Manor Hill

n order to achieve best oriented views aspects for the residential units, north-south disposition would present the best potential to desirable views. On the northern end of the site, the Tower 2 L shaped residential block would orientate at an angle to maximise its linear frontages to more open views to the north-east and north-west aspects. On the souther end of the site, Tower 1 square shaped residential block similarly rotated to the south-east and south west aspect. This disposition has created a large open landscaped space for outdoor pool, gardens and clubhouse facilities in between blocks. 

This strategy not only reduced site coverage compares to the original scheme, but yielded better floor areas and improved efficiency. 

The close proximity of the site to the main arterial implies an optimal exposure, this is naturally an opportunity to be an iconic development in the area. The majority of the towers’ facade are curtain walls and cladded in glass, this has created a light and consistent palette, a contrast distinction to the development in the immediate surrounding. Facade details are subtle, sophisticated and elegantly executed.  While the podium and landscape elements are in neoclassical style once again contrasting to its immediate context. A covered elevated walkway on the southern edge of the site has facilitated residents access to nearby subway station via a footbridge spanning across the main road. 

The entire development has yielded gross floor area of over 48,000 square metres, both towers in their 33 storeys height have achieved over 85% of efficiency.