Anyone here has the rendering online? It is by far more impressive than other renderings for Penang Turf Club. I found it in a magazine and one of the buildings may be designed by Rem Koolhaas?

Better than this, IMO

http://www.atsa.com.my/enews/nov-dec04-28.jpg

i made a thread for this a few months ago.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=250384

is that design final already?? 30 stories?? so short??:rant:

30+ skyscrapers! not storeys!!! :eek:

30+ skyscrapers! not storeys!!! :eek:

oops...cock eye again...:D at least frequency not as high as last time lah!!

so, is that one you saw the final design??

30+ skyscrapers? That's very ambitious but will they go ahead with the plan?

30+ skyscrapers? That's very ambitious but will they go ahead with the plan?

expect something big on this piece of land! the rich and famous were fighting for it bofore it was sold to Equine, the developer.

ananda krishnan, the KLCC guy also wanted that land!!

So when will they carry out the development?

So when will they carry out the development?

no idea. the final design is supposed to be selected in March this year. look at this thread for more pics and articles;)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=250384

where is this location :?

where is this location :?

it is at the turf club. it will move to the mainland because PORR will be cutting through its vacinity;)

but PORR is not even started yet wor

but PORR is not even started yet wor

yeah!! so i guess it will be some time before it starts.

but i think the turf club will be moving out soon. when their new building is completed in Batu Kawan;) actually i have no idea if the construction have started on the new turf club

Oh..okay. Thanks for the information ;)

old news:

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26-12-2001: Penang Turf Club affected by road project
By Toh Lye Huat, 5.29pm

A government decision to acquire part of the Penang Turf Club (PNTC) land in Batu Gantong for the Penang Outer Ring Road (PORR) may precipitate the club's relocation to a more spacious and convenient area.

"Once the land is acquired, and nothing is done over the longer term, the club's development will come to a standstill. The club will stagnate and will not be able to compete with other turf clubs in the country," a source says.

Parties familiar with the racing industry say, the 60 year-old PNTC is already under pressure to resolve various problems, primarily the space constraints that hamper the club's expansion and modernisation.

Sited on 108ha of prime land on the island, the PNTC can, however, only use part of its ground as a substantial portion of it runs on hilly terrain and has become part of an 18-hole golf course.

The government's move to acquire a portion of the land will result in the club's stables and Equestrian Centre making way for the PORR. This will create further logistics and other problems for the club.

The sources say the state government had informed the PNTC early this month that a portion of its land would be acquired for PORR. While the club has not been informed of the exact portion of land to be acquired, indications are that PORR will dissect its land, rendering the closure of the stables and the Equestrian Centre. Work on PORR is expected to commence sometime next year.

Faced with space constraints, plus flooding that causes cancellation of races and noise pollution and massive traffic problems along one of Penang's main arterial roads in the highly residential Batu Gantong-Jesselton area, the PNTC Committee may have no choice but to consider alternatives to the present site.

The problems faced by PNTC include:
l No room left for the construction of new stables, a quarantine complex and building expansion;

l The racing track is over 60 years old and needs an improved drainage system. Costs are high and the re-building will take time, which will hamper races for that period; and

l Lack of proper amenities, which cannot be added on because of space constraint, has resulted in very cramped conditions.

Sources say unless these problems are overcome, PNTC will lose its position as a premier racing course and equestrian centre in the country. The Selangor Turf Club and Singapore Turf Club are already operating at their ultra modern racecourses.

The latest development concerning the acquisition of part of the PNTC land has been conveyed to the Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon because of the concern that it will seriously affect the club's business.

"If this happens and nothing is done, over the longer term, the Committee fears the PNTC may die a natural death," a source says.

31-12-2001: Ananda Krishnan eyes turf club land
By Toh Lye Huat, 1.15pm

Several corporate figures are believed to be eyeing the prime Penang Turf Club (PNTC) land in Batu Gantong after talks emerged that the club may be relocated to another area.

One of the names mentioned is telecommunications and gaming tycoon T Ananda Krishnan.

Sources say the 108ha prime land is the last piece of valuable, sizeable property in the island and is bound to attract many interested parties. The property has been valued at between RM250 million and RM500 million depending on its usable land.

It is learnt that those keen to acquire the prime land, including Ananda, are believed to have expressed their interest to the relevant parties. Ananda is the controlling shareholder of listed Tanjong plc and Powertek besides owning Binariang Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd and Maxis Communications Sdn Bhd.

For Ananda, 61, this could be the second time he bids for a turf club land in the last 14 years.

In 1988, Seri Kuda Sdn Bhd, in which Petronas had a 51 per cent stake and Ananda and Kelab Lumba Kuda Selangor the remainder, took over the Selangor Turf Club's 40ha land in Ampang for RM110 million. The site now boasts of the Petronas twin towers and hotel, retail, residential, recreational and entertainment facilities.

