Golden Mile Complex - Revision history

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	Despite negative perceptions of the building, there are individuals who still appreciate its unique architecture heritage. A 2017 YouTube video by Techno Gadgets titled “Secrets of Golden Mile” ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv6ZWnMTtBM YouTube video]) presented a nostalgic perspective of the complex, where residents and tenants of the complex were interviewed. In 2018, CNA Insider also released a video ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohoa_BszeHk\ YouTube video]) documenting the many interiors of the complex - ranging from a resident's home to a creative office space.<ref>Ng, Desmond, Corine Tiah and Lam Shushan. "From the occult to a derelict pool: 12 things about Golden Mile Complex you didn't know". ''Channel News Asia.'' September 30, 2018. Accessed on 26 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/golden-mile-complex-occult-pool-conservation-brutalist-10772498</ref>		Despite negative perceptions of the building, there are individuals who still appreciate its unique architecture heritage. A 2017 YouTube video by Techno Gadgets titled “Secrets of Golden Mile” ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv6ZWnMTtBM YouTube video]) presented a nostalgic perspective of the complex, where residents and tenants of the complex were interviewed. In 2018, CNA Insider also released a video ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohoa_BszeHk\ YouTube video]) documenting the many interiors of the complex - ranging from a resident's home to a creative office space.<ref>Ng, Desmond, Corine Tiah and Lam Shushan. "From the occult to a derelict pool: 12 things about Golden Mile Complex you didn't know". ''Channel News Asia.'' September 30, 2018. Accessed on 26 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/golden-mile-complex-occult-pool-conservation-brutalist-10772498</ref>
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	[[File:Golden mile complex void deck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''The high ceiling-ed void deck area of Golden Mile Complex where residents can play street football. Photo from The Smart Local.'']]		[[File:Golden mile complex void deck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''The high ceiling-ed void deck area of Golden Mile Complex where residents can play street football. Photo from The Smart Local.'']]
	[[File:Golden Mile Complex balcony view.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''View from a resident's balcony. Photo credit to Nuria Ling (TODAY).'']]		[[File:Golden Mile Complex balcony view.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''View from a resident's balcony. Photo credit to Nuria Ling (TODAY).'']]

Joe Tan at 04:49, 4 May 2019

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	~~[[File:Golden Mile Complex 4, Aug 07.jpg\|thumb\|''The rear view of Golden Mile Complex.'']]~~
	[[File:Golden Mile Complex 4, Aug 07.jpg\|thumb\|''The rear view of Golden Mile Complex.'']]Golden Mile Complex, formerly known as Woh Hup complex, was opened in 1973 and built as part of the Singapore government’s urban renewal scheme. The complex cost a total of SGD$18 million to build.<ref>Boon Hun. “8 facts about Golden Mile Complex, the iconic building that might be gone soon.” ''goodyfeed''. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://goodyfeed.com/9-facts-about-golden-mile-complex-the-iconic-building-that-might-be-gone-soon/</ref> “Golden Mile” refers to the strip of land between Nicoll Highway and Beach Road. Golden Mile Complex is notable for being one of Singapore’s first mixed-use developments, with the complex being made up of shops, offices and residences. In 2019, Golden Mile Complex has been slated for en bloc sales and redevelopment purposes.		[[File:Golden Mile Complex 4, Aug 07.jpg\|thumb\|''The rear view of Golden Mile Complex.'']]Golden Mile Complex, formerly known as Woh Hup complex, was opened in 1973 and built as part of the Singapore government’s urban renewal scheme. The complex cost a total of SGD$18 million to build.<ref>Boon Hun. “8 facts about Golden Mile Complex, the iconic building that might be gone soon.” ''goodyfeed''. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://goodyfeed.com/9-facts-about-golden-mile-complex-the-iconic-building-that-might-be-gone-soon/</ref> “Golden Mile” refers to the strip of land between Nicoll Highway and Beach Road. Golden Mile Complex is notable for being one of Singapore’s first mixed-use developments, with the complex being made up of shops, offices and residences. In 2019, Golden Mile Complex has been slated for en bloc sales and redevelopment purposes.
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Joe Tan at 04:49, 4 May 2019

