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MCI (P) 047/08/2018 PPS 1519/09/2012 (022805)
The week of October 15, 2018 | ISSUE 852-73
Recognising Singapore’s
Outstanding property developers
and their projects
EP2 • EDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018
CEO’s Message
Raising the bar
“
It is my wish that through the awards, we will be able to recognise developers who have created
”
projects that play a major role not just in the lives of residents but also in shaping the nation
The 2nd EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards ly challenging, owing to the number of quality weighed in on matters of design and placemak-
2018 gala dinner was held at the ballroom of projects that were submitted. The judges visit- ing.
Fullerton Hotel Singapore on Oct 3. About 260 ed 15 shortlisted completed projects over three Lee Liat Yeang, senior partner of the real
people turned up to celebrate the developers and days, and spent many hours deliberating over estate practice at law firm Dentons Rodyk &
projects that stood out. their scores. Even then, many of the scores were Davidson, gave us a fresh perspective. As legal
The turnout at the gala dinner reflected the very close. We have to thank KPMG for auditing adviser in many of the major en bloc deals of the
number of projects and developers that partici- the results before we announced the winners. past two years, Lee understands the mentality
pated in this year’s awards. Besides the standout We are very fortunate to have a group of of both developers and homebuyers better than
projects and developers, this year we also recog- dedicated and committed judges to help us this anyone else, having represented both buyers and
nise the top project marketing agencies. year: sellers in many of such deals.
The gala dinner was the culmination of a six- Professor Yu Shi Ming, who was our judge Property seekers are becoming savvier and
month-long project. We express our sincere ap- for the second year running. As the head of NUS’ more sophisticated. Why? Information, which
preciation to the developers who took the time to Real Estate Department, his knowledge and con- may have been difficult to obtain a decade ago, is
collate their materials, fill in the forms and hand tribution to this exercise were immense. widely available today.
in the submissions for their respective projects. Ong Choon Fah, CEO of Edmund Tie and Developers in Singapore have to contend
We would also like to thank the developers for Co, whose many years of experience in the real with increasingly discerning homebuyers and
ensuring that their project staff and architects estate industry was an immeasurable help as she government property cooling measures amid a
Bernard Tong or landscape architects at the various projects constantly looked outside the box. challenging macroeconomic environment. Now,
CEO, EdgeProp Singapore were on hand when the panel of judges visited We are very thankful to have Yvonne Tan, more than ever, developers need to engage in
the sites. director of DP Green, the landscape design spe- placemaking, create communal spaces and build
We would like to thank our guest of honour, cialist on our panel. Her viewpoint was instru- sustainable projects.
Augustine Tan, president of the Real Estate De- mental in evaluating landscaping, which has be- It is my wish that through the awards, we will
velopers’ Association of Singapore, for officiating come a differentiating factor for many projects. be able to recognise developers who have created
at the event. We are honoured to have on our panel projects that play a major role not just in the lives
This year’s judging process was extreme- T K Quek, co-founder of RT+Q Architects, who of residents but also in shaping the nation.
Real estate industry must innovate to meet
changing demand, says Redas president
“
To continue staying ahead of the curve, Redas will work closely with its members
”
to sharpen our innovative and competitive edge through quality assurance
A total of 53 projects were submitted by 21 de- attractive place to live, work and play.” Over the years, Singapore has established a
velopers for the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence There has been a clear shift in consumer be- reputation for its expertise in planning, archi-
Awards 2018 — 50% higher than last year. Many haviour in recent years. With increased urbani- tecture, construction, building management and
members of the Real Estate Developers’ Associ- sation, new trends and disruptive technologies, quality developments. Its success overseas not
ation of Singapore (Redas) were among the par- Singapore developers have been embracing in- only contributes to Singapore’s overall economic
ticipants and winners. novative ideas and solutions to meet the chang- development, but also satisfies the employment,
“Real estate remains a vital part of Singapore’s ing demand on the use of property spaces and to career and income aspirations of young people,
business infrastructure,” says Augustine Tan, pres- differentiate their products, observes Tan. says Tan. “To further this mandate, Redas has set
ident of Redas at the EdgeProp Singapore Excel- “To continue staying ahead of the curve, Re- up an international committee to bring togeth-
lence Awards 2018 awards presentation on Oct 3. das will work closely with its members to sharp- er member-companies, both large and small, to
“It is an integral part of Singapore’s success as one en our innovative and competitive edge through forge partnerships and alliances as they expand
of the most liveable countries in the world and an quality assurance,” he adds. their international footprint.”
Augustine Tan
President, Redas
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Winners
Completed Projects
Central Region
For projects in the Core Central Region and Rest of Central Region completed in 2016/17
EP10 • EDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018
Design Landscape Innovation Top
Wallich Residence Excellence Excellence Excellence Development
Tanjong Pagar Centre sweeps six awards
| BY CECILIA CHOW | Tanjong Pagar Centre won an award for “vertical city” concept that combined premium of Tanjong Pagar Centre are connected to a
Integrated Development Excellence while the office space with a hotel, retail component, six-level retail podium with three basement
A
t the EdgeProp Singapore Excel- 223-room Sofitel Singapore City Centre gar- urban park and luxury residences to create levels and three levels above ground. Base-
lence Awards this year, the project nered the Hotel Development Excellence award. a 1.7 million sq ft landmark. The design ar- ment 3 is a car park, while Basement 2 is the
that tipped the scales and won the Meanwhile, the project’s residential compo- chitect for Tanjong Pagar Centre was interna- main hub of connectivity underground. A 52m
most awards was Tanjong Pagar nent, Wallich Residence, scooped four awards tional architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & extension was added to seamlessly link the
Centre. The $3.2 billion integrated for Design Excellence, Landscape Excellence, Merrill (SOM), which also designed the Burj Tanjong Pagar MRT station to Tanjong Pagar
project was developed by Singapore-listed Innovation Excellence and Top Development Khalifa in Dubai, considered the world’s tall- Centre. Residents of Wallich Residence have
GuocoLand, controlled by one of Malaysia’s for a completed project in the Central Region. est building. direct access to Basement 2. There are also
richest tycoons, Quek Leng Chan. The panel of judges was impressed by the Tanjong Pagar Centre is SOM’s most am- lifts and escalators leading from Basement 2
bitious project in Singapore so far. “I was to the first-level entrance of Sofitel hotel and
PICTURES: GUOCOLAND SINGAPORE
impressed by SOM’s design — the way they the Guoco Tower office lobby.
incorporated the urban park for community Also at Basement 2 are F&B outlets and
Tanjong Pagar Centre comprises events and yet retained the exclusivity of the shops. As there is heavy commuter traffic
a 64-storey skyscraper containing residences,” says Quek Tse Kwang, co-found- here, many of the F&B outlets have takeaway
Wallich Residence and Guoco er and director of Singapore-based RT+Q ar- counters for customers to place and collect
Tower, and the 20-storey Sofitel chitectural studio, who was one of the judges. their orders, says Wong. There is a wide selec-
City Centre Designed with sustainability in mind, Tan- tion of restaurants, cafés and shops at Base-
jong Pagar Centre won the Building and Con- ment 1 to Level 3. They include restaurants
struction Authority’s Green Mark (Platinum) such as Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cui-
and prestigious Leadership in Energy and Envi- sine; Chalong, which features charcoal grilled
ronmental Design (LEED) CS Platinum awards. meats; and Kuro Maguro Japanese restaurant.
