The Cranes is a multi-shophouse project that expanded from the restoration of one shophouse to include two other adjacent shophouses. 

Revolving around “community” and inspired by the diverse Joo Chiat neighbourhood, The Cranes aspired to reconstruct a neighbourhood within a house that is also a reinterpretation of a multi-generational family house.

Strategic interspersed placement of private and communal spaces of varying openness encourages spontaneous, organic interaction while subtle design touches add an authentic Peranakan flavour to the shophouse. 

The Cranes successfully captures the nostalgia of old Joo Chiat while remaining relevant to the modern pursuit for human connection.