Hilltop Villas~Batu Ferringhi

Immaculate luxury amidst nature's best gifts

Discover a hidden Tropical gem with spectacular panorama of the Straits of Malacca while rejuvenating from fresh mountain air

A jewel of a home, Hilltop Villas is serenely tucked away in the hills of Batu Ferringhi on Penang Island, Malaysia.  Made up of a limited collection of 22 exclusive properties, these homes are a luxurious statement of fine architecture, class and grandeur.

Designed for luxury and idyllic coastal living, Hilltop Villas offers 5 distinctly- designed villas, each with its own character and personality. The villas gather their design elements from the surrounding tropical environment, with architectural features rich in natural stone and marble as well as solid wood, all without sparing modernity or convenience.

Every stay will be a blissful and serene experience for the homeowners; the common area will be managed by dedicated a property management company. This will include 24-hour security, landscaping maintenance, routine and preventive maintenance, and general repairs. Additional services for housekeeping and concierge services are available upon demand.

Other public amenities such as world-class hotels, spas, restaurants, and hospitals are all within easy reach. The Penang International Airport is a 45-minute drive while the Penang Bridge which links the island to Peninsular Malaysia is even closer at a leisurely drive of 35 minutes.

This is truly an island paradise with cool ocean breeze and warm sunshine to year-round indulgence. A limited of 10 prestige residences are available for sales.

• Land Area: 5,834 sq ft to 10,602 sq ft
• Home Built-up Area: 4,776 sq ft to 7,453 sq ft
• Price Range: MYR 2,800,000 to MYR 4,500,000
• Ownership Structure on Land and Building: Freehold with Individual Title
• Target Unit Hand-Over Date (Certificate of Fitness for Occupation): March 2010

Features
* Gardens
* Marble Countertop    
* Security System
* Spa/Hot Tub    
* Stone    
* Terrace/Outdoor Space

Kuala Lumpur Architecture,Malaysia

Dayabumi Complex 1984
Arkitek MAA and BEP Akitek

Petronas Twin Towers 1998
Cesar Pelli

Petronas Towers : tallest twin towers in the world

Suria KLCC shopping complex 1999

Shopping mall at base of the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Sultan Abdul Samad Building 1897
A.C. Norman

Kuala Lumpur Tower 1995
Kumpulan Senireka Sdn. Bhd

Maybank Tower 1988
Hijjas Kasturi Associates

Tallest building before Twin Towers

Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 11 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Wilayah Persekutuan

Ria Showroom, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Showroom for speed
Racey design for car showroom in Malaysia

Ria Showroom in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, is designed as a commercial building that incorporates a property showroom, an exhibition space for Mitsuoka,(an antique Japanese car brand), with additional display areas for international, high-end vehicles like Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Aston Martin and BMW.

Mak Arkitek Konsult's design is divided into three blocks; Block A – a property showroom with a corporate office on its top floor, Block B – the Mitsuoka car showroom with an upper conference and entertainment lounge, and Block C – the mixed luxury car showroom with an accounts and administration block on its upper level. Two triple-volume foyers were created in between these office/showroom spaces to welcome and shade visitors. Vehicles are transported to upper floor levels via hydraulic elevator.

The project features an efficient layering of levels, free spaces and vehicular circulation, giving an impression of vast, generous open areas in this 5,000 sq m triangular site. The innovative architecture uses simple but efficient bio-climatic design solutions that reduce energy consumption costs for the overall building. Meticulously-designed details for structural connections, drainage and M&E services are all designed for sustainability, flexibility of usage and adaptability to changes in the building’s current and future commercial activities. The upper level floor space between the building’s canopy roof and office spaces is a secondary car display area that can also be used by the client to host official functions and events.

The visual impact of the building’s sleek red, silver and green metal skin encasing this new commercial building embodies the speed, glamour and excitement of a high-end sports car. The striking and futuristic facades and its soaring metal roofs stand out as a new architectural landmark amid a stretch of two-storey residential houses in this suburban area.

The architect provided an innovative design solution that was not only efficient in its spatial planning but also went beyond the client’s expectations in terms of aesthetics, image and commercial branding. The language of architecture used creates a sophisticated, high-end image that reflects the high-rolling lifestyle of luxury car owners.

Lot 46, Vanda Precinct, Mines South Lake, Malaysia II

Extreme home design

Modern resort living in an exclusive urban enclave

Lot 46 is an extreme 3 storey luxury home in Mines South Lake, Malaysia. Designed as a self-contained unit for maximum comfort in the tropical heat, the project works to create a carefully measured balance between the indoors and outdoors.

A series of elements such as an infinity pool, pavilion and landscaping articulate the exterior of a double volume living and dining hall and full height glazing simultaneously maximizes the views to the outside, merging interior and exterior into one seamless space.

Both the interior and exterior spaces are highly stylised with dramatic integrated artistic touches, such as a stairwell void populated by coloured metal circles. Circles work throughout the project contrasting with the otherwise severe dominant edges. A circular hole through a suspended canopy roof structure to the exterior is dramatized by a tall towering tree growing through the void.

The service areas - the wet kitchen, laundry and maid rooms - are allocated to the east of the house. The first floor level provides three bedrooms connected by a central family hall, overlooking the living area. The spacious master suite with 2 rooftop sky gardens occupies most of the second level furthering the symbiotic relationship between the luxuries of the indoors and the comfort of outdoor water and garden terraces. The house also features parking for two automobiles.

