MCI and MCCY Building
MCI and MCCY Building
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The MICA building, with all of its 911 windows painted in a myriad of colours like green, red, yellow and blue, is sure to catch your eye as you explore the Civic District trail. Its vibrant exterior and revamped internal space makes it the ideal venue for large-scale exhibitions and performances.
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paul g
Brisbane, Australia808 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
The architecture of the building is certainly eye-catching with its very colourful shutters and 'stoic' style. Many people spoken to remembered it for those reasons but didn’t venture inside at all. There are some government offices there but also some interesting art galleries (mainly Asian artworks) that can be visited with no charge. It was woth a look inside.
Written 8 July 2017
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highfever88
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2,055 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
It was refreshing and interesting to see this colorful old building. We were on our own walking tour to discover places nearby and were delightfully impressed with this building. Worth a visit just to take pictures. We did not enter.
Written 9 July 2016
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Eleni O
Cambridge, MA208 contributions
Mar 2015 • Solo
Of course the building looks very cheerful and inviting on the outside. Ironically, the MICA building at 140 Hill Street, is mainly known for having been the Old Police building. It now houses several life-enhancing ministries: culture, youth and civilization. Don't just go by to admire the rainbow of cutely painted shutters. There are several galleries here and, as usual, galleries change their displays. So it's annoying to come across reviews that dismiss the shows as irrelevant to the viewer or too expensive. These are variables that change from day to day. Right now, the "Cape of Good Hope Gallery" is displaying the works of two of the rightly most important Singaporean artists, Ang Ah Tee and Li Tze Peng. Look them up. Then, just go and look and learn. No purchase necessary.
In two more galleries, The "Gajah" and "Art2" there are now altogether four works of the superb Chua Ek Kay, a Singaporean master who died too early to teach the current trend-setters and millionaire-shufflers of the West a thing or two about REAL art. In the final analysis, the thing to do before one visits is to search these places and those artists. Then and only then attempt to write reviews.
In two more galleries, The "Gajah" and "Art2" there are now altogether four works of the superb Chua Ek Kay, a Singaporean master who died too early to teach the current trend-setters and millionaire-shufflers of the West a thing or two about REAL art. In the final analysis, the thing to do before one visits is to search these places and those artists. Then and only then attempt to write reviews.
Written 16 March 2015
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KylieIsTravelling
Perth, Australia4,089 contributions
Sept 2015 • Friends
The MICA building is beautiful and stands out in Clarke Quay due to the colourful window frames which adorn the building.
Take time to enjoy it from the outside.
Take time to enjoy it from the outside.
Written 12 September 2015
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WoooWho
Singapore, Singapore1,679 contributions
Jul 2015 • Solo
This building is located opposite Clarke Quay.
The building is restored to its former glory and each window is colored to liven up the buiulding. The ground floor houses art galleries, while the upper floors house the offices of the government ministry: Ministry of Communication & Information.
The building is restored to its former glory and each window is colored to liven up the buiulding. The ground floor houses art galleries, while the upper floors house the offices of the government ministry: Ministry of Communication & Information.
Written 1 July 2015
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SkyKing23
Bowie, MD152 contributions
Sept 2014 • Business
The main attraction to this building is the multiple colored shutters, which really make it stand out. They also light up in different colors at night. Not worth a visit by itself, but it's a nice photo op if you are at Fort Canning, which is right behind it, or Clark's Quay, across the street, especially at night.
Written 14 September 2014
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kapitanchina
Singapore, Singapore1,042 contributions
Jan 2013 • Couples
Since the ministry, whose HQ is housed in this building, has recently changed its name from "Ministry of Information, Communications & the Arts" to "Ministry of Communications & Information", will the building change its name to MCI Building? Only the atrium and shops on the ground floor are accessible to the public. The MCI offices on first floor upwards require visitors to register at the lobby counter.
Written 30 April 2013
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SwonQonDoi
Boston, MA405 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
During our visit to Singapore, we strived to explore as many of its highlighted spots as possible, and the MICA Building (Old Hill Street Police Station) was one of the most remarkable ones on our list based on our research.
This building originally served as a police station but has since been repurposed as the center for the Ministry of Culture and Communication of Singapore, located at Hill Street within the Center of Clarke Quay, Singapore.
The MICA Building boasts a unique appearance with classic architectural design, featuring a stunning total of 927 windows painted in the colors of the rainbow, which is truly beautiful and perfect for memorable shots. (For a wider perspective, we recommend taking photos from the opposite side of the street.)
If you're planning a visit to Singapore, be sure not to miss out on this remarkable highlight!
This building originally served as a police station but has since been repurposed as the center for the Ministry of Culture and Communication of Singapore, located at Hill Street within the Center of Clarke Quay, Singapore.
The MICA Building boasts a unique appearance with classic architectural design, featuring a stunning total of 927 windows painted in the colors of the rainbow, which is truly beautiful and perfect for memorable shots. (For a wider perspective, we recommend taking photos from the opposite side of the street.)
If you're planning a visit to Singapore, be sure not to miss out on this remarkable highlight!
Written 17 April 2024
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Flitz8-A foodie travels
Amsterdam, The Netherlands3,211 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
Known for colourful windows is this building,lovely to see.Love different shades and colours but better sunny weather
Written 15 April 2018
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AndyJohn74
Sydney, Australia5,491 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Now a government building, the windows of this are painted different colours. It is quite good to look at with the Fort Canning Park behind and some not so colourful buildings around.
Written 6 January 2018
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