Cecil Lee

Especially in these two blocks 425A and 425B; not only are the lifts centrally located; each floor's central rubbish bin is equally at the centre-point of the development. Thus the advantage is that this bin is not close to any stacks/units. Of course, the slight draw-back is that it is in full view of those coming in and out of the lifts. Frankly, this is quite common in many of the past HDB block designs all over Singapore.

The review

Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui and the Water classics; it is certainly a no-brainer if one does not select either of these stacks/units 149 (4 bedders); the rest are 5 bedders:- 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161 and higher floors of stack 163. For stack 163, higher floors are preferred to ensure the unit clears the trees in the park. Even 159 should consider higher floors since the living room would be overlooking the park. If you have selected any of the above.. Congratulations! For getting a million dollar view and no afternoon sun!

1. This is a variant of my earlier redesign of the entrance towards the underground car-park of Northshore cove. 2. This redesign is to reduce the potential for cars turning into the car-park getting rear-ended at marking in red X. As the earlier entrance is close to the slip road from Northshore drive. 3. One consideration is that the entrance/exit to this development may be at location marked as "A". 3.1 As this is a straight road and less blind spot(s). 4. Alternatively, the entrance could have been at marking A. And the exit at marking B. 4.1 And even in the future may allow for two entry/exit gantries (if necessary). (As this development has 801 units.. fairly large sized estate. close to the 1,000k resident level developments). 4.2 Unless this is one way to deter car-ownership.. hmmm.. 5. In fact, many condos have this arrangement where entry is at one side and exit is at the other. Again, to minimize accidents.. P.S. The above are just wishful thinking.. in that if the original layout had been properly drawn or planned.. I would not have to come-up with such an imaginative redrawing of the service road of Northshore cove development.

1. Please note that this is a rough sketch. 2. I have redesigned the car-park entrance and exit / DOP entrance and exit and the rubbish bin collection for block 423C. 3. In my opinion, this is not perfect. But, at least, would minimize and accidents totally. 4. The flaw of this sketch is that I placed the entrance leading into the basement car park to close to the slip road turning in from Northshore Drive. This is not a good idea as some cars may be rear-ended if it turns suddenly even if it signals left. 5. Thus, I have re-designed this area in the next thread. Just to show that the entrance could be better improved. 6. The good thing about this simple sketch is that the entrance and exit are now no longer sharing the same piece of service road with each other and the DOP. Can still have an open space between the DOP and exit so that cars can still turn towards the DOP to pick up passengers. 7. While cars entering the development to park should normally not drop someone at the DOP. 8. The planners could have also considered the entrance along Northshore Drive as it is a straight road vs a more dangerous entry /exit along a curve i.e. Northshore Crescent (road).

1. Bad news is that most likely the planners of the estate most likely are non-drivers. 2. Most condos and even past HDB developments have more than two exits. 2.1 This is a safety feature where if a vehicle happens to breakdown or stuck at that gantry; there is an alternative exit point. 3. In addition, it is safer to have a carpark entry/exit along a straight road such as Northshore Drive instead of the road at a curve along Northshore Crescent. 4. The entry / exit towards (the road) Northshore crescent should not have so many "twists" and turns and criss-crossing towards the Drop-off-point (DOP). 5. "S" curse oops.. I mean "S" curve can slow down vehicles.. but not many are that accurate or you are trying to say.. there are large sized vehicles such as S-class Mercedes Benz or BMW 7 series leasees or their family members visiting this development? Or what about other 7 or 8 seater vehicles? 5.1 For example at marking in purple A, many drivers often eat-into the other lane when entering or exiting the car-park. 5.2 As a result, most likely, the estate may place bolder blocks. And one can see the poor tires/wheels rubbing against this in the future. 6. Often cars turning into Northshore Crescent may want to go directly towards the DOP. While cars exiting the car park will criss-cross this "junction" at marking in pink "B". 6.1 One can just imagine.. there may be prone to kissing by vehicles/motorcycles etc.. 7. HDB, if you are hearing this.. yeah! YOU! the planner.. Yes, You! This is not a test track for learners to learn how to pass "S" curves. It is your responsibility to make it safe! 8. Take for example how Causeway point's car park entrance /exits were redesigned many years ago to be .. SAFE and minimize accidents! 9. Take for example also how Ang Mo Kio Hub's car park were redesigned to make it safe! After so many accidents due to the huge pillars that had created blind spots .. when it was first opened... P.S. It is not too late to re-design the car-park, lah! Luckily you are not in North Korea.. or you would not be seen or heard after this...shhhhh....

