Sorry....no pictures as of today......but I'll try to get some soon. :D

This project is just next to the Singapore High Commission and opposite the US Embassy along Jalan Tun Razak.

The showroom is almost ready and I shall visit it soon! :happy:

Can't wait for the pics..the showroom looks great too!:cool:

Originally posted by szehoong

Sorry....no pictures as of today......but I'll try to get some soon. :D

This project is just next to the Singapore High Commission and opposite the US Embassy along Jalan Tun Razak.

The showroom is almost ready and I shall visit it soon! :happy:

Remember to buzz me cause I wanna go also okay ;)

It seems that the surrounding of KLCC soon will be really densed!

Originally posted by ZaHiRnYa???

Remember to buzz me cause I wanna go also okay ;)

Okay.......but normally I go very spontaneous wan cos it is so near my office :D Anyway I'll give ya a buzz first :okay:

Originally posted by szehoong

Okay.......but normally I go very spontaneous wan cos it is so near my office :D Anyway I'll give ya a buzz first :okay:

Me off Khamis and Jumaat. So, if they open it on that day...probably we can go there ;)

Originally posted by ZaHiRnYa???

Me off Khamis and Jumaat. So, if they open it on that day...probably we can go there ;)

But me off Saturday and Sunday and my working hours for this 2 weeks are from 1pm till 9:30pm :(


See lah.....maybe I'll meet you for lunch or something like that - before my work starts at 1pm ;)

Originally posted by szehoong

But me off Saturday and Sunday and my working hours for this 2 weeks are from 1pm till 9:30pm :(

I thought you wanna change with someone. How to meet SEED then?

Originally posted by ZaHiRnYa???

I thought you wanna change with someone. How to meet SEED then?

oh....forgot to tell ya....he can't make it this weekend....probably next weekend or the week after next. :(

Originally posted by szehoong

oh....forgot to tell ya....he can't make it this weekend....probably next weekend or the week after next. :(

Wah..like that I also have to see if my schedule will make me possible to mee him in person la like that...

I thought that DUA RESIDENCY is a set of twin 32 storey condominium la...how come suddenly becoming 20 storey only. Are we confusing this construction with the 20 storey STONOR PARK :?

By the way, the land next to STONOR PARK already been cleared since last week and I assume that there will be another construction taking place. Yet still no news yet. :D

Originally posted by ZaHiRnYa???

I thought that DUA RESIDENCY is a set of twin 32 storey condominium la...how come suddenly becoming 20 storey only. Are we confusing this construction with the 20 storey STONOR PARK :?

By the way, the land next to STONOR PARK already been cleared since last week and I assume that there will be another construction taking place. Yet still no news yet. :D


Wah......another project ah? :?

Anyway the construction signboard for Dua Residency said that it is '20 Tingkat' :D

Originally posted by szehoong

Wah......another project ah? :?

Anyway the construction signboard for Dua Residency said that it is '20 Tingkat' :D

Hmm...I will check back on my way back today. :D

Originally posted by ZaHiRnYa???

Hmm...I will check back on my way back today. :D


Make sure you look properly.... :D .....if not then you'll be qualified for TYW's Cock-Eyed Club :lol:

Originally posted by szehoong

Make sure you look properly.... :D .....if not then you'll be qualified for TYW's Cock-Eyed Club :lol:

Okay la. I check it out already, and sorry for the misunderstanding. It is 20 storey building. :D

Originally posted by ZaHiRnYa???

Okay la. I check it out already, and sorry for the misunderstanding. It is 20 storey building. :D


I am always confused about this........I remember somehow it is a twin......but that day Baqthier saw it was a single block.

I remember seeing it as a set of twins but the otherday I caught a glimsed at it while stuck at a traffic jam on the opposite side of the road and there is no mention of a twin blocks. A few person I talked to confirmed it to be twins.......so I am really confused now :?

Could anyone confirm as I usually drive and I can't stop for a long time to see the board....Thanks! :D

Originally posted by szehoong

I am always confused about this........I remember somehow it is a twin......but that day Baqthier saw it was a single block.

I remember seeing it as a set of twins but the otherday I caught a glimsed at it while stuck at a traffic jam on the opposite side of the road and there is no mention of a twin blocks. A few person I talked to confirmed it to be twins.......so I am really confused now :?

Could anyone confirm as I usually drive and I can't stop for a long time to see the board....Thanks! :D

20 storey TWINS luxury condominium :D

Originally posted by ZaHiRnYa???

20 storey TWINS luxury condominium :D

That means this is another case of cock-eyedness of Baqthier! :D

Me off Khamis and Jumaat. So, if they open it on that day...probably we can go there ;)


Just popped by the showunit a few days back and it is still unopened yet to the public. I guess I would have to make frequent checks ......and when it is opened everyone here would be the first to know (provided the forum is up) .....hehhehe :D

Another construction taking place nearby Dua Residency. Located across Jalan Tun Razak facing the Dua Residency. Think this will be an office building. More information on this.

http://img38.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_0061.jpg

It seems that the surrounding of KLCC soon will be really densed!

:banana: :pepper: :banana: :pepper: :banana:

Zarhir, isn't that the 6* KLCC hospital? :?

Zarhir, isn't that the 6* KLCC hospital? :?

Nope. KLCC Hospital will be on the further side of Jalan Tun Razak. This one just next to the American Embassy. I will take a different picture of the hospital later. :)

Another construction taking place nearby Dua Residency. Located across Jalan Tun Razak facing the Dua Residency. Think this will be an office building. More information on this.

http://img38.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_0061.jpg

cool! how tall will it be??

That's the one beside US embassy right?

That's the one beside US embassy right?


yup....I think he took this from Plaza Ampang ;)

Then it's that's the construction of the 11 storey building lah ;)

yup....I think he took this from Plaza Ampang ;)

Nope. I took this from my gym. Techically not from Plaza Ampang, but from Crown Princess :D

Nope. I took this from my gym. Techically not from Plaza Ampang, but from Crown Princess :D

Virtually the same area lah! :D ....all connected somemore! :D

Virtually the same area lah! :D ....all connected somemore! :D

That is why I said technically ma.... :wallbash:

wah you two....like TYW and Pablo :D

wah you two....like TYW and Pablo :D

No lah....where got the same? :D

No lah....where got the same? :D

ya lah whare got same huh??:D

ya lah whare got same huh??:D

Baq...see, what I told you. Now tuan punya badan sudah marah la..:D

Dua punya showroom I found...cun gile! :cool:

http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v157/baqthier/kl5.jpg

Rude staffs :rant: .......nice showroom! :D

Anyway this is a permanent structure for Dua Residency. It is gonna be converted into a restaurant/bar/disco after the project is completed ;)

Although I know no one here had seen the Dua Residency renderings..........just imagine this showroom's larger version :D

Rude staffs :rant: .......nice showroom! :D

Anyway this is a permanent structure for Dua Residency. It is gonna be converted into a restaurant/bar/disco after the project is completed ;)

Although I know no one here had seen the Dua Residency renderings..........just imagine this showroom's larger version :D

Rude staff...another case of being serviced by some arrogant people who think they are the best and their property can only be sell to foreigner i assume :lol:

Yeah..the showroom is damn large. Will the showroom for KLCC condominium also been converted into something else cause that one is big also in size :?

i went there yesterday :) it took me 30 minutes to get there from Tabung Haji. I thought it would be across the road so i cross to us embassy then suddenly saw dua on the opposite road then wanted to cross jalan tun razak but it was so impossible and i didn't realize got jejantas at the back. so after waiting for 15 minutes to run across the road (but failed.. the cars were so freaking fast) i only got realize the jejantas there then walk back again haizzz my skin dark dark already from the sun :wallbash:

the mixed-race showroom man was reluctant to give me a brochure when i requested for one but after exclaiming that "my aunt might be interested in your project" he paused a little and said HRHRM WELL FINE I'LL GIVE YOU ONE (and smiled.) !

