SEXY, EDGY, SHARPLY SOPHISTICATED AND MINIMALIST IN BLACK AND WHITE ARE THE DEFINING A WAY THAT FEELS HARMONIOUS AND COMPOSED, SHADES OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM. 2 SIMPLY TIMELESS Artist’s impression 3 INTRODUCING 1919 An inspired collection of seventy-five black & white apartments, 1919 recalls the charmed lives of ease and elegance associated with Singapore’s colonial era. Set amidst the stylish yet in sophisticated interior tranquil Mount Sophia design. 1919 offers you a neighbourhood, 1919 contemporary yet classic combines the distinctiveness home that will remain of Singapore’s iconic timeless in its beauty, architecture with the latest form and function. 4 5 A PIECE OF HISTORY 19191919 isis lolocateded in ththe illuillustrioustrious Mountount SopSophia neigeighboubourhood,hood, anan areaea entnthusused withwith a ricich hihistoryry datingting backck to 18231823. Originally called Seligi Hill, the Holy Infant Jesus western slopes of Mount (now CHIJMES), Sophia which lead down to home to Chinese St.Margaret’s Primary Handy Road. Singaporean merchants and School and Nan Hwa Girls’ their families who sought to High School, making it Strolling around the area move away from the one of the earliest middle today one can still get a increasingly over-populated class districts in Singapore Chinatown in the late - thereby setting the impressive heritage, and 1800’s, venturing to higher architectural and social tone whilst some of the iconic grounds and bringing of the area. architecture still remains, with them the archetypal it is now fused with Singapore shophouses, Over the years, this enclave modern structures such as those that occupy of Singapore has boasted - a mark of a true the current site at 1919. a rich cultural mix of cosmopolitan city. It is this The area was also favoured Eurasians, Indians, Chinese ‘old meeting new’ that has by many prominent and Baghdadi Jews, provided the inspiration businessmen residing in as well as many distinctive behind the architectural grand houses such as the landmarks ranging from The triumph that is 1919. Eu Villa, which was home to Cathay Building which holds the Eu Yan Sang family. the distinction of being Today Mount Sophia The children of these stands as a testament to the families attended local the Mount Emily Swimming enterprising spirit of old distinguished schools Singapore and the including Methodist swimming pool; and the Girls’ School, Convent of famed ‘100 Steps’ on the scene of new Singapore. 6 It’s all in a name. In November of One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nineteen (1919), Anna Von Hartevig bought the freehold to 118 Sophia Road for a mere $5,700.00. These are the earliest records available to the row of shophouses comprising 110 to 126 and were the inspiration for the name “1919”. 7 A TROPICAL ARCHITECTURE The iconic black and white houses of Singapore’s colonial era remain as impressive today as they were over a 100 years ago. Neither too lavish nor too ornate, they possess true character and allure. One of the key features of the black and white is the veranda – for the colonial Englishman this was where he could sit back and read his paper, relax with a cup of tea or equally offer guests a gin and tonic to enjoy whilst the sun sets. 8 Artist’s impression Celebrated for their England in the early innermost recesses of the practical and functional yet 19th Century, with its black house from the extreme charming and elegant and white timber facades heat. The rattan blinds construction, these unique- and ornate woodwork, the can be dropped to shield ly Singaporean treasures practicalities of living in the midday sun’s harsh represent an architectural the tropics meant that glare and raised in the late accomplishment that was sensible solutions to the afternoon to enjoy the on the one hand monsoon climate played ambient breeze. quintessentially English, a central role in shaping yet on the other what these beautiful 1919 seeks to honour these unmistakably Eastern. houses look like today. distinctive design principles The resulting formula can of the black and white Whilst the black and white be seen in the broad house whilst adding its house has its roots in the verandas and widely own modern interpretation mock Tudor style of overhanging eaves to to this “tropical architecture which was shelter from the torrential architectural” style. provingov popular in rains and to protect the 9 CLASSIC MEETS CONTEMPORARY 1919 draws inspiration from the rich history of its surroundings to create a 21st century version of the celebrated black and white house. Fashioned to not only construction techniques. embrace the origins of The distinctive black the design, this innovative and white colour palette development has been has been embraced both crafted to thoroughly externally and internally complement a modern throughout the seventy -day lifestyle. Much effort a has been made to bring the a stylish yet classic look trademark features to the development. thoughtfully back to life and cleverly infuse them with contemporary design, materials and Artist’s impression 10 11 “In a world where things are getting muddier, people are looking for absolutes. Black and white represent balance, the yin and the yang” Edward. M. Tashjian. 