Fullerton Hotel, Singapore

Originally built in 1928, the Fullerton building was initially used

as an office, housing entities such as the Ministry of Trade and

the Chamber of Commerce.

Following a brief spell as a makeshift hospital during the

second World War, Britain’s surrender of Singapore to Japan

led to the building becoming the headquarters for Japan’s

military operation in the country.

In 1997, the Building was sold for £300m and work began

on renovating it for use as a hotel. Architects 61 set out

to restore the building’s existing facade. The neo-classical

columns and high-ceiling verandas were retained and the the

Shanghai plaster panel cladding was restored.

However, the interior had to be completely transformed

to accommodate the hotel’s 400 rooms. New additions

included the indoor garden and the new restaurant, where the

building’s historical lighthouse was kept and incorporated into

the decor.

Allgood began work on the Fullerton in 1999, with a view

to supplying a high quality, bespoke package that would

complement the building’s prestigious reputation.

Allgood originally specified a combination of stainless steel

Haft Elipse levers and matching pulls (top & bottom right

images) in the public areas, along with bespoke FSB pull

handles for the ballroom doors (bottom left image). In the back

of house area, Modric lever handles were fitted throughout,

ensuring the hotel had a product that would last for at least 25

years.

More recently, Allgood were asked to provide new window

fittings in a polished stainless steel finish, to match the white

painted windows in the bedroom