In addition, Wallich Residence was awarded Although the retail space occupies a floor
the BCA Green Mark GoldPlus certification. area of just 140,000 sq ft, it is a very im-
portant component, says Wong. “It acts as
Tallest tower in Singapore a back-of-house access for the service staff
Completed last year, Tanjong Pagar Centre, at from the hotel to the office block or the res-
290m, is Singapore’s tallest building. The of- idential tower, as it’s seamlessly connected
fice component, Guoco Tower, occupies the to all of them.”
first 38 floors and the 181-unit Wallich Res- For instance, residents of Wallich Resi-
idence, a luxury residential component, the dence can engage Sofitel Singapore City Cen-
39th to 64th floors. tre housekeeping staff to handle their house-
Guoco Tower has 890,000 sq ft of Grade-A keeping and laundry needs. Room service and
office space and is close to 100% leased. Ten- butler service are available not just to hotel
ants include tech, media and financial insti- guests but also residents of Wallich Residence
tutions such as Amadeus, Dentsu Aegis Net- upon request.
work and DNB Asia. Serviced office operator Hotel guests at Sofitel Singapore City Centre
Regus is also a tenant and offers both serviced will have access to Virgin Active’s 30,000 sq
and co-working office space in its premises. ft gym and its 24-hour club on the sixth level
About 10,000 people pass through Guo- of the retail podium, which offers high-alti-
co Tower daily: 8,000 work there and 2,000 tude training, salt therapy and a 30m outdoor
are visitors. The lobby has a state-of-the- swimming pool. “Being part of an integrated
art security and smart lift system operated vertical city means services can be shared,”
by Hitachi Elevator. Each lift has a capaci- says GuocoLand’s Wong.
ty of 25 passengers and goes directly to the
high floors without requiring passengers to Urban park, event space
transfer to another lift, as commonly seen in The retail podium fronts a 150,000 sq ft ur-
many of the older high-rise office towers in ban park that has a 30,000 sq ft event space
the CBD. “It’s important that the office lift called the “City Room”, featuring a glass can-
lobby not only looks impressive but has the opy intefrated with a light and sound system
infrastructure in place to handle the traffic,” as well as ceiling fans — ideal for events and
says Valerie Wong, general manager — com- concerts.
mercial at GuocoLand (Singapore). The urban park replaces the public park
The driveway of the office tower is promi- that used to be on the site. The urban park
nently located on Wallich Street. Wallich Res- was designed as a community space for the
idence and Sofitel Singapore City Centre have 300,000 people working in the Tanjong Pagar
their own dedicated entrance driveway and neighbourhood. “We have made a commit-
drop-off point from Peck Seah Street, which ment to hold events at the urban park three
is a quieter street fronting the conservation times a week,” says Wong. “They range from
shophouses. fitness and health to lifestyle, and crafts and
fashion.” Partners include the Health Promo-
Seamless integration, shared services tion Board, Singapore Cancer Society, Sin-
The office, residential and hotel components gapore Airlines and Tanjong Pagar Centre’s
The 150,000 sq ft urban park and the 30,000 sq ft glass-canopied ‘City Room’ are the hub of activity at
About 10,000 people pass through the lobby of Guoco Tower every day Tanjong Pagar CentreEDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018 • EP11
Integrated Hotel
Sofitel Singapore
Tanjong Pagar Centre Development Development
Excellence City Centre Excellence
Racines offers cuisine that reflects both the French pedigree of Sofitel and the heritage of Singapore The lobby lounge of Wallich Residence is designed to look like that of a plush hotel
tenants such as Virgin Active and East Japan
Railway Co (JR East).
For instance, Virgin Active conducts free
classes at the urban park, while the Health
Promotion Board holds free exercise sessions
at the rooftop. JR East held a Tokyo Summer
event over four days in June outside its Japan
Rail Café fronting the urban park. Activities
included sampling of Japanese street food,
beer and sports.
“Tanjong Pagar Centre has done a great job
curating the space with activities on weekdays
and weekends,” says Ong Choon Fah, CEO
of Edmund Tie & Co and one of the judges.
SOM designed Tanjong Pagar Centre to
be environmentally responsive: The urban
park fronts the Tanjong Pagar conservation
area with its low-rise shophouses, which is One of the facilities on the 52nd floor of Wallich Residence is a private dining room
on a more human scale, says Wong. On the
other hand, the 64-storey skyscraper at Tan-
jong Pagar Centre is set against the back-
drop of other high-rise towers in the vicin-
ity, she adds.
Luxury business hotel
The Sofitel Singapore City Centre at Tanjong
Pagar Centre is the third Sofitel in the city
state. Positioned as a luxury business hotel,
it is considered the flagship Sofitel in Singa-
pore, as it has a comprehensive suite of facil-
ities, including 20,000 sq ft of meeting space,
a 600 sq m ballroom and 223 rooms.
The heart of the hotel is located on the The living room, bedroom and bathroom
fifth floor. Its signature restaurant, Racines of one of the Prestige Suites at Sofitel
(French for “roots”) has a cuisine that re- Singapore City Centre
flects both the French pedigree of Sofitel as The almost 50m infinity pool at Wallich Residence with views of the sea
well as the heritage of Singapore. The bar at
Sofitel, 1864, is named after the year the Tan-
jong Pagar Dock Co was founded. Besides the
restaurant, there are also the Club Millésime
lounge and the Coffea coffee bar, which fea-
tures a range of Nespresso coffees.
The hotel rooms are luxurious, with typ-
ical ones starting from 38 sq m (409 sq ft)
and rates from $430 a night. All rooms come
with Bose sound system, smart TV, Nespres-
so coffee machine with a selection of coffee,
and TWG tea. A writing desk in the corner is
equipped with writing paraphernalia, includ-
ing a colouring book for relaxation.
