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Aedas-Designed Zhongtai Residential Development – An Oasis in a Pacy City

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Situated in the Nanyou district in the central Nanshan area, the Zhongtai Residential Development consists of a five-storey podium and above it a 33-storey residential building providing 238 units. On account of the site’s lack of pleasant greenery, the design’s primary objective is to inject vitality and improve the urban interface.

 

“The premise is to create an urban oasis, so the project will be a locus of calm and respite in the fast-growing city,” explains Cary Lau, Aedas Global Design Principal. The main pedestrian entrance, ancillary retail, and community services are located on the east side of the project. The first and second floors of the podium are reserved for retail use, and the third, as well as fourth, are where above-ground parking is proposed; on top of them, there is a roof garden.

 

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The decision to allocate parking spaces to above ground accords greater opportunities for inserting green landscape space, in the same way the podium floor plates retreat for the creation of green platforms. The residential tower is also raised to afford a better view and a quieter environment. At the drop-off area and lobby, the design creates a rich green space to conjure an affable, home-like feeling: Pebbles and trees on both sides, a boulevard along the vehicular entrance, and a backlit feature wall at the center. The floor finish and water features also extend from the exterior to the interior that ensures a consistent and seamless entry experience.

 

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On the tower facade, besides interpellating milky glass and aluminium louver materials, the timber pattern with aluminium cladding are low-emitting materials used to improve indoor air quality; Insulated Glazing  Units are adopted to minimise solar heat gain, demonstrating adherence to the eco-conscious objective.  Adding to the mix of beige and royal grey stone on the podium, the overall facade becomes variegated and pleasing to the eyes.

 

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“The design explores alternatives to maximise green public space and achieves the ideal of placemaking. Our hope is to create an architecture that promotes people’s well-being as well as strengthens urban relations,” says Lau.

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WATG Shares its Sustainability Ambitions in Conjunction with Earth Day 2023

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As the world celebrated Earth Day on 22 April 2023, the preeminent, multi-disciplinary design firm, WATG, reinforced its advocacy of designing with sustainability in mind. For more than 70 years, the firm has stood at the forefront of sustainable architecture from reducing carbon emissions via renovations to designing energy-efficient buildings. The firm has set an ambitious goal for all projects to have an accredited team member onboard by 2024, regardless of the client’s plans for a sustainable project.

 

By 2025, WATG hopes to receive accreditation for at least 50 percent of its team members. A pioneer of sustainable design, WATG is responsible for some of the world’s most iconic and eco-conscious architectural projects, including the Fari Islands in the Maldives, and the Hann Lux Resort Banyan Tree and Angsana in the Philippines.

 

Chiara calufetti-lim, aia, leed ap bd+c and principal of architecture at watg

 

“As architects, we serve as agents of change in addressing the global climate crisis. The construction industry is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions, and this needs to change. At WATG, we believe that every project we undertake must respect the local environment and have a positive impact on its surrounding communities,” said Chiara Calufetti-Lim, AIA, LEED AP BD+C and Principal of Architecture at WATG. “We are proud to champion sustainable design and will continue  to push the boundaries of what’s possible when it comes to creating a purposeful built environment.”

 

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Fari Islands in the Maldives

In supporting a collective ‘Four Islands, One Destination’ vision, Fari Islands offers an elevated  Maldivian resort experience on an island archipelago in North Male Atoll. Its design features innovative technologies such as solar panels and a water treatment system that recycles wastewater. The resort also boasts a coral regeneration programme and biophilic architecture that support cross ventilation and natural wave movements, which help to minimise adverse impacts on the surrounding marine ecosystem.

 

The Fari Islands project has won several awards, including the 2021 Green Good  Design Awards and the 2021 AHEAD Asia Award for Eco-Friendly Hotel of the Year. The master planning project was led by Chiara and Marcel Padmos, Vice President of Planning, and conceptualised with sustainability at its core for a truly unique guest experience across a pristine landscape.

