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Left to Right: Simon Monteiro, Associate Vice President, List Sotheby?s International Realty, and Dr Julian Davison, author of Singapore Shophouse, and heritage archivist for Shophouse Club.
What is the importance of preserving our past with regard to historical buildings" From shophouses to black and white houses, two experts share their views about conserving historical buildings in Singapore; and the importance of preserving heritage and educating the next generation.
Simon Monteiro, Associate Vice President, List Sotheby?s International Realty, and Dr Julian Davison, author of Singapore Shophouse, and heritage archivist for Shophouse Club both share a kindred spirit for preserving historical buildings in Singapore. Davison is an architectural historian and author of books such as Singapore Shophouse and Black & White ? The Singapore House 1898-1941. PALACE magazine found time to dig into their minds about the importance of conservation. How did your passion for history and Singapore?s built heritage come about"
Simon Monteiro (SM):

I have lived by the mantra ?Life is lived forward but understood backward?. My journey collecting historic artifacts began when I was just eight years old and I would join my dad every weekend to visit ?Sungei Road Thieves Market?, Sing...