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By the time I started photographing the second and third floor of Rochor Centre, most shop owners had already relocated, leaving the place in a state of decay.
Towards Rochor Centre's final days, fewer and fewer residents would be seen walking along the corridors and eventually, there would be no one left.
While its rather emotional for residents who have lived here all their lives to call another place home, it is an exciting adventure for the young, who will experience a new environment. However, at the end of the day, this place will always be of a special significance.
By the time I started photographing the second and third floor of Rochor Centre, most shop owners had already relocated, leaving the place in a state of decay.
Last of the Colourful Blocks
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The four coloured blocks of Rochor Center had become an icon over the years and when news of its demolition was broadcasted, it not only attracted tourists but people from all around Singapore who hoped to catch a last glimpse of a piece of Singapore’s history. This place holds particularly fond memories for me as my grandparents had lived here together with my uncle and my family would conduct weekly visits. Yet, I took these experiences for granted and did not document those memories, only realizing the significance of this place when its demolition was announced. By then, Rochor had become dilapidated, an empty shell of its formerly vibrant neighbourhood. Residents had already begun shifting out to Kallang Trivista, the new relocation site. Not all is bleak, as photographs of Rochor will serve as a memory not only to the old, but to the young as well, who can proudly narrate their childhood stories to the next generation.