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✨ Kada @ Maxwell – Heritage Lifestyle Hub with Singapore’s Oldest Electric Lift

✨ Kada @ Maxwell – Heritage Lifestyle Hub with Singapore’s Oldest Electric Lift

Housed in a beautifully restored 101‑year‑old building (formerly St Andrew’s Mission Hospital), Kada is a four‑storey lifestyle haven blending cafes, wellness, co‑living, art spaces—and a heritage elevator that’s a major draw for IG shots and nostalgia lovers.

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✨ Kada @ Maxwell – Heritage Lifestyle Hub with Singapore’s Oldest Electric Lift

Kada @ Maxwell – Vintage Lift Vibes in a Hidden Lifestyle Playground Located inside a century-old heritage building, Kada is a lifestyle destination that fuses cafes, fitness, co-living, and art – all built around a legendary centerpiece: Singapore’s oldest electric lift. Perfect for urban explorers and families looking for a unique chill spot.


Why visit	A curated mix of local cafes, boutique wellness studios, creative spaces, and pet-friendly hangouts — all wrapped in old-school colonial charm. But the true star? An antique elevator that still works like a time machine.
Cool lift highlight	Step into Singapore’s oldest working electric lift, complete with iron scissor gates. You’ll need to manually close the doors before it moves. It’s a rare, fully functional piece of history — and very IG-worthy.
What to do	• Grab coffee from one of the 4 specialty cafes • Enjoy tacos, Japanese bites, or Indonesian street food • Work out or relax at Level 2’s gym, sauna, or ice bath • Book a co-living suite • Head up to the rooftop for art jamming or baked treats
Opening hours	Daily: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM (individual shops may vary)
Family‑ & pet‑friendly	Yes — pet-friendly cafés and art jamming for kids. Wide open spaces, stroller-friendly lift, and casual eats make this a solid family day option.
Parent tips	• Bring socks for the little ones if doing art jamming • Lift rides are best mid-morning for soft natural light • Try the cold plunge session if you’re sneaking in a wellness break while the kids explore
Getting there	Address: 5 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069183 MRT: Maxwell Station (TEL) – 3 min walk Landmark: Right next to Maxwell Food Centre
💡 Special perk	The rooftop often runs seasonal events — think weekend pop-ups, movie nights, or market stalls. Great excuse to return again.

🚪 Tip: This isn’t just a lift. It’s a living museum piece — and your ticket to explore one of Singapore’s coolest reimagined spaces. Ride it, snap it, and explore every level.