Cecil Lee

1. The concept originates from the idea of placing timber between the sink and stove. 2. Impractical in a HDB flat or a condo unit primarily due to space limitations. 3. Some individuals even consider donning a green apron or green attire while cooking. However, this is deemed insignificant or not very effective. 3.1. It can be likened to a "pseudo" or superficial solution. 4. Typically, most households can manage with a stove positioned opposite a sink. Many residences have adequate space for such an arrangement. In fact, a home often adheres to Feng Shui principles when there are at least three or more significant "leaks". 4.1. For instance, if one is unable or unwilling to relocate the stove or sink, then the issue you mentioned is more related to Habit Number 12: Head Banger. 4.2. Other Feng Shui practices such as Practice 1: FS Assessment, 2: Repairing other issues, 3: Enhancing the overall energy flow in different sections of the house serve as a beneficial safeguard. Reference resource:- 5.1. Last week, I had clients who went House Hunting at two ECs: Whitewater (Pasir Ris) and Chestervale (Bukit Panjang). 5.2. Here is a typical Chestervale unit with the original layout showing the stove and sink facing each other. 5.3. Majority of the first owner units in Whitewater EC also feature the sink and stove positioned opposite each other = X and Y:-. 6. Many of the residents have stayed in these many years. For example Chestervale T.O.P. in 1999. And many units still keep the stock kitchen layout plan with stove and sink facing each other. 6.1. Whitewater EC is slightly newer as the T.O.P. was in 2005. And yet, I visited two units last week and both have the stove and sink facing each other also. 7. In conclusion, the majority of homes can still maintain this layout without any issues. It is not guaranteed that every home with this configuration will encounter significant problems.

Case Study 7: Potential sha qi or poison arrow from Drop of Point (DOP) roof-line aimed towards 2nd storey units 1. A sample of one of the DOP at Urbanville shows that it is rather imposing: 1. 2. Most concern usually is the 2nd storey units. As often, the roof-line of such a DOP is able to become a poison arrow and "slice" towards virtually the entire frontage of the 2nd storey unit. 3. For example, most likely it will slice through that of stack 119. As for stacks 139 and 149, most likely such a poison arrow is aimed towards the 2nd storey living room and even maybe bedroom 3 windows. 3.1. It is difficult to cure if this roof-line becomes a poison arrow aimed towards a living room window(s). 4. For example, the following photos are from Fernvale Rivergrove with quite similar type of DOP:- 5. Please also take note that there is a potential sha qi at Block 909A stacks #02-311, #02- 313 and #02-315 from the DOP at Block 909C.

Case Study 6: Sample illustration of potential inauspicious Fire at Heaven's Gate at NW sector 1. Extract is a sample of the possibility of the kitchen and especially the stove of stack 351 falling at the inauspicious "Fire at Heaven's Gate" at NW. 2. Want to find out more about the significance of Fire at Heaven's Gate? Please check out this link: https://www.geomancy.net/forums/topic/16223-hdb-toa-payoh-kim-keat-beacon-bto-launched-in-may-2018-indepth-understanding-of-kitchen-at-nw-fireheavens-gate-affects-everyone/ 3. Please take note that this is just a quick sampling. There will certainly also be similar cases in this and other newly launched developments.

Case Study 5: Sampling of location of common bins / bin lobby 1. It has always been a common (popular) practise for HDB planners in the past as well as present to try to place the common bins/bin lobby near to the lift lobby area. 2. It is also common sense that generally the most central area of the block and also to faciliate the rubbish bin truck:- 3. Of course, not perfect for stacks that are close-by to it e.g. 103 and 135. Fortunately and hopefully, most of the time, the common bins/lobby entrance is not in full view of the main door.