Here are some renderings from the thick booklet-like brochure:

http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua03.jpg
How that area will be like in late 06/early 07!

http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua01.jpg
horribly bland-looking :| facing the road

http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua02.jpg
this glassier bit should face the road :( it's far more interesting leh

i've got illegal photographs of the interior for 2 different layout types. one was a duplex :O post them later perhaps.

prices, by the way, min: 1,255,800 ringgit, and max: 5,068,000 ringgit. only 288 units! :hammer:

Rude staff...another case of being serviced by some arrogant people who think they are the best and their property can only be sell to foreigner i assume :lol:

Yeah..the showroom is damn large. Will the showroom for KLCC condominium also been converted into something else cause that one is big also in size :?


I have no idea but the KLCC showroom looks kinda 'permanant' too because it uses reinforced concrete and things like that for its construction.

Rude staff is becos me and my friend there waiting like for eons before a lady with some fake accent came over and asked how could she 'assist' us. I said I wanted to see the show apt upstairs and she said it is only for 'invited guest'. And then a man is 'good n kind enuf' to ask us what is our budget........so I simply tarok RM600,000 loh......so he said that the cheapest place there cost RM 1.2 million!!! :dizzy:

ANyway he made us wait like for another 10 mins before he ask a girl just to 'entertain' us - to show us the show apt cos I insisted on seeing it :D

Oh....needless to say.....I din get any brochures :(

On the contrary......Stonor Park which units cost nearly their price give me very good service and I got a nice brochure too :)

i went there yesterday :) it took me 30 minutes to get there from Tabung Haji. I thought it would be across the road so i cross to us embassy then suddenly saw dua on the opposite road then wanted to cross jalan tun razak but it was so impossible and i didn't realize got jejantas at the back. so after waiting for 15 minutes to run across the road (but failed.. the cars were so freaking fast) i only got realize the jejantas there then walk back again haizzz my skin dark dark already from the sun :wallbash:

the mixed-race showroom man was reluctant to give me a brochure when i requested for one but after exclaiming that "my aunt might be interested in your project" he paused a little and said HRHRM WELL FINE I'LL GIVE YOU ONE (and smiled.) !




i've got illegal photographs of the interior for 2 different layout types. one was a duplex :O post them later perhaps.

prices, by the way, min: 1,255,800 ringgit, and max: 5,068,000 ringgit. only 288 units! :hammer:


Wah....thanks man! :okay:

I was crackin my head thinking how to get those renderings to be posted here cos I can't find em on the net..........I was thinking of goin there again! :D


To get the brochures: I was like saying my dad is interested but they din take me seriously enuf..........hmmmmm....maybe on of these days I should kacau them again by dressing up a bit more this time and drive a nicer car ( the last time I went there with my el-cheapo Kembara! :D ).......

Oh they also told me that the brochures are limited and crap like that! :rant:

.......I went to so many show houses and this is the most unsuccessful one! :bleep:

Oh and please show us your 'illegal' pictures......how did ya managed to take em? When I was there....there's like about 5 person there all looking like vultures........anyway my camera is too big for such task also lah....hehehe :D

Great job, LP! Seems got attitude the showroom guys :sly:

http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua02.jpg

this side is cool! Could've been taller but they prefer to grow sideways..good for those who want interior size :)

Those duplex apartment penthouse even have an outdoor garden/jacuzzi area.........The glassy side aren't facing the road because there's nothing on that side apart from the US Embassy :D ....The other side faces directly to the twin towers! :)

sze, i sneak sneak. :X
i guess it was my lucky day! (minus road woes)
there were hardly ANY PEOPLE around, and the only salesperson was that eurasian man, who was busy entertaining a bunch of uncles. When I was in one of the show units hor, (the empty one; i later realize got two well built men [rich gays?] also inside but they were of no disturbance) wah.......... i felt i had the whole place to myself! sigh sigh SIGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH i felt i rented a dua unit for 10 minutes :drunk:

it was this duplex. i forgot what type it was. just one out of many many variations.

http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua05.jpg
beautiful D:

http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua06.jpg
the screens slide to close off the kitchen haiz

http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua07.jpg
lovely and airy :( :( :( :( :( arco not provided :p

http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua08.jpg

http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua09.jpg
marble-y bathroom :( :( :( gorgeous fittings

http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua10.jpg
if only they provide furnishings :|

http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua11.jpg
darker marble-y toilet. :[ sangatlah mewah.

you'd have to win Who Wants To Be A Millionaire top prize at least 2 times ler to nikmati kemewahan ini. :[

Great stuffs! They are all gorgeous. How I wish! :(
Your shots are pro-like too!
http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua07.jpg
How you got this intensity? :)

Great stuffs! They are all gorgeous. How I wish! :(
Your shots are pro-like too!
http://www.space-flower.net/headbites/ssc/dua07.jpg
How you got this intensity? :)

photoshop dodge? also, sharpen


:runaway:


:|

sze, i sneak sneak. :X
i guess it was my lucky day! (minus road woes)
there were hardly ANY PEOPLE around, and the only salesperson was that eurasian man, who was busy entertaining a bunch of uncles. When I was in one of the show units hor, (the empty one; i later realize got two well built men [rich gays?] also inside but they were of no disturbance) wah.......... i felt i had the whole place to myself! sigh sigh SIGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH i felt i rented a dua unit for 10 minutes :drunk:

it was this duplex. i forgot what type it was. just one out of many many variations.

you'd have to win Who Wants To Be A Millionaire top prize at least 2 times ler to nikmati kemewahan ini. :[


What time were you there? You went there on a Saturday and there isn't anyone around? cool! :D

When I was at the place .....the lady only show me ONE of the units.....I definitely din go to the duplex one.....sigh....:bleep:

I guess I would have to call in one of these days and then drive my dad's car there........then see if they layan me or not.....hehehe :D

Actually their showunit isn't the best I;ve seen......Seri Maya's, Sunway and Marc Service Apt's furnishing is nicer ;)

Must be your lucky day since you saw two rich muscular hunks! haha! :D

What time were you there? You went there on a Saturday and there isn't anyone around? cool! :D

When I was at the place .....the lady only show me ONE of the units.....I definitely din go to the duplex one.....sigh....:bleep:

I guess I would have to call in one of these days and then drive my dad's car there........then see if they layan me or not.....hehehe :D

Actually their showunit isn't the best I;ve seen......Seri Maya's, Sunway and Marc Service Apt's furnishing is nicer ;)

Must be your lucky day since you saw two rich muscular hunks! haha! :D

heh around 5 p.m. liao i think. at first i thought closed or cannot go in because the front entrance like locked but i go to the showroom area entrance then open then wah i just explored by myself hrmph never knew they were that strict!!! sommore, i was wearing an awful t-shirt and was sweaty and everything.

eh where is seri maya's showroom? i plan to go showroom-visiting next sat :D

heh around 5 p.m. liao i think. at first i thought closed or cannot go in because the front entrance like locked but i go to the showroom area entrance then open then wah i just explored by myself hrmph never knew they were that strict!!! sommore, i was wearing an awful t-shirt and was sweaty and everything.

eh where is seri maya's showroom? i plan to go showroom-visiting next sat :D


wah....quite brave eh? :D

Sri Maya's showunit is along Jalan Jelatek. You could get there by stopping at the Setiawangsa station and it is just a short walk from there. (you could see the showunit from the station).

