{"id":74950,"date":"2024-05-20T18:16:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T10:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=74950"},"modified":"2024-05-20T18:16:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T10:16:32","slug":"joo-chiat-shophouses-lego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/joo-chiat-shophouses-lego\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Singapore\u2019s heritage through LEGO: Eugene Tan’s Joo Chiat Shophouses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Singapore’s Joo Chiat<\/a> is an incredible blend of history, culture, and stunning shophouses that showcase the country’s heritage. LEGO master builder Eugene Tan has beautifully captured this unique charm in a customised LEGO set, blending tradition with modern creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a marvellous miniature masterpiece that perfectly encapsulates the essence of Joo Chiat’s architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The marvel of miniature architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eugene Tan’s incredible LEGO rendition of Joo Chiat shophouses<\/a> is an absolute masterpiece! Drawing inspiration from the vibrant and iconic architecture of Singapore\u2019s historic district, this LEGO set pays a stunning tribute to the area’s rich cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It looks even cuter and more colourful than the real Joo Chiat! Image credit: Jackie Lai Facebook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even more impressive is that the entire set can be neatly packed into the back of a car, showcasing its beauty and practicality for transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Capturing the essence of Joo Chiat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We take it back! Both look cute and colourful in their own medium! Image credit: Jackie Lai Facebook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Joo Chiat isn’t just a bunch of buildings — it’s a symbol of Singapore’s rich cultural diversity! This district is renowned for its stunningly preserved shophouses that beautifully blend Peranakan and colonial architectural styles.<\/p>\n\n\n

Read this: Joo Chiat: An exploration of the area\u2019s glitz, grit and grub <\/a><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And guess what? Eugene Tan’s LEGO creation perfectly captures this vibrant spirit, showcasing intricate details like the colourful Peranakan tiles and ornate window frames that define these historic buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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