A look at some of the developments shaping Singapore’s skyline.
UPCOMING LAUNCH
V on Shenton
5 Shenton Way
Type: Mixed-use development
Developer: UIC Investments
Tenure: 99-year leasehold
Facilities: Private lounge, garden lounge, reading oasis, swivel day beds, refreshment bar, laundromat
Nearby Key Amenities: China Square Central, Columbia Business School, Marina Bay Sands, Far East Square
Nearest Transport: Tanjong Pagar, Marina Bay, Downtown MRT
Average Indicative Price (psf): $2,252
Estimated TOP: 2017
Located not far from Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown and the CBD, V on Shenton (named after its address, 5 Shenton Way) is a prestigious mixed-use development featuring 510 units within a 24-storey office tower and 53-storey residential tower.
Its residential units include studio apartments, one- to three-bedders, penthouses and penthouses with sky terraces. The development was designed with a hexagonal theme to reflect light and maximize shade, giving the impression of a living building.
V on Shenton’s convenient location means residents have everything at their doorstep.
From shopping malls and supermarkets to bars, restaurants, hawker centres and a whole variety of specialty shops, there is no shortage of amenities in the surrounding neighbourhoods. The famous Maxwell Food Centre is one such example.
The project features sky gardens on the eighth, 24th and 34th storeys, as well as Epicure on level 24, where residents can enjoy a delectable buffet spread.
V on Shenton is easily accessible via the ECP and MCE.
NEW LAUNCH
The Poiz Residences
Meyappa Chettiar Road
Type: Mixed-use development
Developer: MCC Land
Tenure: 99-year leasehold
Facilities: Meditation lawn, outdoor meeting lounge, lantern garden, clubhouse, coffee lounge
Nearby Key Amenities: Sri Siva Durga Temple, St Andrew’s JC, Stamford American School, Potong Pasir CC
Nearest Transport: Potong Pasir, Boon Keng, Woodleigh MRT
Average Indicative Price (psf): $1,400
Estimated TOP: 2020
The Poiz Residences is a new mixed-used project in Potong Pasir. Situated right next to Potong Pasir MRT station, it consists of The Poiz Residences and The Poiz Centre, a commercial development located below it.
The Poiz Centre has 84 commercial units, supplementing the existing shops and amenities in Potong Pasir. The Poiz Residences has three towers, Suites, Habitat and Urban, with 731 units in total.
Suites consists of 293 one- and two-bedroom units, Habitat 213 two- to four-bedroom units, and Urban 225 one- to three-bedroom units.
Furthermore, each tower is located in its very own zone. The Suites Zone, for instance, features facilities such as a lantern garden and meditation lawn, while The Habitat Zone has a tea deck and reflexology path. The Urban Zone, on the other hand, has a coffee lounge and clubhouse with gym.
Most notably, The Poiz Residences is near the renowned St Andrew’s primary and secondary schools, as well as St Andrew’s Junior College. Additionally Stamford American School is also nearby.
In addition to Potong Pasir MRT station on the Northeast Line, many bus services travel to and from the area.
The Poiz Residences is accessible via Meyappa Chettiar Road and Potong Pasir Avenue 1.
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