 

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Hann Lux Lifestyle Resort, Banyan Tree and Angsana, in the Philippines

This is an ambitious ‘luxury playground’ and expansive eco-resort that showcases WATG’s integrated design services and commitment to sustainable tourism in the northern Philippines. The resort’s landscape is designed as a biodiverse space that celebrates local agricultural practices. WATG’s interior design firm, Wimberly Interiors was also involved in designing the wellness-orientated 56-key Banyan Tree and family favourite 200-key Angsana. Other green design features include a water management strategy and a rainwater harvesting system.

 

“Identifying existing real estate to be renovated, converted for new use, and fitted with new tech and systems is now mandatory. Sustainability can no longer be an afterthought and must remain at the forefront of our approach to architecture. Our work can have immense influence on the environment,  so we dutifully develop sustainable solutions, integrate them into our design process and always stay sensitive to the site and its connection to the Earth,” concludes Chiara.

GuocoLand-led Joint Venture Awarded Lentor Gardens Site

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GuocoLand Limited (“GuocoLand”) and Intrepid Investments Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Leong Holdings Limited, announced today that they were awarded the Lentor Gardens land parcel. The site, which measures 235,371 sq ft (equivalent to 21,866.7 sq m), will yield a maximum permissible gross floor area of 494,289 sq ft (equivalent to 45,921 sq m). The Lentor Gardens site is located within the Lentor Hills estate, a private condominium neighbourhood surrounded by landed estates and low- to mid-rise condominiums. The Singapore Government plans for the Lentor Hills estate to be a sustainable and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood.

 

Mr Cheng Hsing Yao, Chief Executive Officer of GuocoLand Group, said, “We have a strong track record in creating high-end residential projects with innovative concepts. We have also demonstrated our capabilities in transforming and uplifting neighbourhoods through our developments, such as Guoco Tower for Tanjong Pagar and Guoco Midtown for the Beach Road-Bugis area. For the Lentor estate, we and our partners will position this new neighbourhood into a new premium residential estate with our various projects in the area.”

 

To be developed in partnership with Hong Leong Holdings, the Lentor Gardens site is GuocoLand’s third project in the Lentor Hills estate. GuocoLand’s mixed-use development Lentor Modern was the first new development to be launched in the Lentor Hills area in September 2022. In January 2022, GuocoLand, Intrepid Investments Pte. Ltd. and TID Residential Pte. Ltd. successfully acquired the site for the upcoming Lentor Hills Residences.

Lentor – a new town for modern families

Ms Dora Chng, General Manager (Residential) at GuocoLand, said, “The Lentor area is well-connected and it is also close to amenities and green spaces. It is rapidly emerging as a premium residential estate. Demand for homes in this area will continue to grow.”

 

“GuocoLand developments are designed for people with modern lifestyles. Lentor Modern, the only mixed-use development in the area, offered buyers an integrated lifestyle. For the new development at Lentor Gardens, we envision a high-end residential development with around 530 units based on modern concepts of living amidst nature and greenery. The development will comprise a combination of 8-storey blocks and 16-storey towers with sky terraces. More than 6,000 sq ft of childcare facilities will provide added convenience to families with young children,” added Ms Chng. The development is expected to be ready for launch in the second half of 2024.

 

“The Lentor estate has tremendous potential. We are pleased to once again partner GuocoLand in developing high quality and distinctive residential homes in this exciting and transformed area, following the development of Lentor Hills Residences which will be launched soon,” said Mr Loke Kee Yeu, General Manager (Projects), Hong Leong Holdings Limited.

 

The following features of the Lentor Gardens site make it an ideal residential location. Residents of the new development will enjoy unblocked views of the vast greenery in the vicinity. Besides being close to several nature reserves and parks, the Lentor Gardens site will have a new Hillock Park next to it and a future Linear Park just a few minutes away. There will also be seamless pedestrian and cycling connectivity as the neighbourhood is developed.

 

The Lentor mass rapid transit (“MRT”) station, part of the Thomson-East Coast Line (“TEL”), is just a short 5-minute walk away via a seamless sheltered walkway. When the TEL is completed around 2025, residents of the new development will have convenient access to many parts of the island, from Bukit Timah, Botanic Gardens, Orchard Road, and Central Business District to Marina Bay and the East Coast. In addition, the TEL will enable residents to connect to all the major lines – Circle Line, Downtown Line, North East Line, North-South Line, East-West Line and even the future Cross Island Line. The TEL will also link to the Johor Bahru- Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS), that is on track to commence passenger service by end-2026.

