Belle Vue Residences (D9, Freehold, Wing Tai)
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Published September 25, 2008
Wing Tai picks top architects for 2 projects
Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel to design his first project in S'pore
By ARTHUR SIM
FEW cities can claim to have buildings designed by 10 Pritzker Prize winning architects, and Singapore is now one of them.
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Belle Vue Residence: Wing Tai has upped the ante in the race for big names by commissioning eminent Japanese architect Toyo Ito for its luxury development in Oxley Walk. Mr Ito is well known here for designing Vivocity
To date there are only about 30 winners of the prestigious Pritzker Prize - the architectural equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize - and thanks to Wing Tai Holdings, Jean Nouvel, the latest recipient, will be the 10th winner to design a building here.
Mr Nouvel, who follows in the footsteps of architects like Philip Johnson, Kenzo Tange and James Stirling, will design his first project here - a luxury 43-unit apartment building in District 9 to be called Le Nouvel Ardmore.
On the choice of architect, Wing Tai deputy chairman Edmund Cheng said: 'Architecture influences who we are by defining how we live. That is why we set high standards for the architecture in our developments - to provide timeless elegant designs and thoughtful functional spaces.'
For Le Nouvel Ardmore, Mr Nouvel has created a 33-storey tower derived from the concept of a rotating Rubik's cube.
While the tower will not actually 'rotate', automated screens will be incorporated into the facade so homeowners can 'frame their own views' and create unique living spaces.
Mr Nouvel's design also calls for an outer structural lattice in the form of a grid detached from the living spaces to create an buffer of greenery and layering of spaces.
Besides giving the tower a distinctive look, the buffer space will be planted at certain levels to correspond to the villas-in-the-sky ambience of the development.
Internally, units will have high ceilings bathed in light from big windows that will provide 270 degree views.
'We know who our buyers are, we understand their needs and lifestyle requirements,' said Mr Cheng. 'They have keen appreciation for differentiation and seek sophistication in their properties.'
As homebuyers become more discerning, developers here are increasingly commissioning big-name architects.
'Discerning homebuyers and investors are increasingly drawn to good architecture,' said Mr Cheng. 'They have a higher sensitivity towards good design and are willing to spend not only on the interior of their apartments but also the exterior. Projects equated with quality are likely to attract higher premiums for their uniqueness and beauty.'
Wing Tai seems to have upped the ante in the race for big names by commissioning eminent Japanese architect Toyo Ito for its other luxury development, Belle Vue Residences in Oxley Walk.
Mr Ito, who received the 2002 Gold Lion Award at the International Architecture Exhibition of Venice Biennale, is already well known here for designing Vivocity.
For Belle Vue Residences, he has pushed the boundaries by coming up with a floor plan inspired by the branches of a tree and setting a distinctly organic tone.
The 176-unit development will have intimate pockets of space designed to mimic nature's branching pattern, integrating interior and exterior spaces.
The organic branching effect also results in more exposed wall surfaces and windows for more natural light and better ventilation.
As a result of organic planning, there are about 160 unit types, with most responding to the landscape in unique ways.
New Dist 9 - Belle Vue @ Oxley Walk
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Belle Vue Residences @ Oxley Walk (District 9)
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Its' organically-shaped unit layout, offers a new living arrangement and horizontal spatial experience. The branching pattern creates more wall surfaces, making possible for more windows, giving each apartment a unique set of views and allowing residents to enjoy an abundance of natural light and better ventilation.
Belle Vue Residences is also as much about transcending trends, forsaking conventional ideas and creative innovative living spaces. The landscaping is an active interplay of nature and architecture. Located on high sprawling ground of almost 250,000 square feet, all apartments are imaginatively configured and set in a sensitively-cultivated environment of lush landscapes, pathways, tropical gardens, water features and a host of recreational facilities creating Singapore's most livable urban oasis.
Belle Vue Residences is located in a neighbourhood befitting its lush, harmonious setting. The Oxley-Orchard area is noted for its serenity and family–friendly provisions, yet its city-centre location promises maximum convenience
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Freehold
176 units
Development: 5th Storey Condominium with Basement Carpark
Facilities: Full
Land: 248,000 sqft
Expected TOP: Est 2011
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Type of Units:
2 Rooms – Est Size 1300 to 1400 sqft
3 Rooms - Est Size 1800 to 2100 sqft
4 Rooms - Est Size 2200 to 2700 sqft
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$1500psf to $2000psf
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Belle Vue Residences @ Oxley Walk (District 9, Freehold)
Belle Vue Residences @ Oxley Walk
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Summary
Developer : Wing Tai Holdings Limited
Est. TOP : 2010
District : 9 (Orchard)
Est. Quantum Price : To Be Released
Location : 15 – 33 Oxley Walk
No. Of Towers : 9
Tenure : Freehold
No. Of Storey : 5
Site Area : 248,000 sqft
No. Of Units : 176
Main Orientation : East/ West
Units Composition : 2,3,4 Bedrooms and Penthouse
Distance to MRT : Mins Walk Away from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
Buyers Eligibility : Locals/PRs/Foreigners
Payment Scheme : Normal Progressive
Primary Schools within 1km : Nil
Unit Types and Sizes
(No. of Units - Size (sqft))2 Bedroom
To Be Released - 1378 to 1399
2 Bedroom Terrace Villa
To Be Released - 2271 to 2368
3 Bedroom
To Be Released - 1561 to 2486
3 Bedroom Terrace Villa
To Be Released - 3175 to 4252
4 Bedroom
To Be Released - 2100 to 3348
4 Bedroom Terrace Villa
To Be Released - 3832 to 4844
5 Bedroom Penthouse
To Be Released - 4887 to 5005
Facilities
Lap Pool
Jacuzzi
Children’s Pool
BBQ Area
Children’s Playground
Reflective Pool
Clubhouse
Gymnasium
Theatrette
Facade
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Interior
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Street Map
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