A team of experts led by Goy Architects has restored the heritage mansion at 10 Pender Road, blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology
Located on the secluded slopes of Mount Faber, 10 Pender Road was designed by Mok Wee Tek in 1909 as the Golden Bell Mansion. Commissioned by philanthropist Tan Boo Liat, who named it in honour of his grandfather—Tan Kim Ching, whose name means “golden bell”—this architectural gem is an exemplary model of Edwardian-style architecture, with certain adaptations to the local climate and cultural influences.
These characteristics include details such as Ionic and Tuscan columns, alternating red brick and white plaster wall finishes known as the “blood and bandages” style common in the late Victorian era, and star-shaped openings in the cornices and a dome resembling a Buddhist stupa.
After Tan’s death in 1934, the house was sold. Now owned by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), it has been serving as the Danish Seamen’s Church since 1985 and gazetted as part of the Southern Ridges conservation area in 2005.
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A glimpse of the eye-catching Pender Road mansion from the road
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The Pender Road mansion is now owned by the SLA and has been serving as the Danish Seamen Church since 1985
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