 

Residents of the upcoming development will have convenient access to more than 96,000 sq ft of commercial, F&B and retail spaces, including a supermarket, at GuocoLand’s Lentor Modern mixed-use development currently being built above Lentor MRT station.

 

The Lentor Gardens site is close to several established schools, such as CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School, which is about 1km away, Anderson Primary School, Presbyterian High School, Eunoia Junior College, as well as tertiary institutions and international schools, such as Nanyang Polytechnic and the French International School.

Strong track record in high-end residential and mixed-use developments

GuocoLand has a stellar track record in developing high-end quality residential developments. It has developed more than 11,000 residential units across nearly 40 developments in Singapore, including Wallich Residence, Leedon Residence, Goodwood Residence and the 450-unit Martin Modern, completed in 2021.

 

GuocoLand’s developments that are currently under construction, such as Midtown Modern and Lentor Modern, have achieved strong sales. To date, Midtown Modern has sold 90 per cent of its 558 units, while Lentor Modern, launched in September 2022, has already seen 88 per cent of its 605 units being taken up.

 

In addition, GuocoLand is known for its capabilities in developing large-scale, integrated mixed-use developments. The Group’s flagship Guoco Tower is a “vertical city” with Grade A office space, luxury residences, six storeys of retail and dining options, a five-star business hotel and an urban park directly above the Tanjong Pagar MRT station. The Group’s Guoco Midtown, which is being constructed above the Bugis interchange MRT station, will transform the Beach Road-Bugis district with its 30-storey Grade A office tower (completed in January 2023), three retail clusters, 30 thematic gardens and landscape areas, as well as two high-end condominiums – Midtown Bay and Midtown Modern.

 

The 99-year leasehold Lentor Gardens site was acquired through the 2H2022 Government Land Sales Programme for a tender price of approximately $486.8 million. The public tender was launched on 31 October 2022 and closed on 4 April 2023.

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Schneider Electric and SGBC Release Joint Report on Green Building Adoption in Singapore

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Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) have launched a  joint report highlighting the critical challenges that need to be tackled as well as key recommendations to accelerate green building adoption in Singapore.

 

The report, titled “Going Green from the Inside Out: Accelerating Green Building Adoption in Singapore”,  presents and analyses the findings of a survey by Schneider Electric involving 500 business leaders across MNCs and SMEs in Singapore, as well as findings from a qualitative study conducted with members of the SGBC on the level of awareness, preparedness, understanding and views of business leaders on green buildings in Singapore. Fieldwork was conducted between October 2022 and February 2023.

Most business leaders in Singapore have a general understanding of green buildings only

The report unveils that most business leaders (51%) in Singapore have a general understanding of green buildings, while only four in 10 (38%) have a comprehensive understanding. These findings highlight the crucial need for more business leaders to develop a deeper knowledge of green buildings so as to spur greater adoption and progress.

Low awareness may be holding back adoption, but momentum is expected to pick up

In line with the lack of understanding of green buildings, low awareness over its benefits may be holding back greater adoption of green buildings, as only 12% of respondents indicate that all their operations already utilise green buildings. Nevertheless, the adoption of green buildings is expected to gain momentum, as over half (52%) say their organisation plans to increase investment in using green buildings in the next one to two years.

Sustainability goals and energy efficiency are the top drivers for adoption

In terms of the drivers for adoption, the report finds that “sustainability and ESG considerations” (41%),  as well as “energy efficiency” (40%) are the top two factors for organisations looking to increase the use of green buildings.

“Cost and ROI” seen as the biggest barrier to increasing access to green buildings

As for barriers, 61% of survey respondents indicate that “cost and return on investment (ROI)” is the biggest barrier when looking to increase the use of green buildings in the next one to two years. This highlights the opportunity to convince more organisations to tap into the various support schemes available and reap their benefits.

Most business leaders are highly supportive of Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 targets

Business leaders are generally still highly supportive of Singapore’s green building targets, with 95%  agreeing that 80% of Singapore’s buildings should be ‘green’ by 2030, and 98% agreeing that 80% of  Singapore’s buildings should be ‘Super Low Energy’ from 2030. Of those who indicated support for the latter goal, 56% believe the target should be lower.

