FILE PHOTO: Air-conditioning units dot the facade of the People's Park Complex residential apartment in Singapore's Chinatown February 29, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A rush to tear down and redevelop buildings in Singapore has prompted calls to conserve ageing properties that symbolise the country's recent history and economic rise.
The land-starved island is known for its gleaming skyscrapers and contemporary architectural designs that punctuate its skyline like the Marina Bay Sands hotel, which looks like a surfboard perched atop three towers.
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