The biggest suite is the Joaquim Suite. At The show suite of a typical three-bedroom apartment at Wallich Residence that boasts panoramic views
152 sq m (1,636 sq ft), it comes with its own
living room and lounge area, a dining room
that can seat 10 and a palatial bathroom with this level are two function rooms, equipped general manager — residential at GuocoLand So far, at least three units at Wallich Res-
a free-standing bathtub. with kitchen facilities for those who want to (Singapore). They feature top-end finishing idence have crossed the $4,000 psf thresh-
hold private dining events. The rooms can be and fittings such as marble flooring from the old, setting a new benchmark for prices in
Wallich Residence opened up to create a space for 100 guests Middle East; full Gaggenau kitchen applianc- the Tanjong Pagar-Marina Bay area.
The lobby of Wallich Residence was designed for a cocktail party. es, including dishwasher and double-door in- “The units at Wallich Residence are well
to make residents feel as though they are ar- On the 52nd level are facilities such as meet- tegrated refrigerator and freezer; and full-mar- themed and targeted at businessmen and
riving home to a plush hotel. They are wel- ing rooms, a boardroom with en suite pantry ble bathrooms with a smart TV in the master high-net-worth individuals,” says ET&Co’s
comed by uniformed staff and provided with area as well as a formal function room. Oth- bathroom. For the four-bedroom units and Ong. “The fact that it’s a mixed-use scheme
24-hour concierge service. They can entertain er facilities include a theatrette, sky terraces penthouses, the master bathroom comes with means that the hotel can provide services
guests in the lobby lounge if they do not wish and an observatory deck on the 62nd level. a steam bath. for the residents such as concierge service.”
to bring them up to their apartment. Units at Wallich Residence are a mix of Units at Wallich Residence are priced from RT+Q’s Quek agrees. “Wallich Residence
From the lobby on the first level, residents one- to four-bedroom apartments that start $3,000 psf. A four-bedroom penthouse on the is an outstanding luxury residential project
will be whisked up one of the high-speed el- from 614 to 2,034 sq ft. There are also four 58th floor was sold in June for $16 million, in the business district. The project deserves
evators to the 39th floor, which houses facil- penthouses of 3,509 sq ft each and a super or a record-smashing $4,560 psf. The unit the awards it received. As a whole, Tanjong
ities exclusive to them such as an outdoor penthouse of 21,108 sq ft. was able to achieve that price because of the Pagar Centre has really gentrified the Tan-
infinity swimming pool that offers unob- All the units have a north-south orienta- views it offered: Every room had a 180° sea jong Pagar area and turned it into a desira-
structed 270° views of the sea and city. On tion and unobstructed views, says Dora Chng, view, according to GuocoLand. ble CBD address.” EEP12 • EDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018
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Marina One Residences Top Development
Marina One Residences: Premium city living
PICTURES: M+S
| BY TIMOTHY TAY | system. The development’s sustain-
ability features won it the Building
M
arina One Residences and Construction Authority’s Green
is part of the $7 billion Mark Platinum certification, the high-
Marina One integrated est attainable.
development, the new- Marina One’s residential compo-
est and largest such pro- nent, Marina One Residences, com-
ject in the Marina Bay financial dis- prises twin Park and Garden towers
trict. Marina One was developed of 33 storeys. M+S launched the
by M+S, a joint-venture company 521-unit Park Tower in 2014 when
60%-owned by Malaysian sovereign the market was in a trough, follow-
wealth fund Khazanah Nasional and ing tough property cooling meas-
40%-owned by its Singapore coun- ures the previous year. But buyers
terpart Temasek Holdings. The devel- were impressed by the residential
opment was completed in November development’s concept, luxuriously
last year and comprises 1,042 luxu- sized units and palatable selling pric-
ry residential units, 1.88 million sq es. The project recorded an average
ft of Grade-A offices and 140,000 sq selling price of $2,242 psf and sold
ft of lifestyle retail space. more than 53 units during its first
Marina One Residences clinched month of sales.
the Top Development Excellence Marina One Residences has a wide
Award for a completed development mix of unit types, with sizes consid-
in the Central Region at the EdgeProp ered large by today’s standards. At
Singapore Excellence Awards 2018 Garden Tower, which was launched
on Oct 3. The residential and com- in July, one-bedroom units start from
mercial components of the develop- 657 sq ft, two-bedroom units from 980
ment were praised by the judges for sq ft, three-bedroom-plus-study units
being well integrated through their from 1,561 sq ft, and four-bedroom
sensible architecture and design by units are 2,034 to 2,250 sq ft. There
Christoph Ingenhoven, founder of are also four penthouses at each of the
Ingenhoven Architects, a leader in two towers that start from 6,469 sq ft.
sustainable architecture. On top of the spacious living areas,
The development’s façade is in- units come with Villeroy and Boch
spired by a city’s street grid, while bathroom accessories, Miele kitchen
the iconic louvres visually unify the appliances and signature Poggenpohl
development and are integral to In- fittings. All units have uninterrupt-
genhoven’s supergreen architecture, ed sea views — those at Park Tower Marina One Residences won the Top Development Excellence Award for a completed development in the Central Region
which aims to create a comfortable face Sentosa, while those at Garden
climate within the project. Tower face Marina Bay. Facilities in- psf) in June this year. The four-bed- remaining units is expected”, says open to the public and also serves
At the core of Marina One are mul- clude a 50m lap pool, aquatic gym room penthouse is on the 33rd floor. Kemmy Tan, CEO of M+S. But she is the community within Marina One.
tiple stepped gardens inspired by rice pool, children’s pool, gym and bar- More than 34 units at Garden Tow- encouraged that purchasers of units More than 90% of the office space
terraces. The lush greenery and cas- becue terrace. er have been sold so far, according at Garden Tower have bought into the has been committed and 80% of the
cading waterfalls in the development So far, more than 89%, or 462, of to URA caveats. The most expensive development, believing in its long- retail space leased.
form a natural cooling system. This the units at Park Tower have been sold. unit in terms of absolute price was term capital appreciation potential. Prominent tenants in Marina One’s
Green Heart comprises over 160,000 One of the most expensive units to a 2,250 sq ft, four-bedroom unit on The new office space at Mari- two office towers include Swiss pri-
plants across an area of 65,000 sq ft be sold was a 2,250 sq ft, four-bed- the fifth floor that was sold for $5.4 na One will double the total com- vate banker Julius Baer, social me-
and is the largest green sanctuary room unit on the 32nd floor, which million ($2,407 psf) on Sept 7. mercial office space at the Marina dia giant Facebook, consultancy PwC
in the CBD. The buildings in Mari- fetched $7.1 million ($3,157 psf) in With the implementation of the Bay financial district. The centre of Singapore, ride-sharing provider Grab
na One harvest rainwater to irrigate May last year. A 6,469 sq ft pent- latest property cooling measures in the development features a 140,000 and financial companies such as Dai-
foliage through an automatic drip house fetched $18 million ($2,782 July, “a more paced-out sale of the sq ft retail and F&B podium that is wa Capital, BP Global and Mitsub-
ishi Financial Group. Home-grown
SAMUEL ISAAC CHUA/THE EDGE SINGAPORE
co-working operator JustCo has also
taken up 40,000 sq ft in both towers.