 

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Recommendations

 

In light of these findings, Schneider Electric and SGBC have listed five recommendations in the report  to accelerate the adoption of green buildings in Singapore:

 

  • Stakeholders, particularly developers and landlords, can take the lead to advance the green agenda: Within the private sector, developers and building owners especially play a critical role in ensuring that green features are accounted for from the onset in upcoming developments or by retrofitting existing buildings.
  • Promote greater awareness to leverage technology and tap on support schemes: To enable the scalability of green buildings, upfront costs and doubts over subsequent potential cost savings reaped from green solutions must be tackled.
  • Grow pool and pipeline of green building professionals: Institutes of higher learning can work closely with the industry to groom the next generation of green building professionals.
  • Enabling greater access to green finance: Green financing must become more mainstream and accelerated to drive sustainable financing for the sector.
  • Forging impactful partnerships and co-innovating solutions: Stakeholders’ strengths can be leveraged to co-develop new innovative solutions and industry best practices.

“As we approach key national sustainability milestones, it is imperative that we continue accelerating efforts to reduce emissions and advance towards a net-zero future,” says Lee Ang Seng, President of the SGBC. “While it is heartening to see companies taking action, more can be done to improve the awareness and update of green building solutions towards a low-carbon future. We are heartened to work with SGBC Founding Member Schneider Electric on this meaningful report which will definitely help the industry to identify common challenges, outline actionable steps, and leverage collective effort  to decarbonise the built environment.”

 

“With Singapore’s buildings accounting for over 20% of national carbon emissions, the case for greening its infrastructure has never been greater, and developers, building owners and business leaders play a  critical role in helping to drive this agenda on sustainable development,” says Yoon Young Kim, Cluster  President, Schneider Electric Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei.

 

“At Schneider Electric, we are deeply committed to this cause and are constantly growing our capacity to help partners strategise, digitise and decarbonise. We are confident that by taking this first step towards understanding the opportunities  and challenges of going green, we can better help companies navigate this complex but critical task  and sustain stronger results in their decarbonisation journeys.”

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Aedas Designs “Floating Mansion” on Nansha Financial Island, Guangzhou

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As the only municipal administrative centre of Guangzhou, Nansha New District is leading the future to be a free trade zone as the main linkage between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. Hengli Island, in particular,  has been labelled an international financial island, acting as the most integral part of the financial blueprint in activating Pearl Bay, and shall serve as the benchmark for the future CBD of Nansha. Entrusted by China Railway Construction Corporation Limited, Ken Wai, Global Design Principal of Aedas, led the team to create a new landmark that strikes the city’s landscape.

 

The mixed-use project comprises a kindergarten, three low-rise buildings of mainly commercial uses by the riverbank, two mid-rise buildings for residential, commercial and public service use in the middle and four high-rise upscale residential towers towards the northern plot. By incorporating an unobstructed river view and vibrant city life with comprehensive amenities, the project forms a green oasis with close proximity to city living.

 

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The project is a rare find within the city’s financial district, especially with an indulging panoramic view of the river. Located by the riverside of Hengli Island, Nansha District, a planned road runs across the plot and divides it in two. The south side of the plot is adjacent to the riverside ecological green corridor, where residents may enjoy a multi-layered river scenery from different viewpoints. Overlooking the estuary to the east and an endless stretch of river to the west, the plot attains a mesmerising unobscured view of the riverfront. The west and north sides of the plot are office building areas which link to the landmarks in the CBD. Being merely 600 metres away from the IFF Conference Centre, the project allows for city viewing from a  prime perspective.

 

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The project has posed several challenges to the team such as requesting a wide scope of functional uses and a high floor area ratio. To maximise flexibility, the design blueprint is altered in a way that different functions are dispersed across the plot to strike a balance between the need for functionality and the users’ spatial comfort. By distributing the buildings by the perimeter, most units can enjoy an all-embracing view of the river. The area is tied together with a central public void adorned with multilevel vegetation. It irrigates and connects different spaces through its porosity, energising the plot to provide an active public response and environmental benefits. Apart from enriching the greening of the residential area, the void coheres with the ecological environment of the city as well. A striking skyline that lights up the riverside is finally achieved with a multi-dimensional layout of buildings with disparate heights.

