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, the mall's previous owners, made several failed collective sale attempts for the mall. The fourth attempt to sell the mall was successful, with Singaporean-based developer Pacific Eagle Real Estate purchasing the building for $868 million in February 2022. The building completed its demolition of its iconic facade as of December 29, 2024. The basement carpark, however, are left to await its demolition in the future. Construction of the new complex is still pending, as of January 29, 2025.

History

The construction of the mall, which cost $7.5 million, began in December 1969. The mall, which would feature offices, retail shops, restaurants and a private medical facility known as the Singapore Medical Centre, was to cater towards both locals and tourists. It would also feature a 150-lot carpark. It was designed by prominent architect William S. W. Lim, who also designed both the

and the

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, and was developed by S.K. Chee Co. By late 1971, the mall had nearly been completed, with most units having already been sold or leased. Tenants began moving in just prior to the

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. It was completed in January 1972, being completely operational from 21 January onwards. Many of the shops within the building had already opened their doors by the end of the month. In March 1978, the government approved plans for a $12 million extension of the mall. "Phase Two" of the shopping centre was completed by July 1980 and introduced an additional 14,864 sqm of shops and offices. In addition to new medical units and offices, the extension also featured the addition of an "antique centre", with at most ten of the units on the lower ground floor being sold or leased to antique dealers. According to ''Roots'', which is published by the National Heritage Board, following the extension, the mall "became a popular haunt for the rich and famous to acquire antiques and artworks." Musicians

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moved into the mall from its former premises at the Singapore Hilton Hotel in February of the following year.

, the mall's owners, made several failed collective sale attempts for the mall. The fourth attempt to sell the mall was successful, with Singaporean-based developer Pacific Eagle Real Estate purchasing the building for $868 million.

Demolition

As of May 22, 2024, the building is undergoing demolition to make way for a mixed-used development.

References, news

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Tanglin Shopping Centre’s 52-Year Legacy at Orchard Road. Posted on January 29, 2025 by Remember Singapore. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
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