Cecil Lee

Frankly, what's in a name is highly subjective. If one is concerned with this EC's name "Waterwoods"; then most likely the person may equally be concerned with a host of other development names. For example; as recent as a year or two ago; some developments that are close-to the Bedok Reservoir has names like: Waterfront waves, waterfront gold, waterfront key; waterfront isle and a nearby development to it named: Baywater. It is a reality in life that some developments are named close to a certain feature e.g. My waterway in Punggol. There is no right or wrong answer, here. One can argue whether such name(s) are detrimental to say a weak fire person or a strong water person or a strong wood person. If one certainly is too concerned with this or has grave doubts then skip this development. Or just maybe, go fly with "Firefly" airlines if so.... Or for those who lack fire; can ask the government to name a certain HDB BTO " HDB Firefly glow" estate. Hmmm.. how about that?

Please refer to attached illustration. 1. Bath 2 - WC/ sewerage pipe sharing the the same wall as Bedroom 4. As the sewerage pipe shares the same wall as bedroom 4; try to avoid positioning the bed-head too close to this wall or sleep on the floor with head next to the WC. 2. If the kitchen door is opened; The kitchen table-top and stove are in full view of the main entrance door. 3. The wall between master bedroom and bedroom 2 is most likely using a thin dry-wall; take extra care of not hanging the TV set too close to the bed-head. As most TV sets (a specific area) has high EMF radiation. This depends on the size, the brand and design of a TV set etc... More: 4. In addition, the dining table and living room positions are rarely this way in most developments. 4.1. One can understand the need to place the dining table closest to the kitchen / kitchen entrance area. This is a plus point. 4.2 But again, as this has more to do with common sense: when we walk into a place or home; our first impression is based on "first looks". 4.3. Thus, if the kitchen area is piled up high of "you know what" and if the dining table is also piled high with another "you know what"..... one may literally PUKE when entering or reluctant entering such a home. "First-impressions counts". Thus this would not be possible or less likely to see "rubblish - if any piled" that high if this was the living room TV / sofa area.

This WaterWoods EC reminds me of a "past" condo: The rivervale crest condo: http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=24332&new= In my opinion, if the swimming pool is "fully enclosed" in this case Waterwoods EC; one may have to be concerned of the evaporated "water" from the swimming pool. Here, in a sunny situation, a strong sun that rises in the east will "evaporate" the (dirty) pool water. The good news is that unlike the Rivervale crest condo which is only surrounded by three sides; which gave the sun a maximum many hours to "evaporate" the pool. Here, for this development, as there are two blocks : one in the east and west; hopefully, the evaporation from the pool is not "severe". If not, usually does staying in lower floors and depending on the wind conditions, may "blow" such dirty chemical laden water into some of the homes. This is so, if a few windows are opened. And if one has young children staying in such units. Most likely, may have some health concerns esp. lungs for some period of time. Thus, although as much as we like to see "water"; often, at least many developments are either horse-shoe shaped and at one side; there is an opening. If one has the time can search for "The Tropica" on the top left frame of this forum search function.

Waterway Woodcress Sales Brochure: Site Plan waterway-woodcress.pdf HDB Waterway Woodcress Please see illustration. This development is affected by poison arrows from a neighbouring HDB estate. With POISON ARROWS FROM BLOCK ANGLES neighbouring blocks633A, 633B, 635A AND 635B

These are some considerations: 1. Many Feng Shui concepts originated from (simply) pure common sense. 2. Frankly, it is best to put on one's thinking cap... as to Why? some say it is inauspicious? 3. The chief concern is not so much of what you wrote. 3.1. Do you know that if one were to speculate left, right, centre and until the cows come home; one will not get a correct answer (if any). 4. Let me share with you the following:- 4.1. The main concern of a bedroom door facing a step of stairs if the bedroom door is very close to these steps. Thus even if the bedroom door open inwards into the bedroom, but if the stairs are too close; one may fall down. That's all. 4.2. Or if the bedroom door open outwards; and if one were to open the bedroom door; then there may be a person on the stairs who then may fall down if the door is opened suddenly and he/she has no room to quickly step backwards. 4.3. Or someone could be rushing up the steps and /or the person running out of the bedroom have a "clash" of heads... etc... 5. The above then is a real concern.

The name says "VARI-NICE". If one were to read it out loud to someone else; it sounds like : VERY NICE! So what is in a name?

Yes! "WE MAKE YOU LOOK GOOD"

If the owners of this coffee shop have their way; they will certainly want you to come to have a meal and drink EVERY? EVERYDAY!

