Singapore’s first satellite town, Queenstown
...distinct zigzag appearance which played an important structural role in resisting wind pressure. The block comprised of 106 rental apartments and four shops. Two lifts could take occupants to the top floor in 45 seconds.
The building also features an innovative shallow “U-shaped” roof which can be used as a viewing deck. Various foreign dignitaries such as Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh; Princess Margaret; and Edward Health, then Prime Minister of Australia, have visited Princess House to learn about Singapore’s housing programme.
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