http://www.straitsconstruction.com/deroyale/functional/logo.jpg

36-storey high twin towers - The Duke and The Duchess

204 luxurious units comprising of 2+1 (study), 3-bedroom apartments, 3+1 (study) and 4-bedroom penthouses - Ranging from 1,055 sf to 3,025 sf

Quality finishes and fittings

Intelligent digital lockset, LAN to living, bedrooms and study room, and wireless LAN enabled in common areas

Towering over the vibrant Balestier area, the twin towers enjoy commanding views of the city and suburban skyline with an elevated environmental deck.Simplicity and clarity is the driving concept in the design of vation. Visual interest is created through rhythmic insertion of horizontal planes that juxtaposed against the strong vertical form of the towers. Cantilevered canopies and roof features are introduced to create a coherent imagery reference between the blocks; hence enhancing their implied ‘interactiveness’.

http://img43.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/deroyale.jpg

http://www.straitsconstruction.com/deroyale/facility/swimming.jpg

Location Map

http://www.straitsconstruction.com/deroyale/functional/map.jpg

I keep wondering. Where did developers got those horrendous names that is totally out of context from?

It seems that the Novena area is experiencing a skyscraper boom!;):D

I keep wondering. Where did developers got those horrendous names that is totally out of context from?
They are running out of good ideas? :D

It seems that the Novena area is experiencing a skyscraper boom!;):D

You are so right! I was walking around there and came across 4 separate construction sites. But I photographed one of them as the other 3 are between 10-20 storeys.

And more will be bound to come as there is a lot of vacant land near Keng Lee, Lincoln and Wee Nam Road.

Novena/Newton already has its own skyline which is littered with slim resdiental scrapers:cool:

I keep wondering. Where did developers got those horrendous names that is totally out of context from?

LOL..I guess the developers pick the names and the buyers seem to have no problem flocking there too. The 'Duke' and 'Duchess' has to be extremely tacky though, and there is nothing royal about that area except that these 2 will probably be the tallest there and claim to offer an oasis.

That whole stretch of Balestier Rd needs a cleanup IMO.

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/ssc1819/dr.jpg

Wow! They allowed you to take photos of the model?

Yes. And I took it right in front of the salesman as he passively watched me. An utter contrast to The Icon :bash:

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/ssc1819/dr2.jpg

Not bad siah! The showroom was on site? Was it empty? Its amazing you went all the way there just to take this development!

Its not far from my house what:D

Showrooms are always on site from what I've seen recently and there are some people there too. But you will have to sign in and remove your shoes.

Remove your shoes??? Is this a Japanese development or what? :D

haha..no lah..they just wanna keep their carpets clean?

I also had to do that at the MeraPrime site.

Very interesting...seems like they do not want to ruin their carpets, which is intended for use in one of the units? :D

There are a lot of very impressive highrise condominiums in Novena/Newton.Like the Lincoln Modern and the 'Great Eastern condos" (the ones with the huge Great Eastern logo at the top).All three are very flat ,like dominos!:coo:

Looks like we'll have a new skyline soon.

The problem is trying to take a skyline shot of them...not easy to find a good view of the novena area.

yup..the best so far is from the top of the Swissotel and zooming in.

But it makes them look short from that angle...haha! :D

Try some of the towers in Raffles Place ,or the Swissotel.Or even the Suntec deck!;)

Try some of the towers in Raffles Place ,or the Swissotel.Or even the Suntec deck!;)
Still very the far what....

Okie ,try those 30 storey flats in Toa Payoh.

Later ,try the 40 storey flats once they are completed.

There are some tall flats behind the former site of Blk 79.Try there.

Okie ,try those 30 storey flats in Toa Payoh.

Later ,try the 40 storey flats once they are completed.

There are some tall flats behind the former site of Blk 79.Try there.
try from TPY before liao......not a very good view...

Then try those flats at Kim Keat Link.

Or Whampoa View flats.There are 8 25 storey point blocks there.Another good view might be the point blocks at St Wilfred Road.

Block 102 ,Jalan Rajah might also have good views.

Better yet ,try the top floor of the TTSH or the KKH.

Wakao...u go and climb around those areas one meh...:D

Actually the view is very dramatic if you go Yishun-bound on the CTE. The problem is trying to capture that on film.