This reminds me (remotely) of another "incident" of the time, I went to Mcdonald's HQ (previously) at their HQ @ 2nd level King Albert's... Search for "mcdonalds" in the forum search function at the top left corner of this forum frame or Reference: http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=26725&new= Although the subject matter "Flyover" is the same; their was because of the flyover that was built and curved (sliced) towards their HQ.... Frankly, without any photos or visual images, very difficult to see how bad it is. As it is, it sound real bad. From a Feng Shui point of view; besides looking at the Flying Star numbers; the other key area is of Shapes and Forms. And one of the most crucial is to see if there is still (an ability) if any to have a "bright hall" effect. Where qi can still or can no longer be collected at the frontage. This depends on the distance of the flyover to the frontage etc.. etc...

I have taken a photo of the distinctive walk-up staircase design with it's unique U shaped and a distinctive circular "pot-hole" close to the Top of the stairs. Close-by, Block 10A Boon Tiong Road has just TOP. However, it's multi-storey carpark is still under-construction. But, I have taken several snap-shot of it's "protruding" staircase leading towards the upper floors of the multi-storey carpark. You can see from the photos that this new carpark had copied the same design from the old Tiong Bahru Flats. Specifically from the photo taken of Blk 28 Tiong Bahru.

1. Please see attachment. 2. Can you see where the red arrow is pointed? 3. In this illustration, a client asked whether behind the "thick" motif-designs, can she install a mirror behind it. 3.1. Usually, the feature wall is made of "cut-out" wood pieces. And perhaps, her Interior Designer wanted to "add depth" to this panel by installing a mirror behind it. 4. Just imagine, that if a mirror is placed behind this elaborate feature; "How does one, clean the mirror - if is installed?" It is not like you can spray water and clean it. 5. With a thick layer of wood or plastic laminate; it is very difficult to clean the glass behind it. Can't also be possible to use a "million" cotton Q-tips. Takes years and makes no sense. 6. This is another example of "We stay, here, you don't". 6.1. This is where even if one is a service provider : be it a geomancer or Interior Designer or others; always try to think of the consequences (if any) for the benefit of the client.

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Question 1: "We intend to place a full length mirror at the living room and walk in wardrobe, attach file with our proposed location which need your advice" Question 2: . Any problem if we install ceiling fan in every room? 1. No issue with the full length mirror in the walk-in wardrope area in the master. 2. Less than ideal to have a full length mirror on that side of the wall sharing with the main door: this is because such a mirror faces the dining table and perhaps the existing sink area: "Are you able to keep the dining table (area) neat and tidy? If not, most likely, you can see the entire dining table from this mirror. Unfortunately, some people may have a very messy (full of stuffs) piled on the table." 2.1. If you are sure that, that side of the room is neat and tidy... go ahead. ... otherwise, re-consider. 3. A ceiling fan is in theory practically fine as most landed properties have them. But in all bedrooms; try to avoid a ceiling fan each that has drop down e.g. 3 or 5 lights. For all bedrooms, if there is a light below the fan, it has to be circular. 3.1. If possible, the bulb or the centre weight of the fan, ideally should not be directly above one's stomach when lying on the bed. 3.2. Do take a pinch of salt if you have visitors in your home and some comment that a fan can drop down and hurt the person or that of Para 3.1. Sometimes all these negative comments may make the meek or one highly worried. If one can be affected by such comments, then frankly, please don't install the fans.

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First impressions: 1. Although this development's blocks are on "stilts"; I find the whole development a welcoming change. 2. The blocks on "stilts" come as a surprise; as it does allow qi flow at the lower ground level and less impediment of wind flow. This is a good thing. And very much in line with the architect's twirling initial sketch. 3. In essence, I would say that so far this year or compared to the last; this is one of the few developments that I really fall in love with. As it seems to have good Shapes and Forms. Even Block 107 has a commanding view of the swimming pool of the it's neighbour Tree house condo. 4. More to come... another welcoming change is that for the units that I had visited; the good news is that all internal walls are "solid" walls - and not made of dry walls - of the "notorious" CDL developments. The first shock then was The Livia condo where even the toilet walls aint that "solid". 5. The view to the "east" of the Zhenghua Park is certainly of the Million dollar kind. Priceless! 6. If you are a pilot and want to train your eyes to look far; if any of your rooms overlook the "east" Zhenghua Park.. this is truly excellent!

Please see photo. The Feng Shui ruler on the left of the photo can easily be purchased in most (many) hardware stores around Singapore.

