Terra Hill: A hilltop sanctuary rooted in sustainability

By Nur Hikmah Md Ali

/ EdgeProp Singapore |

October 13, 2023 9:20 AM SGT

Terra Hill sits on the site that previously housed the old Flynn Park condo (Photo: Albert Chua/The Edge Singapore).

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Nestled on top of a hill amidst the forested Kent Ridge Park is luxury freehold private condo Terra Hill, which has won the judges’ hearts for the Sustainability Award at the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards (EPEA) 2023. Located along Yew Siang Road in Pasir Panjang, the luxury development strikes a harmonious balance between aesthetics and sustainability. The condo’s eco-friendly amenities and design elements coexist with its surrounding natural environment such as the park and the neighbouring Greater Southern Waterfront. It also has a green plot ratio of 8.40.

Terra Hill sits on the site that previously housed the old Flynn Park condo. It boasts a total gross floor area of 321,490 sq ft and comprises nine 5-storey blocks with a total of 270 units. These include two- and three- bedroom apartments of 624 to 1,335 sq ft; four-bedders of 1,302 to 1,862 sq ft; and five-bedroom duplex penthouses of 3,035 sq ft.

During the launch of the project on Feb 25 and 26, joint-venture partners Hoi Hup and Sunway Developments sold 102 units (Photo: Albert Chua/The Edge Singapore).

Though construction is still underway, more than a third of the condo’s units have been sold. During the launch of the project on Feb 25 and 26, joint-venture partners Hoi Hup and Sunway Developments sold 102 units. Based on caveats lodged, as at Sept 22, a total of 105 units have been sold, which means a take-up rate of 38%, at an average price of $2,670 psf.

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Sustainable building

Associate partner of ADDP Architects Tang Kok Thye, one of the judges for EPEA 2023, says: “The sustainability of a development is about its mechanisms, such as the air conditioning and the lighting system, and how they conserve energy.” In line with this, Terra Hill provides energy-efficient five-ticks air conditioning in its units and electric vehicle lots. It has also installed solar panels to cover the energy load for common areas. In addition, the condo has an e-waste bin for discarded electronic and electrical devices.

The theme of sustainability also features heavily in the development’s landscape, which was designed in collaboration with landscape architect STX Landscape Architects. The project harnesses the steep terrains of the hills to create a terraced landscape with five distinct landscape zones. The site has maximised its strategic locale next to the Greater Southern Waterfront by dotting vantage viewpoints and five distinct community spaces with lush planting across its landscape. Adding on to its rich green elements are lagoon-like pools and creeks with cascading water features across its landscape. The result is a design that seamlessly blends Terra Hill with its surrounding natural environments, as well as amenities that emulate typical natural features found in a forested hill setting.

The project features lagoon-like pools and creeks with cascading water features across its landscape (Photo: Albert Chua/The Edge Singapore).

Strong biophilic design

The project was designed by architectural company P&T Consultants with biophilic principles in mind, inspired by the hilltop terrain and surrounding natural environment, says Hoi Hup Realty’s general manager Koon Wai Leong, adding that Terra means “earth”. “There was an instant acknowledgment of the green and lush context that Terra Hill sits on. We decided early on to achieve a unique landscape design by terracing the landscape zones from high to low to echo the terrain.” Still, the unconventional site was not easy for the team to work with. “The terrain was a great feature but it also presented a formidable challenge in the construction. A lot of resources had to be deployed to work with the sloping landform.”

Beyond design, the eco-conscious concept extends to promoting the ecological development of its natural environment. This is achieved through planting native species across Terra Hill to create green patches and corridors that lead to the adjacent Kent Ridge reserve for birds, butterflies and insects. The species, colours, textures and forms of plants have also been carefully selected to fulfil the dual purposes of promoting ecological harmony and complementing the overall green design of the project.

The project was designed by architectural company P&T Consultants with biophilic principles in mind (Photo: Albert Chua/The Edge Singapore).

Terra Hill takes “going green” literally with its choice of natural colours for its units. The interiors of the property’s units maintain clean lines and neutral shades such as warm greys, deep browns and hints of charcoal grey. To match the natural colours, complementary materials were carefully selected to build its units, such as light-coloured wood and stones. Home buyers can expect to enjoy Terra Hill’s ingenuity in combining biophilic design and luxury living when the development is completed, which is slated to be in 2026.

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