Topped out, inside work seems well underway.

From Mohammed Sultan Road:
http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050127_pier01.jpg

http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050127_pier02.jpg

In front are some old docks being converted into an art gallery:
http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050127_pier03.jpg

It actually looks quite big even though its not tall

is the art gallery part of the Pier?

I don't think so.
I think it's an art gallery occupying dock buildings on the riverfront that is extending, actually.

model

http://img203.exs.cx/img203/9356/pier2st.jpg

to be honest i tink these days new government buildings seems to be have better aesthetics than the private ones.. simply look at the new schools all around us and to assiciate the hefty amounts ppl pay for a unit for such a design is ...just appalling...very very ordinary design, such a disappointment :ohno:

you dont like the design of this?

looks so-so to me, the interesting thing is that circular glass feature by the side

Except for the purple roof, it looks okay in a generic sort of way - it fits in with the surroundings rather than stands out - something characteristic of many buildings in our famous skyline.

4th March

The roof is on its way.
http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050304_pier01.jpg

http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050304_pier02.jpg

http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050304_pier03.jpg

Here you can also see the docks being converted in an art centre:
http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050304_pier04.jpg

Signboard - it's not part of the Pier project I think.
http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050304_pier05.jpg

wow..another Arts Centre is on its way!

With a roof like that, they are probably going to be as high as 12 floors when completed! :D

10th April

http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050410_pier01.jpg

future entrance
http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050410_pier02.jpg

a new roof feature on Mohamed Sultan Road side
http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050410_pier03.jpg

that circular feature on the Mhd Sultan side looks quite interesting

11 May 2005

it will be interesting to see the actual colour of the roof.

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It's not purple :-(

http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/050628_pier01.jpg
(photo taken 28th of June)

What's the colour? Blue?

hmm..maybe they'll apply colour to the roof? I dunno

it does have a tent-look

thats a pretty pic btw ^^

Wait, I think I am quite lost. What is the govt's planned devt for robinson quay? can share with me? would it be part of the singaproe river makeover plan as well?

:runaway:

hmm..maybe they'll apply colour to the roof? I dunno

it does have a tent-look

thats a pretty pic btw ^^

They're advertising an interesting new feature on the front door security system (http://josbirken.blogspot.com/2006/01/next-one-up-virtual-apartment-that.html): it captures a picture of your visitor and automatically fowards that to your phone (by MMS) or laptop (by email). Cool! :eek2:

http://skyscrapercity.com/editpost.php?do=editpost&p=6928471#
eek2

6th February 2006

http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/060206_pier01.jpg

http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/060206_pier02.jpg

http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/060206_pier04.jpg

Finished soon. They have a new rendering too:
http://membres.lycos.fr/pengui/ssc/060206_pier03.jpg

I guess its distinguishing visual feature might be the tent-like roof....but it does look generic, adding density to the river edge.

The Pier has TOP. Some unit that has river front view is very nice. Expat will love it. The rental for those unit can go as high as $6,000 per month.

arthur, $6,000 per month for units 08 and 09?!? Or penthouse? The 08 and 09 units are very small 2 bedders.

arthur, $6,000 per month for units 08 and 09?!? Or penthouse? The 08 and 09 units are very small 2 bedders.Unit 08. cos of the pool, river, and city view. We have a Letter of Intent for $6k however the terms and conditions are not agreeable hence the deal didnt go through.

Wow!! $6,000 for 900+sqft... So I guess the penthouse above it can fetch $20,000 minimum, since its about 4 times bigger then the unit below? That's more than $6 psf... amazing!

