Discover the rewards of “sky gardening”

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Developed by CapitaLand, one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups based in Singapore, the iconic One Pearl Bank development is set to become the tallest residential building in Singapore’s Outram district when it is completed in 2023. 

The development will offer 774 meticulously designed apartments, ranging from 431 square feet for a studio to 2,788 square feet for the largest of four penthouses available. A total of 50 units will be available for sale at the Hong Kong exhibition from 28 to 30 September 2019 (11am to 7pm) at the JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong. Their layout mix ranges from studios to three bedrooms (431- 1,152 square feet). Prices range from S$1,056,000 to S$2,689,000 (about HK$6 million to HK$15.3 million). 

The launch of One Pearl Bank represents a rare opportunity for homebuyers to enjoy the convenience of city living amidst the tranquillity of a garden setting. It commands a prime location that is close to three MRT lines, the Central Business District, and a host of dining and entertainment options at the intersection of the vibrant Chinatown, Keong Saik, Tiong Bahru enclaves as well as Fort Canning and Civic Districts, said Mr Ronald Tay, CEO of CapitaLand Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia, Residential & Retail. 

With the upcoming rejuvenation of Pearl’s Hill City Park as part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Draft Master Plan 2019, residents will enjoy direct access to the upgraded park facilities as well as enhanced connectivity to Fort Canning Park.

Singapore’s cultural hub  

Centrally located in District 3, One Pearl Bank brings together the best of both worlds, a coveted address in the heart of Singapore’s cultural hub of Chinatown and exclusivity as the only development atop Pearl’s Hill. 
 
A three-minute walk via a sheltered linkway to Outram MRT Station, a triple-line interchange station serving the East-West Line, North-East Line and upcoming Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), One Pearl Bank’s completion will follow the opening of the TEL scheduled for 2021, making the commute to Shenton Way, Marina Bay and Orchard Road even more convenient for residents. 

The development is a short drive to three highways, Central Expressway, Ayer Rajah Expressway and Marina Coastal Expressway. The Outram precinct is also set to be transformed into a healthcare and research hub with the upcoming Singapore General Hospital Campus, a 20-year redevelopment plan by healthcare group SingHealth. There is high investment potential with a huge tenant pool available.

Sky gardening with elevated views

Overlooking the Singapore skyline, One Pearl Bank comprises two gently curved 39-storey towers joined at the roof by sky bridges.

Designed by multi-award-winning Serie+Multiply, One Pearl Bank is the first residential development to feature a series of sky allotment gardens vertically arrayed at one edge of each tower, a strong testament to its biophilic design integrating nature with architecture. Not only does this design provide a solution of co-existence between building and landscaping, but the oxygen-producing properties of planting in sky garden can also be used to reduce the likely heat island effect for the residents while creating a localised air-cleansing environment. 

With close to 200 allotment plots across the 18 sky allotment gardens, residents can spend their free time to grow their favourite plant, herb, fruit or vegetable while bonding with their family and fellow green enthusiast neighbours. Lush landscaping also adorns the two mid-tower sky terraces and roof gardens. 

On Level 39, the Sky Oculus connects both towers and serves as a social space with facilities such as a walking track, indoor and outdoor gymnasium as well as function rooms, gourmet kitchen and social lounge. Terraces on Level 14 and Level 18 will have amenities like an outdoor amphitheatre and outdoor lounge areas for social gatherings with views towards the city skyline, as well as a yoga deck and meditation corner for tranquillity facing Pearl’s Hill City Park. 

The combination of communal gardens and clubhouse facilities literally forms a community for neighbours to socialise with one another while enjoying gardening and the unparalleled 360-degree panoramic views that extend from the Central Business District to Sentosa.  

Turnkey smart homes

Residents can move in as soon as they are handed over the keys – all units will come with fully-integrated kitchens, built-in lighting, air-conditioning, cabinetry and curtains as part of One Pearl Bank’s Renovation-Zero offering. 

Kitchens are tastefully designed with the full suite of luxury Swiss-made V-ZUG appliances including washer-cum-dryer and premium Italian Ernestomeda kitchen systems. All kitchens will feature a seamless and easy-to-maintain integrated sink and countertop. 

These apartments will also be equipped with quality Hansgrohe Raindance Rainfall shower fittings and cove lighting for a relaxing home spa experience. Blending into the apartment design, all units will also come with a built-in smart mirror that serves not only as a security camera display, speaker and entrance door controller but allows you to read the news, control the air-conditioning, book facilities, among other tasks. 

Away from home, residents can easily grant visitors access or remotely control their smart appliances through the One Pearl Bank lifestyle app. 

Get together with your new neighbours
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Hong Kong and Singapore share a lot of similarities in culture, language and customs. One Pearl Bank creates communal spaces for new neighbours to meet up and bond over shared interests. The allotment concept of One Pearl Bank divides each tower into nine smaller communities with each jointly responsible for its respective gardens. 

Think about inviting your new friends and neighbours to have planting parties as you assimilate into a new life in a new country. The rewards you will earn from living at One Pearl Bank will be far greater than the apartment itself.