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You mean you want me to sit at a location where staff frequently resigns? Why so mean to me?
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These are some considerations:
1. Overall, the extension of this home is still a rectangular plot.
1.1. Thus under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, since you may be doing A and A works; it is feasible to do so. Given that there are many other homes that are in an L-shaped configuration.
1.2. So long as it is configured properly, should not pose a problem.
2. It is good to apply both the Eight House concept and Flying Stars to analyse the interior of the home.
3. One of the external considerations is the House B. Here, usually, house B has an angle e.g. under marking in red A often aimed towards your potential new home. If so, make sure that there are no major openings such as a balcony or window at this "poison arrow" area.
3.1 In general, if configured properly, not an issue.
3.2 Other issues include, the drainage of the home out to the external drains and any poison arrows like lamp posts and pointed neighbour's roof-line if any..etc facing the home.
QuoteOn 8/24/2015 7:32:25 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hello! Hello, I'm
Anthony. I'm Kua no. 8.
I'm thinking of
purchasing a house and land.
Sitting on an l shaped
land. It used to be a
rectangle. Occupied by Main
house (very old). The
front portion of the land was
sold (Marked House B) a
long time ago. An
extension of the house was
built on the remaining
portion. There is
currently a wall between Main
house and the extension.
I plan to demolish the
wall between these houses.
And change the
roof and floor.Is this worth
pursuing? Thanks!
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This ceiling is non-load bearing.
QuoteOn 9/12/2015 8:09:31 AM, Anonymous wrote:
In practise false ceilings are usually
made of light-weight materials and
considered as non-load bearing.On
7/8/2004 7:48:07 AM, Cecil Lee
wrote:
Dear Zan,
Yes, in my
opinion, there are
two sides of the
coin on your
false ceiling:-
1.
Asthetically, many of us
read too
much on Feng Shui.
And based on
visual look and
feel, it "reminds"
many people
of a "beam".
2. On the
other side of the
coin, this is
often, in my
opinion, more to do
with
cosmetic look rather than
a
real impact on us. Since,
this
is a light weight material
and
unlike a concentrated
beam
e.g. several inches by
several
inches, this is flat
half-way
round.
So whether, are
you going to
be "mentally" affected
by it,
depends on you.
Some
practitioners would
advice buying two
flutes and
placing each on either
side
(let the flute be in
a
vertical) position on each
side
"holding-up" the false
ceiling. This
looks ugly
Warmest
Regards,Cecil
On 7/8/2004 7:17:15 AM,
Zan Ng
wrote:
Hi
In order to
create some
unique
design to my
master
bedroom,
half of the
ceiling
was
covered by false
ceiling.
I
understand that
it's
not
favourable
to
place
thebed under a
beam
but
not too sure for
false
ceiling
constructed this
way.
My
bedroomis quite
small
so
my bed would
definitely
be
placed under
it.My
mum
was really unhappy
over it
and
keep stressing that
it's
bad
for us. Attached is a
photo
of
the
false
ceiling.Please
advice.
Thank
s & regard.
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A client like this shoe cabinet design as it is functional.
To sum up, Option 1 is considered the safest choice, while the feasibility of Option 3 depends on clearance measurements, ideally about 1 meter. Additionally, cabinet door designs should steer clear of reflective materials and louvers to align with both aesthetic and practical Feng Shui principles.
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This new home has extensive white natural marble andthe "black veins".
This brand newhome's lovely white polished marble. Look at how lovely the grains are: an art work of sorts
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This type of wall feature is seldom seen nowadays.
The advantage that the slots you see offers ventilation into the side of the home.
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Can I put a mirror behind my sofa right at the living room.
Like the picture I sent you. I remembered you said ok. Thanks
OK this has more to do with common sense.
If the sofa seat is too close to the wall/mirror. The mirror may end up with hair oil and takes some effort to maintain. That's all.
QuoteOn 11/30/2012 6:17:22 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Even pieces will always have a SPLIT in
the middle. For mirrors, go for either
ONE piece or ODD pieces...On 7/17/2008
1:12:17 PM, Cecil Lee wrote:
Try to
use a single piece
(ONE) or (THREE)
piece mirror
as shown in the
attachment.
Avoid placing exactly
two
pieces of mirror at the dining
table area.
Often for
convenience, the
contractor will
arrange for a
two piece mirror to be
installed. Most likely, if the
wall is too large, it may
either
not be possible to
bring up a single
piece
through the lift or even from
the staircase. Alternatively,
it
only takes a few minutes to
bring
upa two piece
mirror via the
lift.
