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Once upon a time, skyscrapers were places of commerce, home to floors and floors of offices and perhaps the occasional hotel — but, oh, how things have changed.

Across the globe, an ever-growing crop of super tall residential towers is on the rise, as leading developers, architects and designers collaborate on projects that simultaneously transform city skylines and property markets with record-breaking heights and prices.

These days, in cities like New York, Dubai and Moscow, wealth and status go hand in hand with extreme elevation as towers top out at astonishing heights that wouldn’t have even been possible a few years ago. Growing in popularity around the world, these staggeringly tall feats of engineering are only expected to multiply in the years ahead, catering to superrich buyers with a taste for owning the best views money can buy.

For a taste of the high life, here’s a look at the 10 of the world's tallest residential skyscrapers in the world — for now, at least.

Central Park Tower, New York City

Height: 1,549 feet / 472 metres
Year of completion: 2020

Officially the tallest residential building in the world, Central Park Tower is also the second-tallest structure in New York City behind One World Trade Center — hence the unobstructed 360-degree views. Located on a strip of exorbitantly priced properties known as Billionaire’s Row, the tower has 179 units estimated at a collective US$4 billion, making it the most expensive condominium project in the United States.

111 West 57th Street, New York City

Height: 1,427 feet / 435 metres
Year of completion: 2020

You don’t have to look far for the second-tallest residential skyscraper: It’s Central Park Tower’s neighbour on Billionaire’s Row. Also known as Steinway Tower, 111 West 57th Street stands out for being skinny — it’s only 60 feet wide. Positioned to perfectly align with the centre of Central Park, the building currently has two 7,130-square-foot penthouses on the market, priced at a cool US$66 million each.

432 Park Avenue, New York City

Height: 1,396 feet / 425.5 metres
Year of completion: 2015

It wasn’t long ago that 432 Park Avenue was the tallest residential building in the world — a position it held for five years — but it’s no less stunning now that it’s in third place. Designed by Rafael Viñoly, the tower is an exercise in simplicity and geometry, with six windows each measuring 10 by 10 feet lining each side of the building on every storey. The building’s’ developers benefited from completing the project during better economic times: the 96th-floor penthouse fetched US$86.77 million in 2016.

Princess Tower, Dubai

Height: 1,356 feet / 413 metres
Year of completion: 2012

Standing 101 storeys tall, Princess Tower is located in the centre of Dubai Marina and previously held the title of world’s tallest residential tower from 2012-2015. Housing a staggering 763 units — from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom penthouses — the tower is located opposite the Dubai International Marina Club and even features an observation deck on the 97th floor, where residents can look out at the glittering skyline.

23 Marina, Dubai

Height: 1,287 feet / 392 metres
Year of completion: 2012

Prior to the completion of neighbouring Princess Tower, 23 Marina had the distinction of being the world’s tallest residential skyscraper. Its 289 apartments are spread across 88 floors, where residents enjoy views of the Dubai skyline or the manmade island Palm Jumeirah. Even in a city of stunning skyscrapers, 23 Marina stands out with its unique geometric designs, including an octagonal shape and triangular spires.

Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid, Abu Dhabi

Height: 1,251 feet / 381 metres
Year of completion: 2014

The tallest building in Abu Dhabi, 92-storey Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid is located on The Corniche, an 8-km road with cycling area, pedestrian pathways and Corniche Beach; the tower itself is connected to the World Trade Center. The tower holds 474 units, and amenities include spacious balconies overlooking the beach, a 90th-storey gym, a children’s play area and an indoor terrace garden.

Elite Residence, Dubai

Height: 1,248 feet / 380 metres
Year of completion: 2012

Yet another super tall structure in the Dubai Marina skyline, Elite Residence has 703 residential units including one- to four-bedroom apartments, three- to four-bedroom penthouses and one palatial five-bedroom penthouse occupying the top floor. There’s plenty to keep residents busy: a fully equipped gym with views of Palm Jumeirah and the beach, a tennis court, two indoor pools, one outdoor pool and a sundeck.

