Cecil Lee

This streetmap (1995) still shows the vibrant former Hillivew HDB BUKIT Gombak estate to the top left frame of Hillview Heights. In 1995, the condo was still under construction

This 1966 street map shows the area is predominantly industrial land. Once upon a time Hillview Heights sits on a factory called National Carbon. Later on it was called “Union Carbide”: a factory making dry cell batteries for torch lights and toys etc... Most likely this factory supports union carbide which at that time was nearby manufacturing batteries such as A, AA, 9V type of batteries. Today Glendale Park is located exactly at the former Hong Kong Rope factory site:

Hillview Heights condo various Flying stars. This development is considered as belonging to Period 7. These are some of the facing directions of Hillview Heights condo.

Symphony Heights Site Plan Please don't rely on the North compass marking on the above site map. As this North marking is not accurate. Below: Do rely on maps like onemap.sg:-

Springdale condo is considered under Flying Stars Period 7: generally either NE1 or SW1 facing. 1. NE1 facing units: 1.1 From now to 2023, the wealth stars for a NE1 facing is located at East sector (Water star #8) and North (Mountain star #8). 1.2 Thus good that during this period, the frontage has both the #8 stars. Good that either the Mountain or Water star falls in a bedroom or bedrooms. 2. SW1 facing units: (Facing Upper Bukit Timah side and all year long afternoon sun) 2.1. From now to 2023, the SW1 facing units are less lucky as the frontage has the double #7's. This is where between 2000 to 2003; this pair of #7's was the wealth stars at that time or current prosperity stars then. 2.2. Today from now to 2023, the wealth stars are the #8's and these stars for SW1 stacks are usually at the "rear" of the unit: at North and East sectors.

Watercove Ville @ Sembawang predominatly has facing direction of either NE1 or SW1 NE1. Has the auspicious water wealth #8 star at the frontage. Thus since many units face the sea, the sum-of-ten can be activated for : Health, wealth and family luck. If the unit is not facing a water position, then best to place a water position at the balcony area to activate the luck. On the downside; the other sectors in such a home has bad stars that best to be disarmed or neutralised. SW1. As the water wealth #8 is at the frontage; water at the frontage is good. It will be advantages if the unit faces a pool of water or activate a water position at the balcony area. As such overall, the unit can activate the sum-of-ten. Need though to disarm bad stars in many sectors of the home. To disarm health related considerations.

Nim Collection Flying Star Directions of N1, S2 and SW1. For homes with more than 1 storey high, often one should also look out for or superimpose the layout of one level onto another. For example, when I superimpose the level 1 layout with that of level 2, the stove is directly above the bed-head as shown in red marking "A":- In addition for level one, look out for a toilet directly above areas like the main door, living room sofa, altar if any and toilet if any above a stove.

No issue even if 1071 and 1073 is at the T-junction. As these are high-rise flats and not landed property. Plus the sides of these stacks are facing the T-junction.

Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui the 4 bedrooms stacks 1135, 1137 and 1139 are amongst the best stacks/units in this developement. Next best stacks are 1107 and 1109. 1105 comes close to this:- Equally good stacks units: 1111, 1113 and 1115:- Thus whenever a stack/unit faces a park is always a premium in Singapore. With the exception that some may not like partial afternoon sun all year round. Flying Stars Period 8: E1 facing stacks

Blossom Spring at Yishun Sales Brochure: Site Plan and Floor Plans blossom-spring-@-yishun.pdf Year Completed 2018 - Under Period 8 Flying Star Feng Shui HDB Blossom Spring at Yishun Map of the area in 1966. During that time, this plot was accessible only through a major road called Bah Soon Pah. And this area was often used by the SAF for traning. In the early 1970s to 1980's the land was used by People's Defence Force for training e.g. digging in and defence. In the 1970's Formerly, this site was directly above Lorong Mayang. Lorong Mayang became non-exisistent.

