One North Residences

Recently we went to check out the completed One North Residences. Nestled in the lush surrounds of Buona Vista near the up-and-coming Fusionopolis and Biopolis complex, the apartments seemed like a great in this locale. For those who are unfamiliar with the Fusionopolis and Biolpolis, here are some websites to check out:

1. http://www.fusionopolis.a-star.edu.sg/
2. http://www.one-north.sg/hubs_fusionopolis.aspx
3. http://www.one-north.sg/hubs_biopolis.aspx

The overall masterplanning of the area was originally conceived by famous Iranian architect Zaha Hadid - http://www.planetarchitecture.com/titles/hadid_folder/hadid_w7.html

And with it came many interesting parameters and guidelines for its development. For one, the buildings are supposed to be seamless and 'borderless', allowing easy flow of people, ideas etc. The apartments were also percieved along similiar ideals. Of course, we all know Singaporeans prefer their privacy.  In the end, the apartments was well-planned, with wall-less boundaries and only secured at lift lobbies and certain locations leading to the main landscape area.

          The landscape areas seem to reflect the sensibility of Zaha Hadid too... with the edgy water features, slanted planters and  pointed pool.  The overall feel was a pretty much like a dynamic living environment. I liked the deck chairs that seem to weave out of the timber deck...

A sky gym is perched within a glass box in between the sky terrace. Considering the lack of space at the landscape area, this seemed like a great idea. (There is a swimming pool, function  room and some water features with some 402 units.)

The development has several retail/commercial units for public rental at the first storey.The main block apartments is connected to another block with the loft units via a sky bridge. The sky bridge was probably the best place to catch a good view of the overall lush greenery and park too.

 

There is a smattering of artistic around the architecture which can be seen from the hanging sculptures at the airwell and water features, to the interesting dipping 'well's at the roof terrace... There are also cute play areas that appear as tunnel like nodules poking out of the landscape. The child in me actually wanted to go through the tunnel to check it out for myself..!