The Torch, Dubai

Height: 1,155 feet / 352 metres
Year of completion: 2011

Like many other buildings before it, The Torch was once the tallest residential tower in the world. At 84 storeys high, it’s still a juggernaut, one with 682 units to boot. Views are sensational from the apartments as well as from the large outdoor pool and private deck overlooking the city and the entire length of Dubai Marina.

Neva Towers 2, Moscow

Height: 1,132 feet / 345 metres
Year of completion: 2020

In case you were thinking that all of the world’s tallest residences are either in New York City or the Middle East, it isn’t true. The taller of two apartment buildings forming a sumptuous complex, Neva Towers 2 is located in the centre of Moscow and is the first eco-friendly building in Russia to be granted LEED certification. Residents have access to a spa, fitness centre, private cinema, squash courts and a private park with a panoramic pool.

LCT The Sharp Residential Tower A, Busan

Height: 1,113 feet / 339 metres
Year of completion: 2019

Part of a three-building complex comprising one commercial tower and two apartment buildings, LCT The Sharp Residential Tower A is the slightly taller of the latter pair. Aside from being the tallest residential building in South Korea, it’s the third-tallest building overall in the country and its 85 storeys on the waterfront afford residents unbeatable views of the city and the sea.

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Once upon a time, skyscrapers were places of commerce, home to floors and floors of offices and perhaps the occasional hotel — but, oh, how things have changed.

Across the globe, an ever-growing crop of super tall residential towers is on the rise, as leading developers, architects and designers collaborate on projects that simultaneously transform city skylines and property markets with record-breaking heights and prices.

These days, in cities like New York, Dubai and Moscow, wealth and status go hand in hand with extreme elevation as towers top out at astonishing heights that wouldn’t have even been possible a few years ago. Growing in popularity around the world, these staggeringly tall feats of engineering are only expected to multiply in the years ahead, catering to superrich buyers with a taste for owning the best views money can buy.

For a taste of the high life, here’s a look at the 10 of the world's tallest residential skyscrapers in the world — for now, at least.

Central Park Tower, New York City

Height: 1,549 feet / 472 metres
Year of completion: 2020

Officially the tallest residential building in the world, Central Park Tower is also the second-tallest structure in New York City behind One World Trade Center — hence the unobstructed 360-degree views. Located on a strip of exorbitantly priced properties known as Billionaire’s Row, the tower has 179 units estimated at a collective US$4 billion, making it the most expensive condominium project in the United States.

111 West 57th Street, New York City

Height: 1,427 feet / 435 metres
Year of completion: 2020

You don’t have to look far for the second-tallest residential skyscraper: It’s Central Park Tower’s neighbour on Billionaire’s Row. Also known as Steinway Tower, 111 West 57th Street stands out for being skinny — it’s only 60 feet wide. Positioned to perfectly align with the centre of Central Park, the building currently has two 7,130-square-foot penthouses on the market, priced at a cool US$66 million each.

432 Park Avenue, New York City

Height: 1,396 feet / 425.5 metres
Year of completion: 2015

It wasn’t long ago that 432 Park Avenue was the tallest residential building in the world — a position it held for five years — but it’s no less stunning now that it’s in third place. Designed by Rafael Viñoly, the tower is an exercise in simplicity and geometry, with six windows each measuring 10 by 10 feet lining each side of the building on every storey. The building’s’ developers benefited from completing the project during better economic times: the 96th-floor penthouse fetched US$86.77 million in 2016.

Princess Tower, Dubai

Height: 1,356 feet / 413 metres
Year of completion: 2012

Standing 101 storeys tall, Princess Tower is located in the centre of Dubai Marina and previously held the title of world’s tallest residential tower from 2012-2015. Housing a staggering 763 units — from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom penthouses — the tower is located opposite the Dubai International Marina Club and even features an observation deck on the 97th floor, where residents can look out at the glittering skyline.

23 Marina, Dubai

Height: 1,287 feet / 392 metres
Year of completion: 2012

Prior to the completion of neighbouring Princess Tower, 23 Marina had the distinction of being the world’s tallest residential skyscraper. Its 289 apartments are spread across 88 floors, where residents enjoy views of the Dubai skyline or the manmade island Palm Jumeirah. Even in a city of stunning skyscrapers, 23 Marina stands out with its unique geometric designs, including an octagonal shape and triangular spires.

Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid, Abu Dhabi

Height: 1,251 feet / 381 metres
Year of completion: 2014

The tallest building in Abu Dhabi, 92-storey Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid is located on The Corniche, an 8-km road with cycling area, pedestrian pathways and Corniche Beach; the tower itself is connected to the World Trade Center. The tower holds 474 units, and amenities include spacious balconies overlooking the beach, a 90th-storey gym, a children’s play area and an indoor terrace garden.

Elite Residence, Dubai

Height: 1,248 feet / 380 metres
Year of completion: 2012

Yet another super tall structure in the Dubai Marina skyline, Elite Residence has 703 residential units including one- to four-bedroom apartments, three- to four-bedroom penthouses and one palatial five-bedroom penthouse occupying the top floor. There’s plenty to keep residents busy: a fully equipped gym with views of Palm Jumeirah and the beach, a tennis court, two indoor pools, one outdoor pool and a sundeck.

The Torch, Dubai

Height: 1,155 feet / 352 metres
Year of completion: 2011

Like many other buildings before it, The Torch was once the tallest residential tower in the world. At 84 storeys high, it’s still a juggernaut, one with 682 units to boot. Views are sensational from the apartments as well as from the large outdoor pool and private deck overlooking the city and the entire length of Dubai Marina.

Neva Towers 2, Moscow

Height: 1,132 feet / 345 metres
Year of completion: 2020

In case you were thinking that all of the world’s tallest residences are either in New York City or the Middle East, it isn’t true. The taller of two apartment buildings forming a sumptuous complex, Neva Towers 2 is located in the centre of Moscow and is the first eco-friendly building in Russia to be granted LEED certification. Residents have access to a spa, fitness centre, private cinema, squash courts and a private park with a panoramic pool.

LCT The Sharp Residential Tower A, Busan

Height: 1,113 feet / 339 metres
Year of completion: 2019

Part of a three-building complex comprising one commercial tower and two apartment buildings, LCT The Sharp Residential Tower A is the slightly taller of the latter pair. Aside from being the tallest residential building in South Korea, it’s the third-tallest building overall in the country and its 85 storeys on the waterfront afford residents unbeatable views of the city and the sea.

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Juliettes Interiors were tasked to transform an uninspiring, blank space into a bright and airy home that is situated in Onslow Gardens, Knightsbridge. Their London based luxury interior designers remodeled a dark one-bedroom apartment into an engaging, attractive and contemporary home.  Drawing their inspiration from the many trees and surrounding greenery, Juliettes Interiors endeavoured to blend both the interior and…

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Nestled in the heart of the Spanish capital lies an award-winning architectural practice that prides itself on defining a modern interior and exterior design. Madrid epitomizes traditional and modern architecture’s juxtaposition, with revered iconic buildings such as the Royal Palace of Madrid and Casa de Los Lujanes standing alongside modern sky-scraping landmarks. Born out of […]

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The 10 Most Luxurious Italian Furniture Brands⇒ Matter and transparency, contemporaneity, craftsmanship, and experimentation: are the main values of the most luxurious Italian Furniture Brands.

Because of this, we at LUXXU present a selection of Italian design brands with hand-made furniture, demonstrating their evolutionary design ethos of continuity while at the same time expressing their creativity and innovation. Explore each one of these Italian Furniture Brands and get impressed!

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Discover the Icons – The masterpiece of each collection ⇒ Our year is coming to an end and with it another stage of completed challenges. All of our collections serve as inspiration for luxury and design, where we always seek to find modern and elegant pieces that can always bring what you aspire for your new interior design project. Within these collections, our affection is equally distributed by everyone, but as usual, there is always one that is the icon.

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Thanksgiving – gather the best dining room inspirations for your holiday⇒  Today is Thanksgiving and it’s that time of the year that you need the most luxurious and beautiful dining room to serve your guests. This special occasion is about giving back and realizing what we are thankful for. We at LUXXU are extremely thankful for another year of success and accomplishment, and looking forward to keeping inciting you in the future with our beautiful pieces.

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With the Covid-19 pandemic on the wane, is it full steam ahead now for the sales of luxury homes in Hong Kong? We find out more.