Other showunits you could try and visit is the gorgeous Marc Service Apts....but becareful when taking pictures as even the cuci lantai makcik could be watching ya. (I was reported by the makcik!) .....yea....she told the sales person I was taking pictures and I was given a warning :rant:

.....also try going to Parkview too........I wonder if Berjaya serv apt showrooms are still open for visitors....perhaps you;ve gotta check with the sales office........oh......and dun forget NAS Pavillion while you're in bkt Bintang ;)

Rude staff is becos me and my friend there waiting like for eons before a lady with some fake accent came over and asked how could she 'assist' us. I said I wanted to see the show apt upstairs and she said it is only for 'invited guest'. And then a man is 'good n kind enuf' to ask us what is our budget........so I simply tarok RM600,000 loh......so he said that the cheapest place there cost RM 1.2 million!!! :dizzy:



wah.... no face if i was treated like that:lol:

BTW, thanks for sneaking to get the pics, lepainperdu;)

wah.... no face if i was treated like that:lol:

BTW, thanks for sneaking to get the pics, lepainperdu;)


haha...sometimes we have to be a bit thick-skinned to get these people to served us :D

Anyway I that day die-die also wanna see the show unit despite their obvious sign of rejecting my request. Actually the reason why I didn't see the duplex show unit is because they told me that there is only ONE showunit there......looks llike I have to kacau them again.......this time I would make a proper appoinment. ;)

haha...sometimes we have to be a bit thick-skinned to get these people to served us :D

Anyway I that day die-die also wanna see the show unit despite their obvious sign of rejecting my request. Actually the reason why I didn't see the duplex show unit is because they told me that there is only ONE showunit there......looks llike I have to kacau them again.......this time I would make a proper appoinment. ;)

yea!! this time make them no face:lol:

I can't wait to visit those showrooms..this time when visiting them..splash ml's of strong branded cologne on the body :D

Rude staff is becos me and my friend there waiting like for eons before a lady with some fake accent came over and asked how could she 'assist' us. I said I wanted to see the show apt upstairs and she said it is only for 'invited guest'.

Haa... I laughed like crazy reading this thread.

Just for my curiousity. Which accent did she put up?

You might want to spruce up your Kiwi's accent and reply in ones..

Haa... I laughed like crazy reading this thread.

Just for my curiousity. Which accent did she put up?

You might want to spruce up your Kiwi's accent and reply in ones..


hahaha.......when I m in NZ i din even wanna try to learn their accent....hehehe

You know those people with fake accent.......usually they do not just stick to British or American but campur-aduk? Like rojak only and sometimes hearing em could be hilarious! :D

I can't wait to visit those showrooms..this time when visiting them..splash ml's of strong branded cologne on the body :D


Wah....I duwan to reek of cologne leh! Or else I would be like a walking bottle of cologne man! :lol:

Wah....I duwan to reek of cologne leh! Or else I would be like a walking bottle of cologne man! :lol:

Then...people will be able to snift the smell of your cologne from 1km away :lol:

I just have the impression people with good cologne(no not Brut!) are more presentable(of course it also comes along with other stuffs like attire :D)
BTW, Dua can be accesible by 2 roads then?

It look so ugly and fat...I dont like the design at all.

I just have the impression people with good cologne(no not Brut!) are more presentable(of course it also comes along with other stuffs like attire :D)
BTW, Dua can be accesible by 2 roads then?


Good cologne yes but not too strong........or else people would be irritated :D


nope......the land did not 'penetrate' to the road behind it (Persiaran KLCC) ;)

I can't wait to visit those showrooms..this time when visiting them..splash ml's of strong branded cologne on the body :D

maybe you could say instead "my aunt is interested in your superb project" ;)

or wait till a bunch of rich aunties come then you go in with them for guided tour like you're part of the family (i kind of did that :| )

wah....quite brave eh? :D

Sri Maya's showunit is along Jalan Jelatek. You could get there by stopping at the Setiawangsa station and it is just a short walk from there. (you could see the showunit from the station).

Other showunits you could try and visit is the gorgeous Marc Service Apts....but becareful when taking pictures as even the cuci lantai makcik could be watching ya. (I was reported by the makcik!) .....yea....she told the sales person I was taking pictures and I was given a warning :rant:

.....also try going to Parkview too........I wonder if Berjaya serv apt showrooms are still open for visitors....perhaps you;ve gotta check with the sales office........oh......and dun forget NAS Pavillion while you're in bkt Bintang ;)

wah thankssssss such professional guidance. i look forward to weekends now just for 'showroom attending'. it's like going to an art gallery or something :) especially if they have like classic designer furnishings :P

This is taken from NST, for those who wanna have a "feel" of the development. :)

Second to none

Andrew Wong
The famous Avis rent-a-car boast that it?s number two, so ?we try harder? could well apply to the developer of Dua Residency, a super-luxury, low-density condo taking shape within Kuala Lumpur?s prized KLCC precinct.

Which could help explain why it?s becoming a benchmark and the subject of attention among developers also planning projects along similar lines in
the locality.

Its name, however, has no bearing that Dua Residency - otherwise affectionately known by its developer, E&O Properties Bhd (formerly Kamunting Corp Bhd), simply as Dua - is second to any other. Derived simply because the project will feature a pair of highrise towers containing a total of 288 units, Dua is actually a market leader in more ways than one, essentially because its creators have put on their thinking caps, burnt the midnight oil, and generally are ?trying harder? to please its target market.

E&O is no stranger to high-end stratified residential accommodation. In its previous life as a private entity, it undertook the Sri Se-ekor project a stone?s throw from Dua, in U-Thant; the 202-DC condo along the Jalan Ampang embassy row; and Kampung Warisan, an upmarket version of a rustic Malay village off Jalan Jelatek, also in Ampang.

But understanding that the sophisticated demands of its target market are constantly evolving, E&O has fought the urge to simply extract and replicate any winning formula it might have had in its earlier ventures, and instead opted to break new ground.

In doing so, Dua has a presence that wouldn?t look out of place even if it was conceived for, say, New York City or London. It?s got that kind of international impression.

There are several features that set it apart, starting from its location at the eastern periphery of the 50-acre KLCC precinct, offering residents views of either the glimmering Petronas Twin Towers or Ampang?s embassy row.

Its dual entrances - one from bustling Jalan Tun Razak which will lead to Dua?s drop-off portico or a three level, 30,000sq ft commercial centre simply labelled The Annexe, and another from the quiet, leafy Lorong Stonor - is also a unique feature as it means Dua is one of the rare few sites in this part of the city able to boast of both a public and private face.

From the five-acre freehold site, E&O?s decision to apply for a low population density of only 60 persons per acre means the 288 owners residing in 19 floors will have the exclusivity, privacy and ? dare it be said ? yes, snob appeal that they hanker for.

But far from being an outwardly ostentatious show of wealth - even though homes at Dua do start from the RM1.2 million mark - the project?s fa硤e has been architecturally conceived to be smart, chic and elegant in an understated contemporary fashion, through the use of clean lines, generous use of glass and sunscreens.

It is a timeless style that should, like the 25 micron-thick aluminium sunscreen (the thicker gauge compared to the standard of 10 microns will ensure the lustre won?t fade) weather the test of time.

The same timelessness has been introduced into the interior styling of the two mock-up show units E&O has created to give prospective purchasers ?an idea of what their lifestyles are capable of becoming?.