However, two pieces of mirrors
is considered inauspicious as
the line"cuts" exactly
the
middle of the dining
table. Thus
symbolic of a
"split" or food when
placed on
the table is cut
into-half.
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Under the five elements concept: although gold colour represents the metal element. But often, gold may also look like yellow.
Thus if a room or sector particularly has nasty #5 bad yellow; yellow colour is not ideal for that room.
And on the safe side; try to avoid anything that may possibly look like yellow in a sector.
In this case, this yellow globe can look like yellow even if it is "gold".
QuoteOn 12/29/2014 4:29:39 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Circle rings represent the metal
element.Under the Five element concept:
THREE 3 (rings) represent wood. And
since circle represents metal;the
symbolism here is "Metal destroys (3)
wood to create wealth...On
8/23/2013 5:57:00 AM, Cecil Lee wrote:
Metal element is represented
by circles. And water by
waves.
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Visible signs of Chinese 7th month along the service road of one of the estates in Compassvale
QuoteOn 6/24/2014 7:55:34 PM, Anonymous wrote:
2014's Chinese 7th month
starts on:
27 Jul 2014 (Sun)
2014, 7th month, 1 day
And the last day is on:
24 Aug 2014 (Sun)
2014, 7th month, 29 dayOn 9/19/2012
6:50:52 AM, Cecil Lee wrote:
Mercedes benz and a host of other
essentials for the dead..On
9/18/2012
10:02:50 PM, Cecil Lee wrote:
Last
Sunday, marks the start
of the
Chinese Lunar 8th month
2012.
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In practise false ceilings are usually made of light-weight materials and considered as non-load bearing.
QuoteOn 7/8/2004 7:48:07 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Zan,
Yes, in my opinion, there are
two sides of the coin on your
false ceiling:-
1. Asthetically, many of us
read too much on Feng Shui.
And based on visual look and
feel, it "reminds" many people
of a "beam".
2. On the other side of the
coin, this is often, in my
opinion, more to do with
cosmetic look rather than a
real impact on us. Since, this
is a light weight material and
unlike a concentrated beam
e.g. several inches by several
inches, this is flat half-way
round.
So whether, are you going to
be "mentally" affected by it,
depends on you.
Some practitioners would
advice buying two flutes and
placing each on either side
(let the flute be in a
vertical) position on each
side "holding-up" the false
ceiling. This looks ugly
Warmest Regards,Cecil
On 7/8/2004 7:17:15 AM, Zan Ng
wrote:
Hi
In order to create some
unique
design to my master
bedroom,
half of the ceiling
was
covered by false ceiling.
I
understand that it's
not
favourable to
place
thebed under a beam
but
not too sure for false
ceiling
constructed this way.
My
bedroomis quite small
so
my bed would definitely
be
placed under it.My
mum
was really unhappy over it
and
keep stressing that it's
bad
for us. Attached is a photo
of
the false
ceiling.Please
advice.
Thank
s & regard.
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Back in the 1950's and 1960's aluminium was rare and very costly. Thus this was the most popular design using the material steel.
QuoteOn 8/17/2015 9:11:23 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Collapsible Grille gate
designthat is both
functional and common in the
1950's. But almost died out,
today.These collapsible grille
gates were used to protect the
main doors of homes and used
also for shop fronts and even
factories.In the past the gates are made from iron. As aluminium was expensive to make in the past.
One of the quickest ways to open to any width and quick and easy to lock.
Can even add extra padlocks if needed.
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Under symbolism in Feng Shui; this sharp arrow-tips are less then ideal: as sharp pointed arrow-tips are considered as poison arrows.
Thus, if can avoid; best to avoid such arrow-tips at one's main door area.
QuoteOn 9/12/2015 6:23:54 AM, Anonymous wrote:>This rough sketch shows the>"rectangular" design type of>grille gate design: a>traditional most "stable" form>of design.There are of course>many variations to this>design.And this is the most>popular design throughout the>ages
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This rough sketch shows the "rectangular" design type of grille gate design: a traditional most "stable" form of design.
There are of course many variations to this design.
And this is the most popular design throughout the ages
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This is a modern gate design: A compromise: Combining the best of two worlds: partial privacy (both sides of the gate) but allows air-flow from the two panels closest to the middle of the gate.
QuoteOn 8/28/2015 4:15:35 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Another 1950's gate design
with alternating
flower,circle and a
rotated bow-tie design.The
flowers,circles and
rotated bow-ties often are
painted to make the gate very
colourful.
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Another 1950's gate design with alternating flower,circle and a rotated bow-tie design.
The flowers,circles and rotated bow-ties often are painted to make the gate very colourful.
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The most basic light weight and "airy" gate design.
