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ArchitectureCandi Arjun
These temples closely resemble to those in South Indian art. The plan of the temple is characterized by the sanctum attached by the short porch. The body is divided by four pilasters into three parts, i.e. the central and the side projections. The superstructure comprises the superimposing miniature tiers (Tala) and the corner miniature temple (Hara). The step-like contour of the superstructure is similar to those in South Indian art.
ArchitectureMasjid Abdul Gaffoor
This masjid is highly influenced by the western culture in terms of the Roman arch of Loggia system, the patterns and the dome. The front part is decorated in Baroque style, while an artificial tower is used to decorate instead of a throphy in Baroque art. This small tower is the only thing that represents Islam in this Masjid.
ArchitectureDome: Masjid Abdul Gaffoor
This masjid is highly influenced by the western culture in terms of the Roman arch of Loggia system, the patterns and the dome. The dome follows the classical western art having an arch to support the dome in the pendentive system. On top of this, there is a crossbeam supporting the core of the dome, which has windows and Ionic columืs. The top part is the dome with continuous rib from the columns to the top. All of these are the characteristics of the classical dome, which is very different from an Islamic dome.
ArchitectureJamae Masjid
The entrance gate of the Masjid has two artificial towers on both sides. This kind of tower consists of multi-tiered square towers similar to that of Nagore Dargah, which is the graveyard of Sufi , an important saint in Tamil state, southern India. This kind of tower also appears at the replica of Nagore Dargah in Singapore and Pe-Nang as well.
ArchitectureNagore Dargah
Nagore Dargah is a replicated graveyard, not a Masjid, therefore; the plan is a graveyard not the prayroom. At the corners, there are multi-tiered towers. These towers are the replicas of Nagore Dargah in Tamilnatu state in the southern India. Later, these towers have become the models for many towers in Malaysia and Singapore.
ArchitectureOld Supreme Court Building
The old supreme court was built in Palladian plan, which is similar to other govermental buildings in Singapore. It is in an E shape plan with a porch at the front and two wings om the sides. In the middle, there is a triangle pediment of Greek-Roman style. It is supported by a number Corinthian columns. At the top, there is a dome with windows and niches at the core. On top of the dome, there is a lantern tower. These architectural characteristics are of classical styles, which are popular among government buildings of British colonies including India, Malaysia and Singapore.
ArchitectureFront Portico : Old Supreme Court Building
The old supreme court was built in Palladian plan, which is similar to other govermental buildings in Singapore. It is in an E shape plan with a porch at the front and two wings om the sides. In the middle, there is a triangle pediment of Greek-Roman style. It is supported by a number Corinthian columns. At the top, there is a dome with windows and niches at the core. On top of the dome, there is a lantern tower. These architectural characteristics are of classical styles, which are popular among government buildings of British colonies including India, Malaysia and Singapore.
ArchitectureInterior : Saint Andrew Cathedral
Saint Andrew Cathedral is the largest cathedral and the most elegant in Singapore. It consists of arched windows of Gothic style. The atmosphere inside is affected by the mosaic, creating a holy atmosphere in Gothic style. There is an apse at the back, which is decorated with three long mirrors called “Three Sisters”. This is very common in Gothic art of Bristish and French styles.