No lah ,I pass the CTE ,and saw amazing views of the Novena skyline ,and thought that the point blocks in that area might offer just as amazing ,or even better views.:D

But they do look more dramatic when seen from the ground right?

On the ground ,blocked by midrises.Mount a 25 storey flat and you'll tower above them ,and have a clear shot.

it actually looks quite nice... somethign iw ouldnt mind living in... but balestier and the name de royale is really such a turn off.. what are the prices like?

Why is Balestier such a turn off? :D

Cos most of the buildings in the area are lowrise private apartments?

Look at it.It has some of the most amazing and ornate shophouses around ,complimented by spectecular modern highrise condominiums.

because.... there are durian hawkers everywhere... scrreamigngingingi and cheap hotels nearby and the ilk

Huaiwei ,try the point blocks Blk 101 ,102 & 103 Jalan Dusun.They offer excellent views of Novena ,I think.

Huaiwei ,try the point blocks Blk 101 ,102 & 103 Jalan Dusun.They offer excellent views of Novena ,I think.
Point blocks usually have lousy views from the common lift landing leh....

Not really leh...

Not really leh...
Especially the older type of point blocks lah.

You go then know.

There are at least 7 versions of 'old style' point block styles.

You go then know.

There are at least 7 versions of 'old style' point block styles.
Hahaa...I lazy lah...:D

it actually looks quite nice... somethign iw ouldnt mind living in... but balestier and the name de royale is really such a turn off.. what are the prices like?

About $700 000+ for a unit.

I agree that Balestier Road needs a revamp. It feels dusty and old, reminds me of the streets of Bangkok. It also has several Buddhist temples there and interesting shophouse architecture.

That place is in a transition, with quite a few highrise constructions going on.

700000 for how big?

hmmm..the penthouse is about 3000 sq ft I think

so the rest are about 2000 sq ft approx? 3 rooms or 2.

Got to check the brochure or they might have it online.

wow that's quite big!

what I was impressed by that the penthouse units have your own private rooftop garden and jacuzzi

About $700 000+ for a unit.

I agree that Balestier Road needs a revamp. It feels dusty and old, reminds me of the streets of Bangkok. It also has several Buddhist temples there and interesting shophouse architecture.

That place is in a transition, with quite a few highrise constructions going on.
Actually i think it should stay the way it is now. How else will people know why are there so many pstreets named after places in Myanmar in that area, such as Mandalay Road?

i think it should be a little less seedy...

Yah that place has a lot of Burmese road names like Mandalay and Martaban. They even have a Burmese Buddhist temple there..I wonder if there was some history to that. They also have a hotel 81 there and maybe some hookers at night. It needs a cleanup but still has to preserve its charms.

Strange...I cant seem to find the Hotel 81 branch in their website if there is one in Balestier?

Anyway the list of burmese names is amazing....Ava Road, Pegu Road, Martaban Road, Moulmein Road, Minbu Road, Mandalay Road, Bhamo Road, Prome Road, Shan Road, Irrawaddy Road...and of coz there is Rangoon Road just further to the south! :D

There is..near the junction of Moulmein & Balestier Rds.

Another look at the model
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/ssc1819/deroyale.jpg

Woah!!! So you hid some more photos from us and only post them now?? :D

Staggering. Helps to keep the threads in pace :eat:

looks quite pretty save for that pinkish red thing at bottom

eh those look ok, I think theyre for barbeque pits or stuff?

The penthouses look amazing.I'ld like to live in one of those.Great views of Novena's skyline at night. :cool:

the pinkish things look like they're painted...

29 August 2004

The site
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/103droyale298.jpg

11 September 2004

Its growing! :banana:

http://img88.exs.cx/img88/4449/dr119.jpg

24 Oct 2004

http://img10.exs.cx/img10/3645/dr2410.jpg

the other block
http://img84.exs.cx/img84/806/dr2410a.jpg

De Royale looks awesome!!:)

raffie! which digicam do you use? it is nice photos:)

It seems that the Novena area is experiencing a skyscraper boom!;):D

More specifically, a condo boom...

Too few offices there, hope more would come. I aslo wish for a hotel there.

De Royale looks awesome!!:)

raffie! which digicam do you use? it is nice photos:)

thanks, stay tuned and watch it rise then! :)

I am using a Nikon Coolpix 3100, my very first digicam I bought last year.

