Bishan condo gets residents thumbs up

CapitaLand's new condominium project in Bishan Central has been given the thumbs up by design experts, as well as residents living in the area.

Renowned international architect Moshe Safdie was commissioned to design the development.  

The 540-unit condominium will comprise two 38-storey towers linked by three sky garden bridges.

“The incorporation of densely foliated sky courts and sky gardens is a welcome addition to the Singapore skyline, as it helps replenish those social spaces that help foster a sense of community, whilst ensuring the habitable environments are kept cool and aesthetically pleasing,” said Jason Pomeroy, Director of International Design Practice, Broadway Malyan.

“I'd be interested to know the green plot ratio of this development to see if it indeed succeeds in incorporating the same, if not more, greenery on the site for its socio-environmental benefits,” he added.

So far, residents in Bishan seem pleased with the design of the upcoming development.

“I like the building in itself — it is different, zany and very classy. Besides, I feel that anything that is aesthetically appealing and can be given space to stand out, will do well and look good, no matter where it is located,” said Kiran Kandade, an OD and Training Consultant who has lived in the Bishan / Thomson area for the past 20 years.

Other residents believe that the new property will likely change the uniform HDB landscape of Bishan.

Furthermore, it is centrally located, near the amenities in the town centre. The development is only a five-minute walk to the Bishan shopping mall and transportation centre.

“It does look quite beautiful, with its height and sweeping slide design. I like the fact that the compound is large, open and has trees. Also, it is not surrounded by other similar buildings too close by,” said Sam Wadia, Director, Investment Education, The Leadership Company.

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