Nestled in the serene environment of the newly developed Bandar Cassia, Eco Horizon is fast becoming a popular choice for homebuyers thanks to the chic design of the township’s houses that incorporate the needs of modern living. In this article, we will discuss about the ground-breaking designs of the semi-d houses in Eco Horizon and how these houses are different from the ordinary semi-d .

As the brainchild of ARMARIOR, a bespoke luxury furnishing and home makeover company, Eco Horizon is designed along the concept of a luxury holiday resort. By incorporating creative design elements such as cosy airflow and well-lit interiors, these semi-d houses were specifically designed to function as a holiday getaway residence for its owners. While taking into consideration the locality of Eco Horizon, rattan was creatively added to the overall design of the semi-d as a nod to the vibrant cultural heritage of Malaysia. As a highly sustainable building material which can also be used as furniture, not only is rattan useful but it is also an important aesthetic component that can add unique touches to the décor of houses.

To further enhance the relaxing holiday vibe the houses, ARMARIOR has also carefully selected airy-toned colours including beige and sandy shades as the main colour scheme of the homes while ensuring that the interior and exterior of the houses are able to blend together flawlessly. Apart from the aesthetics, the essence of the design of these semi-d houses is the consideration that the designers took to suit the different requirements of its clients. As a key design principle, this is to ensure the aesthetics and practicality of the houses.

In terms of the space of the houses, the designers made sure that the space is breezy and brightly illuminated by natural sunlight which enters the house through the uniquely designed windows. Besides that, the creative illusion of a higher ceiling was also applied to create a spacious environment for the houses. While designing the semi-d houses, designers have the advantage of utilising the bigger space available to apply their creative concepts and customise the house according to clients’ preferences.

Based on the principles of ARMARIOR, a perfect home is a place which enables its occupants to feel relaxed, confident and safe. Apart from being aplace which the occupants look forward to returning every day, a house should also be the owner’s medium of expression which reflects his identity. Therefore, designing a home is more than just making it visually appealing. In order to accurately identify the different requirements of each space and addressing it using the principles of design, there are a lot more features that should be taken into consideration when it comes to designing a house such as ceiling height, floor finishing, light flow and space planning of the house, just to name a few.

What truly sets Eco Horizon’s semi-d houses apart from others is the fact that, centred around the innovative concept of co-creation which allows house owners to decide how they want to live, the houses are carefully and intricately designed according to clients’ very own preferences and living requirements. After all, home is where you can truly be yourself with comfort and ease.

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Suria Apartment, a low-medium cost apartment by PJD Eastern Land Sdn. Bhd. at Harbour Place in Butterworth. Located along Jalan Harbour Place, diagonally opposite Ocean View Residences.  Is it just a mere minutes drive from Penang Sentral, with easy access to surrounding townships via Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR).

This development comprises a 26-storey low-medium cost apartment, featuring 439 residential units with a standard built-up size of 633sq.ft. Penang government has signed an agreement with OSK Property to allocate 353 units for free to house interested squatters currently living in Ujong Batu, Bagan Dalam in Butterworth.

Piling works have begun, and the project is expected to be completed by 2026.

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Project Name: Suria Apartment
Location : Butterworth
Property Type : Low-medium cost apartment
Total Units : 439
Built-up Size: 644sq.ft.
Land Tenure : (to be confirmed)
Developer: PJD Eastern Land Sdn. Bhd.

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About Sinaran Residences @ Utropolis

The residential component in the third phase of Utropolis development by Paramount Property at Batu Kawan, Penang. It is strategically located along Bandar Cassia Expressway, with walking access to Design Village outlet mall and UOW MALAYSIA KDU Penang University College. Driving to Penang International Airport will only take approximately 30 minutes via Second Penang Bridge.

This development featuring two blocks of 35 & 36-storey serviced apartments, offering a total of 964 residential units with unit size ranging between 667 sq.ft. – 1,044 sq.ft.

Find out more about Utropolis @ Batu Kawan:

• Phase 1 – Sensasi Commercial & Residential Suites (Completed)
• Phase 2 – Suasana Residential Suites (Completed)
• Phase 3 – Sinaran Avenue & Sinaran Residences (On-going)

(Photo taken April 2022)

The cost of developing the Gurney Wharf waterfront project has increased by 12 per cent to RM200 million.

According to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, the project’s cost has been increased by RM24 million to RM200 million and it could rise further in the future due to escalating costs.

