to hang at the main entrance to the Istana. Third floor Despite the name of the President's Lounge, it also serves as the main balcony of the Istana which overlooks the ceremonial square and lawn on the ground floor. The room is styled like the White House's Blue Room, which also overlooks the White House lawn. Facing this lounge is the office of the president. The Office of the President of Singapore, which is out of bounds to the public, has four main pieces of furniture: a maroon sofa for guests to rest on, the main office desk made out of wood, a cowhide office chair, and a wooden side desk. See also The Prime Minister's Office, based in the Istana. Istana Kampong Glam, former palace of the Sultan of Singapore. History of Singapore Timeline of Singaporean history Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth Similar British Malayan colonial residences: Governor's residence in Malacca. Suffolk House and The Residency in Penang. Carcosa in Kuala Lumpur. References . . Further reading . . . . . . . External links Istana Singapore – Office of the President of the Republic of Singapore Government buildings in Singapore Houses in Singapore Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth Houses completed in 1869 Protected areas of Singapore National monuments of Singapore Orchard, Singapore Official residences Official residences in Singapore Orchard Road Presidential residences Presidents of Singapore Tourist attractions in Singapore 1869 establishments in the British Empire