Arkitek Axis
www.axisho.com

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Lot 2C5 - Precinct 2, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Like a flock of seagulls...
 
New commercial development inspired by the flight of local birds

The site is located in the hearth of the new administrative town of Putrajaya, Malaysia. This specific project of 80,000 sq m of office building faces the main boulevard. Paolo Cucchi was inspired by a storm of seagulls flying on the nearby lake whilst visiting the site one morning. Based on this idea, the new complex is raised out of the water as posts for the seagulls.

The blocks appear as crystal tower enveloped by a metal pattern reproducing the intricate roots system of the mangroves, gigantic trees spread along most of the coastal areas of Malaysia, a precious natural resource that offers a protective action against erosion, losses and damages. The architect wanted to emphasise the uniqueness of this eco-system, offering an iconic gateway between institution and leisure.

Around the building an artificial pond has been created and the crystal rocks emerging from the water aim to create with their visual effect a balance between the relaxation of the lake side and the dynamicity of the boulevard, punctuated by the solemnity of the Government buildings. A vast water-court, glass waterfalls define this oasis of refreshment and spaces of encounters. Cool fluidity and greenery make particularly captivating the setting, considering the uncomfortable hot and humid weather of Malaysia.

The main part of this architectural exercise has been a conscientious programme of green languages that has translated advance technologies into imagery. The metal mangrove roots create natural shadows inside the working spaces reducing energy consumption. As the roof of each building is transformed in hanging gardens, the rainwater harvesting contributes to maintain the landscape and save additional energy.

Meydan City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by MALAYSIAN

Land of the giants
Dubai strikes again as Meydan City projects go to tender

There appears to be no hint of recent financial difficulties as far as the developers of Meydan City in Dubai are concerned. Having recently opened one of the largest horse racing facilities in the world, complete with trackside hotel and destination marina, the other major elements comprising the business, sporting and lifestyle district have gone to construction tender.

The 200 million sq ft masterplan designed for Meydan Group LLC is based on a green oasis, separated into four distinct areas: the Racecourse with Meydan Hotel; Meydan Horizons; Godolphin Park and Meydan Metropolis. The newly completed racecourse sector is the showpiece of the development covering 67 million sq ft providing much more than equestrian enjoyment. The attached Meydan hotel has 290 rooms, 95% of which overlook the racecourse, the marina nearby provides retail and corporate opportunities, while Meydan Museum and Gallery and an IMAX Theatre add to the cultural offerings.

Nearby the 15 million sq ft Horizons development is set to provide a new business and residential centre as a phased development. Containing its own marina, the development is also inter-weaved with bicycle paths, canals and pedestrian promenades, attempting to decrease negative environmental effects and provide a pleasant cosmopolitan atmosphere. The key structures of Horizons are the sail shaped Meydan Gateway Towers and the Horseshoe Plaza.

Metropolis is designed to be home to the world's most powerful companies. Inspired in its design by earth and metal and their 'associated values of strength energy and determination', Meydan hope Metropolis will be 'the undisputed choice for companies who really mean business.'

"This prestigious address will offer business towers equipped with spacious lobbies, lush gardens, void roof tops and lobbies that offer views as distinct as its residents. State-ofthe- art high-speed elevators keep up with the pace of modern business today, perfect for executives on the move," say Meydan.

The final and perhaps most controversial of the sectors is Godolphin Parks with its 40 storey Godolphin tower featuring a thoroughbred horse image cut through its façade. The corporate usage of the tower will be balanced by an enormous retail element in the Signature Mall, a linear 1.4 km structure with views out the the river.

Malaysian architect Teo A. Khing (TAK) is responsible for designing and consulting many of the main building projects in the development.

Teo A. Khing Design Consultants
www.tak.com.my

Lot 46 Vanda Precinct, Mines South Lake, Malaysia

A taste of the tropical life
Striking new home in Malaysian resort from Arkitek Axis

Mines Resort City is a famous resort located south of federal district of Kuala Lumpur in Seri Kembangan. Over years of development, that area now consists of premier bungalow lots, apartment buildings, shopping centres, hotels, business complexes and theme parks connected by an artificial canal. The premier bungalow lots in Vanda Precinct of Mines South Lake offer evocative tropical homes in a secured environment and landscaped walkways to create quality lifestyle in this much sought after development. Situated in a quiet environment, the site measures about 8,564 sq ft with a built-up area of 9,313 sq ft.

Houses designed for the tropics should address the contextual elements inherent in the region; the need for cross ventilation, shading from sun and rain, the flow of interior space to exterior spaces, the abundance of lighting and the opportunity to incorporate landscaping into the design. The design objective of the house was to create a modern home whilst addressing elements mentioned above and provide good views to the surrounding environment based on the client brief.

Lot 46 is a 3 storey luxury home with 2 separate car park spaces located at both sides of the entry to the living and dry kitchen area. A series of elements like an infinity pool, pavilion and landscape articulate along the edge of double volume living and dining hall. A circular void of suspended canopy roof structure is dramatised by a tall tower tree via the void. Full height glazing along the living and dining hall simultaneously maximise the views to the outside essential pool area and pavilion.

The services areas like the wet kitchen, laundry and maid room are allocated at the east side of the house. The first floor level is provided with three bedrooms connected by a central family hall, overlooking the living area, whereas the spacious master suite with 2 roof top sky gardens occupies most of the second level, bringing the luxury of the indoors out to the comfort of an outdoor water and garden terrace.
 
Arkitek Axis
www.axisho.com

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