Despite the interest in the PNTC prime land, the decision in parting with the land lies with the club committee. A source notes the PNTC has previously resisted takeover bids by major property developers.

theedgedaily.com has on Dec 26 reported that a government decision to acquire part of the PNTC land for the Penang Outer Ring Road (PORR) may precipitate the club's relocation to a larger area. Presently, PNTC can only use part of its land as a substantial portion of it runs on hilly terrain and has become part of a golf course.

With the government's move to acquire part of its land, it will create further logistics and other problems for the club as the stables and Equestrian Centre are likely to make way for the PORR.

If the relocation of PNTC has to take place, the ideal location is on the mainland, which provides easy access to punters and trainers.

04-03-2002: Turf club's indecision affecting multi-million ringgit projects
By Joseph Chin, 11.52am

The Penang Turf Club (PNTC) land - the biggest piece of prime property on the island yet to be developed - is unlikely to see any development for the moment after the club announced last week it had not made a decision to relocate from the present site in Batu Gantong.

The inability to decide on the matter could have indicated that the PNTC was reluctant to relocate.

This would have jeopardised several multi-million ringgit proposals to develop the 108ha prime land on the island.

Sources say some of the parties eyeing the site include close business associates of telecommunications and gaming tycoon T Ananda Krishnan, banker Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Hussain, businessman Goh Choon Lye, and little-known Abad Naluri Sdn Bhd, which is partly owned by property developer Datuk Lim Soo Kit.

According to PNTC general manager/ secretary Robin Rizal PH Tan, the club had yet to make a decision to relocate pending feedback from its members and the racing fraternity.
He had said on Feb 28 the PNTC committee was assessing the situation.

Tan said PNTC had operated successfully from its present location for 60 years and the club was a landmark on the island. A decision to relocate would have to consider several factors, he said.

In December last year, theedgedaily.com reported that the PNTC would have to seek a new site following the state government's decision to acquire part of the PNTC land for the Penang Outer Ring Road (PORR).

Abad Naluri's Lim, who is the executive chairman of Taman Equine (M) Sdn Bhd, had proposed that the turf club relocate to the state's mainland town of Batu Kawan. Abad Naluri received the approval in principle from the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) to purchase 300ha of land in Batu Kawan.

15-04-2002: 6 parties likely to vie for turf club land
By Toh Lye Huat, 2.45pm

Six parties are expected to bid for the 60-year-old Penang Turf Club (PNTC) land - the biggest prime property on the island that has not been developed.

The parties interested include little-known Abad Naluri Sdn Bhd, property group Malton Bhd and close associates of banker Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Hussain and businessman Goh Choon Lye.

Abad Naluri is controlled by Taman Equine (M) Sdn Bhd's executive chairman Datuk Lim Soo Kit, while property group Malton Bhd has taken over Gadek Capital Bhd's listing status.

The turf club has called for a tender for its prime land, a 108ha parcel in Jalan Batu Gantong. The tender will be opened until May 10.

Sources say six parties have collected the tender forms from PNTC. However, telecommunications and gaming tycoon T Ananda Krishnan, who has been speculated to be eyeing the land, is believed to be not among the parties collecting the form.

According to sources, the prime land could be worth between RM300 million to RM320 million based on valuation estimates and that the total usable land is about 60 per cent given its hilly terrains.

Last December, the edgedaily.com reported that PNTC would have to look for a new site following the state government's decision to acquire part of the land for the RM1.2 billion Penang Outer Ring Road.

The successful bidder has to build a modern racecourse for PNTC on the mainland of Penang at a cost not more than RM300 million.

Abad Naluri has proposed that the turf club relocate to Batu Kawan in Seberang Prai. The company has received the approval in principle from the Penang Development Corporation to purchase 300ha of land in Batu Kawan.

The successful bidder will also have to tackle several issues such as those linked to the golf course members and the pressure for a green lung in the area.

Anyone here has the rendering online? It is by far more impressive than other renderings for Penang Turf Club. I found it in a magazine and one of the buildings may be designed by Rem Koolhaas?

Rem Koolhaas... hes one ofda topmen or dude in the world of architec or architecture rite? if hes goin to design the new turf club.. that'll be super great!! :cool: well.. guess we'll just hav to wait to see his design first eh.. if hes goin to design it..

when is this project suppose to start anyway?

when is this project suppose to start anyway?

no idea?? the developer doesn't have a website, the architect's website has no info, no news about it lately..... sounds like top secret:D

maybe you should ask Buck, since he saw it in a magazine.

and i wonder why buck is so secretive also..:D

no idea?? the developer doesn't have a website, the architect's website has no info, no news about it lately..... sounds like top secret:D

maybe you should ask Buck, since he saw it in a magazine.

and i wonder why buck is so secretive also..:D

His very busy mah :D

Beside, his preparing himself for his wedding mah :lol:

Beside, his preparing himself for his wedding mah :lol:


