Singapore is currently moving toward the 'adaptive reuse' of its buildings. This means the city is trying to find a balance between developing new urban areas and preserving its social and architectural history.

新加坡目前正走向建築物的「適應性再利用」。這意味著該市正試圖在開發新都市區與保留其社會及建築歷史之間取得平衡。

Currently, Singapore uses a strict system to decide which buildings to save. Yeo Kang Shua from the Singapore University of Technology and Design argues that this system is not enough for buildings with 'social value.' While laws protect famous historic monuments, there is a 'missing middle.' This includes post-independence buildings, like old swimming complexes, which are important for community memories but are not considered 'monuments.' Consequently, these sites are often demolished to make room for new apartments and shops.

目前，新加坡使用一套嚴格的制度來決定哪些建築物需要保留。新加坡科技設計大學的 Yeo Kang Shua 主張，對於具有「社會價值」的建築物來說，這套制度並不夠。雖然法律保護著名的歷史古蹟，但存在一個「缺失的中間地帶」。這包括獨立後的建築，例如舊游泳池綜合體，它們對社區記憶至關重要，但並不被視為「古蹟」。因此，這些地點經常被拆除，以騰出空間興建新公寓和商店。

To prevent this loss, experts suggest a more flexible approach to saving buildings. This would include updating building codes, as current fire safety and structural rules are designed for new constructions. If these rules are applied too strictly to old buildings, it becomes too expensive to keep them. Therefore, using more flexible design solutions could help integrate old heritage elements into new developments, as seen in the Delta Sport Centre project.

為了防止這種損失，專家建議採取更靈活的方法來保留建築物。這將包括更新建築法規，因為目前的消防安全和結構規則是為新建築設計的。如果將這些規則過於嚴格地應用於舊建築，保留成本將變得過高。因此，採用更靈活的設計方案可以幫助將舊遺產元素整合到新開發項目中，例如 Delta Sport Centre 項目。

At the same time, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has started repurposing state properties. Between 2021 and 2024, there was a 50% increase in community groups using state buildings. For example, old schools and chalets have been turned into co-living spaces. These projects keep original features, such as timber screens, to maintain a link to the past. However, the SLA emphasized that this process is difficult because of tropical weather and the challenge of meeting market demands, as seen with the Old Kallang Airport.

與此同時，新加坡土地局 (SLA) 已開始將國家資產重新用途化。在 2021 年至 2024 年間，使用國家建築物的社區團體增加了 50%。例如，舊學校和度假屋已被轉化為共居空間。這些項目保留了原始特徵，如木製屏風，以維持與過去的聯繫。然而，SLA 強調，由於熱帶天氣以及滿足市場需求的挑戰，這一過程非常困難，正如同舊加冷機場 (Old Kallang Airport) 的情況。

Singapore is increasingly using adaptive reuse in its urban planning to manage limited land while protecting the city's social and institutional memory.

新加坡在城市規劃中越來越多地使用適應性再利用，以在保護城市的社會與制度記憶之同時，管理有限的土地資源。