However, this design no longer appeals, today.
As to many home owners, does not afford the level of privacy given that land sizes have shrunk.
And the house seems to be closer adding to less privacy to the home owner.
QuoteOn 8/28/2015 3:56:31 PM, Anonymous wrote:
An interesting 1950's gate design.
Top-half has an elaborate motif.On
7/29/2015 10:16:50 AM, Cecil Lee
wrote:
Stellar at RV condo:-A nice
custom
motifdesigned gate with
the4
pointed stars design theme
on them.On
7/3/2015 8:53:16 AM, Cecil
Lee
wrote:
Special motif
incorporated
into the gate
design
at Tai Pei Bu
CentreOn
7/3/2015
8:48:09 AM, Cecil
Lee
wrote:
A 1950
gate
design.
Location:
Tanjong
Katong
areaOn
5/28/2015
7:42:07
AM,
Cecil
Lee
wrote:
A red
coloured
main
gate
and
a
"chop-sticks
style"
main
g
ateOn
5/23/2015
8:06:14
PM,
Cecil
Lee
wrote:
A
one
of
a
kind
main
gate:
Botanic
;Gard
ens.
Look
carefully
at
each
gate's
cen
tre
moti
f...On
5/11/2
015
8:26:41
AM
,
Cecil
Lee
wrote:
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and
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design
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good
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design
is&
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is
not
the
main
concern;
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be
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flow.2.
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terra
ce
home
s
th
at
have
a
small
garden
and
f
or
pr
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conce
rns;
th
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are
lots
of
designs
t
o
choose
from.2.1.
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fa
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this
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5/5/2015
8:09:32&&g
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Lee
wrote:&g
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homes
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fur
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in
and
thus
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afford
to
have
such
"
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view"
fencing
and
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n
5/5/201
5
8:05:15&g
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Lee
w
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An interesting 1950's gate design. Top-half has an elaborate motif.
QuoteOn 7/29/2015 10:16:50 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Stellar at RV condo:-A nice custom
motifdesigned gate with the4
pointed stars design theme on them.On
7/3/2015 8:53:16 AM, Cecil Lee
wrote:
Special motif incorporated
into the gate
design at Tai Pei Bu
CentreOn 7/3/2015
8:48:09 AM, Cecil
Lee wrote:
A 1950
gate design.
Location: Tanjong
Katong
areaOn
5/28/2015 7:42:07 AM,
Cecil
Lee
wrote:
A red coloured
main
gate
and a
"chop-sticks
style"
main
gateOn
5/23/2015
8:06:14
PM, Cecil
Lee
wrote:
A
one
of a
kind
main
gate:
Botanic
Gard
ens.
Look
carefully
at
each
gate's
cen
tre
motif...On
5/11/2
015
8:26:41
AM,
Cecil
Lee
wrote:
Feng
Shui
and
main
gate
designs:A
good
gate
design
is
:1.
If
privacy
is
not
the
main
concern;
it
should
be
airy
i.e.
al
low
good
air
flow.2.
For
terrace
home
s
th
at have
a
small
garden
and
for
pr
ivacy
conce
rns;
there
are
lots
of
designs
to
choose
from.2.1.
In
fact,
in
this
small
es
tate
in
Macpher
son
with
mostly
terrace
homes;
y
ou
will
notice
that
there
are
a
total
of
38
different
gate
designs
.2.2
And&
gt;no
two
neighbours
seems
to
use
a
similar
gate
des
ignOn
5/5/2015
8:09:32&
gt;
PM,
Cecil
Lee
wrote:
1970
;'s
airy
gate
and
fence
d
esign.I
n
the
past,
it
is
common
to
have
homes
tha
t
have
"airy&g
t;fencing".&
gt;Usually
such
homes&
gt;a
re on
at
least
on
a
5,000
sq
ft
property
.
A
nd
the
homes
are
b
uilt
further
in
and
thus
can
afford
to
have
such
"
open
view"
fencing
and
g
ate.O
n
5/5/201
5
8:05:15
;PM,
Cecil
Lee
w
rote:
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t;Various
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gate
deigns&
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landed&g
t;p
r
ope
rtiesOn
5/5/2015
7:47:41
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t;;;PM,
Cecil
Lee
wrote
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w
h&
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Client says:
Once again thank you for the visit to my house and explaining the details. My wife and I are really impressed with the details of the report. We will abide to all the recommendations and will be good uring your visit to our new home. Thanks!-
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It is advisable to position oneself at the entrance of a residence, like an open window or balcony, according to the principles of Feng Shui related to Shapes and Forms. This will help in identifying potential risks, such as a neighboring building's sharp corner.