As the local Covid-19 outbreak appears to be abating, shrewd developers in Hong Kong are looking to fill the void left in the supply by the pandemic, either with the launch of new projects, or by resuming marketing activities that have been put on hold in the past few months.

From now until the Lunar New Year, a more diverse supply of properties – off-plan and new-builds – will continue to test the market’s appetite for luxury homes. As buyers and investors are presented with more choices, it’s increasingly important for developers to differentiate their offerings.

St George's Mansions

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Sino Land reports that it sold a luxury home in St George’s Mansions, the upmarket project designed by Robert A M Stern’s New York firm RAMSA, for HK$238 million – or HK$71,471 per square foot, which is likely the highest price for domestic property so far this year.

Secluded in a prime location on Kadoorie Avenue, St George’s Mansions comprises three towers that together house 175 residences. The design concept is remarkably unobtrusive and sensitive to the traditional architecture and natural surroundings of the historically significant Kadoorie Hill neighbourhood.

Poggibonsi

[caption id="attachment_212315" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Poggibonsi.[/caption]

Poggibonsi, Discovery Bay’s latest residential project, is now complete and is being handed over to its buyers, according to HKR International. In August, at least five homes were sold to the same group of buyers, fetching a total of HK$66.8 million, and by the end of the same month more than 100 homes in the project had been taken.

Occupying a lovely area of waterfront, Poggibonsi comprises three blocks housing 196 units, ranging in size from 344-square- foot studios to 1,844-square-foot four- bedroom apartments. Most units enjoy south-easterly or southerly aspects with views over surrounding trees or the sea, with Hong Kong Island in the distance.

St Michel

Sun Hung Kai Properties recently named a residential project in suburban Shatin as St Michel, which will be launched on to the market shortly. Currently under construction, St Michel is the first phase of a larger development and comprises 196 three- and four-bedroom flats, ranging in size from 920 to 1,500 square feet.
Although within a short walking distance of the City One and Sha Tin Wai MTR stations and shopping facilities, the location is surrounded by greenery and overlooks downtown Shatin from an elevated position.

Mount Regalia

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Located on Lai Ping Road in the Kau To Shan area, Mount Regalia recently saw a four-bedroom, 2,436-square-foot penthouse, sell for HK$98 million – about HK$40,230 a square foot, according to Regal Hotels International, one of the developers. Prior to this big-ticket deal, two properties, both at 2,107 square feet, were sold for more than HK$44 million in the same month.

Overall, Mount Regalia comprises seven medium-rise blocks, each 11 storeys tall. Units range in size from 1,600 to 3,300 square feet, including premium apartments with private terrace, garden or rooftop terrace. A collection of 24 luxury houses, ranging in size from 2,200 to 5,000 square feet, are also available within this gated community.

Ventria Residence

[caption id="attachment_212319" align="alignnone" width="934"] Ventria Residence.[/caption]

In Australia and Canada, private senior housing that provides care services across the continuum is nothing new, but premium senior housing is a relatively new concept in Hong Kong. Situated in Happy Valley with views over the racecourse, Ventria Residence is an upmarket senior living development that integrates hotel-like services with comprehensive medical and nursing care.

In addition to services typically found in fully furnished serviced apartments, Ventria Residence offers independent-living, assisted-living and memory-care programmes. The project team has also given serious thought to the building’s infrastructural set-up and interior design. Now under construction, Ventria Residence is set to open by the end of 2022.

Triazza

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Small- and medium-sized developers are also seizing the opportunity to market their stock. Top Dollars Development, for example, has recently launched its Triazza project for sale. Located at 383 Tai Po Road, it’s conveniently set near the junction of Caldecott Road, which leads to the arterial Ching Cheung Road. The complex comprises three blocks offering 35 flats, which are primarily laid out in three- and four-bedroom configurations that range in size from 1,352 to 2,496 square feet.

133 Portofino

[caption id="attachment_212309" align="alignnone" width="1024"] 133 Portofino.[/caption]

Sino Land’s big-ticket transaction at St George’s Mansion coincided with the developer’s HK$39.7 million sale of a 1,239-square-foot special unit at 133 Portofino in Clear Water Bay. It’s noteworthy that 133 Portofino was the first housing project in Hong Kong to receive WELL Core v pre-certification, followed by St George’s Mansions and Sino’s new commercial development in Wong Chuk Hang. WELL is the world’s first architectural benchmark that focusses exclusively on sustainability through human health and wellness.