Really? really ah?...wah..really?..:D

yeah!! so i guess it will be some time before it starts.

but i think the turf club will be moving out soon. when their new building is completed in Batu Kawan;) actually i have no idea if the construction have started on the new turf club

oh..the new turf club is under construction;) U can find some pics in Penang page;)

Beside, his preparing himself for his wedding mah :lol:

oh yeah, how can i forget :bash: :lol:

Really? really ah?...wah..really?..:D

yeah! in a few years time, can't remember the exact date:D

oh..the new turf club is under construction;) U can find some pics in Penang page;)

yeah, now i remember Buck posted some pics from Penang Talk in the other thread;)

Better for me to buy a unit here rather than at 4444444444 :lol:

Better for me to buy a unit here rather than at 4444444444 :lol:

actually i think so too!! the location is better also:D

but you'll have to wait for some time for this project:(

yeah, now i remember Buck posted some pics from Penang Talk in the other thread;)

Need to be exact liao...I posted links to the photos... else got warning email from Penang Talk again me! :D

Need to be exact liao...I posted links to the photos... else got warning email from Penang Talk again me! :D

ok...:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Sorry I deleted some posts for privacy reasons. Any question just PM me! :D

Hmmmm.....

nah korang...!

Aerial

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Aerial lagi
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Aerial lagi lagi
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Nice
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Nicer

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PTC
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BEST AERIAL!
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Ole Scheeren himself
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wah!! so many circles, looks like some alien signs :D and they are gonna build the offices and retail so near the cemetary?? tak takut hantu ke?? he he....

thanks abang Buck for posting!! i love you !!!!

look so odd n weird honestly...

Yeah yeah yeah..i saw those rendering in the magazine of architecture..but i do not remember seeing that guy. And i also do not remember i hv read something bout have 30+ buildings.

Yeah yeah yeah..i saw those rendering in the magazine of architecture..but i do not remember seeing that guy. And i also do not remember i hv read something bout have 30+ buildings. :)

look so odd n weird honestly...

well, all the other plans look weird also :D

evenhough they look weird i think they are cool :cool:

but the construction still has not started yet :(

perfect location for a beautiful park with lots of trees and flowers for penang not another concrete jungle!botanical garden phase 2!! 30+skyscrapers belong on the main land not penang!

but the construction still has not started yet :(

that's coz the new Equestrian Centre is not completed yet, so he turf club is not relocated yet;)

perfect location for a beautiful park with lots of trees and flowers for penang not another concrete jungle!botanical garden phase 2!! 30+skyscrapers belong on the main land not penang!

the botanical is currently going an expansion actually. the whole project will extend the botanical garden's size to more than 2 times. (i think more than 2 times actually, can't remember exatly) it will then overlap the Youth Park ;)

the mainland will have it's own cluster of skyscrapers in the Harbour Place project in Butterworth. the Parkview Tower @ Harbour Place is already completed and Sea View Towers are now under way. IMO, the mainland still can't support such high-rise projects. Parkview Tower took 2 years + to sell out. most of the projects launched in the mainland are still landed properties.

Penang Turf Club competition entry by OMA and Chee Ang Architect will be presented in a lecture in July hosted by PAM northern Chapther...more details to follow.

Penang Turf Club competition entry by OMA and Chee Ang Architect will be presented in a lecture in July hosted by PAM northern Chapther...more details to follow.

WELCOME TO THE FORUM, Jogo!!

does this mean that this design is chosen already??

found this pic:
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/543/ole101029e7bvm3.jpg

and found this website: (nothing there though)
http://www.equine.com.my

where is the baqtheir 1?

where is the baqtheir 1?

baqthier is not an architect :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

page 2 lah!!

no i remeber u quote in this page...

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6862/p10100326iq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This whole project call Penang Tropical City...nice name. Hehehe..

Yerr...why those buildings inside a circle de??

The arrangement of building in circular look, looks a bit strange, but i like it since this may well become a more organised looking skyline......and hopefully dense as well...

no i remeber u quote in this page...

i deleted that post!! how?? i hacked into the system ;)






i quoted it here lah http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=250384&page=2

for what i quote in the same thread?

This whole project call Penang Tropical City...nice name. Hehehe..

Yerr...why those buildings inside a circle de??

the circle represents a zone. it doesn't mean there's going to be a physical circle on the site ;)

^^ Oh...phew....I tot wat. Hahaha...ok.

i deleted that post!! how?? i hacked into the system ;)






i quoted it here lah http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=250384&page=2

for what i quote in the same thread?


oh chech...this is wat i'm wondering, y this Tan Yok Win quote it at the same thread:lol::lol:

oh chech...this is wat i'm wondering, y this Tan Yok Win quote it at the same thread:lol::lol:

...and i was wondering, and still wondering why this See Guang Liang so cock eye one?? :rofl: :rofl:

Double Thread...