DISTRICT 07

 

Posted on 1 November 2013

 

DUO RESIDENCES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the internationally acclaimed German architect Buro Ole Scheeren, the lead designer behind the landmark CCTV headquarters in Beijing and the MahaNakhon, Bangkok’s tallest skyscraper and developer M+S Pte Ltd, a 60:40 joint venture of two state-owned investment companies of Malaysia and Singapore, Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited respectively, comes DUO.

 

DUO is an extraordinary integrated development, of premium residences, Grade-A office spaces, a 5-star hotel and retail gallery. It features two landmark towers rising from the arts, cultural, entertainment and educational precinct of the Bugis district:

 

- a 49-storey residential tower DUO Residences which will comprise of 660 residential units, and

 

- a 39-storey commercial tower DUO Tower which will comprise of 20-levels of office spaces up to 25-storey and a 352-rooms 5-star hotel.

 

DUO Residences is a 49-storey purely residential tower with 660 residential units comprising of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedrooms, 3-bedrooms, 4-bedrooms units and penthouses.

 

DUO Residences delivers everything right at your doorstep, with its unique design, range of integrated facilities and services, quality interiors and an outstanding location that combines inner-city convenience with efficient connectivity to the rest of the island – an excellent investment potential of any kind.

 

FACILITIES

The 49-storey DUO Residences will have four levels of common facilities on:

 

- Level 2 which include a 50-metres lap pool, spa pool, teppanyaki pavilion, herb garden, floral walk among others.

 

- Level 3, a green enclave area where residents are surrounded by the tranquillity of themed gardens, like Garden of Lamps, Water Court and Garden of Chimes, that charm with lush sensory experiences.

 

- Level 20, an inner space area which include six terraces like teacup terrace, seating terrace, contemplation terrace among others where residents can find the liberty to express one’s creativity and reconnect with one’s favourite interests and past-times.

 

- Level 31 which include sky pool, kid’s pool, aqua gym, jacuzzis, spa cabana, gymnasium, dance deck, outdoor fitness corner, dining lounges among others.

 

LOCATION

Embrace inclusive living in the city centre

DUO (and DUO Residences) is located in the Bugis district, an established arts, educational, heritage and cultural district, in City Centre area. It is home to more than 20 historical sites and national monuments, and plays host to an exciting variety of events such as the monthly Bugis Arts Flea Market, and the annual Singapore Night Festival.

 

Next to Bugis district is Kampong Glam district, a historical Malay-Arab conservation district with a rich history. The colourful shop-houses were once home to a multi-ethnic community of early settlers to Singapore more than a hundred years ago. It has underwent a transformation process over the years and today, boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants still intermingle with traditional businesses like carpet retailers and spice traders.

 

DUO’s modern and iconic building design adds to the diversity of Bugis and Kampong Glam, and is the leading and largest integrated development in the area. Complementing its historical surroundings and neighbours, it acts as a bridge in connecting the area’s history to the contemporary Central Business District (CBD), which is located close by.

 

Shopping and entertainment – Make the world your own

Situated diagonally across from Bugis Junction and Bugis+, DUO is conveniently connected to a vibrant retail hub where unique shopping experiences await.

 

Duo is connected via an underground link to Bugis Junction which in turn is connected via a covered overhead link to Bugis+.

 

Slightly further is the Raffles City and Suntec City / Marina Centre shopping areas. There are plans for an underground link to Suntec City which is in turn connected to Marina Centre via a covered overhead link. In turn, Marina Centre is connected to Raffles City via the underground City Link Mall.

 

In addition, sidewalk cafes and alfresco eateries line the nearby streets at Haji Lane and Arab Street, alongside an eclectic array of stores.

 

For residents with a passion for the arts, the Singapore Art Museum is a short walk away at Bras Basah and the Waterloo Street Arts Belt; and art schools like LASALLE College of the Arts, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and School of the Arts (SOTA).

 

Connectivity - Be here and everywhere else

DUO Residences is just minutes’ drive away from Orchard Road shopping district, the Raffles Place / Shenton Way / Tanjong Pagar Central Business District (CBD) and the new downtown Marina Bay.

 

Residents can enjoy living outside the CBD’s ERP zone and enjoy easy accessibility to Changi Airport, which is a comfortable 15-minute drive via the East Coast Parkway.

 

For residents who prefer not to drive and rely on public transport, it is also well-connected to the rest of Singapore as it is linked by a direct underground link to Bugis MRT station, serving the East-West Line and the upcoming Downtown Line.

 

 

DUO RESIDENCES -

FACT SHEET

 

Developer:   Ophir-Rochor Residential Pte. Ltd

In turned owned by M+S Pte Ltd. M+S Pte Ltd is owned 60:40 by Malaysia’s strategic investment fund, Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Singapore’s state-owned investment company, Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited respectively. It was set up on 27 June 2011 to develop four land parcels in Marina South and two land parcels in Ophir-Rochor known as the integrated developments of Marina One and DUO respectively.

 

Address:   1 Fraser Street Singapore 189350 (District 07)

 

Project Description:   Mixed development comprising of 1st storey retail, 39-storey office

                                       and hotel (352 rooms) tower and 49-storey residential tower

                                       (660 units) with 3-storey of basement carparks

 

Site Area:   26,688 square metres (approx. 287,000 square feet)

                    (total integrated development)

 

Plot Ratio:   6

 

Tenure:   99-years leasehold (with effect from 1 July 2011)

 

Expected TOP:   31 December 2017

 

Number of units:   660 residential units

 

Number of carpark lots:   528 car parks lots; 4 handicap car park lots,

                                              5 electric car charging lots and 53 motorcycle lots

 

Unit Mix:

 

Description                                                                                   Approx. Floor area                    

                                                                                       (square feet)                    (square metre)

Studio                                                                                420 – 527                                  39 – 49

1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + study                                   538 – 743                                  50 – 69

2-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms + study                           818 – 1,184                                76 – 110

3-bedrooms                                                               1,432 – 1,722                             133 – 160

4-bedrooms                                                               1,841 – 1,927                             171 – 179

Penthouses                                                               2,390 – 4,392                             222 – 408

 

FACILITIES:

 

Level 2 (upper deck)                            50-metres Lap Pool

                                                                 Spa Pool

                                                                 Pool Deck

 

                                                                 Outdoor Cook-Out Deck

                                                                 Grill Terrace

                                                                 Party Lounge

                                                                 Teppanyaki Pavilion

                                                                 Outdoor Sitting Lounge

 

                                                                 Herb Garden

                                                                 Floral Walk

 

 

Level 3 (The Green Enclaves)           Garden of Lamps

                                                                 Water Court

                                                                 Garden off Chimes

 

 

Level 20(The Inner Space)                 Teacup Terrace

                                                                 Seating Terrace

                                                                 Contemplation Terrace

                                                                 Card / Games Terrace

                                                                 Swing Terrace

                                                                 Hobby Terrace

 

 

Level 31(The Peak)                             Sky Pool

                                                                 Kid’s Pool

                                                                 Jacuzzis

                                                                 Family Jacuzzi

                                                                 Aqua Gym

                                                                 Pool Deck

                                                                 

                                                                 Gymnasium

                                                                 Gym Lounge

                                                                 Dance Deck

                                                                 Multi-Purpose Room

                                                                 Lounge Deck

                                                                 Spa Cabana

                                                                 Dining Lounges

                                                                 

                                                                 Landscaped Terrace

                                                                 Outdoor Fitness Corner

                                                                 Practice Deck

 

 

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