El Futuro

[caption id="attachment_212310" align="alignnone" width="1000"] El Futuro.[/caption]

In Kau To Shan, the exclusive neighbourhood above Shatin, CK Asset is marketing El Futuro, a low-density project boasting spectacular views over the Shing Mun River that extend out to Tolo Harbour, with the Ma On Shan Country Park as a backdrop. The entire development includes 244 flats configured with two, three and four bedrooms, a layout mix that’s rare in this neighbourhood. A further 22 houses are reserved for those who demand more privacy.

Located near the front of Lai Ping Road, the complex is discreetly perched on an elevated plot in the foothills of Kau To Shan, offering a high level of privacy unmatched by other large-scale developments, according to the developer.

Mont Rouge

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Kerry Properties’ Mont Rouge is perched majestically on Beacon Hill immediately above Kowloon Tong, in one of the most popular big-ticket neighbourhoods of Hong Kong.

For views, privacy, convenience and space, Mont Rouge is in a league of its own. Blessed with sweeping views across Kowloon to Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island, this exclusive location avoids the hustle and bustle, but is nonetheless well connected to the city. Most residences enjoy southerly aspects that flood the rooms with fresh air and natural light.

Built in a low-density zone, the development offers “oversized” homes that include five villas (from 5,128 to 7,171 square feet), 14 houses (2,846 to 2,876 square feet), 24 family-sized apartments (1,656 to 1,760 square feet), as well as two 3,017-square-foot luxury penthouses.

8 Deep Water Bay Drive

[caption id="attachment_212308" align="alignnone" width="762"] 8 Deep Water Bay Drive.[/caption]

In mid-October, Nan Fung Group announced that it had sold a 2,865-square-foot home at 8 Deep Water Bay Drive on the Southside of Hong Kong Island for around HK$174 million, which is roughly equivalent to HK$61,000 per square foot. By mid-October, a total of 12 luxury homes at the development were sold, generating some HK$3.19 billion of revenue for the developer.

Secluded in a low-density enclave off Deep Water Bay Drive, the building offers a collection of 52 residences that range in size from 2,865 to 8,475 square feet, each of which is thoughtfully positioned to command spectacular views.

Central Peak

Sun Hung Kai Properties is at last offering homes for sale in Central Peak, the company’s prime Mid-Levels residential project, after a 10-year wait.

The complex comprises five low-rise blocks, each six storeys tall, that together provide 53 family-sized dwellings. The layout mix (1,649 to 2,962 square feet) includes three- and four-bedroom flats, in addition to special units that come with outdoor space. The developer expects each to fetch at least HK$70,000 per square foot, based on the valuation of comparable properties.

The luxury clubhouse features a 43,000-square-foot communal landscaped garden as its centrepiece, with a range of facilities that includs a 20-metre-long outdoor pool, a fitness room, spa and multi-purpose rooms.

Latent Supply

It’s believed that developers are gauging market interest in other super-luxury homes that are currently in the pipeline. Wheelock Properties, for example, is rumoured to be waiting for the right time to offer two luxury residences it redeveloped at 77-79 Peak Road, making a total of eight new dwellings of 6,000 to 8,000 square feet. CK Asset, on the other hand, has yet to announce when it will market the long-awaited Borrett Road project, which comprises 181 luxury homes, in spite of the fact that the project is now more or less fully complete.

The post Testing the Market: Luxury Homes in Hong Kong to Look Out For appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

With the Covid-19 pandemic on the wane, is it full steam ahead now for the sales of luxury homes in Hong Kong? We find out more.

As the local Covid-19 outbreak appears to be abating, shrewd developers in Hong Kong are looking to fill the void left in the supply by the pandemic, either with the launch of new projects, or by resuming marketing activities that have been put on hold in the past few months.

From now until the Lunar New Year, a more diverse supply of properties – off-plan and new-builds – will continue to test the market’s appetite for luxury homes. As buyers and investors are presented with more choices, it’s increasingly important for developers to differentiate their offerings.

