Nyon Project Review: Boutique Condo Inspired by Peranakan Culture

Nyon, a name derived from the “Nyonya” culture, is a freehold 18-storey boutique residential development at 12 Amber. The property displays the Peranakan legacy in its interiors and style, with a harmonious blend of Chinese and Malay influences. The perforated panels on the exterior of the building give it a gleaming lit-lantern look, whilst the interiors comprise bright Kebaya-Peranakan artistic motifs and vintage hand-crafted accessories that give it a distinctive appeal. 

Located in District 15 right beside the upcoming Tanjong Katong MRT along the Thomson East-Coast Line (TEL), the project is expected to reach its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) by 1 September 2022. 

This architectural delight faces the south-east with spectacular views of the sea and comprises a total of 92 units ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms, each designed to progress from an enclosed to open space. The development’s unique selling feature is its proximity to the new Tanjong Katong MRT and its accessibility to Parkway Parade, Marine Parade and the sheer convenience of transport to the CBD.

Nyon: Developer:

The award-winning developer Aurum Land is a subsidiary of Woh Hup Holdings Pte Ltd. Incorporated in 1982, Aurum Land is managed by a team of passionate industry professionals, who innovate with space and form to create compelling designs for a befitting lifestyle experience. Ranked on the 4th place in BCA’s quarterly Quality Mark assessment of ‘Top 10 Developers’ and a three-time winner of the FIABCI world prix d’excellence awards, Aurum Land champions functionality in its designs to create exclusive and beautiful living spaces. 3 of their residential projects have made it to “Top 10 list of Developments” and these include The Orient, Three 11, and The Asana.

The developer has also won two awards at the 9th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards: Best Boutique Developer (Singapore) and Best Boutique Condo Development (High Density) for The Hyde. 

Aurum’s various businesses include Aurum Land, Aurum Investments, Collision 8 and Core Collective. Aurum Investments is a Singapore-based multi-million dollar venture capital fund that invests in 2 to 3 human-centric prop-tech startups every year. Core Collective is a fitness and wellness hub located in Dempsey that houses the best trainers and health professionals under one roof. Whereas, Found 8 is an exceptional co-working space that fosters connections and collaboration to drive personal and professional growth for its members.

Nyon: Design:

Nyon on 12 Amber is a luxury condominium that emulates the form and design elements of the cultural heritage of Katong. Linear lights follow the entrance lobby to reach a reception area that serves as a traditional Nyonya courtyard to its residents and guests.

Imbued with mosaic tiles in traditional Peranakan motifs and hues, tabletops in colourful porcelain and intricately-patterned reception counter create a heritage inspiring decor. Perhaps the most arresting feature of the condominium is its kebaya-patterned swimming pool and perforated metal mesh corridors that embellish its facade.

Nyon’s smart features:

• The Smart Parcel Station is idiosyncratic to Nyon. Missing out on e-commerce packages or overseas parcels when one is not at home is now a thing of the past! With a One-Time-Pin sent via SMS or email, the resident could type in the OTP and sign on the interactive touch screen to retrieve a contactless parcel anytime! 
• Vida Gateway – Equipped with a built-in pan & tilt camera, the gateway connects to all other smart devices and provides remote monitoring of home all-day.
• Smart lock set – You can unlock your main door with a pin code, Radiofrequency Identification (RFID) card, or a physical key. The smart lockset provides warning alarms against fake pin codes, automatic locking or detects an intrusion.
• IP Cameras – 2 extra units are installed with day and night sensors to ensure additional security.

iPlus mobile app – Easy access to smart home devices, access to IP Cameras for home monitoring, book facilities at Nyon, or pre-register visitors with QR-code access can now be done through just one app!

Facilities at Nyon:

The facilities at Nyon are divided between Level 1 and Level 14.

Level 1 consists of:

• Guardhouse
• Drop-off
• Side gate
• Entrance promenade
• Courtyard
• Club House
• Cabana pods (small seating pods)
• Mosaic pool (Lap pool)
• Jacuzzi
• Kids pool
• BBQ pits
• Sun lounge deck
• Toilet and Changing room
• Shower
• The Lawn
• Treehouse playground 

Level 14 consists of a 1m high barrier that cordons off the following facilities:

• Gym
• Outdoor fitness area
• Outdoor yoga area
• Seaview patio (comes with a stove and mini-refrigerator)
• Sitting room 
• Sky dining
• Children’s play area
• Toilet

Nyon floor plans:

1-bedroom (Type A and Am)

The stacks 3 and 4 of the condominium comprise a total of twenty-eight type A and Am units of 484 sq ft. These stacks are south facing and have some striking views of the sea. Besides being breezy, these units have marble walls and flooring, which diffuse leftover heat from the day and make homes feel cooler by evenings. All ceilings have moisture-resistant plasterboard with emulsion paint to avoid circulation of humid air. The layout of the 1-bedders is squarish and functional, and the dining room is big enough to accommodate a 4-seater dining table.

The kitchens have built-in high and low kitchen cabinets in laminate and melamine finish. The quartz surface countertop has a glass backsplash and a Tomal water filter system installed next to the sink.

All 1-bedroom kitchens have Bosch induction hob, cooker hood and conventional oven.

1-bedders also come with one Bosch refrigerator incorporated into the kitchen design.

