Editing CHIJMES (section)

=== Architectural Elegance ===
At first sight, CHIJMES feels like stepping into a European courtyard hidden within the city. Its '''Neo-Gothic chapel''', intricate carvings, and manicured lawns evoke a timeless elegance that captivates visitors instantly.

==== CHIJMES Hall ====
The heart of the complex is '''CHIJMES Hall''', the former convent chapel completed in '''1904'''. Designed by French priest '''Father Charles Benedict Nain''', it features:

* Towering arched ceilings
* Ornate columns and ribbed vaults
* Over '''600 pieces of stained-glass artwork''', imported from Belgium and France

The hall’s acoustics are exceptional, making it a popular venue for '''weddings, concerts, and private events'''. With its glowing interiors and serene ambience, CHIJMES Hall retains the spiritual grace of its past — now reborn as a space for celebration and creativity.

==== The Courtyard and Cloisters ====
The open-air courtyards and covered walkways surrounding CHIJMES Hall once housed classrooms and dormitories. Today, they are lined with chic restaurants, artisanal cafés, and boutique bars, where diners enjoy the charm of candlelit evenings under historic arches.

==== The Caldwell House ====
One of the oldest buildings in the complex, '''Caldwell House''' was designed by architect '''George Coleman''', who also built Singapore’s early civic landmarks. It now houses cultural exhibitions and event spaces that showcase the city’s architectural and religious heritage.
----