These are some considerations: 1. Please refer to the two attachments. 2. As a rule-of-thumb; an altar "must" or try-to have dimensions that have both the "TOP" and "BOTTOM" (see right side of either illustration) in RED. 3. The TOP line is meant for Yang dimensions or for the Living. 3.1. Thus, if one wants to use auspicious Feng Shui dimensions for say a working table or height of a kitchen table; then one can look at the top line and any measurement in RED (auspicious). 3.2. Of course, there is no harm for any human living being furniture in both top and bottom = red. 4. The "BOTTOM" line is meant for Yin Feng Shui. Or Feng Shui for the dead. Such as for a tomb or coffin. But of course, Yin also refers to "the other side". 5. For an altar table; it is suppose to be IN HARMONY with the living (Yang = TOP) and (Yin = BOTTOM) as shown on a Feng Shui ruler. 6. Thus generally, if we buy a "standard - off the shelf" altar, most would generally conform to the TOP and BOTTOM in RED. 7. After around 126cm, the next best lower measurement is around 42". But this is not a safe height as a two year old or three year old child may have the height and hands to swipe the entire altar. 8. Thus, 126cm is the optimum. The trick here is that although 126cm is the IDEAL or optimum height; 8.1. We all know that some may add a piece of glass on top of this altar. And this may altar the height. No worries as the altar table can easily also accept between 124.1 cm to as high as 128 cm. Thus even if we add a protective glass on the altar; it will also be auspicious - if the glass is not so thick to exceed this measurement. 8.2. For some altars, they also have a table top (when standing looking at it) the ancestor table top is to the left of this full altar. And if the altar is say at 126cm; the ancestor table top is slightly lower and thus can be say 125cm and still be auspicious. 9. Your question was 136cm auspicious = No, it is inauspicious if we go by the Feng Shui ruler measurement. Please see one of the attachments.

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Can we use vertical bar window grilles? This has more to do with common sense then Feng Shui. For example, if one's grilles are casement windows; it does not matter that much if the window grille bars are horizontal or vertical. However, if the one has sliding windows; then it makes more sense if the window grille bars are horizontal. Why? Pure common sense. In order to open or close sliding windows, the most efficent grilles are those that are horizontal bars. This allows for swift motion to slide the windows unobstructed with horizontal grilles. But if vertical grilles were to be installed, one may have to frequently remove the hands and place it into one or more vertical openings to fully open or close the windows.

Nowadays, this is pretty common in Singapore.

After anaylzing the location with a Luopan. The Flying Stars is plotted. And later, the proposed layout(s) are analyzed to determine the best layout - especially the position of the cashier's collection - point. Other considerations include: specifications for the signage and other areas.

Another additional refinement is that the multi-storey carpark has an access link at the third storey (3rd level) link to a block. And that block has an additional link to the 2nd block. For example, at block 312C, there is a 3rd storey link. And blocks 312C and 312B are futher linked at level 3. See photo illustrations. This 3rd storey link serves an added function: no longer need to construct a roof for the ground level link between say blocks 312C and 312B. What is impressive is that the 3rd storey link of blocks 312C and 312B provides a ready shelfter for those walking at ground level from one block to the other. These two enhancements: the covered walkway + central bins may not be much but; for those staying within this development; it certainly adds to a nice-touch.

1. Previously, HDB Punggol Sapphire had some units, where the main door faces the central rubbish bin. 2. Symbolically, this is considered inauspicious - with the main door entrance in full view of the rubbish chute area. It is common sense. As some neighbours may just leave debris outside this bin if the debris is too large. 3. This year, some of the newly TOP HDB blocks has a further refinement. Please see attached illustration. 3.1. For example: the newly TOP HDB estate called: HDB Punggol Parcvista's Blocks 312B, 312C, 313C and 313B each has a total of eight stacks. 3.2. And from the attachment, one can see that the eight stacks are futher divided into a cluster of 4 stacks by 4 stacks. And there is a narrow linkway between these stacks. And right in the middle is the central rubbish bin. 4. This implies that when any of the stacks/units open their main door; none of these units will ever face the central rubbish bin. Do have a closer look at this refinement from the attached photo.

Symphony Suites @ Yishun is certainly a neat "production" line block layouts. Such sites reminds me of tightly packed "road grids". Very sterile and the purpose to pack as many blocks and stacks as possible in a "small space - site". This site reminds me of the "no brainer" soon to TOP site : " Treasure Trove " in Punggol. Other than a slight cure of Blocks 50, 52 and 54; the rest of the other 12 blocks (Imagine: this development has a total of 15 "point-blocks" sandwiched together. From a Shapes and Forms point of view; both Symphony suites and Treasure Trove fortunately has a favourable square/rectangular site. Perhaps, this is the only major consolation. And thus, overall, quite a "safe-site".