Straits View Duo

Straits View Duo as the name suggest was conceived as a type of development that is based on “Straits Architecture” borrowing the old colonial style found it both Singapore and Malaysia. The design however is a contemporary interpretation of the colonial style that would suit the modern lifestyle of living in a high-rise mixed development.

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The development consist of both a retail and residential component. Each tower consist of 350 units of apartments totalling up to 700 units and topping at 33 stories.

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Level 6 is where the amenities will be located together with infinity pool. These include a gym that overlooks the pool, a community centre with barbeque facilities for family parties and functions. For larger gatherings a multi-function hall that doubles as a badminton court or other indoor games is provided. Other facilities include a games room for adult and children activities, which are located adjacent to the community centre. Also provided are co-working spaces and meeting rooms, lounges and changing rooms and bathrooms with built-in saunas and a nursery.

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The landscape plays an important role on this level and consist of 59% of the floor plate. Apart from the main pool which comes with spa seating, a children’s pool with water play area is provided to keep the children occupied. Also there are community pavilions, yoga and Taichi decks with jogging paths, children’s playground, outdoor gym, and resting and viewing decks all fully integrated with lush planting.

Level 7 up to 33 consist of the residential units which consist of  Type A (647 sq ft), Type B and B1 (843 sq ft) and Type C (1292 sq ft).

 

Straits View Duo is also sustainable development and will be submitted for Green-Re certification. The sustainable strategies include passive design to reduce solar gain into the building, use of natural ventilation where possible, low energy LED lights and appliances, rain-water harvesting system, high percentage of landscaped areas, bicycle parking, and use of low VOC materials.