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[RafflesCity]

Iconic condo development promises to put Singapore waterfront living on world map


3 Jan 07

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SINGAPORE: Keppel Land mixes business and art for the first time as it unveils its latest Keppel Bay residential development called Reflections.

The waterfront project is designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, who counts among his works the Jewish Museum Berlin and the masterplan for the New York World Trade Centre site.

The development, which is the largest in the west side of town, is expected to put a new face to world-class waterfront living.

Reflections features six glass towers and 11 villa apartment blocks totalling some 1100 units.

The project incorporates signatures of the famed architect, including use of materials like steel and titanium to reflect modern sensibilities, as well as use of other motifs like splits, criss-crossing lines and curves evocative of the natural environment.

Pending favourable market conditions, Keppel Land expects to launch up to 500 units as soon as March.

The project is slated for completion by 2011.


By Jeana Wong, Channel NewsAsia

[will.exe]

I love it, it looks very natural. Does that render show the actual setting or is it more urban?

[RafflesCity]

^^
The project will be sited on the plot labelled 'Keppel Bay phase 2'. The background in those renders would be the hill of Mount Faber & the Southern Ridges of Singapore.

The taller towers are 41-storeys.

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[Chevin]

The first time i seen the picture i thought it looked amazin.... but the more i look at it i realise it's not that special.. U not think?

[kenexcel4]

U not think?

Think i not. Fascinating is I think. Kind of a one. :)

[Phobos]

They look like mushrooms.U not think? :D
But I like them anyway.The trees in the top of the towers are a very good idea.

[kenexcel4]

To me, it kind of resembles bean sprouts/shoots with its green leafy top, responding to sunlight.

[TallBox]

i usually don't like any kinds of curves or distortions in towers (e.g. malmo tower, dancing towers etc) but these are fantastic!

[Mplsuptown]

They do have a certain organic quality to them but from those two renderings I'm not overwhelmed by what I see. Perhaps more renderings and some closer up images?

[AM Putra]

Anyone know the concept of the design? And the buildings look too near with the ship yard, will it connected?

[RafflesCity]

There are skybridges and gardens based on the renderings, and a large pool at the base of the towers - The project is called Reflections at Keppel Bay

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Daniel Libeskind posing with the model:

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[RafflesCity]

Keppel Bay condo could cost up to $2,000 psf

4 Jan 07

From the Straits Times:

"KEPPEL Group hopes to launch Reflections at Keppel Bay, its new waterfront project, soon at prices at least 25 per cent above those achieved at the next-door Caribbean at Keppel Bay.
The director of Keppel Land's Singapore residential arm, Mr Augustine Tan, said yesterday that the 1,160-unit development could cost between $1,500 and $2,000 per sq ft (psf). About 200 units will be launched in March or April, he said.

The 969-unit Caribbean was launched at about $800 psf in 2000, with prices reaching a high of $1,200 psf last year.

'There are now more amenities in the area, clear plans for Sentosa and VivoCity is nearby so prices there would be higher, at possibly up to $1,500 psf,' said a market source.

Reflections at Keppel Bay is designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind and features six undulating glass towers of 41 storeys and 24 storeys, as well as 11 blocks of six- to eight-storey villa apartments.

These 'beacons of light' and the 'necklace of pearl-like buildings' will act as the residential gateway to the bay, said Mr Libeskind.

The development - his first residential one in Asia - boasts a 100,000 sq ft pool, a 12,900 sq ft, three-storey penthouse on the 41st floor and 34 smaller penthouses. The 99-year leasehold condo, to be completed in 2011, offers mostly two- to three-bedroom units.

Mr Libeskind is in Singapore to unveil the project and attend the opening of a Singapore Art Museum exhibition of some of his most celebrated works.

Other developers are also hoping to push out their projects in a rising market. "

By Joyce Teo

[TYW]

very unique buildings! it will be great if the whole city is that curvy ha ha....

[redstone]

Brilliant project!

[Cliff]

Daniel Libeskind posing with the model:

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Hmmmm this angle makes the buildings looks rather average...

[Majevčan]

something like 9/10 I'd say

[Cliff]

model pics
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[babystan03]

Lovely pictures....hope to see it in reality...:yes:

[Phobos]

Very unique!Thse buildings will be a must see :)

[six453]

where are the models exhibited? seems nice.. heard he is in singapore? and he has an exhibit ? does any1 have details?

[Chad]

Incredible!!!!

[kiwitam]

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7100/reflections1xp9.jpg

look at the pix amazing

[etienne]

wow! i like the greeneries on top.

[gladisimo]

they look like claws... i dont like buildings like that in general, curvy and almost like it's falling over.

[Skyscrapercitizen]

wow, great project!

[FM 2258]

It looks cool but at the same time they look like a bunch of penile erections coming out of the ground since they curve slightly.

[Alle]

Impressive. My favorite "curvy" building. Feels fresh and conventional at the same time.

[Castle_Bravo]

Wow, It looks like the first project of the freedom tower.
Nice :)

[Monkey]

These are very interesting. Build them Singapore. :)

[Genç]

Wooooah. Gorgeous.

[Ekumenopolis]

Pretty original, but im not sure if i really like it.. however, let them build it, wont be bad!

[Kailyas]

awasome building

[allthingsurban]

Sinagproe must not allow itself to be an experimentation ground for STArchitects - building 'stuff' that are insensitive to scale and context! We are not an architectural theme park - we are not Dubai

[RafflesCity]

15 August 2008

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[ZZ-II]

wow, never seen that project before, awesome design :okay:

[RafflesCity]

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[RafflesCity]

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[Chad]

A great architectural icon is coming!

[Ni3lS]

Wow. That is going really fast. The design looks great too, indeed an icon.