Taking full advantage of the views of the city skyline, as well as the
generous built-up space ranging from the smallest of 2,098sq ft for a three-bedroom unit to a 6,033sq ft triplex with six rooms, a study, deck and garden, the Dua residences are an exercise in modernity tempered with maturity.

Unlike other show units designed only to impress and overwhelm, Dua?s designers have first understood the desires of the target audience - primarily successful 40- and 50-somethings - and then feted them with suggestions on what more they could come to expect.

Among the many ideas in Dua is the conversion of a standard bedroom into a den with the simple addition of a sliding wall and the creation of an ?exhibition? kitchen for residents to show off their culinary skills (and expensive cabinets) with the use of glass instead of brick walls to separate the space from the living and dining lounges.

Of course, it helps that the basic, non-furnished structure of the units is already well thought out. For instance, the living and dining areas as well as the bedrooms in many of the 13 floor plans available will have individual balconies for owners to enjoy the city?s vistas - and no, air-conditioning compressors will not be placed here as dedicated ducting and ledges will be incorporated as standard in discreet locations.

Flooring in the foyer, living and dining areas will be of imported marble, as will the kitchen and master bathroom, where non-slip botticino marble will be used in the shower stall. For the bedrooms, teak timber blocks have been selected.

Other standard specifications include broadband cabling, three-phase wiring and base and wall-hung kitchen cabinets complete with built-in imported appliances such as a hob, hood, oven, fridge and waste disposer.

An integrated hot water system, washing machine and dryer and, for
certain units, dividers with high-quality rollers to separate the dining from the living areas are also part of the deal.

All the extra finishing will, like the whole project, be warranted against defects for 18 months from the date Dua is completed, which is expected in 30 months? time.

In terms of unit proportions and layout, Dua has got it just right. From the lift lobby (where four units will have access to three lifts, and some will even have their own), there will be two entrances, the main leading to the foyer and another for the maid.

Once inside, the focus of the space distribution is on the 10.5ft high living and dining areas, while the bedrooms, including the master, has been kept purposefully personal for the single floor and duplex units.

The triplex units, however, are designs in opulence, catering to owners who want two master bedrooms, a large study, garden with timber deck and even an outdoor jacuzzi.

That?s not to say Dua won?t have any common facilities to pamper the others. Indeed, it will feature swimming, children?s and lounge pools; a sauna; playground; gym, multi-purpose room; reading room; as well as The Annexe commercial centre which is intended to be for rent only to businesses such as a mini-market, bakery, caf鬠dry cleaner, news-stand and hair salon.

A two-tier security system, 24-hour receptionist in each of Dua?s towers and 700 car-parking bays, with each unit to be allotted two bays, are part of the services also to be provided.

The charge to maintain Dua?s expected high quality of upkeep has not been finalised yet, but in all likelihood will be exorbitant, due to the number of facilities that has been planned as well as the project?s low-density nature.

The type of management structure that will be set up too has not been determined, though E&O is aware that this is one of the issues purchasers will be placing high in their priorities when contemplating an acquisition.

Tagged at an average value nudging RM660psf will most certainly ensure that Dua is only the exclusive haven of the affluent. But even the less well-to-do - investors whose strategy is to come out with only the downpayment and let recurring rents take care of monthly loan repayments - might also find this could be a place they could afford.

After all, according to E&O?s project and investment people, the owners of its nearby Sri Se-ekor condo are currently attaining income of as much as US$4,000 (RM15,200) per month, or the equivalent of RM4.70psf for partly furnished units.

Translated into one of Dua?s typical units with 2,315sq ft of space, it implies a rent of about RM11,000, which has the potential to generate a gross yield of 10.8 per cent based on a price of RM1.215 million. Such returns would be more than sufficient to service a bank loan and have spending money to boot.

The economics behind making a purchase of a Dua residence could be one of the reasons why to date, despite the lack of marketing fanfare, already 65 per cent of its units, or nearly 188 homes, have been spoken for.

E&O?s people are understandably pleased - the resulting sales of some RM325 million (on the back of a gross development value of RM500 million) are now beyond construction cost and this has instilled a level of contentment that other developers planning high-end launches in the KLCC vicinity must also want to possess.

Does it mean E&O will now be resting on its laurels? Hardly ? not if they continue chanting the ?We try harder? mantra.

- Property Times 15 May 2004 issue -

Thanks for the article ACLL! :okay:

I personally think that this isn't the most upmarket apartment in KL .....the press over exxagerrate it! :D

There are so many like Kirana, Sri Se-Ekar, Damai Suria, Lee Garden, soon-to-be-launched KLCC Apartments & Stonor Park which IMO, are more luxurious than Dua Residency. ;)

Look...even if you mention Sri Se-Ekar, I don't think many will know where the hell is the condominium. Oh yeah, there is a new construction coming up in front of Sri Se-Ekar, a development of 40 unit condominium. I saw the billboard about it couple of days ago.

Look...even if you mention Sri Se-Ekar, I don't think many will know where the hell is the condominium. Oh yeah, there is a new construction coming up in front of Sri Se-Ekar, a development of 40 unit condominium. I saw the billboard about it couple of days ago.


Yup ......along Jalan Madge......that place (site) used to be Sayfol International School which had moved quite a number of years back to a better campus ;)

Yup ......along Jalan Madge......that place (site) used to be Sayfol International School which had moved quite a number of years back to a better campus ;)
What's the new development called?

What's the new development called?

No name yet as usual ;)

Don't you guys think that the multi-million view of the twin towers from Dua Residency will be blocked by the KLCC condo once the latter is at its full height??

Don't you guys think that the multi-million view of the twin towers from Dua Residency will be blocked by the KLCC condo once the latter is at its full height??


Precisely thats what I told my friend! (whom accompanied me to the sales office) :D

hehehe....not only that! The view of the fabulous Golden Triangle skyline would be blocked by Stonor Park. And then there's a risk of another development popping up in between KLCC Apts and Dua Residency as there's still a plot of bungalow land there :lol:

Precisely thats what I told my friend! (whom accompanied me to the sales office) :D

hehehe....not only that! The view of the fabulous Golden Triangle skyline would be blocked by Stonor Park. And then there's a risk of another development popping up in between KLCC Apts and Dua Residency as there's still a plot of bungalow land there :lol:

The buyers will feel like big time suckers :bleh: when they find that out!

The buyers will feel like big time suckers :bleh: when they find that out!


Yup! But they would still be very rich people so I termed them as Rich Suckers....hahaha! :lol:


Let say if I am looking for a unit near KLCC....I would go for the upper floors of ParkView, upper floors (facing KLCC) of Marc Serv Apts, KLCC view of K Residence and ultimately - KLCC Apartments! which would DEFINITELY have fantastic view of the skyline and it is amazing fronting such a beautiful park! :okay:

Others can just forget it as I wouldn't want any soon-to-be-built buildings to block my 'million-dollars' view! :D

Anyone heard of Chao Centre? :?
Nice updates guys ;)

Anyone heard of Chao Centre? :?



Nope...what's that & where? :?

Precisely thats what I told my friend! (whom accompanied me to the sales office) :D

hehehe....not only that! The view of the fabulous Golden Triangle skyline would be blocked by Stonor Park. And then there's a risk of another development popping up in between KLCC Apts and Dua Residency as there's still a plot of bungalow land there :lol:
how many floors are there in Stonor Park?

how many floors are there in Stonor Park?

20 storey only

Any news on stonor park? I forgot how the rendering looks like

How many storeys done by now?

We talking about Stonor Park or 2 Residency ah :?

For Stonor Park, if I am not mistaken already past 13 floor on both tower.
FOr 2 Residency, just reach the 3 floor.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_0457.jpg

Stonor Park condominium under construction.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_0456.jpg

...and another one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_0455.jpg

..and another one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_0458.jpg

...and another one. Ha..ha..this time this is the current stage for 2 Residency.

