The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore

In 1919, Singapore passed its first centenary, the mood was jubilant and the celebrations lavish, reflecting the riches and optimism of the community. The year passed with a rush of public festivities and projects, the biggest and most ambitious was the Fullerton building. The largest structure ever built in Singapore. It was sited on the entire peninsula of Fort Fullerton, with commanding views over the Singapore river and harbour. The Fullerton was audacious and ambitious, symbolising the new wealth and power of Singapore and the enterprise and industry of its people. It was to be, in the words of the Governor "a monument worthy of the city".

A London architect, Major PH Keys, was commissioned to design the building. Arriving in Singapore in 1920 Major Keys brought with him the designs and concepts of Greek Classical architecture, echoing the Parthenon in Athens, considered de "riqueur" for official public monuments. Only classical architecture, with tis use of columns, porticos and decorations could convey the power and splendour of the Empire.

After years of vigorous controversy over the costs and extravagance of the project, the foundations were laid in 1924 and the building was completed in 1928 at the costs of
$ 4.098.808

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www.fullertonhotel.com/en/ebrochure_list.html


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