment located on Tanjong Katong Road features a distinctive shop front characterized by two expansive display windows flanking either side. 3. Such architectural styles were prevalent during that era, with numerous shops along prominent streets like North Bridge Road showcasing similar designs. "A Welcome FEEL of .... Kindly enter, please do come in." 4. It seems that marketing psychology was employed during that period, as the angled "V" display cabinets flanking either side were crafted to optimize display space and facilitate easy "a welcome" entry for passersby into the store. 5. This effectively illustrates the concept of "window shopping." +++ 2021, Geomancy.net Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SML Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Hi Cecil. We are from a Mediacorp show and are very interested in finding this old tailoring shop. Could you please assist us? Do email me at the email add provided. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted August 17, 2022 Author Staff Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/17/2022 at 7:08 AM, SML said: Hi Cecil. We are from a Mediacorp show and are very interested in finding this old tailoring shop. Could you please assist us? Do email me at the email add provided. Thank you. A CASE OF GONE WITH THE WIND? Hi, Have privately sent an email to you. Please note that the photo was taken around 2015. Some 7 years ago. I believe it was somewhere around the area highlighted in red. Next alternative may be in blue. But in my opinion, many of the old shops even Katong News Agency also perished ... to tons of eateries. This shop may equally have bitten the dust. 2021, Geomancy.net Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted April 1 Author Staff Share Posted April 1 1960’s era clinic. With some external modifications in recent years Once upon a time, used to have mosaic floor not ceramic tiles as shown at it’s front entrance … 2023, Geomancy.net Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted June 3 Author Staff Share Posted June 3 On 4/1/2024 at 8:15 AM, Cecil Lee said: 1960’s era clinic. With some external modifications in recent years Once upon a time, used to have mosaic floor not ceramic tiles as shown at it’s front entrance … On 4th June 2024, this one also bites the dust… 2023, Geomancy.net Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 27 Author Staff Share Posted July 27 1970’s Hair Salon @ Blk 116 Commonwealth Crescent And more… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted August 3 Author Staff Share Posted August 3 The trend of shop gates with aluminum casings gained prominence in the 1970s. At that time, aluminum was considered a high-quality material, valued for its lightweight properties and greater expense relative to iron or steel. This design allows for a full frontal opening, as the gate rises entirely when opened. After 45 years, the gate is expected to operate efficiently, with only minor dirt accumulation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted August 9 Author Staff Share Posted August 9 An uncommon V-shaped iron grille gate. Extremely durable and provides complete concealment of the shop's interior. This may explain the choice of this design by the motorcycle shop. The specified area is located within the boundaries indicated in the circle below. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted August 13 Author Staff Share Posted August 13 A Pawn Shop and a Chinese Physician’s Shop along East Coast Road [Close proximity to I12 Mall] The popular mosaic and designer tiles, previously featured in the Chinese Physician's Shop, were replaced with homogeneous tiles during the 1990s. A Chinese Physician's Clinic along East Coast Road [Beside Church of the Holy Family Katong] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted Tuesday at 09:10 AM Author Staff Share Posted Tuesday at 09:10 AM Kai Clinic Pioneer & founder - Dr Kong Kai [deceased] 223 East Coast Rd, Singapore 42892 Kai Clinic, located in Katong, has been operational since the 1950s, with its founding attributed to a physician known as Dr. Kong Kai. While the exterior has undergone modernization, the interior design remains largely unchanged from its original 1950s aesthetic. The clinic's layout remains unchanged. However, some time ago, all the mosaic tiles on the floor were replaced with homogeneous tiles. Additionally, the bench seating has been updated to a more modern design. +++ The entrance of this clinic features a contemporary wheelchair-accessible ramp, as the "shop" floor [clinic] is situated below the street level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted Tuesday at 09:24 AM Author Staff Share Posted Tuesday at 09:24 AM The design is characterized as either contemporary or reflective of the late 1970s - 1980's style associated with pawnshops. The location is Teban Place, situated within Teban Gardens. Stainless Steel Cage Bars... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted Tuesday at 09:27 AM Author Staff Share Posted Tuesday at 09:27 AM REMINISCENT OF THE PAST Zinc and aluminum toilet doors are typically seen in HDB three-bedroom apartments from the 1970s. Historically, these doors prioritized functionality over aesthetics. Their advantages include durability, resistance to corrosion, lightweight construction, and longevity. Evocative of the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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