Black & White Bungalow Singapore

“Black and White Houses were built from 1898 to 1941 by the British colonial government to house their high ranking military officers and civil servants. What I love about these houses is that they are a fusion of three different cultures: Indian, Malay, and English. You can see the Indian influence in the white-washed walls. This white coating was invented by the Indians in Madras. It reflects the sunlight, keeping the structures cool, making it very suitable for the steamy weather of Singapore.
Malay features – the bungalows are built on pillars to keep the wildlife like snakes out of the house and to keep the interior from flooding.
Lastly, the dark wooden beams and trim on the second level come from mock British Tudor architectural style.”