In this pic, you can see the site where these twins will rise the tallest, at the bottom middle of the pic where u see a crane.

http://img113.exs.cx/img113/9210/deroyal.jpg

cool!:)

13 December 2004

http://img110.exs.cx/img110/4524/dr13129ud.jpg

a look at the other block
http://img119.exs.cx/img119/4104/dr1312a4ps.jpg

when complete, they will be taller than the pink building :)

18 January 2005

http://img89.exs.cx/img89/589/dr18019py.jpg

7 Feb 2005
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/redstone2/drconst.jpg

This condo will hide the ugly pink eyesore ^^
But that's unfortunate for the residents who will get a unit facing it, lol ;-)

haha

hope they dont cover the whole building in those green nets! its harder to count the floors

The pink building would look nice if it were repainted. Maybe a minor facade improvement would be good as well.

There are 4 units @ De Royale left, I think 2 penthouses and 2 levels 33rd and 34th 3 BedRooms. Which unit would have at least a glimpse of the Raffles City area? Is the west sun units #02 and #07 really that bad?

Oh btw, keep those progress building pictures coming!!! Well done!

hi rslkoh

Glad u like the pics

Looking at the site plan, I am guessing units #02 and #07 are facing the RafflesCity area, but #07 might be slightly less obstructed by the surrounding buildings

Any fellow De Royale buyers in this forum? What were your main decision variables?

7th March 2005

10 floors now, working on the 11th.
http://img182.exs.cx/img182/9655/dr07036nt.jpg

http://img16.exs.cx/img16/8541/dr0703a6vr.jpg

rendering of the swimming pool

http://img60.exs.cx/img60/8792/derend4vl.jpg

Well done "RafflesCity" with all these updates! It should be the 14th floor by now?

^

Thank you :)

it usually grows by about 3 floors a month so it just might be working on the 14th. It will definitely be the tallest in the area when completed.

13 May 2005

note: the showroom has been removed

http://tinypic.com/539wn8

Hi Raffles City, can you post the latest picture of De Royale pls? It shd be 22-24 floors by now? How did you managed to get these pictures? Which building did you take the photo from? Thanks!

Too few offices there, hope more would come. I aslo wish for a hotel there.


Hotel 81 considered hotel or not?

While De Royale isn't the nicest-sounding of names to call a condo by, it beats the usual "residences" or "suites" or "crest" or "gardens" or "heights" or "towers" suffix. In recent years we have seen an increase in usage of the "edge" suffix, first we've got the original edge, The Paterson Edge, then we have got The Edge on Cairnhill, now we have The Platinum Edge. What's next?

Also, the "-ium" suffix. Infinium, Iridium, etc. We Singaporeans are an imaginative lot.

While De Royale isn't the nicest-sounding of names to call a condo by, it beats the usual "residences" or "suites" or "crest" or "gardens" or "heights" or "towers" suffix. In recent years we have seen an increase in usage of the "edge" suffix, first we've got the original edge, The Paterson Edge, then we have got The Edge on Cairnhill, now we have The Platinum Edge. What's next?

Also, the "-ium" suffix. Infinium, Iridium, etc. We Singaporeans are an imaginative lot.

Condos@Singapore?

Hi Raffles City, can you post the latest picture of De Royale pls? It shd be 22-24 floors by now? How did you managed to get these pictures? Which building did you take the photo from? Thanks!

I will try to take the latest shot of it. :)

I take the pics from the corridor of the old HDB flat at Jalan Rajah, but I think now the condo is taller than the HDB flat!

Last time I saw it about 2 weeks ago, it had exceeded the height of that pink condo with the strange roof...

nope it hasnt. It is almost as high though...I can see it from my window.

21 August 2005

Both towers have just about overtaken that ugly pink condo.

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/908/dr21087bi.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

actually the pink tower is pretty interesting to me.. if it were just concrete without paint it'd look pretty futuristic, probably nice too.

Someone forgot about them?

They're very tall now!!! :eek2::cool:

21 October 2005

http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/4975/dr2110a6pt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/5198/dr21103bn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Hard to turn down special requests, isn't it? ;) :D :)

From TPY 40-storey flats??? :?

