B.K.OOI ARCHITECT

The two storey brick masonry building is set back from Hutton Lane with compound in front and at both sides. The rear of the building is attached to a 2-storey annex building which abuts Dickens Street. The building was destroyed by fire in 2003, leaving only the brick walls and columns. It was "Pin Kung Hotel & Chinese Restaurant”. A 19th century Indo-Malay bungalow, from 1890’s, the cohere is supported by two pairs of circular brick columns. Based on the justification on the social history, architecture and town setting significance, the building was categorized as heritage conservation building category II by the Municipal Council.