The Golden Mile Complex in Singapore

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The Golden Mile Complex was built in 1973, a couple of years after Singapore became independent. It's heavily inspired by brutalist architecture, so I think exposed concrete and sharp geometric forms. The team that worked on it adapted the style to Singapore's tropical climate,. So large terraces for each flat, big open air spaces, and a communal pool.

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