:eek2:
Thanks for the pics!!! :banana:

Hard to turn down special requests, isn't it? ;) :D :)

:rofl:

;)

Well, it is indeed looking very tall, at least the tallest in the area :yes:

I can actually see it everyday from my room window...lol

yup from TP 40-storey, but I feel that the TP flats are just a wee bit taller...hmmm

I think De Royale is still growing though

how many floors has it built?

not sure, but I believe the pink building is about 25 floors...it should top out soon :)

:rofl:

;)

Well, it is indeed looking very tall, at least the tallest in the area :yes:

I can actually see it everyday from my room window...lol

Then never take pics? :D

Wonder if they have sold the penthouse. It'll be nice to take a pano from there :yes:

@red...that shouldnt be a problem :cool:

@hya...think the view will be quite similar to Toa Payoh's

Now Royale is taking over that pink condo as new landmark for Balestier! :D

RC: Why? :?
Hya: Call agent and ask. Go up, pretend you wanna show the views to your husband and use this as an excuse to take pics? :D

Hya: Call agent and ask. Go up, pretend you wanna show the views to your husband and use this as an excuse to take pics? :D


wah... SSC becomes my "husband"??? :bash:

Now Royale is taking over that pink condo as new landmark for Balestier! :D

RC: Why? :?


I can see it from my window, so getting a pic is no problem, I can do it everyday in fact ! :lol:

here's another view...it has long taken over that pink condo

The Duke and The Duchess

http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/2465/dr2110b3sd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

how's the view of de royale like from your window?

I'll post up any pic another time...but not a great view...cos can only see the top

wah... SSC becomes my "husband"??? :bash:

lol.
You ARE getting married are you? :D

:cheers: Wonder if they have sold the penthouse. It'll be nice to take a pano from there :yes:

I think there were only 7 units unsold when they relaunch in Feb 2005 and here are the last 10 transactions for this project:

Row Project Name Price Sq Ft PSF Month
1 DE ROYALE $ 680,000 1,055 $ 645 09-2005
2 DE ROYALE $ 800,000 1,281 $ 625 07-2005
3 DE ROYALE $ 687,000 1,055 $ 651 07-2005
4 DE ROYALE $ 813,000 1,281 $ 635 04-2005
5 DE ROYALE $ 1,300,000 2,939 $ 442 03-2005
6 DE ROYALE $ 1,300,000 2,939 $ 442 03-2005
7 DE ROYALE $ 848,000 1,281 $ 662 02-2005
8 DE ROYALE $ 850,000 1,281 $ 664 12-2004
9 DE ROYALE $ 1,438,000 3,025 $ 475 12-2004
10 DE ROYALE $ 838,000 1,281 $ 654 11-2004

So it means all must be sold now, including those 6 fabulous penthouses, 3 on each block.

At 3000 sqft, comprising of 2 bedrooms+1 dining+1 loft-styled living+1 huge balcony+dry/wet kitchens on the first floor at level 35.
Followed by 2 more bedrooms, a family hall and a huge master bath with skylight jacuzzi on level 36. And top it with a a open air rooftop garden with BBQ/picnic area and an outdoor jacuzzi (sits 4). This must be heaven for people living there!!!

Any guess from seasoned Skycraper watcher, how long it will take for the TOP once the full structure is completed? 6-9mths? 9-12mths?

Thanks!

do you have the expected TOP date? usually is about 6 months or so before that expected completion date.

lol.
You ARE getting married are you? :D

not that I am aware. :)

I think one of the Tower has just reached the very top at Level 37 (Duke). Duchess is catching up soon. Any one has pictures to share please?

No pic yet but I have observed that theyre now constructing the crown features, the fins at the top.

4 Jan 2006

http://img430.imageshack.us/img430/6871/dr5qt.jpg

Shot from the plaza in front of Courts.

Your pic doesn't show for me.
I've seen them from the expressway and they are quite impressive :-)
They looked pretty much topped out.

27 Jan 2006

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8522/dsc99595fn.jpg

30 January 2006

Structure has definitely topped out, but construction of facilities are still going on.

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3518/dr3001a6cs.jpg

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6287/dr30011ws.jpg

Hmmm... they look awkward... like 'top heavy' :lol: =P

^^

similar to Urbana.

Anyway the top portion of the structure is supposedly to resemble the prongs of a tuning fork

It looks similar to a typical hong kong building. How many storeys is it?

