Park Avenue
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Location: 18 Hoi Ting Road, Kowloon
Consisting of 2 and 3 bedrooms / duplexes
Source:
http://www.sino-land.com/template.cfm?S1C=PropSales_ISO&Lang=ISO&Page=2&Unit_Type=R&S4C=parkave_pp.html
Central Park
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Location: 18 Hoi Ting Road, Kowloon
Consisting of 2 and 3 bedrooms type
Source:
http://www.sino-land.com/template.cfm?S1C=PropSales_ISO&Lang=ISO&Page=2&Unit_Type=R&S4C=centralpark_pp.html
My comments:
1. For high rise living, often, if we are not too sure what shape the blocks should take; the safest shapes are in Singapore, we call this the `point-block' apartments.
2. In Singapore, often, these type of point-blocks were built sometime in the mid-1970's and many are still standing today.
3. Even the former Housing & Urban Development Corporation flats such as: Laguna Park, Laguna View at 5000 Marine Parade Road and Braddell View follow this `point-block' concept. (These blocks were built in the mid-1970's.)
4. If you go thru the description under the Park Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong:
"Through the full height glass window of the apartments, residents of Park Avenue can enjoy the unique "three-fold" view composed of the gorgeously landscaped pool view, special theme park view and the breathtaking view of Victoria Harbour."
5. Often, one of the key success factors of many point blocks is this same idea of "three-fold" view.
6. What this means is that like many of the 5 room `point-block' flats, each unit has `THREE VIEWS'. For example the balcony area has ONE view, the Master bedroom has a SECOND view and often, the dinning room has a THRID view.
7. In other words, wind or qi can enter from three diferent directions into the home. Depending on high or low pressure at different times of the day, wind or qi can circulate into the home from these different directions.
8. Another added advantage of the `point-block' (in Singapore we call it as such) and in Hong Kong, it can be called as "three-fold" view. Both are thus identical ideas, but worded differently.
9. A point block thus allows clear space at all directions and at the same time, qi flow around it is in my opinion, much better than `joined' blocks.
10. Often, if one notice carefully, joined blocks; becaused they are often sandwiched together has only "TWO-VIEWs"; sometimes, because in a condo environment, we often close e.g. the main door (leading to the lift area); we are only left with "ONE-VIEW".
11. Here, isn't "THREE-VIEWS" better than "ONE OR TWO VIEWS"?
12. Is there such thing as "FOUR-VIEWS"?
13. Why not? Four-views would imply that we most probably own a bungalow or single/standalone house. Where, all four sides allow us not so much of "FOUR-GOOD-VIEWS" but rather, four good directions where air can circulate into our home.
14. I truly hope that the concept of "ONE-TWO-THREE-FOUR VIEWS", have again gave you another perspective of house-hunting.
15. Again, the morale of this story is: " THE MORE SIDES WITH VIEW OUR HOME HAS; THIS CAN BE QUITE GOOD - ACTUALLY ".
16. It is truly a pity, all those NEW HDB Punggol apartments. I truly pity many who had purchased apartments looking into other neighbour's apartment and vice-versa. And many of these units are `entrapped' with poor air/qi circulation because of the enclosed nature of these pockets of units.
I must say, when the owners of such apartments are able to sell after the mandatory 5 year limit of stay is up; many of these owners will most certainly become `entrapped' or literally stuck with their homes. Else, they have to sell them for a song!
Usually, these apartments are purchased by young couples. What a way to start their life! Instead of getting an asset boosting; they will often find themselves `trapped' with such a poor investment.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
P.S. Attached is a sample picture of a Singapore HDB `point-block' flat

