KK100, Shenzhen, China

Tallest building ever realised by a British architect nears completion in Shenzhen

TFP Farrells is preparing for the completion of its stunningly bisymmetrical KK100 tower in the Luohu district of Shenzhen, China’s fastest growing city. The tallest building in the world seen through to realisation by the hand of a British architect, KK100 is a glimmering mixed use development cultivated along the same lines as Farrells’ Kowloon Station Development in Hong Kong.

Reflecting this past urban project’s principles in high density masterplanning, this 441.8m, 100 storey high rise encompasses 210,000 sq m of residential accommodation, 173,000 sq m of Grade A office space, a 35,000 sq m 6-star hotel complete with sky bar, various food and beverage outlets and a sky terrace anchored by a retail podium directly connected to a new metro station.

The softly domed tower will offer its users panoramic views across bustling Shenzhen and on a clear day these will stretch to Hong Kong. It is hoped that the design will spur on the architectural development of the city with design professionals inspired by its striking form.

Intrinsic to this impressive project was that the building reflect the continued commercial prosperity in China, therefore a release from Farrells states: “The tower’s fluid, elegant shape and reflective skin are an allusion to a fountain representing the wealth and prosperity springing from the economic success that is Shenzhen.”

This symbolism can also be tied to the architect’s rise in the local market as the KK100 tower will complete only a matter of weeks prior to Farrells’ 20th anniversary of its Hong Kong practice. The firm has sustained its outreach into the global market over the decades and continues to source ‘landmark’ projects across the world, including the Z15 tower – a recent commission for the practice which will see a 120 storey, 510m+ structure erupt in Beijing.

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

YTL Residence, Kuala Lumpur

Paris-based Agence Jouin Manku took on its first large-scale integrated architectural and interior design commission in 2003, when YTL Design Group from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, invited it to design the residence of a Malaysian power family.

Completed in the latter part of 2008, the residence is the ultimate expression of the taste, influence and industrial-scale capabilities of the prominent family whose entrepreneurial activities have shaped Kuala Lumpur’s skyline.

Three generations of the family inhabit the 3,000 square-meter residence designed to accommodate both private and public functions.

The building includes nine bedrooms, two family rooms, a family kitchen and a private dining area, a family library, a game room, a study, a public reception area, a formal dining room, a ballroom, chapel, 21 bathrooms, a swimming pool, two guest suites plus indoor private and guest parking.

The initial sketches exploring the owners’ usage requirements reveal resemblances to the boring stacked-boxes look still so ubiquitous in residential architecture. And while traces of the ”heaped trailers“ syndrome remain in the finished building, this is not the Jetsons, neither are we looking at EPCOT, Tomorrowland or the 1964 New York World's Fair.

We are in the lush vegetation of a posh Kuala Lumpur residential area, and in spite of the boxiness of the structure, an elegant circular softness manages to permeate the sightlines and key details of the building, making it an agreeable part of its landscape.

Inside, prominent examples of this curvilinear elegance include the amazing staircases resembling the inside of a shell when viewed from above, and the round ballroom chandelier of 13,000 custom-designed undulating petals of unglazed cast porcelain biscuit.

The curved walls both inside and out have a functional purpose of providing privacy and enclosing each function gently in its own space. The overall sweeping feel inside the spaces invites the viewer in and creates soft, arching vistas.

The concept consists of three layers: the base for public functions, the ring for guests and the private house for the family.

The inside of the magnificent residence is gorgeous with its high ceilings, large windows and abundance of light. White color and natural wood are dominant elements but they allow the view from the vast, mostly retractable, windows to remain the main visual attraction.

The residence is also a wonderful study of contrasts between inside and outside, private and public, traditional and ultra modern, man-made and natural.

 YTL Design Group of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was the architect of record. The Agence Jouin Manku design team included Patrick Jouin, Sanjit Manku, Yann Brossier (architect), Richard Perron (designer). Officina del Paesaggio from Lugano, Switzerland was in charge of the landscape design, and L’Observatoire, New York, USA handled the lighting. - Tuija Seipell

RM 26 Mil for a Home

Duta Residence
Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur
From RM26,000,000

Address:          Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur
Property Type: Bungalow House
Land Title:        Residential
Tenure:             Freehold
Land Area:       15,109 sq.ft.
Built Up:           16,000 sq.ft.
Listing Price:     From RM26,000,000
Bathrooms:       9
Total Units/Lots:1

Facilities

• Smart Home System
• CCTV Security System
• Guard House
• Swimming Pool
• Jacuzzi

Unique Features

Highly desirable location
The Residence at Kenny Hills is a premiere top of the range residence in Kuala Lumpur among the best homes to be constructed. It is sited on a hill with unobstructed views of the KLCC twin towers to the East and to the West, the site for the new palace complex.

Tropical design
The architecture of the Residence takes on a modern approach of tropical living and is a juxtaposition of natural materials, textures and colors, clay roof tiles, stained timber-framed fenestration and earth colored walls.

Integrates art
Custom designed carvings, art pieces and sculptures add to the aesthetic values of the residence.

Up to date modern technology
The Residence is fitted with smart home systems, security alarm with CCTV and automatic gate system.

Luxury features and finishes
The Residence has a refined selection of marble and finishes. Kitchen designs are from Meson's Cucine, Italy and the wardrobe designs are from San Giacomo, Italy. Master bedroom is fitted with privacy glass, modern technology that can switch a transparent glass to translucent, at the speed of light. The master bedroom has a private pool. The Swimming pool has fiber optics lights and the private lounge is fitted with a billiard table.

The Residence is also fitted with other standard items such as air-conditioning systems and hot water system.

Spacious land and building built-up
The Residence's plot has an area of 15,000 square feet of freehold tenure. It features five spacious bedrooms plus two maids room with built-up areas of 16,000 square feet.

Excellent view
Views from the Residence is magnificent. Generally, the pool deck and swimming pool overlooks the site of the new palace complex and the master bedroom and family room has the luxury of unobstructed view of KLCC twin towers.

Additional Information
The Residence at Kenny Hills is a premiere top of the range residence in Kuala Lumpur among the best homes to be constructed. It is sited on a hill with obstructed views of the KLCC twin towers to the East and to the West, the site for the new palace complex.
With an address that is exclusive to a privileged few, the Residence has been positioned on the upper plateau of the hill to establish its presence confidently within its surroundings and enjoy the commanding views of the nearby valleys with the backdrop of the city skyline.

The Residence's plot has an area of 15,000 square feet and of freehold tenure. It features five spacious bedrooms plus two maids room with built-up areas of 16,000 square feet.

Vista Mas, Cheras Hartamas

 GUARD HOUSE

Address:             Cheras Hartamas, Cheras, Selangor
Property Type:    Bungalow House
Land Title:           Residential
Tenure:                Leasehold
Land Area:          6,000 sq.ft.
Built Up:              4,800 sq.ft.
Listing Price:        From RM2,500,000 - RM2,800,000
Bedrooms:           5+1
Bathrooms:          5
Total Units/Lots:  35
Maintainance Fee: RM600.00
Status:                   Completed With CF

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