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			[[File:Golden Mile Complex 4, Aug 07.jpg\|thumb\|''The rear view of Golden Mile Complex.'']]
	[[File:Golden Mile Complex 4, Aug 07.jpg\|thumb\|''The rear view of Golden Mile Complex.'']]Golden Mile Complex, formerly known as Woh Hup complex, was opened in 1973 and built as part of the Singapore government’s urban renewal scheme. The complex cost a total of SGD$18 million to build.<ref>Boon Hun. “8 facts about Golden Mile Complex, the iconic building that might be gone soon.” ''goodyfeed''. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://goodyfeed.com/9-facts-about-golden-mile-complex-the-iconic-building-that-might-be-gone-soon/</ref> “Golden Mile” refers to the strip of land between Nicoll Highway and Beach Road. Golden Mile Complex is notable for being one of Singapore’s first mixed-use developments, with the complex being made up of shops, offices and residences. In 2019, Golden Mile Complex has been slated for en bloc sales and redevelopment purposes.		[[File:Golden Mile Complex 4, Aug 07.jpg\|thumb\|''The rear view of Golden Mile Complex.'']]Golden Mile Complex, formerly known as Woh Hup complex, was opened in 1973 and built as part of the Singapore government’s urban renewal scheme. The complex cost a total of SGD$18 million to build.<ref>Boon Hun. “8 facts about Golden Mile Complex, the iconic building that might be gone soon.” ''goodyfeed''. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://goodyfeed.com/9-facts-about-golden-mile-complex-the-iconic-building-that-might-be-gone-soon/</ref> “Golden Mile” refers to the strip of land between Nicoll Highway and Beach Road. Golden Mile Complex is notable for being one of Singapore’s first mixed-use developments, with the complex being made up of shops, offices and residences. In 2019, Golden Mile Complex has been slated for en bloc sales and redevelopment purposes.
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Joe Tan at 04:03, 3 April 2019

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Dayana Rizal: /* Architecture */

2019-03-27T02:22:25Z

Architecture

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	[[File:Golden Mile Complex Singapore.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''The stepped terrace structure of Golden Mile Complex.'' ''The open-air swimming pool is pictured on the extreme right side of Golden Mile Complex.'' ]]		[[File:Golden Mile Complex Singapore.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''The stepped terrace structure of Golden Mile Complex.'' ''The open-air swimming pool is pictured on the extreme right side of Golden Mile Complex.'' ]]
	Golden Mile Complex was designed by ~~Singapore architect first~~ DP Architects, Gan Eng Oon, William Lim and Tay Kheng Soon.<ref>Boon Hun. “8 facts about Golden Mile Complex, the iconic building that might be gone soon.” ''goodyfeed''. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://goodyfeed.com/9-facts-about-golden-mile-complex-the-iconic-building-that-might-be-gone-soon/</ref> The complex followed a Brutalist style - a concept in architectural design that produced harsh, block-like buildings.The Brutalist style was popular from the 1950s to 1970s. Rising to a total of 16 stories, the first to ninth floors of the Golden Mile Complex had been allocated to commercial and business use. These floors have been occupied by a variety of vendors, ranging from Thai supermarkets and amulet stores to creative practices.		Golden Mile Complex was designed by DP Architects, Gan Eng Oon, William Lim and Tay Kheng Soon.<ref>Boon Hun. “8 facts about Golden Mile Complex, the iconic building that might be gone soon.” ''goodyfeed''. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://goodyfeed.com/9-facts-about-golden-mile-complex-the-iconic-building-that-might-be-gone-soon/</ref> The complex followed a Brutalist style - a concept in architectural design that produced harsh, block-like buildings.The Brutalist style was popular from the 1950s to 1970s. Rising to a total of 16 stories, the first to ninth floors of the Golden Mile Complex had been allocated to commercial and business use. These floors have been occupied by a variety of vendors, ranging from Thai supermarkets and amulet stores to creative practices.

