Cecil Lee

Bartley Residences ... slowly taking shape.... hill-side first then "downwards"...

I like the openness of this fence design...

Simple, elegant and functional.... soap dispenser ... Japan...

Location: United Square. One glance and one could be mistaken that this is A TOILET meant for every person found on the sign! One toilet FITS all! How about that? Take a look at these signages: it is bound to confuse people wanting to go to the toilet(s)...

Some of the basins are placed so low; plus the wash tap looks like a water "spray"... One could be mistaken them for a child's / men's urinal.... bowl...

The advantage of such a fence is that it allows air to circulate into the home compound. Landscaping can incorporate plants to further add privacy to the interior compound. And it does look lovely.. with the circular twirls...

How can dustbins brighten one's day? Especially for a child?

Matching car and house-roof

Rich decorations on the facade of this old iconic shop-front

Boon Lay Meadow's central pavilion is similar to Sky Peak BTO's as it is centrally located and is visible to many stacks in 180A, 180B and 180C. This is a special concern if a wake is carried out.. and e.g. on an auspicious occasion like Chinese New Year. (Apologies... some of the photos are not rotated.. side-ways)

An altar should not face inwards towards the "living quarters" (be it a toilet or bedroom(s) or even having a "view" of the kitchen. In the attachment; locations marked in red "X" are a No, no.

1. IDEALLY, an altar should not "face-into" the "living quarters". 2. The altar can, like what you mentioned earlier; face towards the main door. 3. Why? "IT" should not be looking into "human activities" be it bathing or doing some sort of "business" on the bed/ under the bed etc.. etc.... 4. This is the "RED Eye" effect. Else, if one places e.g. the Goddess of Mercy; you may have to get her a Rayban sunglass to cover that "red" eye. 5. Just visualisemy earlier purple markings "B" and "C". B and C are like guard posts outside a Minister's landed property home. 5.1. These guard posts don't ever face-into the home. They face OUTWARDS. 5.2. It is just like when you pass the guard-room into your passage-way; the guard(s) will stand at attention! Got it? Get it?

These are some consideration: 1. In GENERAL (without considering other factors): markings in purple: B, C, D & E are generally considered for the location of an Altar. 2. Although marking "A" facing the main door (not the best) but often some do so; however, it is always not ideal to have the partition "JUT" into the corridor area. For example the GREEN arrow shows that in your proposed position; it is like a sha qi or poison arrow aimed towards the passage-way and towards the master bedroom door. (Not that auspicious). 2.1. I can understand, why you had done so; as there is simply limited or no space to move it away from the YELLOW zone. 3. I can also understand that usually the ELCB (electrical central mains box) is located at marking E. And it can also obstruct the passage into the kitchen. Plus the width may not be enough. 4. B and C MAY be considered. But if so, especially for C, it may again block the passage towards the kitchen and the dining table has to be moved towards the wall at the other side "A" side. 5. If one has family members that are frequently at home e.g. an elder parent or children; then B and C are not as ideal. Especially if one lights up incense daily or quite a lot of smoke is produced. As it is close to the passage-way; smoke from the daily incense would ofter filter into the bedrooms. And from some studies; in the long term may lead to lung cancer. 6. Placing it at B or D may mean that it may be crammed or difficulty placing a sofa. DO take note that it is inauspicious to place the altar at marking "X" or along "X"'s wall side. 7. In my opinion, the ideal position taking into consideration all the rest of the factors is location D. As it is also not affected by Morning or afternoon sun rays.

These are some considerations: 1. Stove sharing wall with staircase 1.1 In my opinion; this has more to do with common sense then Feng Shui. 1.2 It has more to do with the concern that perhaps more fires start in the kitchen then elsewhere. More so, at the location of the stove. For example, forgot to turn off the stove or cooking half-way and forgot all about it... 1.3 And since the staircase / stairway is primarily the main means of EXIT from a fire from the upper floors; It can be blocked and worse still; heat transfers to the walls / falls near or at the stairs. Not forgetting smoke rising from the stairs "air-well. 2. Thus for the above reasons; it is best not to locate the stove (if possible) near-by. 2.1. If the stove is still at that location; most of all take extra care (safety conscious). And in some instances; smoke detector(s) and fire alarms may help. 3. Can see the stairs to 2nd storey 3.1. This has more to do with symbolism in Feng Shui. 3.2. One has to clearly understand that under symbolism; it is best not to say; open the main door and immediately see a set of staircase (UP/DOWN). Here, it is the belief that money could flow out of the main door. Implies = inauspicious. 3.3. Thus it really depends. Sometimes; even if one does see (partial) set of stairs; it may STILL be OK or acceptable. 4. As mentioned, earlier, "IT DEPENDS". How far away or near-by is the staircase and how direct or in-direct the movement of steps up or down the stairs.

This is another variation (design) of the Qi Lin. Under symbolism in Feng Shui; this pair seems to be "very strong" tough and well endowed then it's other cousins found on other main entrance pillars.

About Le Cresendo Condominum I recently visited Le Cresendo and captured some images of the church. The majority of the views from the bedrooms or kitchens don't appear to be intimidating... However, this is just my personal opinion. The only issue is that if you ever need to sell the apartment, potential buyers may have the same concerns as your initial doubts. 1. These are some factors to consider: 1.1. If one is worried about living near a temple, church, or similar establishment, others may have the same concerns. 1.2. With property prices on the rise and new developments closer to MRTs, it's important to think about how this will affect resale value. 1.3. If you're concerned, others will be too, and this could impact the resale value. 1.4. For example, the living rooms of Le Cresendo all face an open space or the field. 1.5. However, on lower floors, many of the bedrooms overlook the church. 1.6. It's common sense that potential buyers may be put off by this, affecting resale potential. 1.7. Common sense suggests that you may be stuck with a similar unit in the future. 1.8. Some churches may also be noisy, so it's important to consider this. 1.9. The same applies to units facing a temple, with concerns about smoke and noise. 2.0. For an army camp, the location of the apartment block matters. If it's near the camp's logistics or vehicle park, it may not be ideal. 2.1. "IT DEPENDS" is the key concept. Some camps may be okay, but if it's a strategic location during wartime, there may be risks. 3. In reality, you don't need Feng Shui to understand these things. If you have doubts, others likely do too. With property prices and labor market changes, marketing a property with certain features may be challenging. 4. In addition to common sense, some believe that temples and churches are places where people's hopes and desperation are deposited.

These are further considerations:- 1. Below are various illustrations to show or say that tilting a door especially to change the "facing direction" be it for : Flying Star and maybe what you had mentioned; your FS master's idea based on your Eight House suitability. http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=29118&new=%3EHouse%20Hunting%20:%20A%20Lot%20Position%20-%20%3Cem%3EFeng%20Shui%3C/em 2. Usually, Feng Shui is a holistic approach: http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/The_Concept_of_Maximizing_Marks 3. And as a Feng Shui audit has various dimensions: 3.1. Compass School: Flying Star + Eight House and balancing each sector of your home. 3.2. Ba zi e.g. of yourself and family and harmonising it with the home. 4. Hope you understand; especially Para 3. to 3.2. has to be looked at. 5. Other than your geomancer, no one else has done a Feng Shui Triage of your home: You asked:- Some other alternatives I saw online says that we can weaken the bad direction with the opposite element.how true is it? How can I apply to it? 6. Difficult to give advice on limited info.

Did you see the two "guardian" figurines on the pillars?

Need to get support....

These are some considerations: 1. Under Flying Star Feng Shui; the facing direction is a concern especially if it falls under "no man's land". 1.1. For example, if the compass reading of the facing direction e.g. some geomancers call it a zone of emptiness e.g. at 337.5 degrees or 22.5 etc.. etc.. 1.2. Then, one of the considerations MAY be to tilt the door. 2. Some geomancers require to tilt the door based on "Castle gate" theory. The most well known in Singapore is the Hyatt Hotel (tilting of entrance doors). 2.1. In general; if a home may face an external threat; e.g. a lone lamp post slicing towards the direction of the main door; and if the door is not shifted; then some geomancers say to tilt the door. 3. Other than that, usually, tilting will depend on what is on the geomancer's mind. Thus, in my opinion; you could ask your geomancer his/her rationale for doing so? 4. If the convent is that tilting the door to suit the "breadwinner"; then in Feng Shui; this is temporary as ultimately the facing direction will continue to be so; even if it is tilted to e.g. a West Group breadwinner's better facing direction.

An unexpected visitor arrived outside my client's under construction semi-detached home. Look who's the alien visitor?

In my opinion, your question is really "too general". You should ask yourself: "Is it worthwhile buying". You call. No one else.. can make that decision for you.

These are some considerations: 1. Pure common sense & Location, location and location 1.1. If one has concerns about living close to or near-by or next to a temple or church or some other similar establishments; equally others would be concerned. 1.2. And nowadays, with properties on the high-side or in the next 2 years or more; there will be tons of new developments which are newer; closer to MRTs. 1.3. What it means is : if you are concerned; others are and will this affect the resale value? 1.4. For example, majority or all the living rooms of Le Cresendo faces an "opening" currently or the field. 1.5. But for lower floors many of the bedrooms over-look the church. 1.6. Common sense says that if one day; if there is a need to resell such a condo unit; some buyers may be put-off. 1.7 Pure common sense says that one may eventually be stuck with such a similar unit. 1.8 As often, some churches may also be noisy etc... 1.9. Also place a thinking cap + common sense for other units facing a temple (joss burning ... smoke; noise) etc... 2.0. For army camp, also depends on where the apartment block is. If it is next to the camp's logistics / vehicle park where they also store fuel.. etc.. not so good. 2.1. The concept of "IT DEPENDS" applies. If the camp is like the CMPB in Depot road, most likely ok. If the camp holds the top brass e.g. Mindef maybe ok. But during war time; if one's home is next to a strategic camp; most likely, bombs may be dropped there FIRST. If the bombs missed it's target; it's THAT home will be demolised. Again pure common sense. 3. Frankly, No need Feng Shui to explain such things. If you and your family members have doubts. So does others. And with all the messed up property prices; and tightening of foreign labour... come 2017 onwards... that piece of apartment at e.g. Le Cresendo, that has bedrooms facing the church... try marketing it = easily? 4. Besides common sense; some say that temples or some churches are "depository" of people's desperation; hopes etc... And some Catholic churches do keep urns and even in temples.. thus all these depends on individual churches or temples.

Most expensive stacks in Adora Green. Photos taken on the opposite side of the pond over-looking Adora Green. Only when one looks at the photos; then one gets a "clue" as to why the stacks highlighted; seems to be the most expensive in the EYES of the consumer (purchasers) of specific stacks in this development. From a Feng Shui point of view; if one were to be at the Adora Green BTO site; one would be wondering : Why so expensive, given that the stacks are at a angle ; at the noisy junction? Another negative that some felt may be a liability is that these stacks are directly facing the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Yishun.