Case Study 4A: How come such a beautiful rectangular (good Shapes and Forms plot of land) as shown as "A" below did not turn out to be so? 1. While searching onemap for the external outline views of buildings near-by to Urbanville; at first I thought I made a mistake in the location. 2. As the present street map shows the same two temples. But was totally surprised me was a great rectangular plot of land as shown by "A" below curved out in an unrecognised manner in the Urbanville HDB Sales brochure:- 3. Below: How come from rectangular plot that turns out to a chunk bitten off by a hungry shark? 3.1. Under Shapes and Forms, it is better to curve outwards than to curve-in. Thus the opposite plot: "Site Reserve for future high-rise whhite development has better Feng Shui. Case Study 4B: There is a possibility of units at Urbanville facing or even visible of one or two temples. In addition, as the region marked as Z has yet to be developed for high rise, it may be possible even for stacks 111 and or 109 have a view towards the temple direction:

Case Study 3A: Is there a long corridor and does it end up directly facing my main door? 1. Another benefit of placing the emergency exit stairwell as shown beside stack 147 and stack 169 is that only the stairwell exit door faces this long corridor. Not a unit's main door. Case Study 3B: The corridor leading towards stacks 331 and 335 is short. Furthermore the main door of both 331 and 335 is not even facing this short corridor. Which is good. Case Study 3C: Good that stack 109's main door also does not face the long corridor. Fortunately, stack 109's main door is shown in yellow. In addition, there is a gentle turn as shown in green plus towards a wall.

Case Study 2A: The planners of this estate has a distinctive style of placing the emergency exit stairwells 1. Don't get me wrong, there is no issue at all with this configuration:- 2. Just that there are so many of the above littered all over this development. Therefore, it thus become more or less a signature of this HDB Urbanville. 3. This is less common technique of placing the stairwell right between the two main entrances of each unit #119 and #121:- 3.1. Hopefully, (touchwood) if there is a fire and both homeowners open their main gate grille, it will virtually jam the entrance to the stairwell. 3.2. Thus really, not a great idea to have such a layout. 4. I remembered vividly, a client who took the House Hunting (Can or Cannot buy) service. She is divorce and has a daughter. 4.1. She specifically requests that I do leave out any units next to the staircase. 4.2. She has a concern of phobia of someone hiding behind the stairwell / staircase and pounce on her when she opens her main door gate. 5. Below is a sampling of most of the units with the above:- 6. As mentioned earlier, what was mentioned still acceptable or rather not a major Feng Shui concern. 7. In fact, in theory may be a blessing in disguise. This is because the emergency stairwell is usually a solid structure and great that this stairwell shares one wall with the unit. 7.1. Also, that many condos do not build a household shelter for each unit and thus utilise the stairwell for this purpose. Case Study 2B: Stack 337 main entrance door faces the emergency exit staircase door. Should I be concerned with this? 1. In Feng Shui, it is considered inauspicious for the main door to face a staircase. As this symbolises wealth flowing down the stairs. 2. Fortunately one has the backing of the law. 2.1. Due to the Singapore Fire Safety code, all emergency staircase doors must always be closed at all times. 2.2. Thus no one or estate personnel should not be allowed to leave this staircase door open. It must be closed at all times.

Case Study 1: Scanning the external immediate environment for a temple (if any)? 1. There is indeed a site reserved for a Chinese temple. 1.1. However, the temple is closest to Block 22 Sol Acres EC. 2. Unfortunately, what matters is that although it is across the road from HDB Keat Hong Verge, stacks 302 and 304 directly faces the frontage of this future temple. 3. As for stack 306 the living room cum bedrooms 2 and 3 certainly also directly faces the temple grounds. 4. Stacks 308 and 301 does not directly face the temple. But if the residents were to turn their heads to the left, they will certainly also see such a temple. 5. Most likely also that there is often a large burner for devotees to burn offerings and incense and often, it can be located either at marking X or Y. Photo: Cheng Hwa Cher Siah Temple at Bankit Road, Bukit Panjang: Did you notice the offerings burning cauldron circled in red to the bottom right hand-side of this photo? 5.1. Below: an intricate incense burner from the famous Thian Hock Keng temple at No. 158 Telok Ayer Street:- 5.2. For most other temples, they have a pagoda like themed offerings burner that takes in offerings for offering "gold ingots etc..." Samples of offerings can be found, under this link:- 6. And one cannot control or restrict such burnings. Equally, hopefully the wind does not blow the smoke and smells that come with such burnings towards blocks and stacks at HDB Keat Hong Verge especially the lower floors. 7. Unfortunately frequent inhaling of such fumes can be cancerous in the long term. 8. Modern temples like the Thye Hua Kwan temple could be quite similar to the one shown below:- 9. If the future temple, here is similar to this temple, expect to get at least a unit that is higher than 8 to 10 storeys high to clear it's roof-line! As often the roof-line can also be another poison arrow if it is aimed towards a unit's opening.