1. Many of us who have taken a driving test would have practised for the `three-point' turn.
2. Hey! This is on Property Review! Not a lesson on driving!
3. Perhaps, you are correct!
4. But have you ever wondered? Whenever, we do a three-point turn, each time our car turns, we have a different view?
5. This is what, we should also `try' to look for in a home!How many points of view does your house have?
6. As mentioned in the earlier message:-
7. "Four-point" views are often reserved for a landed property stand-alone home such as a bungalow.
8. How about "Three-point" views?
Often, for landed properties; these are the semi-detached homes or duplexes.
Sometimes, some Terrace houses have a `three-point' view. For example, one client recently purchased a lovely Terrace house with "Three-point" views in the "Opera Estate" area in Singapore.
Homes like the Singapore HDB 5 room `point' block flats built in the mid 1970's also have three-point views.
9. Where can we find "Two-point" views?
Many Terrace houses often are side-by-side and sandwiched between each other (other than the corner unit). Often, these have air flow at the front and the back. Thus, "two-points" of qi flow.
10. Are there `one-point views'?
Well, often, these are the bedrooms of maids in a landed property.
11. Are there `zero-point views'?
Yes, why not?
But, this is OFTEN BAD NEWS! Why?
Most likely, one most probably end up in a detention cell or a jail room. And if one commits something bad and is punished, one may end up in such a room! A room that is known as an isolation cell. Many of such cells do not have any windows and once the door is closed behind, this solitary room often becomes dark.
Little, wonder why Jails or prisons have such "bad qi".
So remember, the next house you buy should have as many "points" as possible!
Next time, you may want to boast to your friend: I have 4 points! How abut you!
Friend: "Say it again? I don't get you!"
If so, please recommend your friend to visit us (www.geomancy.net) for more information. Cheers!
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

These are 2nd generation HDB 5-room point block flats with more elaborate rounded balconies.
Can be found at 125 Aljunied Road and even at Lower Delta Road.

Quote

On 7/21/2003 12:31:55 PM, Anonymous wrote:
1. Many of us who have taken
a driving test would have
practised for the
`three-point' turn.
2. Hey! This is on Property
Review! Not a lesson on
driving!
3. Perhaps, you are correct!
4. But have you ever wondered?
Whenever, we do a three-point
turn, each time our car turns,
we have a different view?
5. This is what, we should
also `try' to look for in a
home!How many points of view
does your house have?
6. As mentioned in the earlier
message:-
7. "Four-point" views are
often reserved for a landed
property stand-alone home such
as a bungalow.
8. How about "Three-point"
views?
Often, for landed properties;
these are the semi-detached
homes or duplexes.
Sometimes, some Terrace houses
have a `three-point' view. For
example, one client recently
purchased a lovely Terrace
house with "Three-point" views
in the "Opera Estate" area in
Singapore.
Homes like the Singapore HDB 5
room `point' block flats built
in the mid 1970's also have
three-point views.
9. Where can we find
"Two-point" views?
Many Terrace houses often are
side-by-side and sandwiched
between each other (other than
the corner unit). Often, these
have air flow at the front and
the back. Thus, "two-points"
of qi flow.
10. Are there `one-point
views'?
Well, often, these are the
bedrooms of maids in a landed
property.
11. Are there `zero-point
views'?
Yes, why not?
But, this is OFTEN BAD NEWS!
Why?
Most likely, one most probably
end up in a detention cell or
a jail room. And if one
commits something bad and is
punished, one may end up in
such a room! A room that is
known as an isolation cell.
Many of such cells do not have
any windows and once the door
is closed behind, this
solitary room often becomes
dark.
Little, wonder why Jails or
prisons have such "bad qi".
So remember, the next house
you buy should have as many
"points" as possible!
Next time, you may want to
boast to your friend: I have 4
points! How abut you!
Friend: "Say it again? I don't
get you!"
If so, please recommend your
friend to visit us
(www.geomancy.net) for more
information. Cheers!
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

This 5 bedroom "point-block" flat was the 2nd generation "point-block" i.e. built in the early 1980's.
Which is older than the earlier postings in this thread.