12 Artist’s impression POLISHED TO PERFECTION Increasingly in modern architecture, the use of a black and white colour scheme has come to be valued by architects as an advocate of simplicity of line and clarity of form, embracing the beauty of black and its elegant opposite white. The exterior concept for inspiration from the original 1919 is architecturally shophouses. The remaining strong and devoid of over- b embellishment. In essence, by a strong black outline the look is simplicity of the creating clarity against the most sophisticated kind. impressive skyline. Polished to perfection, the design focuses on The front facade is further structure and timeless enhanced by adjustable a a and extravagance. sunlight and throw shadows across the diamond mono- b b b deep balconies. Whilst the colonnades which fan out to back facade is adorned with form the base of the bespoke motorised black development reaching up to and white striped blinds, the second storey which is a nod to the renowned a characteristic of traditional balustrades that take direct black and white houses. 13 THE COURTYARD A courtyard or skywell is a characteristic feature of the Chinese shophouse. Its purpose is not only The courtyard at 1919 functional by bringing will act as a tribute to the light and air to the interior, original shophouses. but also culturally symbolic The beautiful facade and b timber shutters have represents wealth pouring been reclaimed and in, as well as the Taoist carefully mounted on the belief that it encourages courtyard walls to honour a sense of balance or the craftsmanship of harmony in one’s life. these features. 14 Artist’s impression 15 YOUR SANCTUARY IN THE CITY Whether you are looking for open spaces, restaurants, art galleries, designer shopping or world-class museums, 1919 in Mount Sophia is a stone’s throw from the countless attractions of Singapore. Stretch your legs and take beauty and wellness outlets a leisurely stroll around b Mount Emily Park, or for have to venture a little the culturally conscious a amble along to the Orchard Road’s world Singapore Art Museum renowned boutiques and or The National Museum gastronomical delights. for the latest international And then come the evening, exhibitions. For your daily take in a movie at the needs, Plaza Singapura Cathay’s Picture House houses a wide range of before heading home to restaurants, shops, health, your sanctuary in the city. 16 17 THE LOCATION With Dhoby Ghaut MRT Your neighbourhood interchange station only a also boasts a selection of short walk away, you have Educational Institutes direct access to the Circle ranging from St Margaret’s line, the North East line and Primary School to the the North South line. Singapore Management The latter will take you to University, the School b of The Arts (SOTA) Marina Bay in one, two and and LASALLE College three stops respectively. of the Arts. 18 19 EAST COAST PARKWAY (ECP) CITY SUNTEC ESPLANADE DRIVE D A PLACE RAFFLES O HALL CITY R NICOLL HIGHWAY CITY RAFFLES D STAMFORD ROAD STAMFORD A RAFFLES BLVD RAFFLES R BEACH ROAD O H CHIMJES C O LIBRARY BUGIS R BUGIS RO NATIONAL JUNCTION QUAY CLARKE VICTORIA STREET HILL STREETSMU LE LE D BRAS BASAH SAM ID M BENCOOLEN STREET D PENANG ROAD PENANG A NAFA O FORT FORT ROAD PRINSEP STREET R CANNING PARK CANNING D THE OF ARTS OF A H I A COLLEGE P LA SALLE LA O R O CATHAY G S N I E N H E V N SINGAPORE I NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MUSEUM A A G A E M C I L E T U T S PLAZA A M E SINGAPURA BRAS BASAH ROAD ROAD BASAH BASAH BRAS BRAS INDIA PARK C LITTLE D N MT EMILY MT A E T UE SQUARE UE M R O E SOMERSET R L O C F E I GHAUT DHOBY Z D SOMERSET ROAD SOMERSET N A E 313@ O K T R C I SOMERSET K A U M B GRANGE ROAD A I H P O S ROBERTSON QUAY ROBERTSON RIVER VALLEY ROAD VALLEY RIVER NGEE THE ANN CITY ANN ISTANA ) E T C ( ION PARAGON ST PRIMARY ORCHARD CEN MARGARET’S TRA Y L WA EXPRESS BLVD ORCHARD MT ORCHARD ROAD ORCHARD ORCHARD HOSPITAL ELIZABETH NEWTON NEWTON FOOD CENTRE FOOD ACS JUNIOR ACS MONOCHROMATIC ELEGANCE Each apartment complements the distinctive architecture beautifully by continuing the black and white colour palette, ensuring a seamless transition from outside to in.