1. Ashley, Coco, Jo-Ern, Sophia, Zhi Xuan IDU Group 7
GEOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT
Ashley, Coco, Jo-Ern, Sophia, Zhi Xuan
IDU Group 7

2. TIONG BAHRU

3. TIONG BAHRU MARKET

4. OBSERVATIONS ABOUT TIONG BAHRU MARKET - THE PLACE
Located at 83 Seng Poh Road, a three-story building designed with a circular concept stands there. It is the Tiong Bahru Market. Consisting of a market, hawker centre and a carpark, it is normally busy at breakfast and lunch time (7AM-9AM & 11AM-1PM respectively). Famous for its delectable food at cheap prices, it attracts even more crowds during the weekends, waiting to sample the food. Renovated in 2006, the hawker centre became more refurbished and comfortable compared to the previous stuffy and cramped area. It is a bustling place filled with activity each day.It is also a popular tourist attraction to many tourists so that they are able to know more about our wet markets.

5. OBSERVATION about tiong bahru market - The people
Residents living near the estate are often seen coming early in the morning for breakfast and to catch up with their neighbours. Aunties are observed rushing around the market on the ground level, bargaining for good prices. The hawkers are also seen early in the morning, setting up their stalls in the market or in the hawker centre. Other people and tourists also come here. From this, we can conclude that people here not only buy necessities, but they also come here for food, tourism and work.
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6. Tiong Bahru Market is the only wet market in the district
Tiong Bahru Market is the only wet market in the district. So, many choose to go to the market filled with friendly and enthusiastic faces. The hawkers who work here come here everyday without fail. Most of the residents come here everyday for breakfast or to buy groceries whereas others come in the weekends, which is the crowdest period of the week. Mini performances are also held on the stage in front of the main stairwell.

7. Seng Poh Garden

8. OBSERVATIONS ABOUT SENG POH GARDEN
Located along Seng Poh road leading to Moh Guan Terrace and near the Tiong Bahru Market, the garden surrounds an open stage and two long marble sitting areas enclosing the oval shaped open area sits quietly.
Residents, mostly senior citizens go to the garden around 6:30AM-7:30AM for their morning workouts. The garden is also frequented around at night for taichi. There is a playground and exercise area for them a few blocks away. The garden is frequently used for workouts, ceremonies and community activities.

9. TIONG BAHRU residential areas

10. Observations about Tiong bahru residential area - the place
Along Guan Chuan Road, 5 storey white SIT houses, keep a secret within their walls. It is the only existing civilian pre-war air-raid shelter in Singapore. The basement, made out of bricks, was a place for citizens to hide in air raids. Elongated and rectangular, with red bricks and tiles,these are only some of its unique features. It also has round balconies and spiral staircases. In addition, it is very deep and spacious and even has an airwell.
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11. It is preserved as a pre war house to look the same as it was, and has not been under any renovation. Now, the houses aren’t not only used for residential purposes, but also hosts modern cafes and shops on the ground level. The residents use their houses every day while the shops are most commonly used during lunch time.

12. OBSERVATIONS ABOUT TIONG BAHRU RESIDENTIAL AREA - THE PEOPLE
Normally residents use this place and many young people come to visit the modern cafes and shops. It has a wide variety of facilities, which attracts people and tourists who flock to the estate during the weekends and holidays. They can purchase items for consumption or usage.

13. TIONG BAHRU PLAZA

14. Observations about Tiong bahru Plaza
Located on 302 Tiong Bahru road and first opened in It is a 5 story shopping centre with 167 stores and services. Originally, the shops in there were not very modernized but after a year-long renovation which started in the year 2015, it has a completely different look, with many new features that are more up-to-date with the new current trends. Most people who patronize the shopping centre are members of the public who go there to shop and dine. The structure of the mall is of a rectangular shape with an underground path connecting to Tiong Bahru MRT Station which is very convenient for shoppers and workers there.

15. INTERVIEWS

16. Interview 1
We interviewed a pre-resident who was originally staying in Tiong Bahru. She commented that she loved the nostalgia of the neighbourhood. The small lanes, laidback atmosphere and gorgeous architecture were one of the many which captured her attention and favour. She loves coming back to reminisce her memories and catch up with her ex-neighbours. She enjoys cafe-hopping in the modern areas, the familiar Tiong Bahru Market, especially the wet market where she can bargain for good deals,the hawker centre food which she savours and the walks she can take in the small lanes. She stated that she wanted to meet more with her friends and continue lifelong friendships with her neighbours.

17. Interview 2
We interviewed a current resident at the Tiong Bahru market who was staying at the old HDB block near the market. He told us that he frequented the market with his family for breakfast and to buy groceries. The many stalls offered a wide variety of food to choose from. The market is also used as a gathering place where neighbours can meet up. He quoted that it is the ideal place for them to relax and catch up.

18. Conclusion
Tiong Bahru is an old estate, filled with precious buildings and friendly people. It used to be a cemetery and was originally declared unsanitary. However, with the efforts of Singapore Improvement Trust, they gave Tiong Bahru a major makeover and it is now one of the most charming neighbourhoods, filled with charm, from old to modern and from heritage to hipster. Now, its frequently visited for its old architecture, modern shops, etc. This shows that the good site does not guarantee a popular and flourishing neighbourhood.

19. Seng Poh Garden
Tiong Bahru Residential Area