Sheryl Wong: /* Thai cultural hotspot */

2019-03-26T09:12:19Z

Thai cultural hotspot

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	There are a total of 68 apartments that make up the tenth to sixteenth floors of Golden Mile Complex. The balconies of these apartments form the stepped-terrace design, ensuring that the tenants will have an uninterrupted view of the scenery from their balcony.<ref>Ng, Desmond. Tiah, Corine. Lam, Shushan. “From the occult to a derelict pool; 12 things about Golden Mile Complex you didn’t know”. ''Channelnewsasia''. September 30, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/golden-mile-complex-occult-pool-conservation-brutalist-10772498</ref> From the balcony, tenants are able to have an unrestricted view of the coastline of Kallang Basin. Golden Mile Complex once had a functioning swimming pool for the residents, complete with barbeque pits built on the fifth level. The swimming pool was closed and emptied in 2003. Golden Mile Complex was included as a tour venue in the Singapore Architectural festival in 2007.<ref>The Must Share News Team. “6 things to know about Golden Mile Complex, the latest en-bloc victim.” ''mustsharenews''. August 11, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://mustsharenews.com/golden-mile-complex/</ref> The architecture of Golden Mile Complex has been recognised and praised by the international community. The design of the building was validated by famous Dutch architect, Rem Koolhaas, and Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate, Fumihiko Maki, for the unique layout and interesting design.<ref>Sandran, Aravin. “ Has Singapore's built heritage been forsaken for profits?” ''buro247''. August 27, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.buro247.sg/culture/art-and-design/has-singapore-built-heritage-been-forsaken-for-profits.html</ref>		There are a total of 68 apartments that make up the tenth to sixteenth floors of Golden Mile Complex. The balconies of these apartments form the stepped-terrace design, ensuring that the tenants will have an uninterrupted view of the scenery from their balcony.<ref>Ng, Desmond. Tiah, Corine. Lam, Shushan. “From the occult to a derelict pool; 12 things about Golden Mile Complex you didn’t know”. ''Channelnewsasia''. September 30, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/golden-mile-complex-occult-pool-conservation-brutalist-10772498</ref> From the balcony, tenants are able to have an unrestricted view of the coastline of Kallang Basin. Golden Mile Complex once had a functioning swimming pool for the residents, complete with barbeque pits built on the fifth level. The swimming pool was closed and emptied in 2003. Golden Mile Complex was included as a tour venue in the Singapore Architectural festival in 2007.<ref>The Must Share News Team. “6 things to know about Golden Mile Complex, the latest en-bloc victim.” ''mustsharenews''. August 11, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://mustsharenews.com/golden-mile-complex/</ref> The architecture of Golden Mile Complex has been recognised and praised by the international community. The design of the building was validated by famous Dutch architect, Rem Koolhaas, and Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate, Fumihiko Maki, for the unique layout and interesting design.<ref>Sandran, Aravin. “ Has Singapore's built heritage been forsaken for profits?” ''buro247''. August 27, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.buro247.sg/culture/art-and-design/has-singapore-built-heritage-been-forsaken-for-profits.html</ref>

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	[[File:Golden Mile Complex Thai shop.jpg\|thumb\|''A storefront in Golden Mile Complex advertising in Thai. Photo from The Smart Local.'']]		[[File:Golden Mile Complex Thai shop.jpg\|thumb\|''A storefront in Golden Mile Complex advertising in Thai. Photo from The Smart Local.'']]
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	There are some who are willing to put aside their fond memories of Golden Mile Complex to sign the en bloc sale. In an interview with Straits Times, Mr Ponno Kalastree, a tenant who has been living in the complex since his childhood days, expressed that his decision to sign the en bloc agreement was motivated by the poor maintenance of the building.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Farewell Golden Mile Complex? Residents open up about their love-hate relationship with the landmark”. ''Thestraitstimes''. September 22, 2018. Accessed on 13 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/farewell-golden-mile-complex-residents-open-up-about-their-love-hate-relationship-with-the</ref> Another tenant, Mr Ande Lai, who was among the minority who did not sign the en bloc agreement, eventually joined the collective sale committee in hopes of making the sale a success.		There are some who are willing to put aside their fond memories of Golden Mile Complex to sign the en bloc sale. In an interview with Straits Times, Mr Ponno Kalastree, a tenant who has been living in the complex since his childhood days, expressed that his decision to sign the en bloc agreement was motivated by the poor maintenance of the building.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Farewell Golden Mile Complex? Residents open up about their love-hate relationship with the landmark”. ''Thestraitstimes''. September 22, 2018. Accessed on 13 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/farewell-golden-mile-complex-residents-open-up-about-their-love-hate-relationship-with-the</ref> Another tenant, Mr Ande Lai, who was among the minority who did not sign the en bloc agreement, eventually joined the collective sale committee in hopes of making the sale a success.
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Dayana Rizal: /* 2018 En bloc sale */

2019-03-26T08:16:47Z

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	As the complex is made up of housing, offices and shops, the different interests of each party ~~makes~~ it difficult to come to a consensus. The sale was motivated by the complex’s lack of popularity, poor maintenance and the high value of the estate.<ref>Coconuts Singapore. “From acclaim to sleaze to sale: iconic Golden Mile Complex to go en bloc.” ''coconuts''. August 13, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://coconuts.co/singapore/news/acclaim-sleaze-sale-iconic-golden-mile-complex-go-en-bloc/</ref> In merely 8 days from the proposed 2018 sale, an estimated 724 owners of 550 units signed the collective sale agreement. As these numbers formed 80.83% of the total share value of the development which met the 80% quota, the en bloc sale was approved.		As the complex is made up of housing, offices and shops, the different interests of each party made it difficult to come to a consensus. The sale was motivated by the complex’s lack of popularity, poor maintenance and the high value of the estate.<ref>Coconuts Singapore. “From acclaim to sleaze to sale: iconic Golden Mile Complex to go en bloc.” ''coconuts''. August 13, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://coconuts.co/singapore/news/acclaim-sleaze-sale-iconic-golden-mile-complex-go-en-bloc/</ref> In merely 8 days from the proposed 2018 sale, an estimated 724 owners of 550 units signed the collective sale agreement. As these numbers formed 80.83% of the total share value of the development which met the 80% quota, the en bloc sale was approved.

