Wai Kit Choo

Review of The Arts House

Completed in 1827, the former Parliament House was...

Completed in 1827, the former Parliament House was originally built as a residence for a Scottish merchant, John A. Maxwell. It served as a government office for the British administration and as a court-house, housing the Supreme Court until 1939. Designed by George D. Coleman, this Neo-Palladian building has been remodelled several times to its current Neoclassical look. It housed the Legislative Assembly after Singapore attained partial internal self-governance in 1955, and became the Parliament House following Singapore's independence in 1965.

This place is well worth a couple of hours to visit to appreciate the beautiful architecture and rich history that accompanied the Arts House for the past century.