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How Mondrian's art came to heartland
Bold colour scheme for Teck Whye HDB blocks was top pick of most residents
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Derek Wong
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When it came time for residents in Teck Whye Avenue to choose a new colour for their HDB blocks last June, they were presented with three choices: a white and brown combination with a geometric pattern; a plain white scheme with purple and maroon highlights; and one quite unlike any other HDB design.
The third option was a red, blue and yellow mosaic reminiscent of famous abstract artist Piet Mondrian.
