citylikeyou — Joo Chiat Road — Singapore by Leng Soh

These colourful Peranakan terrace houses along Koon Seng Road is probably the most photographed place in the eastern part of Singapore. I get to enjoy this view every morning on my way to work - of both the architecture and its admirers, which are mostly tourists. Joo Chiat is indeed a very charming place. Besides being a heritage conservation area, this place has an eclectic mix of the old and the new. Old school eateries sit alongside hipster cafes and ice-cream parlours, while KTV and bars are nestled amongst boutique hotels and design studios. Most importantly, Joo Chiat is also well-loved by the locals for its wide array of good food, from the famous Katong Laksa to herbal Bak Kut Teh and Nonya Kuehs.

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Joo Chiat Road, Joo Chiat Road, Singapore, Singapore

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Born, bred and lives in Singapore, Leng works as an art director at Kinetic Singapore. Outside of work, she delves in ceramics, a medium which allows her to freely articulate herself. With emphasis on expression and conceptualisation, an approach influenced by her experience in the field of design, Leng’s creations are more sculptural and veers away from the strictly traditional and functional.

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