Delve into architecture, heritage, history

FOR architecture and heritage buffs, Golden Mile Complex's escape from the wrecking ball is a critical breakthrough in the way ageing iconic buildings are viewed, and could ensure that other significant buildings from different periods of Singapore's development are retained for future generations.

Conservation is one thing, but how can such buildings be made relevant to modern society? In tomorrow's BTLifestyle, we speak to three design professionals about how conservation spaces can be adapted for new uses and become a bridge between history and younger generations.

Meanwhile, if you are in staycation mode and thinking of going on a history tour to learn more about Singapore, travel company Trafalgar offers one of the most in-depth lessons that we have come across, packaged with an overnight stay in a five star hotel. From climbing up Victoria Theatre's clock tower to nuggets of information from an incredibly informed guide, you can expect a trip you will not forget so soon. Speaking of travel, immerse yourself in a travelogue by local writer Clara Chow, which is more than just a holiday memoir.