The Row comprises twenty-two 1940s shophouses, long and narrow terraced units that formed part of a bustling residential neighbourhood until the 1970s, when its central location encouraged commercial use. But businesses had become replaced by seedy nightclubs, attracting crime and decline. Now they have been re-designed with an emphasis on greenery, natural light and public space, with both day and night uses in mind, while maintaining the scale and intimacy of the original typology. The Row has attracted several creative and independent businesses, building a neighbourhood that supports community life. The segregated front yards of the past are being knitted into a communal high street and internal courtyards, balconies and roof terraces have been introduced.
Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture
