Special Feature
Location Matters
By d’Leedon — Above It All
/ Brought to you by Capitaland Singapore |
Master Planned And Designed By World-Acclaimed Architect Zaha Hadid, The 1,715-Unit Private Condominium Is Within Easy Access Of Holland Village, One-North, Orchard Road, The Cbd And Jurong Gateway, Singapore’s Second CBD
The $3 billion d’Leedon condominium is a landmark in prime District 10. Developed by a CapitaLand-led consortium, the project contains seven petal-shaped towers on a sprawling site of close to 8 hectares.
d’Leedon was designed by world acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid. It was a milestone for Hadid as it was her debut project in Singapore and the first high-rise residential development where she was both the master planner and designer.
As the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize (in 2004), Hadid was famous for her daring and curvaceous designs for public attractions that have become landmarks in their respective cities. Notable projects include the Guangzhou Opera House; London Aquatics Centre; Maxxi National Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome; and the Serpentine Sackler Gallery in Kensington Gardens.
Panoramic views of the Good Class Bungalow enclaves and city skyline from the high-floor units at d’Leedon
WELL-CONCEIVED
With 1,715 units, d’Leedon is also the largest private residential development in Singapore’s recent history. The ingenuity of Hadid’s design was that despite the sheer number of units, the footprint of the built-up area occupies just 22% of the total site area of 840,049 sq ft. This means that almost 80% of the grounds are dedicated to communal facilities for residents. Among the amenities are landscaped gardens, four swimming pools, two clubhouses, a gym, spas and party houses. They, in turn, form the centrepiece of the development.
Most private condominiums today contain blocks that are close to each other. However, the seven towers of d’Leedon are set far apart from one another and arrayed around the communal facilities. At 36 storeys, the project towers over other condominium developments in the vicinity which are only 12 storeys in height. This means every unit at d’Leedon is assured of a view. Lower floor units overlook greenery or one of the pools. Those on the higher floors have panoramic vistas of the city skyline, the Southern Ridges and the sea beyond, or mouth-watering views of the prestigious Good Class Bungalow estates of Belmont Road, Leedon Park and Victoria Park, where many of Singapore’s Who’s Who have homes.
The seven towers at d’Leedon are arrayed around the amenities such as the swimming pools, gym, clubhouses and party houses
‘GAME CHANGER’
The architecture of d’Leedon has also raised the bar for a neighbourhood on the cusp of transformation. At the doorstep of d’Leedon is the Farrer Road MRT station on the Circle Line. One stop away is Holland Village, with its eclectic bohemian charm and ambience that has drawn Singaporeans and tourists there for decades.
The URA has classified Holland Village as an “identity node” in the 2014 Master Plan, which means that the government will be sensitive in preserving the existing character and vibe of the place, even in its plans to rejuvenate the area.
A new Holland Village extension is in the pipeline, which will include communal parks and more pedestrian walkways. In keeping with its village-like charm, a new pedestrian-centric precinct located adjacent to the existing shophouses at the junction of Holland Avenue and Holland Road will be built. Within the precinct will be a cluster of new shops and restaurants.
Injecting further life into the area will be a new mixed-use scheme to be located on the former HDB public car park site. The site has been put up for sale on the Reserve List of the government land sales programme. The development will have commercial, retail and residential components, but more importantly, the URA requires that the scheme include public spaces that are pedestrian-friendly with shops, restaurants and entertainment. This will mean a wider spectrum of dining and recreational options for residents in the vicinity and visitors to Holland Village.
Singapore Botanic Gardens is just one MRT stop from d’Leedon
The Holland Village MRT station is just one stop from d’Leedon
CONNECTIVITY
Besides the MRT, d’Leedon is also well-served by public buses to the CBD and other parts of the island. A bus stop is conveniently located at d’Leedon’s doorstep.
Those who drive will find it even more convenient, as d’Leedon is accessible to three expressways, namely the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), Central Expressway (CTE) and the Pan-Island Expressway. Therefore, the CBD and Orchard Road are just a 5-10 minute drive from d’Leedon. Changi Airport is a 15-20 minute drive from the condominium. Jurong Gateway, Singapore’s second CBD and the future high-speed rail terminus is also just a 15-20 minute drive away.
Located a five-minute drive or just two MRT stops from d’Leedon is one-north. Master planned by JTC, the 200-ha site has a work-live-play concept with knowledge-based industries clustered together to facilitate exchange of ideas. One-north has developed into a vibrant enclave with hotels, serviced apartments, restaurants, cafes and coffee joints as well as other amenities at The Star Vista shopping mall.
Living at d’Leedon certainly has its privileges given its unbeatable location with easy access to amenities, work and educational opportunities.
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