LOCATION RESEARCH: BUGIS
For this zine project, I wanted to explore Bugis as it is one of my go-to places for food, shopping and entertainments. Although I visit this area quite frequently, most of my time spent were at the shopping malls (Bugis Junction & Bugis+). Therefore, I conducted an online survey to gain a deeper insight on the location and to see what else it has to offer.
SURVEY RESULTS
According to the survey results, people frequent Bugis Junction & Bugis + the most. But when I asked the participants for their favourite location in Bugis, I was heartened to see some interesting answers.
1. HAJI LANE: Cafe and Boutiques
2. NATIONAL LIBRARY: Study
3. SUNSHINE PLAZA: Good Printing
4. WATERLOO ST: Buddhist Temple, Fortune Centre and Fu Lu Shou Complex
LOCATION RESEARCH: WATERLOO STREET
After researching on all the places as mentioned above, I decided to focus on Waterloo Street. I remember my mom would to bring me to the Buddhist temple at Waterloo Street when I was a kid. In my memory, I didn’t like this place very much because it was very hot and crowded. But upon visiting it today, I find the location very unconventional.
INTERVIEWS
I wasn’t able to get much interview over there due to the demographic. The people there were very careful about strangers and therefore reluctant to participate. SOBS
SECONDARY RESEARCH
While it is easy to refer to the Waterloo Street area as a Chinatown of sorts, owing to its high concentration of Chinese, Buddhist-centric festivals and service vendors, it is important to note the other communities who have existed here right from its beginning.