The Gurney Wharf project, which will be built on reclaimed land near the state’s most famous tourist destination, Gurney Drive, was first mooted six years ago.

Spanning nearly 5km eastward from the foreshore of Gurney Drive, a total of 52 hectares (ha) of land were reclaimed in 2019, with 20ha set aside for Gurney Wharf.

Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Eastern & Oriental Bhd, reclaimed the foreshore as part of a deal to reclaim Seri Tanjung Pinang (STP) Phase 2 further up north.

Gurney Wharf broke ground last week. Penang Chief Minister Inc owns the project, which is expected to be completed in early 2025.

According to Bernama, Chow said it would become the state’s newest attraction, adding economic value and spillover.

“The Gurney Wharf development initiative began in 2016 with engagement sessions with all stakeholders including Penang residents to obtain views, input, and feedback in terms of needs as well as the recreational component required by the community in the state.

“The project will be a promenade with a beautiful sea view and a recreational park, hawker centre, parking, and other facilities for the entire family to spend quality time and for a better quality of life for the people on the whole,” he said after the Gurney Wharf ground-breaking ceremony.

Johor-based Teto Engineering Sdn Bhd has been selected as the project’s principal contractor.

Work on the landscaping, skate park and playground, maritime engineering, and steel roofing would be done by subcontractors.

“Those involved in the project will protect the environment and marine areas. A traffic flow plan, including pedestrian walkways, is being studied as we expect the wharf to receive high traffic throughout the day. We hope the project, when completed, would be the state’s new attraction,” Chow said.

Chow said next year would see the completion of a green park, a playground, a skate park, and a viewing deck.

A hawker centre, a multi-story parking garage, a water taxi jetty, and a man-made beach would be built in the next two years.

The Gurney Wharf project supports Penang 2030’s vision of a ‘Family-Focused Green and Smart that Inspires the Nation.’

State Housing, Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh in his speech, stated that if not for the Covid-19 outbreak, the project would have been completed by now.

“It is going to happen,” he said.

Source: NST Online

The master plan for the RM3 billion Straits City in Penang, the flagship development by Singapore Exchange-listed The Straits Trading Co Ltd and Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd (MSC), has been revealed.

Straits City is a 16.19-hectare (ha) mixed-use development in Butterworth’s excellent seaside core business district. It has residential, retail, hotel, and commercial components.

According to MSC group chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Patrick Yong, the company possessed around 5.58 hectares (ha) of land in the development area, which is where its old tin smelting factory is located.

“We are in the process of moving and it takes time especially because of Covid-19, we lost two years…we are doing the cleaning up,” he said at a press conference after the topping-out ceremony of the Straits City development yesterday.

Straits Trading holds a 52 per cent stake in MSC, the world’s third-largest integrated tin producer.

According to Yong, the smelter is nearing the end of its operation.

Straits City, which aims to be the beacon of smart and sustainable integrated development in Penang, is scheduled to be fully constructed by 2038, said Eric Teng, CEO of Straits Developments Pte Ltd.

“As it stands in our planning, the parameters we are looking at is around RM3 billion in terms of the gross development value (GDV) but we are in the process of reviewing it, especially after the two years of Movement Control Order,” he said

The first phase of the development will contain a 23-story four-star hotel with 3,885.48 square metres of net lettable retail space. The GDV for the first phase is projected to be RM250 million.

The hotel will have 343 rooms, a retail platform, and meeting, incentive, conference, and exhibition facilities, according to Teng.

Teng said the phase one properties will open in the third quarter of 2023.

The hotel operator will be finalised by the third quarter of this year, he said.

A few big international hotel operators, he claimed, have been shortlisted.

Teng said that once the first phase of construction is completed, the other phases will commence, comprising retail, business, and residential buildings.

He also said that smart technology, like artificial intelligence-driven security systems and Internet of Things solutions, would be used to improve the quality of life in Straits City.

To limit the use of automobiles and promote walkability, Straits City will include green elements such as pedestrian-link bridges, walkways, and cycling pathways that connect the various parcels within the development.

Straits City is located next to Taman Selat, which was developed in the 1980s by Straits Trading.

It’s a timely development, coming on the heels of Malaysia’s ambitious ambitions for Butterworth and Seberang Perai, the Greater Butterworth region.

Butterworth is expected to increase to 1.2 million people by 2030, representing 55 per cent of the state’s total population, according to the State Government’s Vision 2030 plan.

Source: NST Online