Wow!! $6,000 for 900+sqft... So I guess the penthouse above it can fetch $20,000 minimum, since its about 4 times bigger then the unit below?08 unit size is 1098sqft with big balcony size. There are 2penthouses in The Pier. The front river facing is for own use at of this moment. The other penthouse is for sale asking $5m or around $1100PSF.....

arthur, that's still $5.46 psf. The place will absorb all the noise and music from neighboring FraserPlace and RobertsonWalk. The good times are back huh? :D

arthur, that's still $5.46 psf. The place will absorb all the noise and music from neighboring FraserPlace and RobertsonWalk. The good times are back huh? :Donly 08 unit commands such high rental. other unit still asking around $4,000~5000 on average. I happened to have a chance to see the place myself, seeing is believing, the view is beautiful. Few units at 08 is for sale, asking $1.5m.

Yes arthur, I agree with you on the view but when I went for their soft launch in Apr/May 03, every unit on 08 was booked! Then I decided that all other units were not worth a second look. I wonder who those 08 owners were… $1.5m is about $1,366psf…

Yes arthur, I agree with you on the view but when I went for their soft launch in Apr/May 03, every unit on 08 was booked! Then I decided that all other units were not worth a second look. I wonder who those 08 owners were… $1.5m is about $1,366psf…yes, the 2bedders at Rivergate is asking $1,350PSF same as Robertson Blue. If you like the view and number now is the 2nd chance for you to grab it. :)

Thanks arthur... but I don't think I'll ever be able to afford them... sigh... :(

Rental is now a good $3800 to $4000 for the 1 bedder
and $5000 for the 2 bedder.

The area is talking shape.

and for a freehold property, it is now looking much cheaper than the much hype 99 years launches even though it had appreciated 30% since 2003

i revisited the pier last month... one 678sf studio was rented out for $4,000/month... simply amazing though you can't deny the fact that the place is now bustling with activities...

i wonder whether its worth investing in River Place, a leasehold property opposite the river... the rental yield could be as high as the pier since psf is less then $850??

If you check when the 99-year lease start ... I think it will give u a different perspective ...

Smart Little Pig knows one la ! ...

YFG ... ...

what will happen after the lease expire? they kick you out?

what will happen after the lease expire? they kick you out?

Actually some 99-years leaseholds were extended back to 99 by the government... I think Pear Hill was? Not sure.

Actually some 99-years leaseholds were extended back to 99 by the government... I think Pear Hill was? Not sure.

Eng Cheong Tower, 1 Shenton & Orchard Scotts are examples that I have read of.

Eng Cheong Tower, 1 Shenton & Orchard Scotts are examples that I have read of.

Argh! So Orchard Scotts demise was premeditated!! Clueless people >_<

Argh! So Orchard Scotts demise was premeditated!! Clueless people >_<

hahah. no wonder it's not selling well.

hahah. no wonder it's not selling well.

Right area, wrong spot too.

wrong spot?

wrong spot?

Yes. Visit the spot and you will know what I mean.

I've visited it. What's bad about it?

Rental is now a good $3800 to $4000 for the 1 bedder
and $5000 for the 2 bedder.

The area is talking shape.

and for a freehold property, it is now looking much cheaper than the much hype 99 years launches even though it had appreciated 30% since 2003

I reckon for the Pier at around 1300psf, it's still slightly underpriced for the FH location (riverside, entertainment, ammenities) and rental potential vs surrounding projects. Nice number of units and full facilities.

If you check when the 99-year lease start ... I think it will give u a different perspective ...

Smart Little Pig knows one la ! ...

YFG ... ...

guess what... i went to the River Place showflat last weekend cos Far East advertised it... the agent told me the price is now $1,300psf... can you believe it? But those units the developer is selling are big units 1,700sf and above...

To think just about 2 years ago, people are dumping below 800 psf. :lol:

guess what... i went to the River Place showflat last weekend cos Far East advertised it... the agent told me the price is now $1,300psf... can you believe it? But those units the developer is selling are big units 1,700sf and above...

