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David Elias Building

The David Elias Building is a building located on the corner of Short Street and Middle Road in Singapore. It was built by Jewish merchant David J. Elias to house his trading company.

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1928

Rochor, Rochor, Singapore

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David Elias Building in Rochor, Singapore

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Swan & Maclaren Group

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

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Swan & Maclaren Architects is a Singaporean architectural and industrial design firm. Among the oldest architectural firms in the nation, it was formerly known as Swan & Maclaren and Swan & Lermit. The practice was a leading architectural force during the early 20th century, particularly when Singapore was a crown col…

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Swan & Maclaren Group

practice · Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Role: designer

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