The first flats of Hougang, or commonly pronounced as ow gang, were established at around 1980. Many 3-room and 4-room flats were built for the re-location of farmers that once occupied this land.
The early designs of the flat were almost identical, but there is one particular flat, Blk 316 of Hougang Ave 7, stands out among the rest as it was painted with a huge spectacular rainbow that easily catches the eyes of the passersby.
The cheerful looking rainbow usually brings a smile to anyone walking or driving past the block.
The cluster of flats at Hougang Ave 7 are mostly painted with certain vibrant colours, but the symbolic gigantic rainbow can be found only on the block of 316.
Rainbows seem to be a favourite theme to be painted on HDB flats in the east of Singapore. Block 609 of Bedok Reservoir Road also has three beautiful rainbows painted on it.
In the eighties, there was also a rainbow block at Tampines when the new town was in its early stage of development.
Published: 02 November 2010
Updated: 28 January 2012
OMG. Near my house, I miss the old time!
I think the slopping roof flats in Potong Pasir is more unique.