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ArchitectureOld Supreme Court Building
The old supreme court was built in Palladian plan, which is similar to other govermental buildings in Singapore. It is in an E shape plan with a porch at the front and two wings om the sides. In the middle, there is a triangle pediment of Greek-Roman style. It is supported by a number Corinthian columns. At the top, there is a dome with windows and niches at the core. On top of the dome, there is a lantern tower. These architectural characteristics are of classical styles, which are popular among government buildings of British colonies including India, Malaysia and Singapore.
ArchitectureFront Portico : Old Supreme Court Building
The old supreme court was built in Palladian plan, which is similar to other govermental buildings in Singapore. It is in an E shape plan with a porch at the front and two wings om the sides. In the middle, there is a triangle pediment of Greek-Roman style. It is supported by a number Corinthian columns. At the top, there is a dome with windows and niches at the core. On top of the dome, there is a lantern tower. These architectural characteristics are of classical styles, which are popular among government buildings of British colonies including India, Malaysia and Singapore.
ArchitectureInterior : Saint Andrew Cathedral
Saint Andrew Cathedral is the largest cathedral and the most elegant in Singapore. It consists of arched windows of Gothic style. The atmosphere inside is affected by the mosaic, creating a holy atmosphere in Gothic style. There is an apse at the back, which is decorated with three long mirrors called “Three Sisters”. This is very common in Gothic art of Bristish and French styles.
ArchitectureInterior : Saint Andrew Cathedral
Saint Andrew Cathedral is the largest cathedral and the most elegant in Singapore. It consists of arched windows of Gothic style. The atmosphere inside is affected by the mosaic, creating a holy atmosphere in Gothic style. At the front, there is a large organ according to the Gothic cathedral structure.
ArchitectureChijmes
Chiimes was built under Gothic art or the architecture that tried to restore Gothic art, which can be commonly found in colonial countries. In Singapore, the same architectural style is found at Saint Andrew cathedral as well. The cathedral consists of a tower with a funnel-shaped roof at the front. At the back, there is a cathedral building in the rectangular plan. Each window is divided into two smaller windows. These windows are stretched and decorated with mosaic. All of these show a clear Gothic influence.
ArchitectureSaint Joseph Institution
It is one of the most beautiful palladian buildings in Singapore. It consists of the middle porch, which has an arched pediment and the dome. The wings are arched and columns. The archs at the top is divided into two parts, making it look pretty much like Gothic art. However, the overall component of the building is still very much of classical art.
ArchitectureTamil Temples in Singapore
Tamil temples in singapore have similar components with those in the southern India. It consists of Kopura topped with multi-tiered roof. The roof is decorated with gods. At the top, there is a rectangular dome. Inside the temple, there is a principle icon. Every building has spires of different colors, which was very popular among Tamil temples in the late Vichainakhon art and Narok in the southern part of India. This also had some influences to Singapore temples.
