In the early sixties, Singapore was in need of an economic boost. Therefore, the swampy lands of Jurong were converted into an industrialized ground to increase foreign investor’s interest. Factories quickly rose as, by 1968, it found favor in the eyes of investors and soon became an integral part of Singapore’s initial economic boom. Despite its importance in Singapore’s economic history, the Jurong industrial estate is a heavily neglected of its earlier contributions. This body of work was created to bring attention to these isolated yet economically important structures hidden away in a corner of Singapore.
