Lentoria harmoniously incorporates verdant landscapes and sustainable features
/ EdgeProp Singapore |
Yoichi Kaga (right) managing director of TID Development receiving the Sustainability Excellence award for Lentoria from Tang Kok Thye, associate partner at ADDP Architects (Picture: Samuel Isaac Chua/The Edge Singapore)
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Location and connectivity have long been key considerations for homebuyers. But in today’s environment, they are also drawn to homes that incorporate thoughtful design and elements of greenery and nature to boost well-being.
Lentoria, a residential development in the emerging Lentor Hills estate, offers such a combo. Located along Lentor Hills Road, it is a five-minute walk to the Lentor MRT Station on the Thomson-East Coast Line, which will be connected to an upcoming neighbourhood mall at Lentor Modern. It is also just off Yio Chu Kang Road — a major thoroughfare that connects Upper Thomson Road to Upper Serangoon Road.
The 267-unit Lentoria comprises two 17-storey towers and one eight-storey block (Picture: Samuel Isaac Chua/The Edge Singapore)
The Lentor Hills estate has a peaceful environment, largely surrounded by landed residential enclaves and vast nature reserves such as the nearby Thomson Nature Park and the Lower Peirce Reservoir Park. In the future, more parks are set to emerge in the neighbourhood. These include Hillock Park, which will link the various new housing developments, and Linear Park, which will connect Lentor Hills to the Lower Seletar Reservoir and the Central Catchment Reserve.
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Inspired by this backdrop, TID, the developer behind Lentoria, sought to create a residential development that echoed the peaceful surroundings. According to the developer, homes at the 267- unit condo were envisioned as “modern tropical residences” that offered premium homes and curated facilities set against greenery.
Artist’s impression of the hydrotherapy pool (Picture: TID)
Lentoria sits on a 116,412 sq ft site at the corner of Yio Chu Kang Road and Lentor Gardens. TID (a joint venture between Hong Leong Group and Japanese developer Mitsui Fudosan) was awarded the site in September 2022 through a government land sale (GLS) tender. TID had submitted the top bid of $276.36 million, or $1,130 psf per plot ratio, for the 99-year leasehold site.
Cascading houses
TID brought in DP Architects to design the project, while the latter’s landscape architecture and arboriculture consultancy arm, DP Green, came on board as landscape architect.
Lentoria’s design is based on the concept of hillside towers and cascading houses, according to the developer. The development comprises three towers. Two of them, each spanning 17 storeys, are perched next to one another on an elevated, hill-like base. The third block, spanning eight storeys, is situated on lower ground in front of the two towers, creating a tiered effect that makes the development more visually interesting.
Showflat for a four-bedroom-plus-study unit (Picture: Samuel Isaac Chua/The Edge Singapore)
The cascading terrain also provides a canvas for the development’s landscaping. Inspired by the multi-layered forest vegetation of the nearby Lower Peirce Reservoir, a varied selection of plants, trees and shrubbery were curated to offer an aesthetically pleasing landscape that is also rich in biodiversity. Over 80% of the plants chosen are native to Southeast Asia and Singapore, showcasing tropical flora and ensuring a habitat suitable for local wildlife such as birds and butterflies.
At the arrival area, residents will be greeted by a terrace of palm trees and a cascading water feature. Above that is the main facilities deck that includes a 50m lap pool and deck area framed in lush landscaping. A two-storey clubhouse by the pool includes lounge areas, a gym, a yoga studio and a garden. Meanwhile, a sky terrace on the 14th floor includes more pockets of greenery and amenities. Altogether, over 50% of Lentoria’s site is covered in green and blue spaces, helping to reduce heat levels.
Artist’s impression of the function room (Picture: TID)
Lentoria’s landscaping goes a step further, serving not just residents but also the wider community. External green spaces have been carved out along the perimeter of the site, which will be filled with micro parks and gardens that are accessible to residents and the public. By activating these pockets of otherwise static areas and turning them into meaningful green spaces, Lentoria is designed to encourage a more vibrant and cohesive neighbourhood.
The development’s thoughtful use of greenery has earned the recognition of judges at the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards 2024. Lentoria was awarded the Sustainability Excellence Award, outperforming other submissions in the Uncompleted Residential category for the Non-Central area.
Showflat for a three-bedroom-plus-study unit (Picture: Samuel Isaac Chua/The Edge Singapore)
Lower energy consumption
Lentoria has attained the Building Construction Authority’s (BCA) Green Mark Platinum rating, the highest tier under the green building rating framework. Additionally, Lentoria garnered BCA’s Super Low Energy rating, given to developments that achieve at least 60% energy savings.
Besides integrating plenty of green and blue spaces, other steps were taken to reduce heat passively. These include the addition of vertical fins on the development’s façade that act as sun shades. The fins were strategically positioned to provide shade while maximising natural light penetration.
Computer simulations were conducted to study airflow and heat levels throughout the development, allowing the developer to improve the thermal comfort of residents. For instance, ceiling fans were provided in each unit’s living area to help enhance airflow and reduce reliance on air conditioning.
Artist’s impression of the pool area (Picture: TID)
Additionally, Lentoria uses fixtures and fittings that have attained the highest ratings in terms of energy efficiency, such as an air conditioning system that has five ticks under the National Environmental Agency’s energy rating system for appliances and water fittings with three ticks under the Public Utilities Board’s Water Efficiency Labelling System. Solar panels will also be installed on the rooftops to offset 30% of common area energy use.
The unit mix at Lentoria comprises one- to four-bedroom units of 538 sq ft to 1,345 sq ft. To date, caveats lodged with URA as of Nov 4 show that about 60% of the units have been taken up at an average price of about $2,160 psf.
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