Masjid Kampong Siglap, 2000

As revealed by the name of the mosque, Masjid Kampong Siglap is located where the village Kampong Siglap used to be. Built in 1992, the design of this mosque was inspired by a Malay village house - with its prominent use of wood, Malay motifs and sloping roofs, although on a more monumental scale.

Exhibition is on at the Asian Civilisations Museum till 31 December 2002. This document is part of a joint project of the Asian Civilisations Museum and the University Scholars Programme, National University of Singapore. The image and accompanying text appear here with the kind permission of the Asian Civilisations Museum.

Last updated: February 2002