If you drive up-close....you'll notice that they uses sand bricks instead of red bricks....what a rip-off for a luxury residential project :(

^^^ BTW I was talking bout Stonor Park....neways nice and excellent update Farid :okay:

That's one big fat luxury apartment! Great update man!

If you drive up-close....you'll notice that they uses sand bricks instead of red bricks....what a rip-off for a luxury residential project :(

Ha..ha..maybe they called it as luxury sand bricks ;) Who knows. You think all this rich people have time to pass by and see the construction of their own house. Nah....That is why they can rip off this kind of thing.

Oh..and yeah..I know you referring to Stonor Park

Latest pic on 05.02.2005

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/pelican71/P2050164.jpg

Latest pic on 05.02.2005

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/pelican71/P2050164.jpg

Eh I don't think this is dua lah. These are of Stonor Park :) Awesome update though! Something new to see from KLCC Park!

Second to none
Andrew Wong
News (http://www.nst.com.my/Weekly/PropertyTimes/News/Focus/20040526150654/Article/)


http://www.nst.com.my/Weekly/PropertyTimes/News/Focus/20040526150654/Article/Images/Focus/Avis2.gif



The famous Avis rent-a-car boast that it’s number two, so “we try harder” could well apply to the developer of Dua Residency, a super-luxury, low-density condo taking shape within Kuala Lumpur’s prized KLCC precinct.

Which could help explain why it’s becoming a benchmark and the subject of attention among developers also planning projects along similar lines in
the locality.

Its name, however, has no bearing that Dua Residency - otherwise affectionately known by its developer, E&O Properties Bhd (formerly Kamunting Corp Bhd), simply as Dua - is second to any other. Derived simply because the project will feature a pair of highrise towers containing a total of 288 units, Dua is actually a market leader in more ways than one, essentially because its creators have put on their thinking caps, burnt the midnight oil, and generally are “trying harder” to please its target market.

E&O is no stranger to high-end stratified residential accommodation. In its previous life as a private entity, it undertook the Sri Se-ekor project a stone’s throw from Dua, in U-Thant; the 202-DC condo along the Jalan Ampang embassy row; and Kampung Warisan, an upmarket version of a rustic Malay village off Jalan Jelatek, also in Ampang.

http://cakonos.image.pbase.com/image/38341245.jpg

boi... :uh: this place is gettin more and more exciting!!! great update men!! :okay:

Groovy logo ;)
http://www.eoprop.com/i/new_2.gif

Haven't noticed about the progress lately...wonder what happen now

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_1091.jpg

The current progress of 2 Residency with Menara See How Chan on the left side.

wow dense!
I also love the roof of the one at Chulan Square!

Its not Chulan Square ler...;)

nice update.Didnt know duo is suppose to be that wide!

Its not Chulan Square ler...;)




Well......next to Chulan Square lah! :D

It is...but not many people realised the other twin as the other one kinda like hidden. It will be hidden even more when the construction of "THE AVARE" ;)

Well......next to Chulan Square lah! :D

Ah...sibuk aje. Still it is not Chulan Square :bash:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_0908.jpg

latest update...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_0910.jpg

another one ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_0903.jpg

Stonor Park under construction ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/100_0906.jpg

n another one.

very wide! but with such great facade, it surely rocks!

very wide! but with such great facade, it surely rocks!

You talking about Stonor Park or 2 Residency...

You talking about Stonor Park or 2 Residency...


ah.....now baru confuse....why post Stonor Park picture in Dua Residency thread :D

ah.....now baru confuse....why post Stonor Park picture in Dua Residency thread :D

Cause I never see any thread for Stonor Park. Only for 2 Residency ler :lol:

Cause I never see any thread for Stonor Park. Only for 2 Residency ler :lol:


Then create a new thread for Stonor Park ler. Or post in the construction around KLCC thread or something. ;)

Then create a new thread for Stonor Park ler. Or post in the construction around KLCC thread or something. ;)

I am so lazy n you should know that better mah :lol:

latets pic taken on 30.10.2005

http://img496.imageshack.us/img496/7114/p82701609gz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ very nice! :shocked: soo its near completion eh!? anyway the one behind(boxy ones) the 2residency will be the two 45 stories Binjai apartment rite? goin up fast! and wats that little crane next to Exxon?? some apartments goin up?

:eek: thanks 4 the pic, choon!!

so many u/c around KLCC. can't remember the names

:eek: i can't remember all their names, i can only remember their rendering:D:D:D

^^ hehe me too.. :lol: totaly hopeless when it comes to names..

Thank you choooon!

Love the almost completed Stonor Park. Look really nice if you happen to be nearby ;)

2 Bangunan ALA JKR 70an

http://static.flickr.com/28/57789151_fd28f03332.jpg?v=0

Its so ugly. Did anyone see the exterior color of 2 Residency lately?

latets pic taken on 30.10.2005

http://img496.imageshack.us/img496/7114/p82701609gz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Wah Suria Stonor looking great with that yellow :eek:

one of the DUA blocks is painted yellow/orange already

I think this is Stonor Park. :? Choon posted this pic under "Dua Residence", but both look so similar.
Hey Savannah, glad to see that coming out of Seri Maya thread and participate in other discussions. :okay:

^ That'll be probably tacky! As for Stonor I'm lovin it!

greg,

i realised that the pic posted by choon shows stonor but indeed one of the DUA 's is being painted in an orangy yellow

^^ very nice! :shocked: soo its near completion eh!? anyway the one behind(boxy ones) the 2residency will be the two 45 stories Binjai apartment rite? goin up fast! and wats that little crane next to Exxon?? some apartments goin up?


I think that little crane could either be 6 Stonor or Park 7 ;)

I think this is Stonor Park. :? Choon posted this pic under "Dua Residence", but both look so similar.
Hey Savannah, glad to see that coming out of Seri Maya thread and participate in other discussions. :okay:


Stonor Park and Suria Stonor does looked kinda similar and the height of em both seems the same :D But Dua Residency is seriously different....it is fat and short lookin hehehehe :lol:

I think that little crane could either be 6 Stonor or Park 7 ;)

That will be the crane for Park 7 ;)

Stonor Park and Suria Stonor does looked kinda similar and the height of em both seems the same :D But Dua Residency is seriously different....it is fat and short lookin hehehehe :lol:

True. It is fat. It is ugly. It is short looking. N the orang color is so out of place one :lol:

Good luck to them.

That will be the crane for Park 7 ;)

thats pretty near KLCC.. i think theres lotsa 20+ buildings round KLCC.. most ofda 35 or 40+ r bit further from KLCC.. rite??

Taken 24.12.2005
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Greg8000/74840d46.jpg

hopefully the cladding is something interesting to take away the boredom those boxes give me :D

UGLY *****!!!!!!

DUA RESIDENCY, KUALA LUMPUR
Client: Eastern and Oriental Development Berhad
Architect: GDP Architects Sdn Bhd

INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION (http://www.realismstudio.com/Animations/dua.mpg)

http://www.realismstudio.com/Animations/dua.jpg

Read in the newspaper yesterday that there will be a commercial area located at the existing showroom of Dua Residency...

Top out. Soon there ll hv twin black towers opposite to silver petronas twins.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c236/tyfong55/IMG_0480a.jpg

Top out. Soon there ll hv twin black towers opposite to silver petronas twins.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c236/tyfong55/IMG_0480a.jpg
Black?? I thought it will be silver in colour, but 2 black boxes??
Farid, what do you say?

i tot its black greyish. :? doesnt its look cool in black, making it stand out among the rest?

Black?? I thought it will be silver in colour, but 2 black boxes??
Farid, what do you say?

Donno leh..last time it was painted with orange color...now its different color. I will not be suprise if the final color is totally different from what we all expected it to be...

Can't wait for the facade!

Really ah??? Why?

Really ah??? Why?

coz it is the only thing that can save those boxes from looking boring

Its already boring...nothing can save it already.

Its already boring...nothing can save it already.

glassy facade might save it !! at least in my opinion it might:D

they should demolish the entire building n build a totally new one :D

just curious.....how ugly this dua residency is?
in my opinion, from the construction pic, looks like they gonna build public flat or something similar to pekeliling flat.

Pic taken on 19.03.2006

Reach top already?
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/8053/p30303598ay.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ Hmm.. looks 'k.. but more complainin for Zah.. :lol: it also hav that yellow thing like binjai!

Yes, it reach the top already :(

^^ u sound happy! :lol:

^^ He sounded so fake :D

^^ sounds exciting too when he said 'it reach the top already' :lol:

those yellow facades..are they painted or cladding ones?

those yellow facades..are they painted or cladding ones?

Painted one..

^ wow. That's pretty cheap :P

^^ I think it is just undercoat ;)

^^ I think it is just undercoat ;)

Dont care..It is still cheap for me.

No matter if they gold plate it also you said cheap wan lah.......you just hate the development :D

YES!!!! :D

Jeez...am I that mean ?

nope.... I also dislike it but not as much as you do hehehe :D

I think the whole Malaysia knows that I hate this building so much. :D

Update pic on ZahirNya most hated project. Hope's nobody is around him when he views it.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c236/tyfong55/606ff8c7.jpg

I think it looks nice suddenly. But those who would be staying at the corners will have to do some walking to reach the elevators :D

Damn UGLY

I stand by u..Looks like Hospital or Spore HDB Flat, wasted the land!!

Damn UGLY

Zahirnya, one question for you:

If the developer give you one unit for free but you have to glorify the building, will you do it?

:hahano:

Zahirnya, one question for you:

If the developer give you one unit for free but you have to glorify the building, will you do it?

:hahano:

Nope. Choi!!!!!! Never in my life time. My Seri Maya is 100 times better :D
I will give it to charity instead

I stand by u..Looks like Hospital or Spore HDB Flat, wasted the land!!


Actually new HDB flats looks nicer than some condos we have here ;)

And some hospitals in Malaysia looks waaayyyyy much nicer too :D

Nope. Choi!!!!!! Never in my life time. My Seri Maya is 100 times better :D
I will give it to charity instead


Wah so noble! :D

Wah so noble! :D

I am. This is the NEW me :happy:

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h88/fivelive/Project%20Update/DuaResidency001.jpg

SO UGLY. SO UGLY. SO UGLY

SO UGLY. SO UGLY. SO UGLY

Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!

Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!

It seem that Im not the only one who hate the project :D

^^ I think you all need to seek psychological advice :D I hate em but not to this extent :lol:

N why is that so :D

i like the design...it reminds me of the old posh flats back in the 60's..
so, does this make me the only one in this forum not to hate it? :D

SO UGLY. SO UGLY. SO UGLY

I would advise you to close your eyes if you drive through that area because I worry you would vomit... :jk: anyway agree with you that it is no good looking..

I would advise you to close your eyes if you drive through that area because I worry you would vomit... :jk: anyway agree with you that it is no good looking..

Ha.ha..dont worry. I dont use that road. Beside, my office is nowhere nearby that area. N even if I happen to use the road also, the building is never in my mind one

Though I can see it from my balcony n it is still ugly. Near or far.

well..the cornices and the base look damn nice :D

Exactly hows it going to be looked once it finish? Strange in my mind..
A stranger may mistaken it as a 'refurbished' old flat.. Or an unrealized remarkable new, fresh and bold design we r yet to c in kl?

^^ the design is pretty functional.. it might get refurbish in the.. well.. near future.. we hope! :lol: i think the architect is trying to re'create Le Corbusiers 1940's or 50's Unite d'Habitation at Marseilles.. i think..

i dont feel it is ugly (apologies 2 Zahir), it has a modern office building look which while its not pretty its definately not ugly. the newer buildings around klcc all have unique designs & the developers hav put much effort in building design, when all the empty lots at klcc r filled i can just imagine all these unique designs around the park wat a sight dudes ;) many of these designer buildings will be residential & it will give a boost to city centre life

Form follows function for functionalism philosophy :yes: :yes: :yes: ... Bauhaus Architecture. I think the designer is one of very few bauhaus followers.

Bauhaus architects rejected "bourgeois" details such as cornices, eaves and decorative details. They wanted to use principles of classical architecture in their most pure form: without ornamentation of any kind.

Bauhaus buildings have flat roofs, smooth façades and cubic shapes. Colors are white, gray, beige or black. Floor plans are open and furniture is functional. :)

^^ the design is pretty functional.. it might get refurbish in the.. well.. near future.. we hope! :lol: i think the architect is trying to re'create Le Corbusiers 1940's or 50's Unite d'Habitation at Marseilles.. i think..
Well observed Seed. Dua really resembles Unite d'Habitation :)

Can anyone put up a few samples of Bauhaus architecture and Unite d'Habitation? Interested to find out..thanks.

Bauhaus.. a bit too many of them around the world and has evolved. Anyway, the Unite d'Habitat looks similar to our old pekeliling flats which is also from Bauhaus

Form follows function for functionalism philosophy :yes: :yes: :yes: ... Bauhaus Architecture. I think the designer is one of very few bauhaus followers.

Bauhaus architects rejected "bourgeois" details such as cornices, eaves and decorative details. They wanted to use principles of classical architecture in their most pure form: without ornamentation of any kind.

Bauhaus buildings have flat roofs, smooth façades and cubic shapes. Colors are white, gray, beige or black. Floor plans are open and furniture is functional. :)

Less is More.. famous word by Mies van der Rohe.. hes one of ma fav and hes the one who started it! anyway.. Bauhaus architecture can also be called International Style.. or just Modern.. actually its very colorful if u look carefully at the detail of this sort of architecture(not sure bout this one thou).. and it always hav glass curtain wall.. :cool: check out Seagram tower in NY! my fav buildin in NY!

i dont feel it is ugly (apologies 2 Zahir), it has a modern office building look which while its not pretty its definately not ugly. the newer buildings around klcc all have unique designs & the developers hav put much effort in building design, when all the empty lots at klcc r filled i can just imagine all these unique designs around the park wat a sight dudes ;) many of these designer buildings will be residential & it will give a boost to city centre life

No need to say sorry dude. You didnt do anything wrong. :) Im totally okay with it

Zahirnya, you should really consider moving into a suite at The Dua Residency. Well, at least when you look out of the window everything would look beautiful, unless you are unlucky enough to have a highly reflective building just across your vantage point that reflects everything, then u can sigh every morning and say,"UGLY UGLY UGLY" :)

Zahirnya, you should really consider moving into a suite at The Dua Residency. Well, at least when you look out of the window everything would look beautiful, unless you are unlucky enough to have a highly reflective building just across your vantage point that reflects everything, then u can sigh every morning and say,"UGLY UGLY UGLY" :)

Cannot la. too expensive. N if I have that amount of money, I rather choose The Avare. ;)

Just stay in Dua lah. At least that is the last place in KLCC for you to have a view of Dua :D

Just stay in Dua lah. At least that is the last place in KLCC for you to have a view of Dua :D

Nah..thanks for the offer ;)

