CHIJMES
Downtown Core
convent and shopping district in Singapore
Contents
6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1CHIJMES
Welcome to CHIJMES, an architectural masterpiece nestled in the very heart of Singapore’s civic district. The name itself is an acronym, standing for the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Middle Education School, though the…
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Our architectural analysis begins with the oldest standing structure within the complex: the Caldwell House. Designed by the prominent Irish architect George Drumgoole Coleman and completed in 1841, this building predates the…
Listen in the app3The Gothic Chapel Exterior
We now turn our attention to the undeniable crown jewel of the CHIJMES complex: the Gothic Chapel. Completed in 1904, this structure is an arresting anomaly in the tropical landscape of Singapore. …
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Stepping inside the chapel, the atmosphere undergoes a profound shift. The chaotic noise of the city is immediately muffled, replaced by an expansive, awe-inspiring silence. …
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Exiting the chapel, we navigate the serene, arched corridors known as the cloisters. These covered walkways connect the various buildings of the complex, enclosing lush, sunken courtyards. …
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As we conclude our analytical tour of CHIJMES, take a moment to absorb the vibrant atmosphere of the sunken courtyard, now teeming with diners and illuminated by ambient lighting against the backdrop of the Gothic spire. The…
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What is CHIJMES?
CHIJMES is a place in Downtown Core with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Downtown Core |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 6 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 1.2951, 103.8520 |
| Last updated |
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