Chronological Antiquity

Balestier Road is seen as a basin of traditional, old shop houses and public housing surrounded by pockets of new condominiums. In addition to being a populated residential zone, the commercial strip along Balestier Road appeals mainly to food & beverage stores and old retail malls. With the advent of conserving shophouse typologies and history of Balestier, heritage trails are paved for the tourists and whoever interested in history of the place. This mixture of demographic inspires a strategy in creating a space for social convergence. 

The ceramic museum coupling with ceramic studio, cafeteria, temporary exhibition space strikes a congenial effort in gravitating towards a nodal gathering space in Balestier. To achieve that within the hustle and bustle built up zones, the museum is elevate from the ground, allowing for organization of myriad events and to traverse directly through the site with ease. Such is an effort to return communal space back to the community and generate possibilities for activities within the locality.