Focus Malaysia – Thursday, 01 October 2015
The serene seaside and calming lilt of a mountain stream are rooted in the soothing science of water, whose well-known therapeutic benefits are utilised in aquatic rehabilitation and regeneration – without which, the miracle of life would not be possible.
Bringing the fluid flow and benign buoyancy of water to its latest strata property development in KL South, Trinity Group is creating a landmark of residential design just 15 minutes from the city centre. Comprising two towers spread over 3.58 acres of freehold land, Trinity Aquata is set to offer young urban professionals affordable homes with a luxurious theme.
Community commitment
“Trinity Aquata is designed for owner-occupiers, hence the family-like features and facilities of the condominium. At present, we have launched Block A, with close to 75% takeup rate, and we are also receiving a lot of enquiries from airport-related industries for bulk rental as it is located close to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) and the KLIA Express,” says Trinity Group Sdn Bhd general manager Gary Lum.
“These strengths can also be seen in our Aquata project. For example, in view of the rapidly booming population in KL South, the current two-lane road serving the Trinity Aquata site is being upgraded to four lanes to ensure smooth traffic flow and a congestion-free experience for motorists,” says Lum.
A water wonderland
Its no accident that traffic movements are likened to the beneficial chi of rivers in the feng shui tradition. Understanding this concept, Trinity Group is no stranger to improving road conditions for the benefit of its residents, having previously spent RM3 mil to build a link connecting the Z Residence in Bukit OUG to the Bukit Jalil Highway.
In its KL South project, this respect for the harmonious energy of water is apparent in the incorporation of no less than 16 aquatic features for aesthetic and leisure purposes. These include a vivarium, cascading pool, rain pavilion, bubbling trail and aqua-reflexology area.
“We envision that residents can come home to a resort-like environment. One of the key challenges of incorporating a water- inspired concept is the containment of cost, and including a number of water features at the podium was no easy feat. We ran through multiple landscape plans to strike a balance between the maintenance cost and the facilities ,” says Lum.
Acknowledging the increasing relevance of smart resource management for a water-themed project, the team has also taken care to incorporate recycling processes into Aquatas design, including rainwater harvesting systems to channel precipitation towards gardening and general cleaning. Catering for customer needs The project was planned and executed in line with the Klang Valley-based developers assessment of prevailing market currents, notably the conscious decision to break away from the trend towards smaller units in favour of larger allotment of space for families to grow.
‘To date, the response from purchasers has been encouraging, as they have not previously experienced a water-inspired development in KL of this scale. Aside from the 16 water features, the decentralisation of resident activity areas is also in their favourite lists, as it promises to reduce the crowd during weekend parties and get-togethers,” says Lum.
“Aquatas location is also an important factor, carrying with it a Kuala Lumpur address as well as easy proximity to two major transport hubs, including TBS and the newly announced mass rapid transit (MRT) Sungai Buloh-Serdang- Putrajaya Line. Coupled with the incoming KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR), this will truly be a desirable location to call home.”
With both towers projected for completion by 2019, the development will offer a total of 492 units, with built-ups ranging from 1,151 sq ft to 1,420 sq ft. Additional features include a panic button installed in Aquatas master bedroom units for enhanced security as well as extended balconies taking in panoramic views of the KL skyline and the Mines Resort City in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
For the future, Trinity Group is looking forward to the domestic launch of a RM400 mil residential project in Mont Kiara, KL, during the first half of 2016. Encompassing 293 units with built-ups ranging from 1,100 sq ft to 1,700 sq ft, the property represents a venture into the higher-end segment of the market for the developer.
“In London, the Feltham Sandbanks is a suburban development targeting the owner-occupier segment as well as the international market. Although plans are still preliminary, Trinity aims to offer a conveniently located area to serve as a retreat from the city, which is at the same time, in proximity to the subway, railway networks and Heathrow Airport. We have already submitted plans for authority approvals to date,” concludes Lum.
