The Minton condo. Attention: the Sales Brochure Site map is not accurate

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The Minton condo along Hougang Street 11 and Lor Ah Soo is completing soon, maybe can give a general fengshui review of the area and units. Thanks!

[Cecil Lee]

These are some considerations;
1. Many Feng Shui concepts are based on pure common sense.
2. In the sample example; especially for The Minton: 3 bedroom dual key, there are some features that are considered "less desirable" in this development. And many have to do with common sense.
2.1. Living Room TV set sharing the same wall as the Master bedroom bed-head:
2.1.1 Frankly, it depends on various factors like:
2.1.2.Type of TV set and it's "radiation" IF ANY. In the past, some are concerned with TV sets and their EMF strengthemitted by the TV set. Thus, some were very concerned that having a TV set near to our brain cells may not be that healthy.
2.1.3. The above MAY be a valid concern. As even with today's TV sets; if one were to move an EMF meter close to it; the meter would/may jump to very high or max.
2.1.4. Personally, I will never buy a home that uses pure dry wall: as mentioned previously; my first real shock was at The Livia condo @ Pasir Ris. For such a development: it seems only the exterior 4 walls are concrete/pre-cast solid walls.
2.1.5. Everything else is just "partition" board type of material... synonymous with office partitions... If so, I prefer not to sleep with my bed-head sharing the same wall as the living room TV. In Malay, the term may end up as "OTAK Kosong". Or sleeping too long with theEMF from the TV may just zap my brain cells. Not withstanding thattoday, we also had to endure microwaves from our HPs.
2.2 The Fridge, washing machine + stove
2.2.1. Ideally, the fridge in such a unit should be at location marked as "C". And often, most of the time, the washing machine / cum dryer if any should not be next to the fridge or even close to the stove - IF Possible.
2.2.2. Just yesterday, my client wanted to move the washing machine into the kitchen area from her yard. As we know, sometimes, we cannot control the wind (if any). And often, when we scoop the washing machine powder, minute traces may fly all over. Just imagine it flying into or coating a wok or other eating plates or items or coat the doors etc on the fridge. Can be cancerous.
2.2.3. Thus, the interior layout is poorly designed. And the architect must have believed that after earning his/her dues, he/she would not likely ever to buy a unit at the Minton. Thus this doesapply to them: "YOU LIVE THERE (or will be); THEY DON"T" applies...
2.2.4. In Feng Shui, it is acceptable to have a fridge facing the stove. Provided it is not a wine chiller that has glass doors and bottles of wine placed inside. Or a fridge that has a water dispenser on it's door is also not favourable.
3. Marking shown as B. This is not as critical. But based on Shapes and Forms, ideally, one should not see any sharp objects if any between the purple lines (zone).
3.1 As in an unlikely event, based on common sense, if a stranger were to get in; and if there are knifes in full view; it was thought that they may just go grap one and threaten the owners. (But this is very rare ..)
3.2 Thus, this is why, some often say, they don't like to have the main door directly facing the kitchen. Or if one were to hang clothes also, the first impression is to see them...
4. In conclusion:
4.1. As one can see, majority of the above is based on pure common sense. It is up to the individual or stakeholder to weigh whether there are any perceived risks (if any) to them or not. Or some may be abit far fetched like para 3.1.

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On 4/18/2013 6:10:58 PM, Anonymous wrote:
The Minton condo along Hougang
Street 11 and Lor Ah Soo is
completing soon, maybe can
give a general fengshui review
of the area and units. Thanks!

[Cecil Lee]

From a Feng Shui point of view; fire should not clash with water.
As fridge is considered as a metal element: especially when fully closed; it is said that there is no issue for the stove to face a fridge.
Provided it does not have a water dispenser as shown in the example. And also, avoid having a wine cooler (see through) glass with bottles of wines facing the stove.