Case Study 4: What are the tell-tale signs that most likely an "old-bird" had planned this estate? (Or alternatively an understudy of an old-bird) "Don't get me wrong! This term "old-bird" translated in Hokkien is "Lau Chiao" is instead a compliment on the planning of HDB Kebun Edge." 1. Most evidently the clues are that the Precinct Pavilion (PP) and the Electrical Sub-Station ESS are always tucked at a corner of the estate. 2. And consideration is to park these two at a corner closest to the roads / road junction. 3. No stacks are at the L-junction of Ang Mo Kio St 21. As one can see that it is one of the service roads leading into the estate thus greated by the Drop of Point (DOP). 4. As many as Nine (9) stacks are either True North cardinal or True South facing stacks. With the rest of the other Eight (8) stacks that are not North or South facing. 5. The only two things that are not as perfect are the way, the common bins are located as per my earlier comments under Case study 3 (above). 6. In addition, not that great to see the emergency exit in relation to stack 129. Some would feel that this is still acceptable. Agree with slight hesitation, that's all. At least none of the unit's main door faces it - matters already!

Case Study 3: Stacks 101 and 117 has poor Shapes and Forms Feng Shui having each of them sharing the same wall as the twin common bins:- 1. Today, I visited HDB Clementi Crest and saw a unit with exactly the same identical layout plan. 2. Hopefully one does not meet inconsiderate neighbours and or if the common bin area is not well cleaned. 2.1. And pray hard that there are no durian lovers or that durians suddenly become available all year round. Else, if some neighbours do leave the durian husks at the common bin lobby, hope not that units like that from stack 117 or for that matter 119 may end up always smelling like stale durian perfume smell. 2.2. As mentioned above, even stack 119 can be affected if the winds decide to become active and bring it to this stack also. 3. It is more clear cut for stack 101 as it alone is affected in it's block:- 4. The other day, I went to a HDB unit at Bukit Batok West. And while walking around, found that my client had used masking tape to seal her older generation flat's internal rubbish bin. 5. She automatically said: "Did not want cockroaches to come out of the bin!" Common bins are often an attraction to cockroaches and even ants. And these ants can easily march into units like 101 or 117. Have you heard of this? Resident of Block 246B stack #06-117 = R06-117 (went to her MP's meet the people session) RO6-117: "Minister why is our town council always increasing our conservancy charges? Already increased close to $60/- just a year ago. And now, yet again another $36/- by this December." Minister cum MP: "Who ask you to vote for us. Once vote for us, we have the right to increase and increase everything." ROG-117: "Okay, I am to blame as I voted for you". Minister cum MP: "Know what? Additional blame is again on you!" ROG-117: "Why, Sir?" Minister cum MP: "You lah! Complain Queen! Always complain the the common bin lobby not clean! You always blame that your unit always kena lots of ants and cockroaches, lah!" ROG-117: "Oh dear! Sorry Sir! No choice, lah...!" Minister cum MP: "I have a great suggestion for you! If you don't like it, MOVE-OUT!"

