The MacDonald House, located a short distance from the Istana, is the last remaining heritage office building in the central area. The building was built in 1949, and designed by architect Reginal Eyre of the architectural firm Palmer and Turner. Current owner Tinifia Investment paid S$36 million for the freehold building in 2003, and an additional S$12 million for extensive interior renovations t
hat included the upgrading of the ceilings, floors, lobby and lifts, and the introduction of carparking facilities with the addition of a mechanical parking system for 30 cars. The building re-opened in April 2005 with full occupancy.The flagship Orchard Road Branch of Citibank Singapore opened on 23 June 2005, occupying 37,000 square feet (3,400 m2) of space spread over the building's lower four floors which house the largest wealth management centre in Asia.