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On 4/18/2013 6:35:38 PM, Anonymous wrote:
These are some considerations;1. Many
Feng Shui concepts are based on pure
common sense.2. In the sample example;
especially for The Minton: 3 bedroom
dual key, there are some features that
are considered "less desirable" in this
development. And many have to do with
common sense.2.1. Living Room TV set
sharing the same wall as the Master
bedroom bed-head:2.1.1 Frankly, it
depends on various factors like:
2.1.2.Type of TV set and it's
"radiation" IF ANY. In the past, some
are concerned with TV sets and their EMF
strengthemitted by the TV set.
Thus, some were very concerned that
having a TV set near to our brain cells
may not be that healthy. 2.1.3. The
above MAY be a valid concern. As even
with today's TV sets; if one were to
move an EMF meter close to it; the meter
would/may jump to very high or
max.2.1.4. Personally, I will never buy
a home that uses pure dry wall: as
mentioned previously; my first real
shock was at The Livia condo @ Pasir
Ris. For such a development: it seems
only the exterior 4 walls are
concrete/pre-cast solid walls. 2.1.5.
Everything else is just "partition"
board type of material... synonymous
with office partitions... If so, I
prefer not to sleep with my bed-head
sharing the same wall as the living room
TV. In Malay, the term may end up as
"OTAK Kosong". Or sleeping too long with
theEMF from the TV may just zap my
brain cells. Not withstanding
thattoday, we also had to endure
microwaves from our HPs.2.2
The Fridge, washing machine +
stove2.2.1. Ideally, the fridge in such
a unit should be at location marked as
"C". And often, most of the time, the
washing machine / cum dryer if any
should not be next to the fridge or even
close to the stove - IF Possible. 2.2.2.
Just yesterday, my client wanted to move
the washing machine into the kitchen
area from her yard. As we know,
sometimes, we cannot control the wind
(if any). And often, when we scoop the
washing machine powder, minute traces
may fly all over. Just imagine it flying
into or coating a wok or other eating
plates or items or coat the doors etc on
the fridge. Can be cancerous.2.2.3.
Thus, the interior layout is poorly
designed. And the architect must have
believed that after earning his/her
dues, he/she would not likely ever to
buy a unit at the Minton. Thus this
doesapply to them: "YOU LIVE THERE
(or will be); THEY DON"T"
applies...2.2.4. In Feng Shui, it is
acceptable to have a fridge facing the
stove. Provided it is not a wine chiller
that has glass doors and bottles of wine
placed inside. Or a fridge that has a
water dispenser on it's door is also not
favourable.3. Marking shown as B. This
is not as critical. But based on Shapes
and Forms, ideally, one should not see
any sharp objects if any between the
purple lines (zone). 3.1 As in an
unlikely event, based on common sense,
if a stranger were to get in; and if
there are knifes in full view; it was
thought that they may just go grap one
and threaten the owners. (But this is
very rare ..) 3.2 Thus, this is why,
some often say, they don't like to have
the main door directly facing the
kitchen. Or if one were to hang clothes
also, the first impression is to see
them...4. In conclusion:4.1. As one can
see, majority of the above is based on
pure common sense. It is up to the
individual or stakeholder to weigh
whether there are any perceived risks
(if any) to them or not. Or some may be
abit far fetched like para 3.1.On
4/18/2013 6:10:58 PM, KT Lim wrote:
The Minton condo along Hougang
Street 11 and Lor Ah Soo is
completing soon, maybe can
give
a general fengshui review
of the
area and units. Thanks!

[Cecil Lee]

Better stacks are South (or South-west facing) directions.
But a pity many of the units have the kitchen at NW = "Fire at Heaven's gate". If not sure, do a search for "FIRE AT HEAVEN"S GATE".
And stacks highlighted in purple may be subject to direct and indirect afternoon sun. Especially the stacks as shown in the street directory.com

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[Cecil Lee]

Again, ideally, the washing machine should not be next to either the fridge and/or the stove.
This is pure common sense:
1. Often, if one is not careful, washing machine soap powder may be accidentally spilled or via windy conditions spread towards the fridge and the stove (if it is also close-by).
2. In addition, many washing machines uses hot water and when the washing machine wash detergent evaporates; it leaves a residue at it's surroundings and surface areas.
3. Practically all the two bedroom units at Ripple Bay condo has the washing machine so close to the eating / food preparation area.