I love my current place more than anything

^ So how much are you willing to rent out a room now? Last time I remembered you said RM500 :D

^ So how much are you willing to rent out a room now? Last time I remembered you said RM500 :D

Rented out already lah ;)

I love my current place more than anything

I'm really happy to hear that, Farid! :happy:

I'm really happy to hear that, Farid! :happy:

Thank you SEAfan :kiss:

YES I HATE 2 RESIDENCY..but what the heck, here's the picture taken last weekend ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/IMG_0354.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/IMG_0355.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/IMG_0356.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/IMG_0359.jpg

so ugly..can you guys see the upper floor unit?? What the hell the sort of black grill doing there??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/IMG_0358.jpg

wow, nearly completed, very office building-like. thank you 4 taking the pics z, eventho u cant tolerate the design

wow, nearly completed, very office building-like. thank you 4 taking the pics z, eventho u cant tolerate the design

no issue. in a way i can show the rest how ugly is this building :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/zahirnya/IMG_0351-1.jpg

u really took a lot of pics of Dua, it has this red border thing similar to the yellow border of ur favourite building mayb u can get to like the design since there is some similarity with stoner ;)

I think it looks damn nice lah! :D

u really took a lot of pics of Dua, it has this red border thing similar to the yellow border of ur favourite building mayb u can get to like the design since there is some similarity with stoner ;)

Copycat. Dont know why the have to have that red border :rant:

Wah! Extensive coverage of Dua Rez by ZahirNya!!! :eek:

I am impressed! :D

mayb z is unconsiously slowly getting to appreciate the true beauty of dua (like a love-hate romance story)

just teasing z :hug:

mayb z is unconsiously slowly getting to appreciate the true beauty of dua (like a love-hate romance story)

just teasing z :hug:


Oh sensitive....sensitive......later he bombard the forum with those size 8 words then you know hahahaha :lol:

oops (Sze don mind getting rid of this)

Such strong passion evoked from Mr Zahirnya wow! A true blue arichitectural critic indeed! hahaha

ZahirNya, these people like to make fun of you lah when they see this thread. :bash:

ZahirNya, these people like to make fun of you lah when they see this thread. :bash:

its okay. i will dissapear one day from the forum. n after that everyone else will be happy ;)

oh noooooo, :master: pleeze i was only joking if u leave who will keep the thread alive....there will only b praises 4 dua no one will know the true UGLYNESS of this building :jk: :pet: :hug:

Petronas Towers Shrouded In Smoke After Nearby Condo's Stores Catch Fire

August 27, 2006 23:30 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Dark clouds of smoke up to 300 metres high shrouded areas around the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, including the famous Petronas Twin Towers here Sunday after eight stores at a condominium under construction nearby caught fire.

No casualties were reported as workers there were ordered out of the site soon after the fire was detected.

The stores were for keeping construction materials for the twenty-storey Dua Residency being built in Jalan Tun Razak.

Six fire engines from Pudu, Hang Tuah and Chow Kit with 36 officers and firemen who arrived at the scene at 6.58 pm put out the blaze about 30 minutes later.

According to City Fire and Rescue Department Operations Director, Md Ali Ismail, the burnt stores occupying a total floor space of about 160 square feet were located on the first floor of the condominium.

Md Ali said the cause of the fire was most likely due to some heat sensitive materials in them like paint, thinners and wood.

"Investigations are still on-going. Our men had difficulty in going in due to the smoke, but luckily with our water tanker, we managed to put the fire out fast," he told reporters at the scene.

He said losses in the fire could reach RM100,000.

The fire brought traffic along Jalan Tun Razak to a standstill and stretching as far as 3 kilometres.

-- BERNAMA

^^ The wind did not even reach PTT lah.......in fact it is blowing on the opposite side. I knew cause I saw the smoke from KL Tower. :yes:

Yep. It blew to the area where there arent even any hi rises!

i was there, at lorong stonor. watching the fire...

i was there, at lorong stonor. watching the fire...
how much damage was caused by the fire, Dua has not burnt down has it. :shocked:

how much damage was caused by the fire, Dua has not burnt down has it. :shocked:

do know. but it was such a spectacular event..dont know what i was stupid enough not to take picture of it...

The smoking Dua viewed from Menara KL. The PROOF that Petronas Towers were not shrouded by the smoke!

http://i2.tinypic.com/27ybznn.jpg

Haha..should just collapse aje :lol:

Haha..should just collapse aje :lol:
evil... just coz u dislike the design... u r wishing it will collapse... :bash:

evil... just coz u dislike the design... u r wishing it will collapse... :bash:

well..did i say that :lol:

took it while passing it... =)
http://img317.imageshack.us/img317/2694/ssc11pt6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

took it while passing it... =)
http://img317.imageshack.us/img317/2694/ssc11pt6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
reminds me of Hospital Kuala Lumpur :) :runaway:

reminds me of Hospital Kuala Lumpur :) :runaway:

didnt know u hate the building too :lol:

didnt know u hate the building too :lol:
looks ok for a office or hospital.. for a high end condo??? lousy designer :)

looks ok for a office or hospital.. for a high end condo??? lousy designer :)

that is the price that u have to pay to own a high end condo like that one what. not cheap. 1 million n counting. with that amount of money, should save more n buy The Troika instead ;)

reminds me of Hospital Kuala Lumpur :) :runaway:

It certainly does look like our Hospital Besar KL. :rock: :rock:

What so special, cost 1 mil??

that is the price that u have to pay to own a high end condo like that one what. not cheap. 1 million n counting. with that amount of money, should save more n buy The Troika instead ;)

What so special, cost 1 mil??

Hmm..u should ask the sales consultant at the show room..who might probably will not entertain you at all if you are not up to their standard. :)

The facade design is very similar to the new Zone.e Biz Park project situated in Jalan Sg. Besi.

why la anyone want to copycat this ugly facade design :(

why la anyone want to copycat this ugly facade design :(
same developer??? maybe to save design fees :)

same developer??? maybe to save design fees :)

No. different developer.

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/7/1/13/f_DSC00923i_99f7m_659dd54e.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?srv=img02&img=/7/1/13/f_DSC00923i_99f7m_659dd54e.jpg)

Wahh..Yang ini dunia realiti ke? Nice lah!...

http://star-space.com/services/printerfriendly.asp?file=/2007/3/24/propertyfeatures/17228556.asp&sec=propertyfeatures

By THEAN LEE CHENG

leecheng@thestar.com.my

AS the world evolves, the way people live will also change. The city of Kuala Lumpur is no different.

There was a time when a new condominium block was fairly similar to another developed five years ago. With Dua Residency, a project by E&O Property Development Bhd, it will be different. The company is setting new standards in high-rise living.

During a visit to the 20-storey project located along Jalan Tun Razak, next to the Singapore High Commission, marketing and sales director K.C. Chong says there will be a deep and broad emphasis on services and facilities.

“We will be raising the bar,” Chong says of the KLCC project.

With the completion of more than a dozen condominium projects in that locality the next couple of years, access and location will no longer be the differentiating factor because they are all around the same tuft.

With space, size and technology being points of differences and developer’s reputation a major consideration, E&O Property Development will take Dua a step further. It is entering the KLCC scene with another word beginning with ‘S’. The word today is “service”. In the process, it will be harnessing its reputation on two fronts – property development and management.

Drawing from its heritage and experience (the group owns Penang’s E&O Hotel), it has ingeniously put itself in a position to provide a tapestry of services. The five-acre project was sold as condominiums in 2004. Unlike service-apartments which come with commercial and retail facilities, a condominium project does not. However, in the case of Dua, within the grounds is a separate three-storey retail and restaurant annexe block which the company has retained and named The Annexe.