In 1966, the road running along the area of HDB Meadow Spring is called Bah Soon Pah Road.. an army training area: In 1976, a new network of roads surround this estate called Lorong Akar off Lorong Mayang. In the late 1980’s these roads disappeared to become Yishun estate. And the major road here is the starting boundary of Yishun called Yishun Avenue 1. In the 1980’s new estates use similar road conventions where roads with a 1, 3, 5, 7 run from East to West. While roads eg. Yishun avenue 2, 4 runs North South. Similar in convention with Ang Mo Kio estate road naming. Early 1980’s map before Yishun estate which was built post 1983 onwards..

Adana at Thomson is a small freehold development with 74 units. Comprising 3 Blocks of 5 Storey Residential Flat with Roof Terrace, with a Basement Car Park with Swimming Pool and Communal facilities. On one hand, the let down is that it is just beside a petrol station (Block 551) and there are two other petrol stations upstream; This is where the concern of vapours from petrol pumps and ground level reservoirs (if any). More concerned for units at lower levels and particularly facing the petrol station. The plus is that it is next to the Lower Pierce Park and Lower Peirce Reservoir.

What this site looks like in 1966. A rustic Yio Chu Kang Village directly above the plot of land. Mostly farming and poultry/pig rearing land... In 1975:- The area has developed since then. Today new roads such as Sunshine Lane, Sunshine Terrace sprang up afterwards. Frankly not an issue having MINDS Yio Chu Kang near-by. The estate is appropriately called Sunrise as this North East part of Singapore has the rising morning sun. As compared to Sunset way in Clementi. Where the sunsets at Clementi / Pandan side.

Alana a Hawaiian theme development at Sunshine Terrace a three storey cluster housing with condo facilities. For cluster houses and landed properties; it is good to superimpose the 1st storey layout with the 2nd storey layout. What to look out for? The main consideration is where is the kitchen and the stove location. For example, when I superimpose the above; I found that the kitchen stove on level 1 is directly above the illustrated bed-head poistion of bedroom 2 on level 2. In common sense Feng Shui, this is not ideal. Thus, ideally, don't have a bed directly above the stove. Perhaps, make this a study room instead. I also found that the wc and toilet on 2nd level is directly above the living room. Thus best to avoid seating directly below the WC. Even worse off or less than ideal if the wc/toilet is above the main door.

Did you know that in 1966, Shunfu Ville was called Thomson Garden Estate. And there was a Chinese cemetery (red circle) not exactly close-by.. close to Lake-view estate. Today, the cemetery is open land. Right at the bottom of the map is the Little Sisters of the Poor.

A new condo at Shunfu / Marymount by Qing Jian Realty Pte Ltd..(formerly Shunfu Ville) launching soon Before the privatisation of Shunfu Ville, there was no restriction to take a short-cut from the the Shunfu estate to the landed properties along Jalan Isnin and the rest of that estate. With the condo, it remains the same.

The T-junction Amber Gardens with Amber Road highlighted in yellow is usually not a major concern. As Amber 45 is not a landed property (low rise) but a condo development or high rise. Personally, this Amber Road is often a bottleneck road where it is one of the main arterial road towards Marine Parade Road. With vehicle traffic plus buses plying this road and the circus; the entrance into this development is not fantastic. Or rather may be a put-off as compared to condos like The Esta etc..

Amber 45 by UOL, located on Amber Road, occupies the site of a former landscape and nursery known as Ban Nee Chen. The land is characterized by its long and narrow rectangular shape. Prior to 1995, this area was referred to as the Rose Garden, a name derived from the plant nursery that once operated on this site. +++ This map indicates that Marine Parade has yet to be established. The circle leading to the reclaimed land of Marine Parade is also not prepared. Additionally, the sea view hotel was situated near the shoreline. \ +++ At that time, The Seaview Hotel was present. Additionally, multiple supermarket chains opened and subsequently closed at Amber Place. Currently, Amber 45 is situated between The Seaview condo at its base and The Shore Residences (which has a 99-year lease on freehold land, where the developer retains ownership of the land!). +++ The map on Street directory.com continues to display the landscape and nursery as of today [The last "print"] : Ban Nee Chen:

Not ideal to build on such land as Kovan Residences

A time-travel to the past... vacant land. The petrol station started operations around 2005..