Hint. Usually thread title states the number of floors. ;)

I notice a few cool modern condos rising in Balestier these few years from Novena influence maybe... :)

I think Balestier area has lots of enbloc potential.

Lots of older-generation apartment blocks, plus relatively central location would help as well.

So far, this project is the tallest apartment in the area.

D'Lotus is also now u/c at 20 floors.

Hint. Usually thread title states the number of floors. ;)

Haha okay sorry lar right...i wasnt careful enough to see....hahaz.

D'Lotus is also now u/c at 20 floors.

How tall is it?

It will be 20 floors.

Right now theyre digging the site. Used to occupy a former flatted factory I think...and its surrounded by flatted factories and a canal/park connector behind....

The Top 10 floors of The Duke (31 Jalan Rama Rama) has completed its exterior white paint and the scaffolding are all taken down. I have call ed the developers (Hoi Hup) and they gave a mid-year TOP date.

Would the noise from PIE be a problem for this development?

4 Feb 2006

Just taken today. You can see De Royale in this picture next to HDB hub. About noise from PIE. It shouldn't be an issue. :)
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3885/novenakitchen5wb.jpg

Very dense!

Based on my humble experience, I have 2 friends living near the PIE. One at (HDB 19th floor) Toa Payoh Lor 1 near Trellis Towers, the other at Paya Lebar Way (HDB 8th floor).

When I visit them, the noise from PIE is quite irritating. :bash: Like a constant buzzing mosquito, only lower frequency. Not to mention the occasional screeching of tyres and horn blaring.

I usually cannot stay long (max 2hrs) before I get a headache. :mad2: But my friends at both locations seem immune to it. I am surprised they are still sane! :bow:

Would the noise from PIE be a problem for this development?

Highway noise is mostly annoying at night. I got to live with it two years ago as the flat my company was renting for foreign students was just next to AYE. I got headaches because of the buzz for the first ~1mth. After that I got used to it ;-)

04 Feb 2006, evening

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/De%20Royale/deroyale1_04feb06.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/De%20Royale/deroyale2_04feb06.jpg

they look majestic :cool:

I have upload some latest deroyale photos at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/deroyale/. You can have a look at it if you are keen.

Hi eugesher, welcome to the forum ! :-)

People have to subscribe to see pics at yahoo groups, why don't you try out some other websites such as imageshack.us or tinypics.com ?

4 Feb 2006

Just taken today. You can see De Royale in this picture next to HDB hub. About noise from PIE. It shouldn't be an issue. :)
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3885/novenakitchen5wb.jpg

Wow, how did you managed this FANTASTIC paranoma shot? Where was it taken? Pekio?

thanks. it's from Kerrisdale (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=133759).

Another update today.

11 Feb 2006
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/410/dscn29677jh.jpg

11Feb2006 evening
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/De%20Royale/deroyale1_04feb06.jpg

Just checked today with developer, expected TOP is Sep 2006.

01 May 2006

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/De%20Royale/deroyale_01may06.jpg

Didnt know the green netting is still there

Theyre really quite visible from afar now...and along the CTE :cool:

07May2006 - Green net almost fully removed!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/De%20Royale/deroyale_07may06.jpg

PS: In case anyone curious, I usually gym at the TPY area over the weekends, so I just took a shot of these buildings after gym when I'm on my way home. It is not as if I own an unit there that makes me so enthusiatic abt the whole thing. :)

hehe... guess no one here can post a view from it... anyone? :)

Thanks for the pics bodyholic, it sure looks gf\ood with the light shining on it

@hyacinthus...the view from it...I'm guessing is somewhat similar to this pic taken by you :happy:

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3010/tpy2a4ah.jpg

I was hoping for a night view... :)

21st May

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2974/img32504nl.jpg

http://www.photovideoi.com/gallery/uploads/2006/05/21/33267/large/img_3251.jpg

Looks very good when i saw it from ang moh kio..

Anyone knows whether there's any more unit available?

^ Perhaps, you can check with housing agents. They have connections.


@Rafflescity.
Should this be in Completed Projects?

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :cool:

It's quite impressive at night from Toa Payoh... Really dominating that side of the highway :-)

The back of the other tower totally spoils it... :(

The back of the other tower totally spoils it... :(

Which Tower?

The other De Royale tower. :D

Anyone knows when is the TOP?