Case Study 2: Stack 135 is a "double edge sword" 1. It is pretty sad to see that even from the living room, one can still see into the yard area of stack 111. It is more visible especially if one looks out from Master Bedroom and Bedroom 2. 2. Especially after clearing the height of the MSCP, a unit that is most likely at least 6th storeys (on the safe side) has an unobstructed views till as far as neighbouring Block 260B. 3. Stack 135 also is affected by the afternoon sun (on a sunny day) at an angle all year round. 4. If the wall as shaded in red is painted in light colours, especially during the afternoon, these walls can be glaring whenever one looks out of any of stack 135 windows.

Case Study 1: Potential Poison arrows and stacks #133 and #135 On stack #133: 1. There is a potential sharp corner from the edge of the MSCP from levels 1 to 4 since it is 4 storeys high. 1.1. It is best to do a survey on or after key collection to determine where this sharp corner is pointing towards stack #133? 1.2. If the sharp corner is pointed towards a wall of #133, there is no issue. If the sharp corner is pointed into the living room windows, harder to cure as no way one can always draw the curtains or blinds down everyday. 1.3. It can still be okay if this is pointed towards a bedroom window. Not perfect but can be remedied. On stack #135: 2. For stack #135, there is a possibility of poison arrow or arrows from stack #111. Again, see where the poison arrow (s) is/are pointed towards.

Case Study 2: Temporary COVID-19 related facilities may be set up near residential areas 1. The former 1 SIR Camp buildings at Guillemard Road is unsafe for occupation. 2. Thus if one were to pass-by this former camp, today, one can see a glimse of white tentages similar as those featured in the news at Tanjong Pagar. The tents are currently suppose to house persons or activities associated with COVID-19. 3. Not that the virus can float or travel 800 metres towards Dakota One site. 4. Anyway, by key collection, not sure what will happen at this former camp grounds. 5. If one were to look at the map around Balestier / Thomson. The Tan Tock Seng Hospital Infectious Disease Department is surrounded by so many buildings and even private apartments. 6. Based on common sense, if the former camp grounds is used as a housing facility; take extra precaution when taking the bus or visit facilities if the migrant workers are able to mingle with the public within the near-vicinity.

These are some considerations: 1. Mount Alvernia Hospital (MAH) is a private hospital thus does not have or required to have a mogue or a pathology department to investigate dead bodies brought in by the police for both natural and unnatural death. 2. I don't want to indicate the exact area. (See above) But somewhere around marking X above, there is a room where, if so happen that a patient at the hospital has died. 2.1. The hospital staff would bring the deceased (body) to this waiting area. And when the relative had arranged for the pick-up of the body; witness their loved one is the correct person and the casket company personnel would take over. 3. As you can see this hospital "facility" is closer to Block 808. For Block 802, true that stacks/units facing MAH does look towards the hospital directly. 4. From a Feng Shui point of view, most concern would be where is the pathology department as mentioned under Para 2. The rest of the hospital areas are not that critical. 5. Unfortunately, STIGMA is something which is hard to get rid-off! 6. Even if one were told that it is okay no issue. 7. But if someone has already made-up their mind or kind of half-hearted; thus for example, in a resale of the unit; if you and or your family members share this same concern; others may also equally share it. 8. Also under the Holy Trinity of Chinese Luck System: 8.1. Heaven Luck = born with via Ba Zi [33.33%] 8.2. Earth Luck = Feng Shui [33.33%] 8.3. Human or Man Luck = feel good or well maybe not that great [33.33%] 9. Thus even if the Feng Shui of such a house is good or at least average. It can even be make worse-off if the buyer frequently feel unease over this. If so, if one's Human or Man Luck is DOWN, it will certainly pull down the entire luck of that person. 10. If in doubt please don't consider. Unless one has other ulterior motives like - "it is most affordable due to this concern". Then, cannot say - up to the individuals to weigh what I had mentioned, above. 11. Although SGH is a privatized hospital, however, through tradition, it has an infamous Block 9 = Mortuary where unnatural deaths e,g suicides etc.. are investigated, here:- 11.1. Fortunately, for SGH there are no near-by homes within the vicinity of this Block 9 Mortuary. 11.2. In addition, understand that SGH will be relocating this facility to another near-by location within the hospital grounds. Reference:-

