Whilst droves of tourists descend on Singapore for the annual spot of shopping, some come with intentions of purchasing that pied-a-terre, an increasingly definitive lifestyle statement.
Fueled by the plans for the integrated resorts, and a goverment policy that clearly encourages foreign investment in real estate, the real estate scene in Singapore now merits some excitement once again.
Shingle architecture helped define the look of many of America's most popular waterfront communities in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Reminiscent of the Queen Anne style, this building form helped residents make the most of lake and ocean real estate with a variety of ornamental features to enhance view, and construction materials that worked well in wet, coastal climates.