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2019-03-26T08:13:36Z

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	There are some who are willing to put aside their fond memories of Golden Mile Complex to sign the en bloc sale. In an interview with Straits Times, Mr Ponno Kalastree, a tenant who has been living in the complex since his childhood days, expressed that his decision to sign the en bloc agreement was motivated by the poor maintenance of the building.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Farewell Golden Mile Complex? Residents open up about their love-hate relationship with the landmark”. ''Thestraitstimes''. September 22, 2018. Accessed on 13 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/farewell-golden-mile-complex-residents-open-up-about-their-love-hate-relationship-with-the</ref> Another tenant, Mr Ande Lai, who was among the minority who did not sign the en bloc agreement, eventually joined the collective sale committee in hopes of making the sale a success.		There are some who are willing to put aside their fond memories of Golden Mile Complex to sign the en bloc sale. In an interview with Straits Times, Mr Ponno Kalastree, a tenant who has been living in the complex since his childhood days, expressed that his decision to sign the en bloc agreement was motivated by the poor maintenance of the building.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Farewell Golden Mile Complex? Residents open up about their love-hate relationship with the landmark”. ''Thestraitstimes''. September 22, 2018. Accessed on 13 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/farewell-golden-mile-complex-residents-open-up-about-their-love-hate-relationship-with-the</ref> Another tenant, Mr Ande Lai, who was among the minority who did not sign the en bloc agreement, eventually joined the collective sale committee in hopes of making the sale a success.
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Dayana Rizal: /* 2018 En bloc sale */

2019-03-26T08:12:57Z

2018 En bloc sale

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	[[File:Golden mile complex void deck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''The high ceiling-ed void deck area of Golden Mile Complex where residents can play street football. Photo from The Smart Local.'']]		[[File:Golden mile complex void deck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''The high ceiling-ed void deck area of Golden Mile Complex where residents can play street football. Photo from The Smart Local.'']]
	[[File:Golden Mile Complex balcony view.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''View from a resident's balcony. Photo credit to Nuria Ling (TODAY).'']]		[[File:Golden Mile Complex balcony view.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''View from a resident's balcony. Photo credit to Nuria Ling (TODAY).'']]
	The past 2 collective sale attempts for Golden Mile Complex had failed before succeeding on 3rd August 2018. It was initially difficult to convince the owners to agree to the collective sale due to its mixed use development. As the complex is made up of housing, offices and shops, the different interests of each party makes it difficult to come to a consensus. The sale was motivated by the complex’s lack of popularity, poor maintenance and the high value of the estate.<ref>Coconuts Singapore. “From acclaim to sleaze to sale: iconic Golden Mile Complex to go en bloc.” ''coconuts''. August 13, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://coconuts.co/singapore/news/acclaim-sleaze-sale-iconic-golden-mile-complex-go-en-bloc/</ref> In merely 8 days from the proposed 2018 sale, an estimated 724 owners of 550 units signed the collective sale agreement. As these numbers formed 80.83% of the total share value of the development which met the 80% quota, the en bloc sale was approved.		The past 2 collective sale attempts for Golden Mile Complex had failed before succeeding on 3rd August 2018. It was initially difficult to convince the owners to agree to the collective sale due to its mixed use development.


			As the complex is made up of housing, offices and shops, the different interests of each party makes it difficult to come to a consensus. The sale was motivated by the complex’s lack of popularity, poor maintenance and the high value of the estate.<ref>Coconuts Singapore. “From acclaim to sleaze to sale: iconic Golden Mile Complex to go en bloc.” ''coconuts''. August 13, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://coconuts.co/singapore/news/acclaim-sleaze-sale-iconic-golden-mile-complex-go-en-bloc/</ref> In merely 8 days from the proposed 2018 sale, an estimated 724 owners of 550 units signed the collective sale agreement. As these numbers formed 80.83% of the total share value of the development which met the 80% quota, the en bloc sale was approved.