Nim collection 1st Phase just launched.. From the Singapore street directory of 1966 till today; this piece of land has always remained vacant. This is good news .. as it is considered a virgin or “clean” plot of land. The exception is that the 2017 map shows drainage at this development. 2017:- 1970’s:- 1966 shows the whole are undeveloped.. or pre Ang Mo Kio.. It is good to dig out the history nowadays.. given all the useful readily resources like these past historical maps. Snapshot of the URL for Nim Collection. Developed by BUKIT Sembawang Estates Ltd at Nim Road and Ang Mo Kio Ave 5:- Year 2000..

This is not Feng Shui. Traditionally the placement of a set of three Fu Lu Shou figures are based on the way Chinese writing on a parchment or book. Chinese books always starts from right to left. Thus, in the past many display the Fu Lu Shou figures from right to left. In a western environment or western influence; such displays are displayed similar to this Selangor pewter.. left to right. By right the elderly gentleman should be placed to the extreme left. While the middle figure remain unchanged. As these are non religious.. no issue. If you have the opportunity to see many past Shaw studio Kung fu shows of the 1960’s to 1970’s often you see in many of the scenes : they were displayed “correctly”.

1.. From my perspective, it is essential to fully grasp the significance of Qing Ming (or honoring the deceased ancestor(s)). 2. Typically, Qing Ming is the specific day or time frame when it is traditional to pay respects to one's ancestors. 3. This year, the exact date of Qing Ming falls on April 5th, 2018. 4. Nevertheless, for many individuals, taking time off on Thursday, April 5th, 2018 to visit or pray to loved ones may not be feasible. 5. Hence, for practical purposes, some people choose to visit their loved ones approximately one week before or after April 5th, 2018. 6. Reflect on the above. What relevance do home renovations have with Qing Ming? 6.1 The most apparent link is that one might be too engrossed in renovations to spare time for paying respects! 6.2 Excuse me! You are not the contractor! You should have some time to pay respects, correct? 7. If one has a tradition of visiting an ancestor's grave or niche, it is recommended to do so before starting renovations. 8. If one is also feeling guilty, then visit them either on or before renovations (if the renovation commences or falls within this period). 9. Frankly, how can carrying out renovations in a new home result in being branded as a "dishonorable kin"? How does this upset one's ancestors? It goes against logic and rationale. P.S. Moreover, if one has never visited on Qing Ming, then all the more reason why this should not affect them at all. In such a scenario, who are you going to disappoint or cause distress to?

Yellow highlight shows that it is more of a service road than a major road:-

There are several aspects to consider in Feng Shui: 1. Flying Star Feng Shui: This method is based on Flying Stars, and generally, N1 facing stacks are considered auspicious until 2023. 2. Another aspect of Feng Shui that you should be aware of is known as: Shapes and Forms. 2.1. In this context, there is a negative perception associated with homes (typically landed properties) located at a T-junction. Consequently, any residence facing such a T-junction is often viewed as doomed or highly inauspicious. 2.2. This stigma is particularly significant if the residence is a landed property. A runaway vehicle is more likely to crash into the premises of such a home, potentially causing damage or, worse, injury to the occupants. This conclusion is drawn from basic common sense. 3. Additional factors to consider: 3.1. How busy is Bedok North Ave 4? To be frank, the main arterial road, Bedok North Rd, experiences heavy traffic at certain times of the day. However, Bedok North Ave 4 primarily serves Blocks 84, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, and the newer under construction 188's. As this is a minor road, if one resides on a higher floor, it is unlikely that a runaway vehicle could reach that unit, thus posing no real threat. 3.2. The number 44. While this is not directly related to Feng Shui, there remains a stigma associated with homes bearing the number 44, particularly if the unit number is 04-44 or 14-44. This is due to the association of the number 4 with the concept of 'death.' This perception may potentially impact the resale value.