‘Why did HDB stop designing BTOs with this kind of architecture?’ — Singaporean residents reminisce about SG’s forgotten aesthetics

Nick Karean
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 03:18:04 +0000
In the Hood, BTO, BTO design, HDB, HDB architecture, Singapore housing nostalgia

SINGAPORE: It started with a simple Reddit post: “Why did HDB stop designing BTOs with this kind of architecture?” — but what followed was a nostalgic trip down memory lane, as Singaporeans dug deep into their collective memory of flats that had flair, character, and a little bit of heart, charm, and magic. From the …