Cecil Lee

Part 1: Resource bank HDB Woodlands Glade launched in February 2018

Part 1: Resource Bank Sales Brochure: Site Plan and Floor Plans ubi-grove.pdf HDB Ubi Grove launched in February 2018 Although the majority applies to a condo unit, but many of what to look out for also can apply to BTO flats:-

Part 1: Resource Bank Teck Whye View Sales Brochure: Site Plan and Floor Plans teck-whye-view.pdf HDB Teck Whye View BTO launched in February 2018

Part 1: Resource Bank Sales Brochure: Site Plan and Floor Plans tampines-greenfoliage.pdf HDB Tampines GreenFoliage launched in February 2018.. review soon...

Part 1: Resource Bank Sales Brochure: Site Plan and Floor Plans tampines-greendew.pdf HDB Tampines GreenDew launched in February 2018 ... review soon.. tampines-greendew.pdf

1. In earlier times, customs were more stringent and often imposed limitations. 2. In modern society, if a household lacks a prominent matriarch or dissenting family members to supervise, it is generally acceptable not to move in on the designated day. 3. Moving in usually entails an overnight stay, and some individuals may choose to gradually relocate their belongings if possible. Bringing a few suitcases with essential items at the last minute can be beneficial. 4. Consequently, these practices are often viewed as taboos. Today, it is essential to exhibit adaptability to one’s circumstances, as there is no one-size-fits-all guide for every situation

Part 2B: This is a larger overview of the entire Tampines region as shown in this 1966 map From this street map, one can see that for miles this site is truly remote and not near any centre of activity. Activities then were more closer to the East Coast area.

Part 2A: Good news that in the past this site is a vacant virgin plot of land 1. In 1966, this is how the place looked like: mostly virgin land, no villages or roads leading to it. 2. This is good news given that in some sites, we do find a market or even cemetery. Don't get me wrong, cemetery land especially former cemetery sites were previously chosen because usually they have good Feng Shui. Just that unless 100% of the bones were removed; the land may become inauspicious that's all.

Part 1: The Tapestry: A near rectangular site with the exception of a bite size taken up by a place of worship Launching by March 2018. Expected T.O.P. In 4th Quarter 2022. Usually or often can even be slightly earlier. But don’t take my words for it. As in some instances.. may even be a delay. This plot is beside The Santorini u/c. And across one road is The Alps.

Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui; it is always good to have individual tower blocks. As this allows full circulation of air without impeding air-flow to each of the blocks. As well as no blockage of sun-light. This a plus point. Each if these two towers of New Futura which are “pencil thin” is considered as belonging to the wood element. This chart shows the significance of each of the five elements:-

New Futura by CDL and what the plot of land looked like in 1965. This 2018 streetdirectory.com map shows the location of New Futura in relation to it’s surround area. Leonie Towers A and B and Riva Lodge sits on a former Muslim cemetery as shown in this 1966 streetmap of Singapore: New Futura is one road away at Leonie Hill Road off River Valley Road.

Hmm... invisible grilles...on a ground floor unit... uncommon.. More likely prevent stray cats and birds. As well as deter theft..

Really? In 1966, Singapore has a road named: “Vampire Road”. Today it is non-existent! This suggests that somehow; Vampires were cleared from that street? How cool to have such an address?

Note: Just in by AVA of Singapore on another brand. And not the brand mentioned above:- RECALL OF COFFEE TREE MYCAFE 4-IN-1 PENANG DURIAN WHITE COFFEE FROM MALAYSIA] Arising from reports of consumers in Malaysia being hospitalised after drinking Coffee Tree MyCafe “4-in-1 Penang Durian White Coffee”, AVA has followed up with our counterparts in Malaysia to request for facts of the case. While the case is under investigation, AVA has instructed a recall of Coffee Tree MyCafe “4-in-1 Penang Durian White Coffee” from Malaysia as a precautionary measure. Consumers who have purchased the product can return them to the retailer. AVA will be taking samples for food safety tests. Consumers who do not feel well after consuming any food products should seek medical attention. As a good food safety practice, when in doubt of the safety of a food product, do not consume.

Over looking Kingsford Hillview Peak and MINDEF:- Pool view:

Hillivew Park condo was developed under Period 7. And all units in this development either face E1 or W1. View of The Hillier/HillV2 (left) and Swimming pool of Kingsford Hillview Peak

This is a simplified chart illustrating Feng Shui and its numerous aspects. Feng Shui represents a comprehensive methodology that involves the examination of various concepts and principles. The two primary considerations employed are: Compass School and Shapes and Forms: Therefore, a statement such as Compass School" Forms (Shapes and Forms) prevail over the Stars (Flying Stars). = Flying Stars are favorable does not necessarily imply that the Feng Shui is beneficial unless the principal Shapes and Forms Feng Shui is also considered. Simply asserting that it is good based on this concept is insufficient. What about Shapes and Forms? This presents a different perspective altogether.