Anchor tenants at its retail and
F&B podium include fitness club Vir-
gin Active, which occupies 26,000
sq ft over two levels and boasts the
only indoor swimming pool and the
largest indoor climbing wall in Mari-
na Bay. There is also a Cold Storage
supermarket, a Cookhouse by Kou-
fu food court, UK pizza chain Piz-
za Express and Majestic Restaurant,
which serves Chinese cuisine.
Marina One will be linked to three
MRT stations: the future Shenton Way
A four-bedroom unit in Park Tower, which is more than 89% sold A three-bedroom unit in the Garden Tower, which was launched in July station on the Thomson-East Coast
Line, the existing Downtown sta-
tion on the Downtown Line and the
Marina Bay interchange station for
the North-South, Circle and Thom-
son-East Coast Lines. The transport
convenience benefits the large resi-
dential and commercial community
within the development.
Its strategic location in the Mari-
na Bay financial district means the
development is well suited to ca-
ter for growth in the area. The pro-
ject also faces little competition, as
the surrounding area has no new,
launch-ready projects in the imme-
The 50m lap pool on the third floor of Marina One Night-time view of Marina One’s Green Heart and the retail podium diate future. EEDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018 • EP15
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New Futura Top Development
New Futura sets benchmark for
luxury condos in prime District 9
PICTURES: CITY DEVELOPMENTS
| BY CECILIA CHOW |
T
he prime Grange Road-Leonie Hill Road
neighbourhood has been redefined by new
high-rises that have sprouted up in recent
years. The latest is New Futura, developed
by City Developments Ltd (CDL) and de-
signed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP (SOM).
The ultra-luxurious condominium development
has twin 36-storey towers that do not just stand out
from the crowd, but have also made New Futura
the latest landmark in the prestigious area. The pro-
ject won the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards
2018 for a completed project in the Central region.
“New Futura is a well-finished luxury develop-
ment in an exclusive location,” says Lee Liat Yeang,
senior partner at the Real Estate practice of Den-
tons Rodyk & Davidson. Lee was on the panel of
judges of this year’s EdgeProp awards. “Yet, it’s
within walking distance of Orchard Road and the
Orchard MRT station.”
With 124 units in two high-rise towers, the pro-
ject occupies a footprint of just 25%. This frees up
the remaining 75% of the 87,000 sq ft, freehold
site for the more than 50 facilities, including the
multi-tiered landscape, waterfall, green atrium, a
45m infinity lap pool, aqua beds and a Jacuzzi. At
Club Futura, a two-level clubhouse, residents and
their guests will be able to enjoy private dining.
The landscaped grounds feature iconic mas-
terpieces by renowned sculptor David Harber.
There are six sky terraces between the twin tow-
ers. Each terrace is themed, and designed with
sky pools and leisure corners, and offers compli-
mentary WiFi.
The project has a wide range of units, from
two-bedroom apartments of 1,098 sq ft to four-bed-
room apartments of 2,691 sq ft with double-vol-
ume ceilings. They have generously sized living The 124-unit, twin tower development New Futura was completed in August last year
and dining rooms as well as spacious balconies.
Selected units come with a double-volume ceiling.
Units have marble flooring in the living and dining
areas, while bathrooms are well-appointed with ac-
cessories from top-end brands such as Hansgrohe,
LAUFEN and Geberit. Kitchens are fully fitted with
premium Miele appliances as well as designer Pog-
genpohl counters and cabinets.
New Futura was completed in August 2017 and
launched in January 2018.
In the first phase, units were launched at pric-
es averaging $3,260 psf, based on caveats lodged.
The second phase was launched in May at an av-
erage price of $3,575 psf. More than 80% of the
units have been sold.
The development has only two penthouses —
each crowning a tower. At 7,836 sq ft, each pent-
house is designed as “a bungalow in the sky”. The
double-storey penthouses offer 360-degree pan-
oramic views and come with a private swimming
pool. One of the units was sold for $36.28 million
($4,630 psf) in May. The sculptural towers were designed by acclaimed architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Despite the latest property cooling measures in-
troduced in July, New Futura has continued to sell
well, says Ong Choon Fah, CEO of Edmund Tie &
Co (ET&Co), who was also on the panel of judg-
es of the EdgeProp awards this year. Incidentally,
ET&Co is one of the appointed marketing agents There are six sky terraces between the two towers, and
at New Futura. some come with landscaped gardens while others feature
“Once you attract a community of very high- a lap pool
net-worth people living in a development, others
will similarly be attracted to the project, and will freshen up after a workout, and towels for those
want to buy a unit there too,” notes Ong. who are heading to the swimming pool.
These buyers are attracted to the prime Dis- Other concierge services include helping resi-
trict 9 address, freehold tenure and proximity to dents with their luggage, shopping bags or laundry
the malls on Orchard Road, adds Ong. “The facil- service as well as delivery of parcels or groceries
ities, landscaping and exclusivity of the project for those who are not home. “The concierge ser-
are a draw too, especially the concierge service.” vice on top of spacious apartments, quality finish-
The staff at the concierge service make it a point ing and a freehold tenure caps New Futura as one
to know the residents by name. They provide cold of the most sought-after residential condominiums
towels, face mist and cold water for residents to in recent years,” says Dentons Rodyk’s Lee. E The 45m lap pool is one of the central features of the projectEDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018 • EP17
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Sustainability
The Venue Residences and Shoppes Excellence
SAMUEL ISAAC CHUA/THE EDGE SINGAPORE PICTURES: CDL
Six duplex units front the cabanas and swimming pool at The Venue
SAMUEL ISAAC CHUA/THE EDGE SINGAPORE
The Venue Residences, along Tai Thong Crescent, comprises 266 residential units and 28 commercial shop lots
The Venue Residences lauded
for sustainability efforts
The swimming pool features an origami-inspired boat sculpture
| BY CHARLENE CHIN | tenance. The building walls, which ings range from one-bedders start-
are precast, are coated with a con- ing at 495 sq ft to four-bedroom
S
ituated on Tai Thong Crescent, crete stain that can last for at least units at 1,238 sq ft. There are also
The Venue Residences and a decade, says Lee. The added layer eight penthouse units from 1,948
Shoppes is bounded by Upper causes dust and rainwater particles to 2,142 sq ft.
