Cecil Lee

May 2018 Casa Spring @ Yishun Sengkang Fernvale Vines Tampines GreenVines Toa Payoh Kim Keat Beacon August 2018 Punggol Point Cove Punggol Point Woods Melody Spring Yishun Yishun Glen November 2018 East Glen @ Canberra Fernvale Acres Melody Spring Yishun (same site-plan as Aug 2018) Plantation Glove @ Tengah Tampines GreenGem February 2019 Boon Lay Glade Fernvale Vines Jurong West Jewel Kallang Breeze Towner Crest May 2019 Champions Green (Woodlands) Garden Vale @ Tengah Plantation Green @ Tengah Kempas Residences @ Kallang/Whampoa September 2019 Punggol Point Cove Punggol Point Crown Tampines GreenGlen November 2019 Garden Vines @ Tengah Plantation Grange Plantation Village Tampines GreenSpring Yio Chu Kang Beacon February 2020 Canberra Vista @ Sembawang Kim Keat Ripples @ Toa Payoh Toa Payoh Ridge Please scroll down to the next thread... For individual reviews, Please use SEARCH to find a review

Photos taken from neighbouring HDB Anchorvale Fields on 22 May 2018

HDB Anchorvale Fields Just T.O.P.

21 May 2018 BT

Jui Residence single block looks "neat" and smart. And looks like it has retained the former National Aerated Water Company frontage (nice):- Jui Residences at 1117 Serangoon Road is located beside a drain at the former National Aerated Water Company (NAWC). In the past, NAWC produced Kickapoo Joy juice, Sinalco and Royal crown cola. Kickapoo Joy juice is still sold today. While Sinalco and Royal crown cola all but disappeared. What a waste that the iconic facade of the National Aerated Water Company has to be demolished. Many of such iconic Aerated Water Company facades were demolised .. Yeo Hiap Seng, Bukit Timah, Fraser and Neave at Delta Avenue... In the past those staying nearby to the former National Aerated Water Company would often see coloured dye poured into the Kallang River. Perhaps, then orange coloured water = Sinalco; another time Yellow for Kickapoo. This development is surrounded by Sim Choon Huat Temple and Mah Building (Refer to above map) (The proximity to this temple should be a concern if one is considering to purchase a unit near to Jui Residences) Above MAP: The purple dotted lines on this MAP shows the underground tracks of the NE MRT line. It is separated by Serangoon Roaf and the future Jui. As these modern tunnels are deep and isolated with concrete: no significant concern for Jui. There is a second-hand stainless steel furniture warehouse at 1249. One can still see second stainless steel stacked outside the premises or backyard. Don’t expect the usual retail mall experience, here. The site has not changed much other than there is no longer Woodsville circus; as it has been replaced by many traffic lights in all directions.

Photos taken on 21 May 2018

Case Study: 3 Bedroom Premium Type B3, B3a, B3b - Under symbolism in Feng Shui, it is less than ideal to open the main door and see the sink (plus the stove). Fortunately, based on this layout, there is an easy fix. Such as placing a partition...

Case Study: 3 Bedroom Premium Type B2, B2a and B2b with stove partially facing sink home the developer has realised that the sink faces the stove. And like some past developments; the developer had adjusted the sink to avoid facing the stove. Fortunately 3 Bedroom Premium Type B1, B1a, B1b shows that the sink is not directly facing the stove. Which is a plus point:-

Case Study: Balcony/PES with Three-Panel Sliding Doors Some of the layout plans at 100 Palm Residences feature three-panel sliding doors for the balcony or PES. 1. This photo is from The Terrace at Punggol, which has just received its T.O.P. (Temporary Occupation Permit). 1.1 Three-panel sliding doors at the balcony/PES: 2. As flat sizes continue to shrink, more new developments feature balconies with only three-panel sliding doors, instead of the more common four-panel designs found in older condos, ECs, and even HDB flats. 3. The benefit of four-panel doors is that the opening is centered, allowing the panels to slide to either side for easy access between the living room and balcony. 4. This convenience is lost with three-panel doors. 5. With only three panels, it’s difficult to place a large sofa close to the balcony doors. TV consoles or cabinets also can’t be too thick or fully cover the sliding door panel behind the sofa. 6. Therefore, you need to carefully consider not only the length of your sofa, but also the height and width of any armchairs, ensuring they don’t block the lock mechanism by the sofa, or vice versa. 7. Another advantage of four-panel sliding doors is that you can often leave a gap for ventilation without fully closing the doors. With three-panel doors, however, the opening is usually at the edge, where heavy rain and wind can easily enter. 8. For example, Sol Acres development also features three-panel balcony doors. (Note: This is an actual photo from The Terrace EC Block 88, ground floor unit PES.) 9. The four-panel balcony sliding door allows you to open not only the middle two panels, but also either the side or corner panels. 9.1 This design combines the versatility of three panels with added flexibility offered by four panels.