Although it is now proven by scientists that the literal Left and Right brain concept is not true. Neverthless this is still a useful concept to define the two different styles. Thus, we still associate the "Right-brain" with intuition, artistic and the arts. Looking at the block and stack layout.. it is unlike the methodical "Left-brain" type of layout. Here, most likely the planners are more inclined to be "Right-brainers". For example block 425A and 425B both blocks share a similar tri-branch-out layout. Otherwise, they have stacks that are totally not even similar facing at all. This is what is so unique in this development. While 423A takes a little from the facing directions of block 425A and 423C takes to 425B. Although on first look the Precinct Pavillion or PP seems to be exactly at the middle of Northshore cove development; After analysing closely.. surprisingly, only one 5 bedder is even close to "looking" at this PP. Even so, you really need to strain the neck to be able to look towards the PP. The most affected would be stack 171 (even so, at an acute angle view). And the rest are the smaller bedders stacks 109, 111 and also low floors of 113, 115, 137 and 139. Good news is that these stacks are considered quite a large distance away. Unless one has inplanted bionic eyes... thank god.. this is still a few decades away...

Protractor workings to determine the compass directions of HDB Northshore cove 4 and 5 bedroom types

Northshore Cove Sales Brochure: Site Plan and Floor Plan northshore-cove.pdf Lease Commencement Date: Year 2021 HDB Northshore Cove BTO and Flying Stars Feng Shui Flying Stars 4 and 5 Bedroom types:- N2 = 157, 159 N3 = 161, 163 NE1 = 153, 155 NW3 = 103, 149, 151, 171, 173 SE3 = 101, 165, 167, 169 SW1 = 147 E1 = 141, 143 S1 = 145

@ Greenwich V in Seletar Apologies, the tablet associated with the figurines positioned here in 2012 has deteriorated; only a handful of indistinct words remain legible. Remembering Seletar The sound of nature Memories This collection of sculptures celebrates the rich heritage and unique culture of Seletar. Built in 1928, the RAF Seletar is the first international airport of Singapore. From the rubber estates of yesteryear lining Yio Chu Kang Road and Jalan Kayu to the sights, sounds and smell of tweeting birds..

Low crime does not mean NO crime. In Katong.. we experience high crime.. literally at our doorsteps... Quite scary that I live within this cluster of red "X"es. Where the red "X"es were the approximate locations that these "Housebreaking" signs were placed quite recently. Note: This area is entitled "landed-property" cum private apartments zone. Under Marine Parade

Dim Sum Facts Dim Sum originated with the Cantonese in Southern China. While it started as a snack, it has now become a stable of Chinese dining culture. It is treated as a meal where friends and families gather together to have a relaxing and happy dining experience. The serving sizes of dim sum are small and often come in 3 and 4 pieces. Because of the small serving sizes, one can try a huge variety of food. Eating dim sum ar a restaurant is usually known in Cantonese as going To "drink Tea" (yum Cha), as tea is typically served with dim sum. Traditionally dim sum includes various types of steam buns such as char siew Bao, chicken Bao and other delights such as Siew Mai and Cheong fun

Cat burglary = House breaking in Marine Parade zone Signage placed a few days ago.

The house you live-in is not an asset.. it is a liability

Thus if these floor carpets are laid as shown below, can see that it is instead a "smooth" flow.. Don't you think that this has more to do with common sense?

Shows signs of wear and tear. Worse if it soft and tender feet may be "scratched" against such "zebra crossing" laid panels. Same for blocks of parquet tiles if they are laid in the same manner.