 

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The design extends the urban vitality axis by Jinger Road to link it to the riverbank and local landscape. A portal that acts as a symmetrical axis is formed to echo the design language, achieving an airy and open environment by utilising sunlight and greenery. Individual corridors are also formed in their respective plots to penetrate the riverside landscape into the northern plots, creating an exemplar in blending the urban living experience with natural sceneries.

 

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The team has drawn inspiration from the tip of Hengli Island that points towards the estuary, hence marking  “Cloud Palace Above Sea” as the design concept. Comparing the building to a giant cruise ship sailing in the wind, the tower constantly overlooks the river and the vast sea, enjoying the gift of nature from the water and the sky. Through research on spatial structure, layout, and sunlight, the design team fully simulated the shape and viewing experience from a cruise, creating well-proportioned buildings to ensure that the view of the lavish landscape is maximised.

 

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The façade of the residential tower is comprised of aluminium plates, reflecting the surrounding sea and sky.  The overall design focuses on adjusting viewing angles to reduce visual obstructions between units, ensuring that the riverscape is accessible to most, to create a top-tier riverfront apartment. The viewing dock at the crown of the tower is ingeniously designed, offering a picturesque view of the river, while enriching the residential experience. Both residential towers stay true to the essence of the design concept in mimicking an experience on a cruise – the balcony itself resembles the viewing deck where you may immerse in the surrounding waters, and savour every moment of life by the river.

 

Aedas Global Design Principal Ken Wai remarks, “The balance between man and nature is deemed fundamental in the design of residential buildings. Architectural designs should uphold the belief of being people-oriented, directing them to explore the most primitive habitat combined with the pursuit of quality of  life and modernity, in order to meet one’s vision of ideal lives.”

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Grundfos Commercial Building Services Unveils New Global Headquarters in Singapore

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Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, today inaugurates the global headquarters of its Commercial Building Services (CBS)  division in Singapore. The move comes off the back of heightened demand for resource-efficient solutions to foster a sustainable built environment in Singapore and the region, where almost 56% of ASEAN’s population will be urban by 2030.

 

Serving commercial buildings such as hotels, hospitals, office towers, airports, and data centres, Grundfos’ CBS division delivers water pump systems that serve various applications supporting the successful operation of these buildings, including air-conditioning, cooling, heating, fire protection, to wastewater and water disinfection. A critical component of Grundfos’ relocation strategy will be the Singapore Innovation Hub, which aims to leverage local knowledge to pioneer future solutions for energy-efficient commercial buildings. The facility will look to bring Grundfos’ R&D capabilities closer to customers and the market, as well as provide a platform for collaboration with industry partners, customers, and researchers to co-develop energy and water-efficient smart solutions.

 

As part of developing the Singapore Innovation Hub, Grundfos has engaged in various feedback, steering and risk management efforts since March, following which the company will embark on identifying and developing key innovation initiatives, establishing a governance structure, and discussing areas of collaboration with potential partners. All this will contribute towards a comprehensive working plan for the new Singapore Innovation Hub by the third quarter of 2023.

 

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Singapore was selected for the relocation based on its strengths in innovation and talent, and its nationwide commitment to sustainability through its Singapore Green Plan 2030. Singapore’s strategic location as the gateway to other ASEAN countries also allows Grundfos to work more closely with customers in these markets and support their sustainable urbanisation needs.

 

Recent reports of climate change and rapid urbanisation have called for countries to examine their buildings’ environmental impact. The region’s building sector accounts for nearly a quarter of total energy consumption and energy-related carbon emissions, and this is still projected to grow by around 60 percent by 2030 and 120 percent by 2040. Specifically, space cooling is the fastest-growing use of energy in buildings globally and in ASEAN. Being one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, the sector’s sustainability ambitions are high on the region’s agenda.

 

Poul Due Jensen, Group President & CEO, Grundfos, said, “Locating our CBS headquarters in the heart of Asia is part of our wider business strategy of operating as a truly global company. We also recognise  Singapore’s strong potential in becoming a hub for green innovation, which aligns with our business focus of driving global sustainability. At Grundfos, we are committed to delivering on our net-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure our growth is sustainable.  This includes designing our products and solutions to help our customers reduce their energy  consumption, conserve resources, minimise their environmental impact, and ultimately advance the global green transition.”

