have since been demolished due to the need for space for modern developments. Around 500 of these houses remain in Singapore, many of these are owned by the government but leased for private uses, often to the expatriate communities. Many of these still serve as residences and, with some have been renovated and converted into commercial buildings such as restaurants and bars. Cultural references The Black and White Singaporean House is referred to in Kevin Kwan's 2013 satiric novel "Crazy Rich Asians". References External links Example photos from Flickr Bungalow architecture House styles British colonial architecture Architecture in Malaysia Architecture in Singapore Houses in Myanmar