08/06/2026
🏢 A Learning Moment on Singapore’s HDB History
Looking at the evolution of HDB over the decades, I’m reminded of how remarkable Singapore’s housing journey has been.
From the early Slab Blocks like Blk 105 Henderson Crescent, to the introduction of Point Blocks, the growth of the 1980s HDB towns, the era of Executive Apartments and Maisonettes. The clover-shaped at block 259 Ang Mo Kim Avenue known as The Colver @ Kebun Baru.
Today’s iconic developments such as Pinnacle@Duxton, each generation reflects Singapore’s ambition to build not just homes, but better communities.
What started as a solution to a housing crisis in 1960 has evolved into one of the world’s most admired public housing models.
A testament to the vision of our planners, architects and leaders who continually reimagined how Singaporeans live, connect and thrive.
Sometimes, when we look at our HDB estates, we’re not just looking at buildings. We’re looking at Singapore’s story of progress, one generation at a time.
If you have read till here, you should click on the link and see this impressive post. Be a proud Singaporean to witness this growth!
🏠 Which HDB generation did you grow up in?
From the humble slab block to towers 50 storeys tall, architects share how HDB block designs have evolved over the years.