 

Bent Jensen, Group Executive Vice President & CEO of Commercial Building Services, Grundfos said,  “Cities are here to stay, and the future of humanity is undoubtedly urban. With that in mind, there is great urgency in driving a sustainable built environment globally that conserves energy and water use. This is especially important for ASEAN as this region’s urbanisation is unprecedented. Today’s milestone demonstrates our commitment to introducing cleaner, more energy-efficient technologies that can help existing and future buildings reduce their energy consumption and overall carbon footprint. We look forward to advancing a sustainable built environment both regionally and globally  with Singapore at the heart of our innovation and operations.”

 

Under the new CBS headquarters, Grundfos will also be strengthening its talent pipeline to over 200 employees, by bringing in global expertise and hiring local talents. The company will also continue its efforts in collaborating with public and private players locally.

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Kroll Expands Expert Services Team in Asia Pacific

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Kroll, the leading independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, recently announced the expansion of the Construction Disputes team with the appointment of James Taylor as Regional Head of Construction Disputes, Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, James will be responsible for the growth of the Construction Disputes team within Asia Pacific.

 

Graham McNeill, Global Head of Expert Services, Kroll, said, “I am delighted to welcome James into the Expert Services team here at Kroll. I have had the pleasure of working with James for over 20 years here in Asia. He is an internationally renowned testifying quantum expert and is hugely respected within the construction disputes market. James has a proven history of growing, mentoring and leading teams with several other large consultancies and is the perfect fit for Kroll as we look to enter new geographies and bolster our expert services offering in Asia Pacific. James will be based in Singapore but will continue to assist our clients across Asia Pacific and beyond”.

 

James has extensive experience in providing commercial management and contract administration services; expert witness and expert adviser services; as well as claims preparation and negotiation solutions. His skills have been built on a solid foundation of more than 30 years in contract administration services and quantity surveying, working with some of the largest employers, contractors and governments, in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.

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OMNIYAT Celebrates the Groundbreaking of ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai

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Following an iconic launch viewed by over 500 million people worldwide, OMNIYAT, Dubai’s leading luxury real estate developer, once again lit up the skies of Dubai to celebrate breaking ground on its highly anticipated architectural masterpiece, ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai. Following OMYNIYAT’s ground-breaking tradition, three brilliant beams of light branded the skies above Palm Jumeirah, representing ORLA’s three iconic structures, and its sistership with One at Palm Jumeirah and AVA at Palm Jumeirah in a trifecta of exclusive luxury.

 

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Set on the sand of the Arabian Gulf at the beachfront apex of the Palm Jumeirah, ORLA, Dorchester  Collection, Dubai – a residential jewel designed by world-renowned Foster + Partners and managed by legendary hospitality brand Dorchester Collection – will offer a bespoke lifestyle steeped in sumptuous style and sophistication.

 

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Founder & Executive Chairman of OMNIYAT, Mahdi Amjad said: “Following the phenomenal success of last year’s launch of ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, we are excited to watch the rise of this highly anticipated property, which is the creative culmination of three leaders in their respective fields – Dorchester Collection, Foster + Partners, and OMNIYAT. This is the next step on a journey to an iconic destination – at the peak of Palm Jumeirah, and the pinnacle of ultra-luxury living. This milestone ground-breaking of our 13th exclusive project reflects OMNIYAT’s commitment to redefining the standard  of luxury across Dubai.”

 

Comprising 86 two-to-four-bedroom homes, three outstanding sky palaces and one of the largest private mansions on the Palm Jumeirah, ORLA, Dorchester Collection Dubai, combines uninterrupted 270-degree sunrise to sunset views of both Dubai’s futuristic skyline with calming turquoise waters to provide residents privacy, prestige and personalised service to ensure they enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle.

 

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Showcasing OMNIYAT’s visionary philosophy to create iconic and bespoke residential partnerships with elite hotel groups, its fourth development to be managed by the Dorchester Collection will include world-class facilities and amenities, such as a private, resident-only 300 square-metre beach club; a large, temperature-controlled outdoor infinity pool; a private cinema; a state-of-the-art fitness centre; a business centre with two meeting rooms, a boardroom a multi-functional events space; and library and cigar lounges; among others.

