Jui Residences Review

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Jui Residences, developed by Tiara Land Pte. Ltd (a subsidiary of SDB) is part condominium and part heritage site.

NAW building heritage site

Developed on the former location of the National Aerated Water (NAW) building, where soft drinks like RC Cola, Sinalco and Kickapoo Joy Juice were bottled, SDB is integrating the bottle factory with a modern condominium overlooking the Kallang River.

Jui Residences showflat museum

At just 117 units, Jui Residences is a relatively small development. This is beneficial to the residents who won’t have to share much of the space with others, and the environment, which is a huge part of Jui’s overall efforts to produce something aesthetic and respectful.

Jui Residences 3D model

The NAW building will eventually be converted into commercial space, thus adding a layer of convenience on top of its historical relevance. As an added flourish, the original petrol pump will remain on site as a display piece. This in turn, makes Jui Residences a sort of freehold mixed development.

Original pump

Additionally, from the 24m infinity lap pool, residents get a grand view of the area around the Kallang River. This view of the water is married to park connector below and next to Jui Residences, adjacent to the river.

Infinity pool with a view

The connector is linked with the Bishan-Ang Mo Kip Park to Gardens by the Bay giving residents a much-needed reprieve from the chaos of traffic.  

Residents can cycle, jog or take a leisurely walk through this vibrant community space while the Kallang River flows alongside. When the Kallang River gentrification is complete, and the area fully converted into a residential, lifestyle hub, Jui Residences will benefit.

Jui Residences park connector

Furthermore, the development is close to the PIE, CTE and Serangoon Road, connecting residents to Marina Bay, CBD, Orchard Road and other parts of Singapore. The freehold development is not just good-looking and environmentally-friendly, but convenient and accessible as well.

As part of its’ minimalist approach, Jui Residences’ showunit exemplifies post-modern fusion with traditional design.

3-room Type C4 (1,001 sq ft.)

Upon entry, you’ll see the kitchen on the left. Fairly typical placement, however not only is the kitchen enclosed, its mosaic tiled walls are an attention-grabber.

3-room kitchen

Reminiscent of a time dating from the 80s and before, this olden style adds a considerable amount of depth to an already spacious and beautifully done home at Jui Residences.

3-room main corridor and living

The wall and floor tiles are porcelain, but the design was specifically chosen to mimic the mosaic feel of yesteryear. The kitchen is big and spacious with aluminium swing doors to close.

Aside from the mosaic, the kitchen is also unique in that its’ layout is L-shaped with two entrances/exits; one accessible from the entrance of the home, and the other from the balcony. This gives the resident more flexibility in how they cook; close the door and balcony and you’ll still have ventilation.

3-room balcony, living and kitchen

Overall, the unit is roomy. There’s an unusual amount of space, even for a 3-room unit.

Much of this is owed to a fantastic layout that shows SDB didn’t cut any corners both literally and figuratively in delivering a home that is both appealing to modern tastes while offering (to an extent) the breadth of living space we’ve gradually lost in the past decade.

3-room living & dining room

The bright and airy atmosphere plays a huge role in giving the space its’ wideness. At the same time, the balcony makes things a little cosier by providing just enough room to install a vertical garden and a few bar stools and counter for some al fresco dining.

As the balcony is also protected from the elements, residents needn’t worry about their furniture. After all, most people tend to buy outdoor furniture for the balcony anyway.

The bathrooms are similarly designed in that traditional aesthetic, like the kitchen. However, the white tiles make the bathroom look bigger and more importantly, clean.

3-room common bathroom

Both bathrooms are similar, to keep up with the main style established with the kitchen. As for the bedrooms, the common ones can take a queen-size bed while a king-size bed can fit into the master bedroom. The master bedroom also has a balcony, albeit one that’s smaller than in the living area.

Master bedroom

This is a good thing as it maintains the intimacy of the master bedroom without sacrificing the space. The balcony becomes a nice extension to relax in after a long day’s work where the resident can gaze out into the Kallang River and have a few drinks before bedtime.

The bedroom is lined with engineered wood flooring, same with the common bedrooms. Its criss-cross pattern adds a subtle layer of dynamism while making the bedroom feel longer.

Overall, it’s a strong showing for Jui Residences, especially considering it’s going up against fantastic developments like Oxley’s Mayfair Gardens and Tripartite’s The Jovell.

SDB’s Jui Residences competes on that high level while delivering something a little different and unique compared to the others. Even its’ façade is different.

Jui Residences façade

Designed to follow the shape of waves, the arches give the Jui’s façade an arresting, organic look. It’s a small thing, but every little bit to differentiate one’s self in a crowded market helps.

Jui Residence is not the last project of 2018, but if it were, it’d be a great way to close the year out.

As a freehold project, Jui Residences is competitively priced among its leasehold familiars. Also, as it is the only freehold new launch in the vicinity, there’s strong capital growth buyers of Jui Residences can expect to make, without being burdened by the time and restrictions imposed by a leasehold property.

Its’ showflat is located next to Nex Shopping Mall and is now open for viewing. Check it out, especially it’s built-in museum for the NAW building.