The following photos were taken during yesterday afternoon’s walkabout at the old catholic church-school building at 222 Queen Street. Meng was kind enough to invite me to join him in checking out the place. It appears that Andrew Lau, the developer of Old School has secured a 3+3+3 year lease from the Singapore Land Authority and National Heritage Board to replicate its success with Old School. Given the close proximity of 222 Queen Street to the upcoming Circle Line station and Singapore Management University along Bras Brasah Road, and the numerous dining options in the vicinity, I’m guessing this will be an even bigger hit. No clues on the redevelopment timeline either. Initial rental pricing is quoted at S$6/5/4/3 psf, from the ground floor up.
This redevelopment initiative appears to be part of a larger concerted thrust by the government to further develop the Waterloo Arts Belt. There’s also talk of converting Waterloo Street into a semi-pedestrian walkway – can’t wait for that to happen.
I’ll leave you to the photos I took with my iPhone, and imagine what might come out of this.
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i think this is an extremely central place for housing small innovative companies, let me know how i can help
The redevelopment is almost completed and they have their first tenant. But what is a gym doing in a building such as this one? It’s business model is completely different from what we were expecting from an arts hub. I have a bad feeling about how this redevelopment is turning out. Very bad feeling…
heylo there!
Was searching on info on 222 Queen Street and found your website. Dreaming of having a drawing studio at this newly developed art space but I guess it is too expensive for a poor artist like me.
Anyway, this is a note to say your pictures are really great! Very good play of light and dark, and your captured those very interesting corners. Most importantly, you captured the unique character of the space which will be lost after its development and when new inhabitants move in.
Yo James,
Any way you can put me in touch with 222 Queen St or 51 Waterloo St Management for land lease ?
Cheers, Chonglai