What lies behind the colorful shutters and ornate tiles of Singapore’ s shophouses?

Shophouses of Singapore: Beyond the Facade profiles 30 standout buildings, pairing stunning exterior photography with an exclusive look inside.

Through the lens of the architects and designers shaping these spaces, the book explores how heritage architecture can become a canvas for contemporary living, work, and creativity.

Shophouses of Singapore takes readers into beautiful homes, historic landmarks, hotels and restaurants in popular neighbourhoods as well as lesser-known enclaves.

The book also includes interviews with the architects and designers who actively preserve them.

About the Author

Boundless curiosity drives globetrotting editor Kissa Castañ eda. Previously Regional Editorial Director - Travel and Design at Tatler Asia, she now divides her time between Europe and Asia, covering creative people, places and projects for Forbes, Travel + Leisure, CNA Luxury, Vogue, Telegraph Travel, Centurion and more.

The art of telling a good story lies at the heart of Hong Xinying’ s passion as a writer and editor.

A Singaporean currently based in Kyoto, she was formerly regional editor of Tatler Homes, a luxury design magazine that profiles the most creative interiors across Asia.