Serangoon Road, MacPher- to roll off the surface, instead of pen- Aedas designed two orientations
son Road and the Pan-Island etrating the concrete, he explains. For for the residential units. Some look
Expressway (PIE). The mixed-use this feature, the development won inwards, facing condo facilities such
development — comprising 266 resi- the Sustainability Excellence award as the pool, while others offer views
dential units and 28 commercial shop at the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence of the city. The units facing the main
lots — draws footfall throughout the Awards 2018. roads have balconies that were in-
day, and is aptly described as “a place “What gave [The Venue] an edge stalled with acoustic ceilings, which
where people gather”. That was the was the materials chosen for the deflect noise from the roads.
idea behind the name, says Jenson construction — the ease of main- The Venue also has other fea-
Lee, senior architect at Aedas, who tenance was carefully considered,” tures that minimise noise from the
was part of the team working on The says Yvonne Tan, accredited land- roads. For instance, a public plaza
Venue Residences. scape architect at architecture and was carved out on the first level to
Despite The Venue’s location at landscape firm DP Green. act as a buffer zone from the traffic
a busy junction, developer City De- The development, which also has junction. In addition, double-layered Playground facilities for children at The Venue
velopments Ltd focused on the fac- a Platinum BCA Greenmark Award laminated glass was used for the ex-
tors it could work with. Special care to its name, received its temporary terior. “We wanted to keep the noise designed so they could not be opened signed to emulate “the look and feel
was taken to ensure that the facade of occupation permit in 2017, and is minimised at the facade level”, says too wide, deflecting noise from the of the old fire escape that was once
the development requires little main- fully sold. Residential unit offer- Lee. Windows for the bedrooms were bedroom, he explains. at the back of all these shophous-
“The Venue has done well, in es”, he adds.
terms of shielding off the noise and Transacted prices at The Ven-
preserving the privacy of residents ue since its launch have averaged
in a very tight and crowded place”, $1,387 psf. The highest transact-
says Ong Choon Fah, CEO of prop- ed price logged was $2.69 million
erty consultancy Edmund Tie & Co, ($1,255 psf) in December 2013, for
and one of the judges for the awards. a 2,142 sq ft penthouse unit on the
Aedas also preserved the heritage 17th floor, based on caveats lodged
elements of the old site, which used with URA. Meanwhile, the highest
to house a stretch of shophouses and psf price fetched at the development
a 24-hour coffee shop called Jack- was $1,563, for a 495 sq ft, one-bed-
son Centre, says Lee. Two Angsana room unit on the 15th floor. The own-
trees, conserved from the old site, er paid $774,000 for the unit in No-
are now part of the public plaza in vember 2013.
the commercial podium on Level The Venue Residences is close to
One. Besides this, the walkways of public transport and amenities. As it
the commercial plaza feature dia- is a mixed-use development, residents
mond-patterned tiles. According to have convenient access to eateries
Lee, these replicate the mosaic tiles within the development itself. Potong
that used to line the five-foot ways Pasir MRT station, on the North East
of the old buildings. There is also Line, is a four-minute walk away. It
a spiral staircase, linking the first also offers easy access by car to PIE
The Angsana tree in the centre of the plaza is one of the two conserved from the old site level to the second, which was de- and the Central Expressway. EWinners
Completed Projects
Non-Central Region
For projects in the Non-Central Region completed in 2016/17EP20 • EDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018
d’Nest Top Development
d’Nest — green haven in Pasir Ris
| BY BONG XIN YING |
d
’Nest, developed by proper-
ty giant City Developments
(CDL) and its joint-venture
partners Hong Leong Holdings
and Hong Realty, is located in
the Pasir Ris Grove enclave. The 921-
unit project comprises 12 towering
blocks, and sits on a sprawling site
of 4.1ha (444,280 sq ft), making it
one of the largest 99-year leasehold
sites in District 18.
At this year’s EdgeProp Singapore
Excellence Awards on Oct 3, d’Nest
scooped the award for Top Develop-
ment. “[d’Nest is] well thought out
in terms of landscape,” says Yu Shi
Ming, head of the department of real
estate at the School of Design and En-
vironment at the National Universi-
ty of Singapore.
The landscape of d’Nest, as its
name suggests, was inspired by the
warmth and privacy that a nest of-
fers. “Within the site’s verdant land-
scape, the Nest pavilions that were
inspired by nature become signa-
ture focal points that weave the so-
cial fabric of d’Nest together with the The 921-unit d’Nest comprises 12 towering blocks on a 4.1ha site area
unique play spaces,” says Ann Teo,
managing director of Coen Design
International, the landscape consultant
for d’Nest.
Designed by Architects 61, d’Nest
is based on the “Green Habitat” con-
cept, incorporating eco-friendly de-
sign principles to be environmentally
sustainable. d’Nest is at the forefront
of CDL’s sustainability track record.
Focused on the ethos of “conserving
as we construct” since 1995, CDL
has invested extensively in the use
of solar energy technologies for its
properties.
At d’Nest, a 1,520 sq m (16,361 sq ft)
solar panel system was installed on
the rooftops of nine blocks to power
the development, which set a new The Whispering Wall is the central green feature of d’Nest
record for the “Largest Solar Panels
in a Condominium” in the Singapore This aqua deck in the ‘Refresh’ zone is one of the water-themed facilities at d’Nest
Book of Records in 2013. The solar
panels generate almost 250,000kWh
a year, equivalent to about 5% of the
condominium’s annual energy usage.
Other eco-features include its waste
collection system, charging areas for
electric vehicles and rainwater dis-
charge systems.
There are also sky terraces at se-
lected blocks and lush green walls
in the development. Apart from cre-
ating a natural cooling effect, they
also provide a conducive and aes-
thetically pleasing environment for At the family-friend-
the residents. In addition, there is a ly development, play
bio-pond allowing aquatic plants to is used to encourage
grow. d’Nest was awarded the BCA interactions
Green Mark Gold Plus award in 2013.
d’Nest is also designed with a
plethora of more than 50 facilities,
offered in three thematic zones — The children’s waterplay pool is a cool respite from the heat
Relax, Refresh and Revitalise — for
entertainment and respite. Accord- tures available, such as the spa beds, sq ft, five-bedroom units, and include
ing to Coen’s Teo, “the central green an aqua deck and aqua gym, a 50m 10 penthouses ranging from 2,723 to
feature of the Whispering Water Wall lap pool, water cascade, spa sanctu- 3,455 sq ft. Each unit is designed in a
immediately stands out”. This is an ary and kid’s waterplay pool. Chil- variety of layouts that offer intelligent
extensive 270-degree cascading wa- dren are kept entertained with art and storage solutions that maximise the
ter wall set in a well-concealed gar- movies at the art and project studios, use of space. The two- to five-bed-
den surrounded by greenery. and they can also expend their energy room apartments offer floor-level There is a good
Residents of d’Nest can relax at at the trampoline facility. or bay-window storage options. All mix of unit types at
the Labyrinth Hammock or feel re- d’Nest’s unit offerings range from five-bedroom units offer a ceiling d’Nest, from one- to
freshed in the variety of water fea- 484 sq ft, one-bedroom units to 2,379 storage system. E five-bedroom unitsEDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018 • EP21
An eCO-friendly development
| BY BONG XIN YING |
F
lora and fauna are eCO’s attractions for
buyers and one of the reasons the 748-
unit condominium clinched not only
the Sustainability Excellence award but
also the Top Development award at the
EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards 2018
on Oct 3.
