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Excerpted from
www.nea.gov.sg Press Release
'Newton Food Centre Closes For Makeover, Re-opens Next Year ' 21
Sep 2005 |
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Popular tourist destination Newton Food
Centre reopened last Saturday, 1 Jul 2006, after undergoing a complete
makeover under the Hawker Centre Upgrading Programme (HUP). It was
closed from 1 Oct 2005 to 30 Jun 2006. |
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During the renovation period, its hawkers
were relocated to a temporary site which the stallholders themselves had
arranged - along Monk's Hill Terrace and Winstedt Road, a stone's throw
from Newton Food Centre. The temporary site began operation on 11
October 2005. |
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Newton Food Centre's new design, inspired by
its characteristic al fresco dining areas, features prominently. |
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Originally built in 1971, Newton Food Centre
has established an enduring reputation as a must-try tourist destination
synonymous with Singapore's famous hawker fare. It is just as popular
with Singaporeans - being recognised as a favourite local makan haunt. |
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This affection for the Centre and its charm
and character formed the basis of its new design. The Centre's sense of
openness and al fresco hawker-food dining close to the heart of the city
- distinct features of the centre pre-upgrade - has been preserved amid
tropical architecture. |
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Supporting the openness and space is the
layout of the stalls in a horseshoe-shaped configuration, along with
architectural elements such as sun-shading, column bases and blinds,
surrounded by a lushly landscaped courtyard integrated with seating. |
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The design takes into consideration the
tropical heat - it is open-concept, with natural cross-ventilation,
large overhangs and eaves, allowing patrons the choice to dine within a
sheltered dining space. |
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The new centre has a seating capacity
of 1,640 to serve the patrons of the Centre's 83 stalls. |
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Excerpted from
www.nea.gov.sg Press Release
'Newton Food Centre Closes For Makeover, Re-opens Next Year ' 21
Sep 2005 |
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Photos of the new place will be
available here shortly. |
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