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Making Concrete Structures More Sustainable with MCI(R)-2005

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One of the biggest threats to concrete longevity is corrosion. Under static conditions, reinforced concrete is at very low risk for corrosion. However, when adding cracking, chloride exposure from seawater or deicing salts, and long-term carbonation to the equation, the vicious cycle begins. Corrosion causes reinforcing metal to expand, pushing on the concrete cover and causing it to spall off, subjecting the reinforcement to additional corrosives and deterioration.

 

For this reason, corrosion-inhibiting admixtures are often used in the construction of concrete buildings in harsh environments like seacoasts or regions that use heavy deicing salts. MCI®-2005 is one such admixture that meets the corrosion inhibitor requirements under ASTM C1582 and promotes greater concrete longevity.

 

MCI®-2005 stands out from the crowd as the only corrosion-inhibiting concrete admixture that is also a USDA-certified, biobased product. MCI®-2005 contains 67% USDA-certified biobased content and is therefore a great way to earn credits toward LEED certification through the use of renewable materials. It is also a good choice for US federal agencies and their contractors seeking to meet minimum biobased content purchasing requirements, or for projects seeking to meet Estidama Pearl and BREEAM green building rating requirements in other parts of the world.

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Blossoms by the Park to be First Singapore Condominium with Fully Integrated Smart Kitchen Solutions

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Blossoms by the Park at Slim Barracks Rise is set to become the first condominium in Singapore to be fitted out with fully integrated green and smart kitchen solutions powered by City Energy’s piped town gas. About 750 gas appliances from Küche, a German-inspired brand, comprising smart hobs,  smart cooker hoods and built-in smart electric ovens will be installed in the standard three- and four-bedroom apartments and four-bedder penthouses.

 

The hobs, hoods and ovens, which blend sleek design with Internet-of-Things (IoT)  technology, are fully interoperable and can be controlled remotely through an iAppliances smartphone app. On top of monitoring their gas consumption, users will be able to pre-programme recipes and activate them from their mobile devices, as well as respond to safety alerts, among others. For instance, the smart feature enables users to turn off the gas hob wherever they are, allowing people at home including elderly parents and domestic helpers to cook with protection and peace of mind.

 

Photo 2. the appliances will include smart hoods which blend sleek design with iot technology.

 

Mr. Perry Ong, Chief Executive Officer of City Energy, said, “We are proud to be the brand owner for Küche, a premium brand that provides smart IoT-enabled and eco-friendly solutions for new private home developments. Through these, as well as our town gas, EV charging and solar energy solutions, we are offering sustainable solutions for property developers to further enhance their competitive advantage. We are confident that more property developers will leverage City Energy’s multiple  green energy solutions for home buyers and investors who are increasingly seeking low carbon and smart living features for their properties.”

 

Mr. Lim Yew Soon, Managing Director of EL Development, said: “At EL Development, we are always looking for new ways to excite our home buyers and offer them well-designed homes that are also assets. The Küche kitchen appliances and EV charging solution powered by City Energy are a great fit for Blossoms by the Park, as they elevate the eco and technological needs of our savvy home buyers.”

 

Photo 1.ku che's green and smart kitchen solutions are fully interoperable and can be controlled remotely through an iappliances smartphone app.

 

Statistics show that more Singaporeans are seeking smart and environmentally friendly home solutions. According to one survey, 77% of Singaporeans prefer to dwell in green buildings. Another survey found that 58% of Singaporeans are willing to pay a premium for an environmentally sustainable home. City Energy said that the market potential for gas-powered appliances in Singapore continues to grow steadily, with about 10,000 to 12,000 new private housing units expected to use piped town gas this year.

Besides the smart appliances, Go by City Energy (Go), an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution provided as a service by City Energy, will deploy three charging points at the development for EV drivers. Blossoms by the Park joins more than 25 new private condominiums to be fitted with Go’s EV charging services. Located within walking distance of Buona Vista MRT station, the 275-unit Blossoms by the Park is expected to open for the public from 14 April 2023.