“eCO has set a new benchmark in creating
significant species-rich habitats, with an em-
phasis on native flora species, creating a new
paradigm for its residents,” says Yvonne Tan,
director of DP Green, who was one of the judg-
es for the EdgeProp Awards.
The 99-year leasehold eCO was the first
private residential project in the Bedok South
area to be launched in the past 30 years, ac-
cording to Far East Organization. Jointly de-
veloped by FEO, Frasers Property and Sekisui
House, eCO is focused on integrating native
flora and fauna with the surrounding land-
scape. The development was completed in
February last year.
Five residential unit types are offered at eCO:
SOHO, Suite, Loft, Condominium and Town-
house. One- and two-bedroom suites range
from 549 to 775 sq ft; two- and three-bedroom
SOHO apartments from 614 to 990 sq ft; two-
and three-bedroom condo units from 840 to
1,453 sq ft; three- and four-bedroom lofts from
1,012 to 1,776 sq ft; and four-bedroom town-
houses from 3,218 to 3,854 sq ft. The differ-
ent housing options cater to the varying needs
of homebuyers, from singles to multi-genera-
tional families.
According to FEO, extensive studies were
conducted to generate an optimal ecological
environment for the native flora and fauna to
flourish. The effort was carried out by a mul-
ti-disciplinary team led by DP Architects, ICN
Landscape International and renowned eco-
logical architect Ken Yeang of Malaysia. As
eCO was designed to create a natural habitat,
car park elevations and clubhouses are well
screened with green creepers. Mature rain-
trees also act as a subtle delineation between
eCO and the neighbouring residential estate.
At the heart of eCO lies the one-of-its-kind
Green Corridor — a 100m-long nature trail and
boardwalk through a lush woodland garden
landscape of 18 conserved raintrees, which
has attracted many chirping birds. Complete
with a bio-stream coursing through at the end
of the trail, the Green Corridor’s unique trail
captured the judges’ attention.
The design blends with the neighbourhood,
as eCO’s boardwalk is adjacent to a landed
housing estate. Says Ong Choon Fah, CEO of
Edmund Tie & Co (ET&Co): “The neighbours
also get to enjoy the view of the boardwalk
and the chirping birds.” Ong was one of the
judges for the EdgeProp Awards.
Moreover, eCO’s landscape design not only
encourages biodiversity but also harvests rain-
water and helps cool the development. Dust
particles from the air are filtered through in-
novative features.
A rain garden has been designed to collect,
filter and store rainwater runoff to be reused in
water features and irrigation of the landscape.
With retention and filtration functions, the rain
garden comprises a series of heavily interlinked
cascading pools. At its full capacity, the garden
can collect enough water to irrigate the landscap-
ing plants in eCO for three days. All these factors
earned eCO the BCA Green Mark Gold Plus
in 2014.
eCO was developed to reflect the existing the existing terrain”, notes DP Green’s Tan. tecture and blended the multi-storey parking, a challenging job. To be able to show that it
natural physical features of the area. Located There is no basement, and the multi-storey exponentially blurring the boundaries between is possible to protect and embrace nature is,
on a greenfield site, eCO “has sensitively min- carpark is located on an existing slope. “The nature and built form,” Tan says. however, “really making a very bold state-
imised earthworks by building to advantage lush plantings have greatly softened the archi- ET&Co’s Ong adds that preserving trees is ment”, she asserts. EEP22 • EDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018
Design Landscape
Rivertree Residences Excellence Excellence
Top Development
Rivertrees Residences: Capitalising
on views of Punggol River
PICTURES: SAMUEL ISAAC CHUA/THE EDGE SINGAPORE
| BY CHARLENE CHIN | ed to spread the bicycle parking
zone across the lower basement
T
he 495-unit Rivertrees Res- car park instead of having a dedi-
idences in Sengkang took cated bicycle keeping area. This of-
home three awards at the fers residents added convenience as
EdgeProp Singapore Excel- they have easy access to the park
lence Awards 2018. The de- connector along the Punggol Res-
velopment won in the Design Excel- ervoir.
lence, Landscape Excellence and Top When Rivertrees Residences
Development categories. first previewed in February 2014,
Rivertrees Residences, off Seng- it drew more than 500 visitors to
kang West Avenue, overlooks the its show suites. The average start-
Punggol River. The condominium, ing price was $1,099 psf in March
developed by Far East Organization, 2014; it has risen 10% to an aver-
Frasers Property and Japan-listed age of $1,209 psf from March to
Sekisui House, was designed to August 2018.
capitalise on views of the Punggol Units at Rivertrees Residenc-
River. The five towers are laid out es, which is fully sold, range from
such that more than 90% of the one- to four-bedroom units of 506
units have river views. Each tower to 1,593 sq ft. The living and dining
slants away from the others to pro- areas have marble flooring, while
vide privacy for residents. the bedrooms have timber flooring.
At the development, there are Some units come with dual balco-
eight strata-titled landed homes called nies — at the living room and master
“Cove Houses” that are 10m to 15m bedroom — that offer unobstruct-
from the river. The units were de- ed views of the river.
signed with “luxurious waterfront So far, the highest purchase price
living” in mind, says Frasers Prop- achieved at Rivertrees Residenc-
erty, and were inspired by the hous- es is for a 1,399 sq ft, four-bed- The 495-unit Rivertrees Residences in Sengkang was developed by Far East Organization, Frasers Property and Sekisui House
es in Sentosa Cove. These 1,528 sq room unit, which was sold for $1.77
ft, three-bedroom homes come with million ($1,265 psf) in February
private parking and front a jogging 2015, according to caveats lodged
path, which residents can use to ac- with URA. Meanwhile, the highest
cess the jetty overlooking the river. psf price recorded at the develop-
“The units are nicely positioned at ment was $1,364 — for a 570 sq ft,
the peripheral of the development, one-bedroom unit. The owner paid
integrating with the walkway beside $778,000 for the ground-floor unit in
the river,” says Lee Liat Yeang, sen- August 2018. The unit first changed
ior partner of Real Estate Practice at hands for $635,500 ($1,114 psf) in
law firm Dentons Rodyk & David- March 2014.
son, and one of the judges for the Rivertrees Residences is close to
EdgeProp awards. public transport and amenities. It is
Above all, the judges were most 10 minutes by foot from Layar LRT
impressed with the “River Villa”, station, which connects to Sengkang
which is built by the riverbank and MRT station on the North-East Line.
supported by stilt decks. It boasts an The project is a one-minute drive
outdoor jacuzzi, spa facilities, living from Seletar Mall and a nine-min-
and function space and a kitchenette. ute drive from Waterway Point. It
Yvonne Tan, accredited landscape ar- is six minutes by car to Nan Chiau
chitect of landscape architecture firm Primary School. E Rivertrees Residences was designed such that more than 90% of its units will have views of the Punggol River
DP Green and one of the EdgeProp
EDGEPROP
awards judges, says the River Villa
was the “highlight” of the site tour.