Chong says the 25,000 sq ft boutique block can accommodate three to four food and beverage outlets.

By not selling what used to be its formal marketing site, E & O Property Development will effectively be tapping into its long-term capital appreciation and, at the same time, deriving rental yield from it.

It will also be able to strengthen its property management portfolio – Chong has been given that department – to nurture the E&O brand as it has custodian of it.

The company has been steadily carving out the brand the last several years with its launch of super high-end series of landed strata units in Damansara Heights area, another premium location.

With its emphasis on service and property management, negotiations are ongoing for the food outlets to provide catering services for private dinner parties in the unit or in the public entertainment area around the pool and gardens. Kitchen facilities have also been provided for large-scale entertaining in the public area.

Says Chong: “We put ourselves in the residents' shoes. We ask ourselves ... what else can we do to make living here a pleasurable experience?”

With 288 units on five acres, Dua will have among the lowest density in that area. It has set aside one acre for landscaped pools, gardens and recreation areas. There is much depth and breadth to its open and public areas. The concourse is 250 ft long and 40 ft broad. Each of the two blocks will have reception areas and some units will have their own private lifts.

There have been comments that the two blocks do not look distinguished from afar. It is a whole new experience altogether inside, largely due to the spaciousness of its public areas and the landscaped open area.

The driveway comes in cobblestones with drop-off points for both blocks. There will also be a concierge area, “something not promised but which we are providing nevertheless because we want to enhance the experience of living here.”

E & O Property Development has also doubled the meetings rooms to four.


Elegance from living area to the study
“There will be residents working from home and they may have visitors whom they can meet on the ground floor,” says Chong.

There will also be a reading room of 1,000 sq ft which Chong and team are planning to turn into a library.

“Let me think carefully about the books and shelves,” he says as he went around the place, checking lighting points and the intercom system.

With keys to be handed to buyers in the next several weeks, he has been examining the units, adding extra light points where he deemed necessary.

“We constantly ask ourselves: What else can we provide?”

He will be providing extra storage space on the 15th floor where residents can keep their belongings that they do not normally need, like skis or the extra golf bags and clubs. That is also something not promised but an added extra for the benefit of residents. Another is household help.

“Its goes back to the word service,” says Chong.

When Dua was first launched in 2004, the 288 units were sold at around RM600 per sq ft, with the lower floors starting out at RM550 per sq ft. It is transacting in the secondary market for about RM800 per sq ft.

“The quality is reflected in the price and we are sure the price will go up even further. The tempo for this type of high-end condominium is strong. The smallest unit (2,000 sq ft) was over RM1.2mil during the launch, says Chong.”

Chong adds that when a developer puts a price to a development he should also give something back to the buyer. “It will come back to you, and the reputation of the developer is enhanced many times over.”

Dua is among the first to be unveiled after a lull in the property market after the 1997/98 financial crisis in what is currently known as the country’s most upmarket and much sought-after location on an international property circuit.

The first high-rise development in that area was Ascott and Kirana in Jalan Pinang in the l990s. Marc Residence, which is along the same stretch, came along at around the same time as Dua Residence was unveiled. Others later joined in the fray.

About 30% of its buyers are foreigners.

i respect lah people who buy this 'nice' condo....

ugly condo

Ugly it may be to some but to its owners, it's a great financial investment :banana:

At $4.50 psf, rentals of the units expected to generate around 9%+ gross ROI for original buyers and has to date provided owners capital gains of > 60% . The newer KLCC launches unfortunately offers less superior upside potential to the buyers in terms of capital gains (Binjai being the exception) and with higher psf selling price, offers a lower the ROI.

But you did not mention how would the rental affected once all the klcc surrounding projects finish? there r some 5000units u/c...i suspect they ll hv difficulty to get their tenants at their intended rate then. unless, you go for subsale which is less risky than rent it out.

But you did not mention how would the rental affected once all the klcc surrounding projects finish? there r some 5000units u/c...i suspect they ll hv difficulty to get their tenants at their intended rate then. unless, you go for subsale which is less risky than rent it out.

Yes, some property in KLCC will definitely have trouble attracting tenants because they are not 'expat friendly' ~ e.g high density, little if any recreational grounds. Dua sits on a 5 acre tract making it one of the lowest density high rise development in the KLCC area. It has an acre set aside to landscaped pools, garden and recreation areas (plus point for expats) with a separate annexe (old showroom) for retail and restaurant.

Whilst there are many rental units coming into the market down the line, we all have seen how certain properties will command a rental premium compared to others in the same location if that property is 'attractive' to renters compared to others.

As investors, we have to think of downside in our investments. Buyers of Dua bought units at 500-600 psf compared to other recent developments which were sold at much higher price. The point here, for the same square foot, early buyers of KLCC development like Dua will have lower mortgage obligations and can take a lower rental without a hit in their pocket if the rental market drops because of competition in the area. Whilst rental is at $4.50psf , a Dua owner with 90% financing loan is looking at around $2.60 loan obligation. Imagine those who bought unit at >RM1000 psf, their loan obligation could be much higher (closer to $5.00?) than what the market can take especially if the rental market softens. My point here, if the market goes down, the downside with Dua and early developed property in the KLCc area is minimal compared to others in the area. I think there are other better looking or aesthetically pleasing developments in KLCC (e.g Troika Avare etc.) but whilst they may be better looking, their attractiveness from a rental investment standpoint doesnt make sense unless one is investing on potential capital gains in the future. In some cases, I believe the developers are leaving very little upside to potential buyers with their high seling prices.

Sub sale is indeed attractive now unless you feel that in the long run it will much more attactive to buyers. In the long run, once the development areas in KLCC areas have run out, some properties in the area will experience better capital gains than others. Think of property near Orchard Road in Spore, Sudirman in Jakarta, Eiffel Tower or Champ Elysees in Paris or in many capital cities around the world and you get what I mean. One day, property in prime KLCC area will start to see similar price level increase once supply runs out. If you are a long term investor, you would let the rentals cover your morgage payments and ride the very attractive potential gains that you could have 10-15 years from now when supply becomes limited in the KLCC area.

My 2 cents ...

Some recent pics

http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/8/4/24/f_IMG0687m_8f87630.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?srv=img03&img=/8/4/24/f_IMG0687m_8f87630.jpg)


http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/8/4/24/f_IMG0706m_517f53a.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?srv=img02&img=/8/4/24/f_IMG0706m_517f53a.jpg)

http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/8/4/24/f_IMG0710m_a4b5ae4.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?srv=img03&img=/8/4/24/f_IMG0710m_a4b5ae4.jpg)

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/8/4/24/f_IMG0704m_bc3efd8.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?srv=img02&img=/8/4/24/f_IMG0704m_bc3efd8.jpg)

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/8/4/24/f_IMG0708m_61d6bcb.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?srv=img02&img=/8/4/24/f_IMG0708m_61d6bcb.jpg)

My point here, if the market goes down, the downside with Dua and early developed property in the KLCc area is minimal compared to others in the area.

Yes, agree with you. I think dua has the potential to take in short term staying expats, which many companies would look around for cheaper rental around klcc in a luxury setting. Because dua is located a bit further from the klcc condos crowd, i expect the rental should be lower while offering the on par services from this reputable developer.

dude, gotta say I'm fallin in LOVE with dua!! the landscape is pretty darn sweeeetttttt!!!

Thanks for the photo series, porsche! :okay:

And I agree with Leeigh: the landscaping is very pleasant, although a bit too square and "organized" for my taste.

But do let us give those plants a chance to grow! :)