The Tre Ver, a 729-unit development, was completed in November 2022. (Picture: UOL Group)
The Tre Ver might be Singapore’s best example of a residential project that truly embraces the duality of its environment, connecting the riverfront and surrounding verdant greenery. It is no wonder that the judges of the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards (EPEA) 2023 gave the development the Top Development award under the Completed Central category.
Jointly developed by mainboard-listed UOL Group and Singapore Land, The Tre Ver is a 729-unit condo at Potong Pasir Avenue 1. The contemporary architecture of the development was designed by award-winning architectural firm Woha.
The Tre Ver passed with flying colours across all categories in design, innovation, landscape, and sustainability. In fact, the development scored the highest points for landscape excellence among all the projects in the Completed Central category.
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The developers knew that they had a rare opportunity to elevate the existing attributes of the site when they purchased the land in 2016. The site had housed the former Raintree Gardens, a privatised HUDC or Housing and Urban Development Company estate, which was acquired en bloc for $344.2 million ($797 psf per plot ratio).
After months of careful deliberation and planning, the developers unveiled the name of the new project in 2018. The Tre Ver combines the key elements that characterise the project — the first word is derived from “trees”, for the verdant greenery that surrounds the site; and the second word from “river”, for its broad 220km frontage along the Kallang River.
Water features like this pool are framed by the residential blocks and complement the natural surroundings. (Picture: UOL Group)
To realise this biophilic design, Woha was appointed. The architectural firm has been a champion of green design and is behind UOL Group’s iconic PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering and the newly refreshed Pan Pacific Orchard.
The design of The Tre Ver makes optimal use of the broad riverfront and existing treeline, which includes 12 conserved rain trees, and weaves them into the network of gardens, terraces, courtyards, pools, and waterfalls within the development. A new riverfront broadwalk also provides residents with scenic views and recreational opportunities.
This focus on biophilic design — the methodology of designing buildings and landscape that nurtures the relationship between people and nature — is true to form for Woha and a fundamental development goal for UOL Group and Singapore Land. These features not only enhance the overall aesthetic appeal but also elevates the all-rounded living experience for residents.
During a site visit, director of DP Green Yvonne Tan, who was one of the judges, felt that the use of landscaping to complement the different lobby areas and communal spaces helped to differentiate each space and contribute to the overall sense of arrival.
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The development makes full use of its 201,405 sq ft plot to evenly distribute the residential blocks, amenities, and landscaping. There are nine residential blocks — three 20-storey blocks, two 19-storey blocks, and four 8-storey blocks. About 80% of the residential units will have views of the river or pool, while the remainder will look out towards Bidadari or Woodleigh Park and the surrounding greenery.
The architecture of the residential blocks takes on clean and contemporary lines, with an emphasis on natural materials and greenery. They are all also arranged to maximise wind flow throughout the development, as well as reduce solar heat gain during the day.
The clean and contemporary architecture on the residential blocks maximise wind flow throughout the development, as well as reduce solar heat gain. (Picture: UOL Group)
The four low-rise blocks are designed with tiered contours planted with flowering shrubs and trees, while the five high-rise blocks have sky gardens on each floor, adding to the overall sense of vertical greenery.
The developers were also mindful of Singapore’s push towards a car-lite society and included 125 sheltered bike-parking facilities to promote active mobility and sustainable last-mile commuting. The development is 700m from Potong Pasir MRT Station, with public buses serving the neighbourhood.
Drought- and shade-tolerant plants were selected to reduce the overall maintenance and allow the plants to thrive. Natural insect- and mosquito-repelling plants such as eucalyptus, lemongrass, and mint are grown throughout the development to reduce the need for fogging.
It is no wonder that The Tre Ver was extremely well-received by buyers. The condo was the best-selling new launch project for the month of August in 2018. The project was launched for sale on Aug 4 and successfully sold 164 units (22%) over 28 days. At the time, the median price of a unit at The Tre Ver was $1,551 psf.
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By August 2019, the development was close to 80% fully sold. The last unit was purchased in April 2021, and the development achieved an average selling price of $1,700 psf that month.
Since then, there has been a robust sub-sale market with more than 112 caveated sub-sale transactions over the past two years. This has pushed up the selling price at The Tre Ver to about $1,950 psf last month. The most expensive sub-sale on a psf-price basis is a 1,335 sq ft unit on the seventh floor that fetched $2.56 million ($1,917 psf) on March 8.
The low-rise residential blocks feature chamfered balconies and articulated brise soleil, creating a unique look. (Picture: Albert Chua/The Edge Singapore)
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