 

Quote

On 6/27/2013 8:58:53 PM, Anonymous wrote:
These are 2nd generation HDB 5-room
point block flats with more elaborate
rounded balconies.Can be found at 125
Aljunied Road and even at Lower Delta
Road.On 7/21/2003 12:31:55 PM, Cecil Lee
wrote: >1. Many of us who have taken
a driving test would have
practised for the >`three-point'
turn. > >2. Hey! This is on
Property >Review! Not a lesson on
driving! > >3. Perhaps, you
are correct! > >4. But have you
ever wondered? >Whenever, we do a
three-point >turn, each time our car
turns, >we have a different view?
>5. This is what, we should
also `try' to look for in a
home!How many points of view
does your house have? > >6. As
mentioned in the earlier >message:-
>7. "Four-point" views are
often reserved for a landed
property stand-alone home such
as a bungalow. > >8. How about
"Three-point" >views? > >Often,
for landed properties; >these are the
semi-detached >homes or duplexes.
>Sometimes, some Terrace houses
have a `three-point' view. For
example, one client recently
purchased a lovely Terrace >house
with "Three-point" views >in the
"Opera Estate" area in >Singapore.
>Homes like the Singapore HDB 5
room `point' block flats built
in the mid 1970's also have
three-point views. > >9. Where
can we find >"Two-point" views? >
Many Terrace houses often are
side-by-side and sandwiched
between each other (other than
the corner unit). Often, these
have air flow at the front and
the back. Thus, "two-points" >of
qi flow. > >10. Are there
`one-point >views'? > >Well,
often, these are the >bedrooms of
maids in a landed >property. >
11. Are there `zero-point
views'? > >Yes, why not? >
But, this is OFTEN BAD NEWS!
Why? > >Most likely, one most
probably >end up in a detention cell
or >a jail room. And if one
commits something bad and is
punished, one may end up in >such
a room! A room that is >known as an
isolation cell. >Many of such cells
do not have >any windows and once the
door >is closed behind, this
solitary room often becomes
dark. > >Little, wonder why
Jails or >prisons have such "bad qi".
>So remember, the next house
you buy should have as many
"points" as possible! > >Next
time, you may want to >boast to your
friend: I have 4 >points! How abut
you! > >Friend: "Say it again? I
don't >get you!" > >If so,
please recommend your >friend to
visit us >(www.geomancy.net) for more
information. Cheers! >Warmest
Regards, >Cecil

The two towers at the uncompleted Commonwealth Towers by CDL are also considered safe-designs under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui.

Although they don't look exactly like the popular HDB 5 bedroom flats of the mid 1970's era flats nor their many variants in the 1980's and 1990's;

These Commonwealth Towers condominium two towers have one thing in common of close to 360 degrees unblocked air-flow circulation for each blocks.  Even though it may be a larger bigger version with 11 or more stacks in each block instead of just 4 for the 1970's HDB 5 bedroom "point-blocks" in the past.

Another difference is the layouts are to be looked at individually... vs HDB 5 bedroom "point-blocks" where in the past, the locations of the toilets were never at the centre;

Even the main entrance door is 32" inches. An auspicious Feng Shui ruler width. Plus even both sides of this main door frame adds up to 3". Thus the combined main door plus the door frame is also equally auspicious at 35" inches 

Link to the Feng Shui review of Commonwealth Towers by CDL

 

Singapore’s first Point Block is located at block 160 Mei Ling Street. Completed in 1970.

Block 160 Mei Ling Street is around today.

 

Related:

 

Advantages of Point Block as narrated via the Sales Brochure of Liv @ Mountbatten 

Source & Credit: Liv Marketing Pamphlet 

Every unit is a corner unit 

Each tower comprises only 4 units on every level. There is minimal wall-sharing chance with neighbouring units. This ensures exclusivity and privacy, while maximising natural light and ventilation.

 

Simply, it is like owning a Semi-detached home in the sky.

Lease Commencement Date was on 1982 - HDB 5 bedrooms Point Block variant with circular balcony design @ 125 & 126 Aljunied Road.

Also similar type blocks can be found at Sin Ming.