St George's Mansions

[caption id="attachment_212316" align="alignnone" width="1024"] St George's Mansions.[/caption]

Sino Land reports that it sold a luxury home in St George’s Mansions, the upmarket project designed by Robert A M Stern’s New York firm RAMSA, for HK$238 million – or HK$71,471 per square foot, which is likely the highest price for domestic property so far this year.

Secluded in a prime location on Kadoorie Avenue, St George’s Mansions comprises three towers that together house 175 residences. The design concept is remarkably unobtrusive and sensitive to the traditional architecture and natural surroundings of the historically significant Kadoorie Hill neighbourhood.

Poggibonsi

[caption id="attachment_212315" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Poggibonsi.[/caption]

Poggibonsi, Discovery Bay’s latest residential project, is now complete and is being handed over to its buyers, according to HKR International. In August, at least five homes were sold to the same group of buyers, fetching a total of HK$66.8 million, and by the end of the same month more than 100 homes in the project had been taken.

Occupying a lovely area of waterfront, Poggibonsi comprises three blocks housing 196 units, ranging in size from 344-square- foot studios to 1,844-square-foot four- bedroom apartments. Most units enjoy south-easterly or southerly aspects with views over surrounding trees or the sea, with Hong Kong Island in the distance.

St Michel

Sun Hung Kai Properties recently named a residential project in suburban Shatin as St Michel, which will be launched on to the market shortly. Currently under construction, St Michel is the first phase of a larger development and comprises 196 three- and four-bedroom flats, ranging in size from 920 to 1,500 square feet.
Although within a short walking distance of the City One and Sha Tin Wai MTR stations and shopping facilities, the location is surrounded by greenery and overlooks downtown Shatin from an elevated position.

Mount Regalia

[gallery ids="212314,212313"]

Located on Lai Ping Road in the Kau To Shan area, Mount Regalia recently saw a four-bedroom, 2,436-square-foot penthouse, sell for HK$98 million – about HK$40,230 a square foot, according to Regal Hotels International, one of the developers. Prior to this big-ticket deal, two properties, both at 2,107 square feet, were sold for more than HK$44 million in the same month.

Overall, Mount Regalia comprises seven medium-rise blocks, each 11 storeys tall. Units range in size from 1,600 to 3,300 square feet, including premium apartments with private terrace, garden or rooftop terrace. A collection of 24 luxury houses, ranging in size from 2,200 to 5,000 square feet, are also available within this gated community.

Ventria Residence

[caption id="attachment_212319" align="alignnone" width="934"] Ventria Residence.[/caption]

In Australia and Canada, private senior housing that provides care services across the continuum is nothing new, but premium senior housing is a relatively new concept in Hong Kong. Situated in Happy Valley with views over the racecourse, Ventria Residence is an upmarket senior living development that integrates hotel-like services with comprehensive medical and nursing care.

In addition to services typically found in fully furnished serviced apartments, Ventria Residence offers independent-living, assisted-living and memory-care programmes. The project team has also given serious thought to the building’s infrastructural set-up and interior design. Now under construction, Ventria Residence is set to open by the end of 2022.

Triazza

[gallery ids="212317,212318"]

Small- and medium-sized developers are also seizing the opportunity to market their stock. Top Dollars Development, for example, has recently launched its Triazza project for sale. Located at 383 Tai Po Road, it’s conveniently set near the junction of Caldecott Road, which leads to the arterial Ching Cheung Road. The complex comprises three blocks offering 35 flats, which are primarily laid out in three- and four-bedroom configurations that range in size from 1,352 to 2,496 square feet.

133 Portofino

[caption id="attachment_212309" align="alignnone" width="1024"] 133 Portofino.[/caption]

Sino Land’s big-ticket transaction at St George’s Mansion coincided with the developer’s HK$39.7 million sale of a 1,239-square-foot special unit at 133 Portofino in Clear Water Bay. It’s noteworthy that 133 Portofino was the first housing project in Hong Kong to receive WELL Core v pre-certification, followed by St George’s Mansions and Sino’s new commercial development in Wong Chuk Hang. WELL is the world’s first architectural benchmark that focusses exclusively on sustainability through human health and wellness.