Hillview Heights

In red: roughly the location of the former Woodbridge Hospital buildings

About Woodbridge Hospital Woodbridge Hospital is the former name of Singapore’s main psychiatric institution, now known as the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). Its history is essentially the history of institutional mental healthcare in Singapore. Overview: 1. Origins of Psychiatric Care in Colonial Singapore (1840s–1920s) Before “Woodbridge” existed, mental health care in Singapore went through several early, basic institutions: - 1841 – First “Insane Hospital” - Established in the Bras Basah area to house people with mental illness. - Conditions were custodial rather than therapeutic: the focus was on confinement and basic care. - Mid–late 1800s – Moves and renamings - The asylum moved a couple of times (including to Pasir Panjang and later to the Sepoy Lines area, near what is now Singapore General Hospital). - It was known by names like “Lunatic Asylum” and “Mental Hospital”, reflecting attitudes of the time. - Overcrowding and poor conditions were persistent issues as the colony grew. These early institutions set the stage for a purpose-built psychiatric hospital, which eventually became Woodbridge. 2. The Yio Chu Kang Mental Hospital (1928–1950s) - 1928 – Opening of the new Mental Hospital at Yio Chu Kang Road - A large, purpose-built psychiatric facility was opened on Yio Chu Kang Road. - It was simply called the Mental Hospital at first. - It adopted the typical early 20th‑century asylum design: large wards, high walls, and a self-contained campus, emphasizing segregation from society. - Clinical practice in this era - Treatments were limited and often rudimentary by modern standards. - Care was still mostly institutional and long‑term; people often stayed for extended periods. This Yio Chu Kang campus is what would later become famous as “Woodbridge Hospital.” 3. The Name “Woodbridge Hospital” (1951) - 1951 – Renamed Woodbridge Hospital - The hospital was renamed Woodbridge Hospital, reportedly after a wooden bridge near the entrance to the grounds. - Over time “Woodbridge” became the common way Singaporeans referred to the national psychiatric hospital. - The name also picked up colloquial and sometimes stigmatizing connotations, as it became shorthand for “mental hospital.” During this post‑war period, new psychiatric drugs and therapies began to be introduced, slowly changing the nature of treatment toward more active medical and psychological intervention. 4. Modernization and Shift in Philosophy (1960s–1980s) From the 1960s onward, Woodbridge Hospital went through significant transformation: - Introduction of modern treatments - Use of antipsychotics, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers. - Development of psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and social work as part of psychiatric care. - Gradual move away from pure institutionalization - The global movement toward deinstitutionalization influenced Singapore. - Greater emphasis on rehabilitation and returning patients to the community where possible, instead of lifelong confinement. - Expansion of services - Care for children and adolescents, geriatric psychiatry, addiction treatment, and forensic psychiatry gradually developed. - Training roles expanded: the hospital became a key site for training doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals in mental health. Woodbridge began moving from being just an asylum to being a modern psychiatric center. 5. Move to Buangkok and Creation of IMH (1993–1990s) - 1993 – Relocation and renaming - The old Yio Chu Kang site was replaced by a new, purpose-built campus at Buangkok Green. - The institution was renamed Institute of Mental Health / Woodbridge Hospital. - The dual name reflected a transition: acknowledging the well‑known “Woodbridge” name while repositioning the institution as a modern medical institute. - Design and concept of the new campus - More open, therapeutic environment compared to the older asylum-style layout. - Facilities were better suited for specialized services, research, and training. This move symbolized a deliberate effort to modernize mental healthcare and reduce the stigma associated with the old “asylum” image. 6. From “Woodbridge” to IMH: Changing Identity and Stigma (2000s–Present) - Over time, the official and public usage shifted increasingly toward “Institute of Mental Health (IMH)”, with “Woodbridge Hospital” retained mainly as a historical name. - IMH today: - Singapore’s national psychiatric hospital and main tertiary mental health center. - Provides acute inpatient care, outpatient services, community-based programs, emergency psychiatric services, and subspecialty clinics. - Active in research, public education, and anti‑stigma campaigns. The move from “Woodbridge Hospital” to IMH reflects broader changes: - From custodial care → evidence‑based, multidisciplinary treatment - From isolation → community integration and early intervention - From stigma and fear → increasing public awareness and normalization of mental health issues Short Summary - Pre‑1928: Mental illness managed in small colonial asylums (Insane Hospital, Lunatic Asylum), often overcrowded and custodial. - 1928: Large Mental Hospital opens at Yio Chu Kang Road. - 1951: Renamed Woodbridge Hospital, becoming Singapore’s main psychiatric institution. - 1960s–1980s: Modern treatments, rehabilitation, and training expand; philosophy shifts away from long‑term institutionalization. - 1993: Hospital relocates to Buangkok Green and is renamed Institute of Mental Health / Woodbridge Hospital. - 2000s–present: Common name becomes IMH; Woodbridge survives mainly as a historical term. +++ This was the original location of Woodbridge Hospital: The road leading to it was Jalan Woodbridge. In 2001, the developer MCL wrote in to change this road Jalan Woodbridge to Gerald Drive. This was approved. As Woodbridge Hospital moves further down a few kilometres away. Today the epic centre where it once stood is exactly at Hougang Primary School grounds. Close to this is Hougang One (formerly Hougang Point). In close proximity are HDB flats Blocks 970, 927, 938 etc..

East Tudor, a landed property area was once on a hilly land of a cemetery. In fact, my grandfather was buried on this land in the early 1960’s. A near-by estate Tanah Merah Green also landed housing is just beside this cemetery plot.

Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, it is considered less than ideal to have the main entrance door close to the central rubbish bin(s).

Assuming that the TOP stairs marked with a large 2 is the roof TOP last step; then the total number of steps is ten (10)

Sorry what question are you asking on this? Total number of steps?