QuoteOn 7/17/2014 9:06:58 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Shapes and Forms Feng Shui appeals more
towards one who is inclined to a "right"
brain person.On 3/8/2013 1:50:08 PM,
Cecil Lee wrote:
Left brain and Flying Star Feng
Shui.On
3/8/2013 1:25:35 PM, Cecil Lee
wrote:
Feng Shui comprises two major
schools:
1. Shapes and Forms
Feng
Shui2. Compass School Feng
Shui
Do you know that Shapes
and
Forms Feng Shui appeals more
to
those who are more of a
Right
Brain
person.Under
the Left and
Right Brain
Theory, those who
are
more of
a right brain inclined
person
are best at spatial and
better
at expressive and
creative
tasks. And more likely to
"pick"
up easier on Shapes and
Forms
Feng
Shui.
For example, a person who
is
more into the "arts" would be
better off at studying
History,
Literature, Law,
Commerce. And
if
enrolled in
an ivy league school
could go
to Harvard.
While a
person who is more
"mathematical
inclined" would
fit better with
courses in
Maths, Chemistry and
Physics
and more at home in MIT.
Thus, those who feel right at
home
with
Compass School of Feng Shui
are
usually
more Left Brain inclined
person.On
10/22/2012 7:42:58 AM,
Cecil Lee wrote:
To make
absolutely sure that it is
not a
poison arrow, often follow the
floor
tile to the main
door.If
it
does not
"touch" or any
way
seem to
slice towards
the
main
door; it is
not a poison arrow
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even if it
looks like it.Please
check
out these
illustrations.
On 10/3/2011
11:26:41
PM,
Cecil
Lee wrote:
Location:
Punggol
Central ( 7
year old HDB
flat)Did you
manage
to
see
the
sharp corner
of the 90
degree
corridor wall
aimed
towards a
specific
unit?Can
you see the
owner
(tenant)
of the unit
placing a
ba
gua
mirror with a
conVEX
mirror
to deflect this
poison
arrow
or sha qi...
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Under the Five Element Concept: Circles and white colour elements represent the Metal element.
QuoteOn 8/17/2015 8:47:45 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Under the Five element
concept: Squares or rectangles
or cubes belong to the earth
element. So does yellow
colour.Please take a look at
the attachment. This pattern
has been around and very
common even in the 1950's as
they were laid as mosaic
tiles. Did you manage to see
(visualise) the CUBEs?
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More room to shape landed homes
Conventional home vs homes under new guidelines. Greater leeway to alter interiors as well as change outside area of landed homes.
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Generally, this water feature design is still acceptable
QuoteOn 9/7/2009 10:08:41 AM, Anonymous wrote:
This is one of a kind water
feature..
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Very nice old architecture -
Location: Corner Indian eatery at Serangoon Gardens (by the way they individually make fresh one of the best pratas around)
The concrete beam you see in the photo is considered load bearing beam.
But do take note that the rest of the brown wooden planks that were mounted onto the ceiling are non-load bearing beams. However, some has a misunderstanding that the planks are beams - which is in theory not true at all.
QuoteOn 7/31/2013 8:22:12 AM, Anonymous wrote:
The shaded area in YELLOW in one of the
photos is not considered a "load
bearing" beam that does not cause a
problem even if one stands or sleep
below it.As the load is distributed
along the side wall area.This type of
layout only occurs with apartments with
a bay window or bay area.On 1/16/2009
7:43:06 AM, Cecil Lee wrote:
1. Many
homes have a false
partition in the
living room.
2. Often these
partition are
made of light-weight
materials
such as gypsum board.
3. In Feng Shui, such "beams"
are often a non-issue. Rather,
it is more of an "eye-sore"
for
some people. As they
wrongly
perceive that such a
partition looks
more like a
"beam"; say when they
sit
directly below this "beam" in
the living room sofa. Please
refer to this
attachment:beam-above-li
ving-room-sofa-set-1.jpg
4. As
mentioned, it is more of
an
illusiion, rather than a
real
concern in Feng Shui.
But, if we
continue to get
feedback e.g.
visitors to our
home, family members
or
relatives frequently
commenting that it is
"no-good"
or inauspicious, we
may feel very
uncomfortable
with it.
5.
Interestingly, there are
many ways
of avoiding it. One
way is not to
have a false
ceiling! Another method
can be
seen in this picture:-
beam-above-living-room-s
ofa-set.jpg
6. The above is a
unique way
to solve the problem. As
the
false ceiling extends well
beyond one's sitting area "all
flat".
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Activating the Mountain Star
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Activating the mountain star