Case Study 1: External surroundings of HDB Dakota One 1. Previously I had a client who was eyeing a unit at Cassia View. And briefly visited the Mountbatten cc. 2. Seems like the current Mountbatten cc is now part of HDB Dakota One. And a new 4 storey Mountbatten Community Club (MCC) is to the SW of this development. 3. As such, the planners of this estate did a good job to buffer HDB Dakota One from the popular Block 51 Old Airport Road Food Centre and Shopping Mall. 3.1. More so, as the current open air temporary carpark beside this new MCC will later be redeveloped into a future High-rise residential development. Thus at least it acts as a buffer between this high rise and Block 88A. Which otherwise may be located near to Cassia Link and Jalan Dua road junction. 4. Oh Dear! Visitors including me will no longer have the luxury of easy parking at the open air temporary car-park. And perhaps have to find a near-by MSCP carpark - given that there are very limited parking lots along Old Airport Road side. 5. Another benefit of having the MCC as a buffer is avoiding food preparation smell as well as noise often up to before 9.55pm coming from the Food Centre. 6. In addition, since last year 2019, I have seen construction works as shown by a red "X" on the former 1 Singapore Infantry Regiment (1 SIR) obstacle course field / ammo dump). 6.1. It is a rather odd shaped building structure. I did not have the opportunity to see the development signage placed outside the site (along Old Airport Road). 6.2. Anyway, this should not be an issue or consideration unless perhaps a religious building or hospital.

For practical reasons if doors are opened most of the time, an alternative is to place a red dot above the door: Sometimes one may even see a reflective mirror and a red dot as shown above.. Much like the flag from the "land of the rising sun"...

For confidentiality, I won't mention where you are located. Singapore users in this forum will know that you are not from, here. Erh? Why? In Singapore, it is illegal to own a replica gun. Can be thrown into jail and the keys of the cell thrown away.. LOL

Clavon as viewed from 40th storey of 445B HDB Clementi Crest (Furthest away is The Clementi Canopy)

Clavon as viewed from 40th storey of 445B HDB Clementi Crest (Furtherest away is The Clementi Canopy)

Haven’t seen an embedded checkers cum chessboard for a Long Long time:-

More photos... windy especially at 40th storeys high Bukit Timah Hill 441A Clementi 321 Clementi 448 Clementi Market and Food Centre Clementi Swimming Complex + further away is The Clementi Canopy and under construction Calvon condo

My favourite Boon Kee noodles closed on a Sunday. No choice, wanted to have comfort food. To me , this stall is so-so. The only thing outstanding is their fatty charcoal roasted char siew meat + chilli sauce. Unfortunately, the chilli sauce is mild. And very little. Their Cantonese style noodles are not as firm. This is because when it becomes cold, it sticks or soggy like. Although they provide self-optional helpings of fried pork lard. These are really not fresh and has a strong smell. To be fair, one can always skip this. Their wanton skin is thick. But to be fair, their wantons have pieces of prawns and flavourful. I will only eat at this stall as a last resort. In the past, also on a Sunday, before the above wanton stall had opened, tried this fish ball noodle stall:- I really did not like it at all. Have been keeping a distance from it. To me, this has to be one of the worst Fishball minced meat noodle stall ever.

Is it ok in feng shui perspective if we decide to buy 2nd hand bed frame, chairs & electric appliances? This is not Feng Shui. More to individual considerations... for such things do check with parents for their opinion P.S. In the past many homes have a matriarch have the final say.

On our house hunting service (or Can or cannot buy?) Hi Shifu, great to see u again today. Thank you for being able to make it on last minute notice. ??

On 15.8.2020 Photos taken at HDB Fernvale Lea