Of the over 200 conserved bungalows, just 16 are in the style of 38 Oxley Road

Singapore

OF THE more than 200 bungalows in Singapore conserved to date, only an estimated 16 bungalows belong to the same style and era as 38 Oxley Road.

This was one of the findings in the National Heritage Board's (NHB) 31-page research report on founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew's home, released on Monday.

The "early style" bungalow, which has a complex architectural typology dating back to 18th century colonial India, has distinctive, rare and well-preserved features, said the report.

It is also associated with key national events, testifying to the formation of a new government for Singapore.

"The individuals who gathered in the basement of 38 Oxley Road became ke…