Parquet flooring in a home should be laid similar to this arrangement:- Avoid laying parquet flooring similar to this "zebra crossing" method:- This is because if the parquet flooring is worn down; such a pattern may cause splinters ..

This bicycle rack design @ Bellewaters Sengkang. Perhaps, the security personnel at this development is the deterrent. Given that only the two support poles are thick. While the stretch of frame looks so thin and flimsy.. I believe a medium sized bolt cutter or a saw could easily breach these wires within seconds to just a few minutes... Nevertheless, it could park five (5) bicycles easily.. Luckily, it is so bulky; as this whole frame is secured to the concrete floor by only four exposed nuts. Contrast this to the Boon Keng (one article earlier) version.. worlds apart.

Give this area another 5 to 6 years and I believe, many will settle and even feel comfortable to the locale.

This is a classic case of Sha Qi or poison arrow of the pointed roof aimed towards "This Unit's" living room. If it is aimed towards another opening like a bedroom window. Usually, having a day curtain drawn 24/7 can help. If it is aimed towards a balcony: either draw the external blind be it a ziptrack or like in the photo the louvres. But this is a double edged sword that can block this unit's qi flow into the unit and affect it's luck. Some geomancers may even recommend a wind chime. But the poison arrow is so low. And if say a wind chime is hang high-up.. what is the use of it even being there? FULL-STOP

Note: This is a rough altered illustration. Showing that the two blocks could have been mirrored with the pool within the inner core. And for tower 10, majority of the lower storeys would have been shielded by afternoon sun. Thanks to the position of Block 8. Thus only 4 stacks will get direct/indirect afternoon sun as compared to the present siteplan layout.

Martin Modern by Guocoland What a pity stacks/units that have pool view also affected by afternoon sun. Especially Tower 8 with the larger units stacks #01, #02 and #03. For Tower 10, stack #12 is the most affected by afternoon sun. Including stack #11. While stacks #13, #14 and #15 also have indirect afternoon sun all year round. It is a pity that the developer should have mirrored the two blocks on this plot of land.

>Assume if the structure is not an issue, from feng shui perspective, >can I interpret the above as still a no no to stay ? There is no >remedy at all ? Please re-read what I wrote.

These are some considerations:- 1. Under Symbolism in Feng Shui, the I-Ching says that water above one is inauspicious. And represents "difficulty" or problems". In this sense, it is "linked to good or bad Feng Shui". 2. Pure Common sense. 2.1. If or should the structure of the support above the unit is not up to structural strength.. then... just imagine... 2.2. More likely, if there are issues, it could most likely be cracks at the support columns and if the roof is not properly waterproofed.. water has a way of seeking cracks. And one may start to see water seeping downwards. 3. This is unrelated: But in the past a Shopping complex in Korea had it's cooling towers moved and this lead to the weakening of the support pillars. >If the water tank is directly above our unit, it is consider as bad feng shui ? If yes what is the remedy ? What do you think?

This is a simple decision tree matrix for purchase of a new or re-sale flat for stay. If the purchase is for investment, then no need to consider this at all. Since Feng Shui is about earth luck or the place one is currently staying-at. Please note that this is year 2017. And 2022 onwards is like 5 years away. As at now, this simple matrix applies. But as it draws closer and closer to Period 9, this matrix is no longer in use. Since by Period 9, we no longer need to consider the luck of a home under Period 8. By then it will strictly be how good or bad the home is under Period 9. Thus for someone reading this on or after 2022.. please don't quote me.. Use common sense.. this chart expires or nearly expires then. What happens? It will become invalid. No more valid...lah! BLUE ZONE = Go grab it while still available GREEN ZONE = Worth buying (Case-by-case. Luck often can be boosted) PURPLE ZONE = Worth buying. But before 2022 is up.. consider selling or enhancing the Feng Shui. Pronto. YELLOW ZONE = On a case-by-case basis. But before 2022 is up.. consider selling or enhancing the Feng Shui. Pronto. GREY ZONE = Period 8, below average luck. And in Period 9 it depends. Since this is 2017. Maybe in 2021, if luck is greater than 60 to 100 percent. MAY consider buying it THEN (not in 2017).