“It offers exclusive, elevated views
of Sungei Punggol, giving residents
a facility often found in luxury for-
est resorts,” she notes.
Another EdgeProp awards judge,
Ong Choon Fah, CEO of property
consultancy Edmund Tie & Co, says
the villa makes one “feel as though
one is in Bali, away from the hustle
and bustle”. Such facilities are what
makes the development a “sanctu-
ary” for residents to come home
to, she adds.
Other amenities at the condo
include a gym, tennis court, din-
ing pavilions, steam room and five
kinds of pools. The 50m lap pool is
surrounded by three jacuzzis, each
placed near barbecue pits for the
ease of organising lawn parties. For
the children, there is a life-sized
chess board and a water play area.
Next to the drop-off plaza at
the main entrance, a shop unit en-
ables residents to make their gro- There are eight ‘Cove Houses’ at Rivertrees Residences — 1,528 sq ft,
cery runs. The developers also opt- three-bedroom units that are 10m to 15m from Punggol River Children can play at the life-sized chess board next to the dining pavilionsEDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018 • EP23
Innovation
Westwood Residences Excellence
Westwood Residences rides cycling fad
PICTURES: KOH BROTHERS
| BY BONG XIN YING |
W
estwood Residences is a 480-
unit, 99-year leasehold executive
condominium located on West-
wood Avenue in Jurong West.
Completed in 2017, Westwood
Residences comprises nine blocks of residen-
tial units that cater for diverse buyers. It has 28
unit types ranging from 689 sq ft, two-bedroom
units to 1,518 sq ft, five-bedroom units. More
than 90% of the tower blocks are designed with
North-South orientation, and 50% of the units
enjoy unobstructed views.
The units have a full-height glass façade
for natural lighting. On Oct 3, Koh Brothers
bagged an award for Innovation Excellence at
the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards 2018
for the development. Westwood Residences is
jointly developed by Koh Brothers and Heeton
Homes in an 80:20 tie-up.
As Singapore’s first bicycle-centric develop-
ment, Westwood Residences “promotes a car-lite
[society] and a healthy lifestyle, [and] its
unique theme has a strong focus on facilities
for active healthy living with bicycle-centric
amenities for all ages”, says Yvonne Tan, di-
rector of DP Green and one of the judges of
the EdgeProp awards.
The whole development was designed to
be bicycle-friendly, with wider footpaths and
marked bicycle paths. Every unit at the develop-
ment has individual access to bicycle storage, Westwood Residences is the first-ever bicycle-themed development in Singapore
which comprises a bicycle parking slot with
a secure covered garage. play. All these features impressed Edmund
Westwood Residences has an outdoor mini Tie & Co CEO, Ong Choon Fah, an EdgeProp
velodrome, customised for cycling enthusiasts awards judge. She notes that no other devel-
to hone their racing techniques. This is a first opment “takes cycling to this level”.
for a Singapore condominium. In keeping with Ong says: “It actually changes people’s mind-
the cycling focus, there is also a kid’s traffic sets about cycling, not just for leisure, but [also]
garden and BMX adventure park. This not only as a mode of transport. It brings people togeth-
allows children to cycle freely but also enables er, whether you are a cycling enthusiast or just
them to be educated on road safety through spending time with your family.” E
With 28 unit types, Westwood Residences has a good mix of two- to five-bedroom units The outdoor mini velodrome for cycling enthusiasts to hone their racing skills
The secure garage in the basement of Westwood Residences is a proper bicycle storage space for residents The BMX adventure park allows children to cycle freely and learn about road safety through playEP26 • EDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018
Winners
Uncompleted Projects
Central Region
For projects in the Central and Rest of Central Region launched in 2017EP28 • EDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018
Sustainability Marketing
Park Place Residences Top Development
Excellence Excellence
Park Place Residences — acing
sustainability and innovation
LENDLEASE
| BY TIMOTHY TAY |
Landscaping and natural
A
ustralian-based construction and water catchment areas
property developer Lendlease has throughout the development
been making waves in the Singa- will reduce urban heat
pore property market since estab- by 20%
lishing itself here in 1973. Its lat-
est development in Singapore is Paya Lebar
Quarter, a modern integrated development in
the centre of the Paya Lebar neighbourhood.
Paya Lebar Quarter’s residential component,
the 436-unit Park Place Residences, clinched
three awards at the EdgeProp Singapore Ex-
cellence Awards 2018 on Oct 3, including the
Top Development award for an uncompleted
project in the Central region.
Although Park Place Residences and Paya
Lebar Quarter have yet to be completed, the
judges of this year’s awards were impressed by
the plans and details of the development sub-
mitted for consideration. They also took into
account Lendlease’s track record of innovative
developments and proven commitment to en-
vironmental sustainability. “Park Place Resi-
dences and Paya Lebar Quarter are Lendlease
projects, and I believe the company has the
reputation to deliver a high-quality develop-
SAMUEL ISAAC CHUA/THE EDGE SINGAPORE
ment,” says National University of Singapore
associate professor Yu Shi Ming, who is head “In terms of sustainability, Lendlease is oper of urban regeneration projects in Australia
of department at the school of design and en- among a handful of developers in Singapore and the UK to market to local buyers the poten-
vironment. He was one of the judges at this that actually walk the talk. Based on all their tial of Paya Lebar Quarter to be a new regional
year’s EdgeProp awards. other projects, it is quite clear that they want commercial hub in Singapore. Its strategy in-
Lendlease has set key sustainability tar- to achieve what they set out to do in terms of cluded emphasising the transport connectiv-
gets for Paya Lebar Quarter, including grow- sustainability,” says Yu. “When I examine what ity and good location, since the site is beside
ing tree coverage by three times the existing they are proposing, and even though the pro- the Paya Lebar MRT interchange on the East-
area and a 30% increase in biodiversity. More ject is incomplete, I believe Paya Lebar Quar- West and Circle lines. At this year’s EdgeProp
than 100,000 sq ft of the site will be dedicat- ter and Park Place Residences will do well in awards, Lendlease also walked away with the
ed to public green spaces on the ground floor terms of sustainability.” EdgeProp Marketing Excellence Award.
