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Pearl Bank Apartments

Explore the history and architecture of Pearl Bank Apartments, once the tallest residential building in Southeast Asia.

Last updated 8 July 2026
Map showing Pearls Hill, Criminal Prison, People's Park, and surrounding roads and quarters.
Black and white photo of three identical tall buildings with trees and curving pathway at the base.
Black and white site plan shows buildings, roads, parking, green areas, and number 11 in the top right corner.
Blueprint of a building's ground floor plan, featuring a layout with rooms, roads, trees, contour lines, and a labeled legend.
Architectural section of a tall building depicting floor layouts, various sections numbered, and surroundings.
Tall cylindrical apartment building with various split-level units, advertised as the tallest in Southeast Asia.
Black and white sectional perspective drawing of a split-level house showing various rooms and furniture.