Project Name-THE PIER AT ROBERTSON
Developer-City Developments Ltd
Property Type-Apartment
Tenure - Freehold
Total Units - 201
Completion Date - May-2006
District - 9

1 bedroom / Studio (657 - 893sf)
2 bedroom (936 - 1410sf)
Loft Units (1787 - 2217sf)
Penthouse (4176 - 4489sf)

http://www.virtualhomes.sg/FileUpload/Project/202/Images/main.jpg

http://www.virtualhomes.sg/FileUpload/Project/202/Images/floor_typeA.jpg

http://www.virtualhomes.sg/FileUpload/Project/202/Images/floor_typeB.jpg

>>> click here for more photos and floor plans >>> (http://www.virtualhomes.sg/thepieratrobertson)

http://www.virtualhomes.sg/FileUpload/Project/202/Images/site.jpg

view 720 degree virtual tour from :
http://www.virtualhomes.sg/thepieratrobertson

:)

seems to be a good location. Guess price has dropped considerably for this areas.. good time to go in ?

Project Name-THE PIER AT ROBERTSON
Developer-City Developments Ltd
Property Type-Apartment
Tenure - Freehold
Total Units - 201
Completion Date - May-2006
District - 9

1 bedroom / Studio (657 - 893sf)
2 bedroom (936 - 1410sf)
Loft Units (1787 - 2217sf)
Penthouse (4176 - 4489sf)

http://www.virtualhomes.sg/FileUpload/Project/202/Images/main.jpg

http://www.virtualhomes.sg/FileUpload/Project/202/Images/floor_typeA.jpg

http://www.virtualhomes.sg/FileUpload/Project/202/Images/floor_typeB.jpg

>>> click here for more photos and floor plans >>> (http://www.virtualhomes.sg/thepieratrobertson)

http://www.virtualhomes.sg/FileUpload/Project/202/Images/site.jpg

view 720 degree virtual tour from :
http://www.virtualhomes.sg/thepieratrobertson

:)project has TOP. there is a thread on this topic. please do search before posting new topic. thanks!

Rents have dropped substantially. Finally may have the chance to stay here

how much is the average rental there now?

About $5 psf

wats the launch price for the pier? now the traction in 09 is 1230-1500.... price quite stable.. but base on the rental still quite challenging.

I guess its distinguishing visual feature might be the tent-like roof....but it does look generic, adding density to the river edge.

Can't be any worse than the Robinson Quay Hotel.

wats the launch price for the pier? now the traction in 09 is 1230-1500.... price quite stable.. but base on the rental still quite challenging.

Pier during launch shld be ard the $900-$1000psf mark back in 2005

For the entire S'pore, Pier commands one of the highest rental $/psf, so generally it explains the stable prices. Rental Units in the Robertson area generally are easier to rent out.

So if the rental yield of Robertson is considered tough, you can imagine other developments elsewhere wld be tougher. A lot of over 1mil properties (asking) these days can only rent for around $3k, so frankly, Pier is not too bad

personally, i do not like the configuration of Pier... it is delibrately designed "hotel style", not much privacy but location wise good, very popular with expats... Robertson area....lifestyle living for many expats, jog along the river / the fine dining / many pubs etc

Transacted at $1,784 psf on 14th January this year.

Transacted at $1,784 psf on 14th January this year.

^^ I think it's a 10th floor studio unit?

Transacted at $1,917 psf on 8th February this year.

Worth this price ?

Transacted at $1,917 psf on 8th February this year.

^^ wow, $200psf increase in a month!? Is anything big happening in that area?

i think the launch of Centenia Suites is pushing up the prices...

It is happening everywhere.

Casino play. RWS already opened; Sands opening.

Money is flowing into Singapore; the big developers know it and they will not sell cheap as their land bank is getting smaller.

i think the launch of Centenia Suites is pushing up the prices...


Thats one of the place in Rivervalley I would like to own ;) but not able to . :bash:

Thats one of the place in Rivervalley I would like to own ;) but not able to . :bash:

Yes, its very nice to own and stay around Robertson Quay

I like the F&B at The Pier!