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A void deck is an open space found on the ground floor of HDB blocks in Singapore. [1] . It is used for community activities. [2] [3] History. At first, HDB blocks did not have void decks in the 1960s.
VOID DECKS. Book 3 of National Heritage Board’s E-Books Collection. CONTENTS. Foreword. A History of Void Decks in Singapore. Void Decks and Their Common Features. The Importance of Void Decks. Children’s Libraries. Playgrounds and Toy Libraries. Chinese Funerals. Malay Weddings. Art Galleries. Bird Singing Corners. Page 01. Page 02-03.
We have designed HDB towns with a variety of community spaces. From void decks and pavilions, to the newer community living rooms, they are meant for social interaction and community bonding for residents of all ages.
Dec 27, 2016 · The term "void deck" is a truly Singaporean invention. Every Singaporean, especially those who live in the Housing and Development Board (HDB) estates, knows what a void deck is. They are the...
Void decks are the open spaces located on the ground floor of Housing and Development Board (HDB) blocks of flats.1 The first block with a void deck was Jalan Klinik Block 26 in 1963, but it was only in 1973 that it became the norm to keep the ground floor as an open space for residents.2 The void deck is generally defined by the structural colu...
Jan 15, 2024 · Since the 1970s, Singapore’s Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats have been constructed on “pillars” to free up ground level spaces. These spaces were then duly termed “void decks ...
Sep 27, 2020 · For some HDB residents, the art gallery is just a lift ride away. The void deck at Block 56 Pipit Road hosts Singapore’s first void deck art gallery. Completed in 2011, you can find reproductions of Van Gogh’s work, such as Sunflowers and Starry Night.
Feb 2, 2023 · With void deck football and bird-singing corners being a thing of the past, HDB void decks are no longer high-demand hangout spots these days – but not all is lost. There are tons of void decks in Singapore worthy of a good ol’ kickback and not just a place to eat supper late at night.
Jan 22, 2024 · An image of a barricade at a void deck in Woodlands stirred discussion online about whether Singapore had become too homogenised and restrictive about public spaces. PHOTO: THE MONITOR SG....
Nov 1, 2023 · What is a void deck? The Void Deck HDB is a unique feature of Singapore’s public housing landscape. It refers to the open space on the ground floor of apartment blocks, designed to serve as a communal area for residents.
Feb 15, 2024 · And with space at a premium in Singapore, it is no surprise that the void deck is anything but void. For it is the minimalism that gives the void deck its versatility for a variety of uses. The former Khe Bong neighbourhood police post (NPP) in Toa Payoh.
Jan 12, 2024 · HDB void decks initially served a primarily functional role to improve ventilation and prevent floods, before evolving to be a quintessential space for bonding between neighbours.
Jul 27, 2023 · Residents of Singapore’s HDBs — where more than 80% of the population lives — are repurposing void decks to bring people together after the pandemic.
The Social Linkway integrates commonly-used walkways with community nodes, such as community cafes and gardens, to promote social interaction. The Neighbourhood Incubator seeks to turn void deck spaces into a convenient one-stop hub for residents to participate in community activities and workshops.
Void decks in Singapore aren’t just lifeless empty spaces – these few examples are more than enough evidence to prove that they’ve got soul too. Pay a visit to them, before – we pray not – they’re overtaken by metal railings and all forms of community bonding become impossible!
Mar 30, 2016 · The void deck refers to the open ground floor of many HDB blocks – this was supposed to be a meeting area, like a public forum. The oldest void deck is allegedly Block 26 Jalan Klinik, which was built in 1963 (aka the only time harem pants were appropriate in public.)
We share our void decks for Malay weddings, Chinese funerals, other ceremonies, there is a spirit of give and take, mutual accommodation. This relationship between public housing and community reverberates across the world.
This e-books highlights the history and common features of void decks as well as the functions held at and the facilities found in void decks.
Aug 29, 2020 · You might have noticed the void decks are smaller and less open. Here, we explore why and the reasons behind it Store
Jul 25, 2020 · The idea is to recreate an inclusive social media experience — minus the technology — by converting a void deck into a community space with communal health progress boards to track senior...
Jan 12, 2024 · Since the 1970s, Singapore’s Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats have been constructed on “pillars” to free up ground level spaces. These spaces were then duly termed “void decks” by local newspapers, according to an ebook published by the National Heritage Board in 2013.
1 day ago · A white BMW convertible self-skidded into a void deck at Yishun on Thursday morning. A Yishun resident was rudely awakened by a loud bang underneath her block at about 7.20am on Thursday (June 27 ...
Sep 13, 2016 · Answer: Raised void decks are mostly found in older HDB blocks, and were meant to reduce rainwater wetting the void decks. Newer HDB blocks do not have raised void decks. HDB has been pro-active in promoting a barrier-free environment in public housing developments.
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1 day ago · A white BMW convertible self-skidded into a void deck at Yishun on Thursday morning. PHOTO: AsiaOne reader PUBLISHED JUNE 27, 2024 12:55 PM ByCLAUDIA TAN A Yishun resident was rudely awakened by a loud bang underneath her block at about 7.20am on Thursday (June 27) when a white BMW car crashed into the void deck.
2 days ago · Tavern Brawl. Description: "Beyond the Void's event horizon, all your minions become crushed into a single powerful entity of light. Build a deck and sacrifice your minions to The Void!" Chalk Board. Format: Constucted. You can get deck-building tips from a previous edition's Reddit thread. TLDR, numerous "Can't Attack" and egg-type Deathrattle ...
1 day ago · Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines. A Yishun resident was rudely awakened by a loud bang underneath her block at about 7.20am on Thursday (June 27) when a white BMW car crashed into the void deck. Christina Chua, a resident living at Block 476A Yishun Street 44, said that she went to check out the scene after she was roused from her sleep.
Upcoming Card Reveals. The Void Singularity is This Week's Tavern Brawl. Beyond the Void's event horizon, all your minions become crushed into a single powerful entity of light. Build a deck and sacrifice your minions to The Void! This Brawl has Wild Deckbuilding rules and you need to create your own deck. The gimmick is that at the end of your ...
4 days ago · A fire broke out at a third-storey unit at Block 121 Paya Lebar Way on June 21. The flat, which housed six tenants, was empty at the time of the incident that took place just before 9pm. Singapore Civil Defence Force personnel put out the fire and there were no casualties reported as occupants of neighbouring units were evacuated as a safety ...
Jun 12, 2024 · Deck-building remains a popular game mechanic, especially among indie games like Slay the Spire. Crop Rotation, Vault of the Void, Astrea, Wildfrost, and Slay the Spire offer unique challenges and ...