Case Study: Potential poison arrows from roof-lines. There may be possible poison arrows directed toward the lower storeys of stacks #03, #04, #08, #33, and #34, especially if the roof-lines point toward any windows or balconies of these units. Based on the showroom model, it appears that the third storeys of stacks #03, #04, #08, #33, and #34 could be affected. However, as shown in the illustration, trees in front of stacks #03, #08, and #34 may help to block or reduce the impact.

One map protractor readings... For this development, extra care should be taken onsite to do proper measurements. Given that the HDB sales brochure's block outlines differ from the government survey map used in onemap.sg

Case Study: Herb Trail means edible herbs? Yes / No? All developments are required to do weekly outdoor fogging. This is to prevent egg or lavae from mosquitoes. Thus herbs planted in such a development are not meant to be placed in one's mouth...

Case Study: Northwave's pool is East-West direction. May lead to "Sick Building Syndrome" or SBS... What is SBS? Understand it.... here:- Can it happen at Northwave EC?

There are two types of security intercom system in use today: System Type 1: Guard Room with fixed line connected to each unit's wired intercom. This system has been in use for many years especially the age of the fixed telephone lines and pagers. Here, in the past, the unit's intercom is close-by to the main entrance door. And there are many types of systems from simple verbal calls to camera built in to the intercom system. If one is not physically in the unit: the secuirty guard may call and get no answer. Or at some side-gates; there is an intercom. And one can call in to get access. For large developments like Sol Acres EC; it makes sense to opt for this fixed line system. To avoid massive phone bills from a Telecoms provider. Given that there are so many units in this development. System Type 2: Each unit has to register a phone number. Nowadays many simply register their Handphone. This system uses GSM/3G and 4G modules to dial to an owner or occupier's number. Here, so long as the occupier registers a specific phone number; the security guard can call the unit number and the occupier's specific phone will ring. Thus, the guard and check with the owner directly to sse if the occupier is expecting a specific visitor or not. For smaller developments: outside the access gate; a visitor can call a unit number. And instead of the call directing to a guardroom. Here, the potential visitor can get to talk to the occupier. And the occupier can even press a code e.g. #2 to open the side gate for his/her visitor. The advantage of this system is that one can even be in the toilet doing business or overseas and allow the visitor to come into the development. (Provided the occupier is not on a flight with their phone turned-off. If so, he/she should not be expecting a visitor. The disadvantage of this system is often: the occupier has to decide on only ONE phone to register as an "intercom" system. And for a new occupier / tenant or resale buyer, they have to quickly register their phone fast. Else, visitors have a hard-time calling up to the unit. This includes the management's time and effort to update the phone numbers each time a new tenant, occupier takes up residence in the development. Another disadvantage is that if this is a large development with lots of visitors; perhaps the telecom bills may start to rise. If the telecom company charges by the number of calls out of the system. Northwave uses this later System Type 2. Addendum on 17/7/2019 = A new type of e-invite system for visitors at The Clementi Canopy....

Case Study: Where is the central rubbish bin? An interesting read on universal concerns including the central rubbish bin

Case Study: Avoid main door (opening) facing or view of a stove A simple use of opaque film, here. Opaque films usually have transparency such as 10% to 100%. Usually 50% opaquecity is good enough.

Case Study: When purchasing a ground floor or often 2nd storey; do consider any nearby function areas such as BBQ or Alfresco dining / kitchen areas. As often, these building do have support structures such as pillars and beams. That may result in a pillar slicing towards a unit's opening such as the balcony or bedroom window(s) if any.

Case Study: A look at pavilion design and whether a near-by unit get's attacked by poison arrows in terms of the roof-lines (if any) Does these two pavilions look "threatening?". Good news is that under symbolism they don't.

Case Study: Where is the location of the bin centre and sub-station (transformer room) and gen-set? Particularly try to avoid having a unit facing the bin centre. The planners of Northwave did a reasonably good job in the placement of the bin centre cum generator-set and substation (Highlighted in yellow). Thus it is safe to say that Block 111 and 101 facing these facilities is really not an issue.

May 2018 progress of The Tapestry

A snapshot of the streetmap in 1966 shows that there were two markets close-by to The Visionaire. The EC is situated at an active zone or area at Sembawang.

A compact Altar with auspicious dimensions.

Case Study: 2 Bedroom Type - Stove sharing the same wall as WC Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui less than ideal for this:

In 1966, there was a Dispensary near-by to the site.And the site was located at Kampong Sultan. A seaside Hotel was at the fringe of the sea. Today, this is reclaim land and is now the West Coast Highway.