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On 4/18/2013 8:03:15 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Better stacks are South (or
South-west facing)
directions.But a pity many of
the units have the kitchen at
NW = "Fire at Heaven's gate".
If not sure, do a search for
"FIRE AT HEAVEN"S GATE".And
stacks highlighted in purple
may be subject to direct and
indirect afternoon sun.
Especially the stacks as shown
in the street directory.com

[Cecil Lee]

These days, many new condos are built like a “fort.” In these developments, the buildings are placed in a way that surrounds or traps the water feature in the middle. This setup does not let enough air move through the water areas and out of the site. There are some gaps, but it is still hard for evaporated “dirty” water to escape. If your unit is on a lower floor, like the ground or second level, and nearby neighbors keep their windows closed, a lot of this dirty pool air can enter your home.

I like the site plan of Ripple Bay because the buildings are arranged in three wide rows that are far apart. This helps fresh air flow easily through the estate. In contrast, the buildings at Watercolours EC are close together and surround the pool, which does not allow as much airflow.

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On 8/4/2013 8:35:36 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Again, ideally, the washing machine
should not be next to either the fridge
and/or the stove.This is pure common
sense:1. Often, if one is not careful,
washing machine soap powder may be
accidentally spilled or via windy
conditions spread towards the fridge and
the stove (if it is also close-by). 2.
In addition, many washing machines uses
hot water and when the washing machine
wash detergent evaporates; it leaves a
residue at it's surroundings and surface
areas.3. Practically all the two bedroom
units at Ripple Bay condo has the
washing machine so close to the eating /
food preparation area.On 4/18/2013
8:03:15 PM, Cecil Lee wrote: >Better
stacks are South (or >South-west
facing) >directions.But a pity many
of >the units have the kitchen at
NW = "Fire at Heaven's gate". >If
not sure, do a search for >"FIRE AT
HEAVEN"S GATE".And >stacks
highlighted in purple >may be subject
to direct and >indirect afternoon
sun. >Especially the stacks as shown
in the street directory.com >

 

 

[Cecil Lee]

Case Study:  The inaccuracy of The Minton Sales Brochure Site map 

The Minton Sales Brochure Site map vs Streetdirectory.com with Onemap.sg's maps 

1. Based on the north marking shown on the attached Minton Sales Brochure:

1.1. Let’s take a look at Block 14A.

1.2. According to the sales brochure, the blocks or stacks facing south have a compass reading of 186 degrees.

2. Instead of relying only on the above information, I used a protractor on streetdirectory.com's map and found that the reading was 173 degrees.

3. I decided to use a third source: onemap.sg with the gov.data.sg map.

3.1 The protractor reading also shows 172 degrees. This matches exactly with the result from streetdirectory.com

4. If I compare the reading from the Sales Brochure to the other two maps, there is a difference of 14 degrees, with one showing 186 degrees and the others showing 172 degrees. This difference can affect the Flying Stars results, especially if the reading is close to the border between two types. Sometimes, a unit may change from S2 to S1, and the Flying Stars for these are very different.

5. In this case, the S2 chart covers 172.5 to 187.4 degrees, so a unit at block 14A still falls under S2. But sometimes, you may not be so lucky.

[Cecil Lee]

Block 2 The Minton and Protractor reading showing 10 degrees and 190 degrees respectively:

[Cecil Lee]

From Key collection till maximum of 2023, luck sectors will change locations especially of The Minton on/from 2024 till 2043:-

 

[Cecil Lee]

In 15 March 2022, client just OTP a re-sale flat.. undergoing lots of common area repairs…