Built in the 1920s, these two European-style buildings along Moulmein Road were home to prominent figures throughout history, including a rich Hakka 'towkay', one of Tan Tock Seng Hospital's (TTSH) Heads of Surgery, and the nuns of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood who founded Mount Alvernia Hospital.
The beautiful architecture and intricate details around the doors and windows reveal neoclassical European influences of its colonial past. Currently, these two heritage buildings are under the conservation scheme by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).
These buildings have served as TTSH's Tuberculosis Control Unit and Contact Clinic since 1948 when TTSH was designated the hospital for TB treatment. Today, TBCU is the national referral centre for TB evaluation and treatment, managing 80% of the country's TB cases.
In the future, these buildings will be part of the Central Park of HealthCity Novena, with outdoor spaces and greenery open to the public.
There are three heritage buildings under the URA building conservation scheme in HealthCity Novena, spot them all! Heritage architecture lovers, there are more beautiful structures to explore. They may not be on the conservation list yet but are definitely worth your while, such as the old Communicable Disease Centre 1 along Moulmein Road!
Take a photo at the garden with the beautiful TBCU building as your backdrop.
Take a photo at the garden with the beautiful TBCU building as your backdrop.