El Futuro

[caption id="attachment_212310" align="alignnone" width="1000"] El Futuro.[/caption]

In Kau To Shan, the exclusive neighbourhood above Shatin, CK Asset is marketing El Futuro, a low-density project boasting spectacular views over the Shing Mun River that extend out to Tolo Harbour, with the Ma On Shan Country Park as a backdrop. The entire development includes 244 flats configured with two, three and four bedrooms, a layout mix that’s rare in this neighbourhood. A further 22 houses are reserved for those who demand more privacy.

Located near the front of Lai Ping Road, the complex is discreetly perched on an elevated plot in the foothills of Kau To Shan, offering a high level of privacy unmatched by other large-scale developments, according to the developer.

Mont Rouge

[gallery ids="212312,212311"]

Kerry Properties’ Mont Rouge is perched majestically on Beacon Hill immediately above Kowloon Tong, in one of the most popular big-ticket neighbourhoods of Hong Kong.

For views, privacy, convenience and space, Mont Rouge is in a league of its own. Blessed with sweeping views across Kowloon to Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island, this exclusive location avoids the hustle and bustle, but is nonetheless well connected to the city. Most residences enjoy southerly aspects that flood the rooms with fresh air and natural light.

Built in a low-density zone, the development offers “oversized” homes that include five villas (from 5,128 to 7,171 square feet), 14 houses (2,846 to 2,876 square feet), 24 family-sized apartments (1,656 to 1,760 square feet), as well as two 3,017-square-foot luxury penthouses.

8 Deep Water Bay Drive

[caption id="attachment_212308" align="alignnone" width="762"] 8 Deep Water Bay Drive.[/caption]

In mid-October, Nan Fung Group announced that it had sold a 2,865-square-foot home at 8 Deep Water Bay Drive on the Southside of Hong Kong Island for around HK$174 million, which is roughly equivalent to HK$61,000 per square foot. By mid-October, a total of 12 luxury homes at the development were sold, generating some HK$3.19 billion of revenue for the developer.

Secluded in a low-density enclave off Deep Water Bay Drive, the building offers a collection of 52 residences that range in size from 2,865 to 8,475 square feet, each of which is thoughtfully positioned to command spectacular views.

Central Peak

Sun Hung Kai Properties is at last offering homes for sale in Central Peak, the company’s prime Mid-Levels residential project, after a 10-year wait.

The complex comprises five low-rise blocks, each six storeys tall, that together provide 53 family-sized dwellings. The layout mix (1,649 to 2,962 square feet) includes three- and four-bedroom flats, in addition to special units that come with outdoor space. The developer expects each to fetch at least HK$70,000 per square foot, based on the valuation of comparable properties.

The luxury clubhouse features a 43,000-square-foot communal landscaped garden as its centrepiece, with a range of facilities that includs a 20-metre-long outdoor pool, a fitness room, spa and multi-purpose rooms.

Latent Supply

It’s believed that developers are gauging market interest in other super-luxury homes that are currently in the pipeline. Wheelock Properties, for example, is rumoured to be waiting for the right time to offer two luxury residences it redeveloped at 77-79 Peak Road, making a total of eight new dwellings of 6,000 to 8,000 square feet. CK Asset, on the other hand, has yet to announce when it will market the long-awaited Borrett Road project, which comprises 181 luxury homes, in spite of the fact that the project is now more or less fully complete.

The post Testing the Market: Luxury Homes in Hong Kong to Look Out For appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

American restaurants – Some of the best designs you will see in an american restaurant

Dining out is a holistic and intimate experience – a conjugation between taste, aroma, sight, surroundings. It’s in the surroundings that we’ll have our focus today and observe how can be especially important. Having the right colorful ambience or not, or having the right lights at the right place can be the difference between catching up your clients or not.

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Elegance is a strong mystery: how our chandeliers reflect light and movement⇒ Luxxu accepts and respects all types of art that provide new sensations and discoveries. With our interpretation of a concept gallery, we try to merge all the inspiring arts, music, dance, and design. In this article, we bring the combination of contemporary dance with our usual design with the transmission of elegance throughout the process.

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