2-bedroom (Type B1 and B2)

The first stack of the single tower condo comprises 15, 2-bedroom + one-bath units of 721 sq ft. These type B1 units have a balcony that spans the width of the master bedroom and the living room and is accessible through both rooms. The balcony is bedecked in porcelain tiles and glass barrier with a stainless steel railing.

Compared to these, the type B2 units which are 818 sq ft in size maximise the usable space of the apartment. The entrance opens into the living/dining area and there are two balconies for this unit. One balcony is attached to the living room, whereas the other is attached to the second bedroom. The second bedroom can be used as an ensuite bedroom, as bath 2 has two doors.

2-bedroom Premium (Type B3 and B4)

The last two stacks of the building comprise the type B3 and B4 units. Starting from the third storey, there are a total of seven units for each type on every alternate level. Type B3 units are 818 sq ft in size. The access to the balcony is via both, the living room and the master bedroom. The type B3 has a second bedroom with an ensuite bath. It also comes with a window in its enclosed kitchen that allows some natural daylight.

In comparison to these, the largest 2-bedroom units are the type B4 units that are 915 sq ft. These are dual-key units. This unit has a common foyer between bedroom 2 and the rest of the unit, which enables the second bedroom to be rented out as a dual rental option.

All 2-bedroom units come with Daikin wall-mounted fan coil units, a home fire alarm system, the smart home Vida Gateway device and two IP Cameras.

3-bedroom Premium (Type C1 and C1a)

The second stack of the building comprises seven type C1 units and one type C1a unit of 1,216 sq ft and 1,055 sq ft, respectively. The long balcony in these units is common to the living room, the guest bedroom and the master bedroom. The living and dining area are rectangular in shape and the dining can fit a 6-seater table easily. The master bedroom has a timber swing door at the entrance and powder-coated aluminium-framed sliding glass door to the balcony. All built-in wardrobes have laminate and melamine finish with LED lights. The master also comes with one wall-mounted Daikin air-conditioner, a television and a data point.

The Developer has thoughtfully customised the wardrobes for men and women by adding small pockets for keeping bow, ties and jewellery within the drawers.

Thus, the small details such as including a water filter next to the sink or customising the kitchen cabinets with trolleys to suit the many different needs of the residents make this property very unique.

3-bedroom Premium (Type C1P and C2)

A total of seven type C2 units of 1,216 sq ft are located on alternate floors in stack 5 of the condominium. Whereas, there is only one type of C1 premium unit on the topmost storey of the building is 1,281 sq ft in size. These come with a ceiling height of 6m and share a common balcony with the living, guest and master bedroom. The elongated and rectangular living separates from the balcony via a powder-coated aluminium-framed sliding door. It also comprises two Daikin wall-mounted air-conditioners, one data point, one television point, one telephone point, a home fire alarm device, one IP camera and the Vida smart home gateway device.

The yard comes with one Bosch washer and one Bosch dryer. Followed by the helper’s room and bathroom. The AC ledge is provided behind the yard area and has a metal screening and railing to hold three air-conditioning condensing units with surface-mounted trunking.

The balcony is adorned in porcelain tiles with bright motifs and has a glass railing with a stainless steel handrail. The balcony also comes with one lighting point and one weatherproof powerpoint.

3-bedroom Premium (Type C2a and C2P)

The type C2a and C2P are single units of 1066 sq ft and 1292 sq ft, individually. Located on the 15th and 18th-storey of the fifth stack of the building, these units are squarish in shape and breezy during most times of the day. Aside from displaying a similar layout to the type C2 units, these units come with beautiful bath and wardrobe accessories.

The baths in these units are furnished in marble floors and walls. The glass shower compartment comes with a Gessi hand shower and rain shower set. Each of the baths comprises a medicine cabinet in laminate and melamine finish with mirror, a marble vanity countertop complete with Laufen basin, Gessi mixer and Laufen wall-mounted water closet.

3-bedroom (Type C3 and C3a)

These units make up the last stack of the building. There are seven type C3 units of 1,582 sq ft and one type C3a unit of 1,355 sq ft in size. These units come with an additional dry kitchen across the dining area, which is large enough to fit an 8-seater dining table. The second bedroom in these units is a junior master and can easily fit a queen-sized bed with side tables. The ceiling height of these units is 3.25m, which leaves decent room for a fancy false ceiling. The living, guest and master bedroom share the common balcony, similar to the other 3-bedroom units.

3-bedroom premium (Type C3P and C4P)

The type C3P has an area of 1,615 sq ft and has the biggest strata area of all apartments at Nyon at 12 Amber. Located on the topmost floor of the condominium, the void area of this unit extends over the entire living and dining rooms. The junior master bath in this unit is almost equivalent to the master bath area of a C3a unit. In comparison to this unit, the type C4P is the only duplex unit in the entire condo. This unit is 1,344 sq ft in size and divided between 2-storeys. The lower storey comprises a living, 6-seater dining, master bedroom, two balconies, a guest bedroom and a third bedroom. Whereas, the upper storey consists of the junior master bedroom and a third balcony.

Every unit in the condominium moves from an enclosed to open space. The open spaces are either in the form of balconies or additional windows outside the main window that open the folding perforated panels to add more room and light into homes.