as well as in vertical and podium areas. The The 429-unit Park Place Residences is Lend- The 4ha Paya Lebar Quarter will comprise
greenery will extend into an elevated land- lease’s maiden residential property development one million sq ft of Grade-A office space in
scape deck between the residential blocks at in Singapore. The 99-year leasehold condo has three office towers and a 340,000 sq ft retail
Park Place Residences. This deck will feature a mix of one- to three-bedroom units in three mall. More than half of the office space has al-
the condominium’s facilities, including a 50m towers. There are 117 one-bedroom units of 484 ready been pre-committed and leased to inter-
lap pool, yoga deck, outdoor dining terrace to 581 sq ft; 234 two-bedroom units of 646 to national companies and local industry leaders.
and clubhouse with private dining room and 904 sq ft; and 78 three-bedroom units of 1,076 Insurance giants Great Eastern and NTUC In-
kitchenette. Most of the condo’s public areas to 1,367 sq ft. More than half of the units were come will lease 125,000 sq ft across four floors
will be embedded with natural water catch- snapped up on the first day of launch in March and 55,000 sq ft across two floors respectively.
ment areas and landscaping to reduce storm last year. The developer had intended to sell Meanwhile, listed office outsourcing company
water discharge by 30% and generated urban Park Place Residences is the residential component only about 170 (40%) units, but released more IWG is in talks to lease 52,000 sq ft for Spac-
heat by 20%. of Paya Lebar Quarter because of overwhelming demand. es, its co-working business. Other tenants in-
The developer also plans to reduce the op- The second phase of sales occurred in April clude SMRT, which is leasing 97,000 sq ft across
erational energy consumption of all the build- provide the electrical infrastructure to support this year, and saw more than 149 units sold, three floors, and CBRE, which will move 600
ings in Paya Lebar Quarter by more than 30%. electric vehicle charging. For its environmen- out of the 219 units remaining. Park Place Resi- employees into a dedicated innovation centre.
It will incorporate energy-efficient lights and tally sustainable initiatives, Park Place Resi- dences is more than 95% sold, and prices have “That big, local companies like CBRE are
water-chilled plant and air-conditioning sys- dences was awarded the Building and Con- ranged from $935,000 ($1,930 psf) for a 484 sq committing to office space in Paya Lebar Quar-
tems, and lifts and escalators equipped with struction Authority’s Green Mark Platinum ft, one-bedroom unit sold on April 5 this year ter is reflective of not just the excellent loca-
sleep mode drives that will set them to idle award in 2016. It was also awarded the Sus- to $2.13 million ($1,832 psf) for a 1,163 sq ft, tion of the project, but also their confidence
when not in use. In support of greener trans- tainability Excellence Award at the EdgeProp three-bedroom unit sold on April 7. in the high-quality project Lendlease is creat-
port options, the integrated development will awards this year. Lendlease banked on its success as a devel- ing,” says Yu. E
LENDLEASE SAMUEL ISAAC CHUA/TH E EDGE SINGAPORE
The mixed-use Paya Lebar Quarter will have a mall adjacent to the Paya Lebar MRT interchange Park Place Residences is more than 95% sold, since it was launched in March last yearEDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018 • EP29
EP30 • EDGEPROP | OCTOBER 15, 2018
Design Landscape
Martin Modern Excellence Excellence
Martin Modern bags four titles
at EdgeProp Excellence Awards
| BY CHARLENE CHIN | The appointed design architects
for Martin Modern were four-time
M
artin Modern clinched President’s Design Award winner Yip
four awards at the Edge- Yuen Hong from ip:li architects in
Prop Singapore Excel- collaboration with Tang Kok Thye,
lence Awards 2018. The senior principal architect of ADDP
development emerged Architects. Meanwhile, ICN De-
winner for Design Excellence, Land- sign was the appointed landscape
scape Excellence, Innovation Excel- architect.
lence and Top Development. “We were very careful in who we
Martin Modern is a 450-unit luxury selected as the architects because we
condominium currently under develop- wanted to bring something new to
ment and situated on a sloped 171,535 the market,” says Cheng.
sq ft plot at Martin Place. “What we The architects managed to utilise
like about the area is that it’s very the undulating site to create an ex-
quiet and exclusive,” says Cheng Hs- periential landscape in the develop-
ing Yao, group managing director of ment. According to ADDP’s Tang, the
GuocoLand Singapore. “And yet, it’s main challenge for the architects was
very connected — just a stone’s throw to construct a development on land
from the restaurants at Robertson Quay with “so much character”.
and the Singapore River.”
As the site is large and undulating, Over 200 species of trees and
Cheng was convinced that the develop- plants
er could “create something special”, he Two 30-storey, high-rise towers oc-
says. “When we bought the land, we cupy a footprint of just over 20% of
had a strong conviction of its future. the site area, freeing the remaining View of the greenery outside the clubhouse
Prior to the site, there had not been a 80% for greenery. Over 200 species
launch of a government land parcel in of tropical trees and plants have been On the rooftop of both towers are a dipping pool and Jacuzzi; as well two balconies are included in the
that area of District 9 in years.” selected, and there will be 15 distinct two exclusive gardens — which the as two fitness courts. three- and four-bedroom premium
gardens. Native tree species such as developer terms “Secret Gardens”. units, one each in the dining and liv-
‘A sanctuary of greenery jelutong, meranti and chengal will The plants selected for the “Secret Each unit has a view ing areas. The floor-to-ceiling sliding
in the city’ be grown on the grounds. The ficus Gardens” will be those that are able The unit mix at Martin Modern rang- grilles — made of perforated alumin-
While prestigious, the District 9 neigh- variegata, which towers 30m when to thrive in high altitudes, says Simon es from two- to four-bedroom units of ium — at the balconies let natural
bourhood is densely built. “What’s mature, will also be planted. Morrison, director of ICN Design. 764 to 1,798 sq ft. Ceiling heights for light into the rooms and allow bet-
most difficult to find is space and Green features include a forest Residents will also be able to host the ground and top-floor units reach ter ventilation.
greenery, and if you could live in a trail; a maze that opens to a fitness private parties at the dining pavilions up to 4.2m, offering extensive views The developer also made sure
Botanic Garden right in the heart of court; a shallow bio pond, next to a on the roof terraces. Other facilities of the landscaped scenery. that the unit interiors come with
District 9, how nice would that be?” lawn surrounded by trees; an aquatic in the development include a din- GuocoLand wants to ensure that top-range fittings. These include
That was the premise that led to the garden between the two residential ing and club lounge that overlooks each of the 450 units has a view — Miele kitchen appliances, SMEG
creation of “a sanctuary of greenery blocks; and a bamboo grove path sit- a 50m lap pool; barbecue pits at the of the gardens, city skyline or Singa- refrigerators, Laufen sanitaryware
in the city”, he adds. ting next to the tennis court. two ends of an expansive party lawn; pore River, says Cheng. As a result, and AXOR bathroom accessories.You can also read
