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A void deck is an open space found on the ground floor of public housing apartments in Singapore.[1] It is mostly used for community activities.[2][3]
History
At first, HDB blocks did not have void decks in the 1960s. The Housing and Development Board changed the design of the blocks and made the first level free of flats for activities such as light industrial workshops. However, the term "void deck" was not mentioned in HDB's annual reports until 1977–1978.[1] Precinct pavilions are added to newer void decks.[4]
Decoration
Artists would have to ask the relevant authorities for permission before displaying their works as the space is technically public property.[5]
Newer void decks
Some void decks at newer built apartment flats are not located on the ground floor and are integrated with sky gardens. Newer void decks are also smaller in size.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Singapore, National Library Board. "Void deck | Infopedia". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
- ^ "The story behind when the "void deck" was introduced and how it was invented". Mothership.sg. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
- ^ "Void Deck". www.sg.
- ^ "Use of void decks changes in tandem with communitys needs | HDB InfoWEB". www.hdb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
- ^ hermes (2017-11-06). "New public wall art put up at Yishun void deck". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
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