Special Feature

Marina One Residences: Calming green oasis in the heart of the CBD

By Marina One Residences

/ Brought to you by M+S Pte Ltd |

April 16, 2021 10:46 AM SGT

The onset of international travel restrictions have seen Singaporeans throng to green spaces and nature spots within the island city-state. Now, as the Covid-19 situation begins to settle in Singapore, the new norm of flexible working arrangements will see many people split their work week between home and heading back to the office.

Marina One Residences is developed by M+S Pte Ltd (Photo: M+S Pte Ltd)

What if you could enjoy nature, the city and unparalleled connectivity all from the comfort of your home? At Marina One Residences, you can.

Developed by M+S Pte Ltd, is next to Downtown and Marina Bay MRT Stations. In the future, an underground pedestrian link that connects to Raffles Place MRT Station will also be in place, giving residents easy access to four MRT lines. A fifth MRT line via Shenton Way MRT Station, which will be completed in 2022, will also be a short walk away.

Despite being in the heart of Singapore’s financial and lifestyle district, Marina One has received global recognition for its sustainability and greenery. The development has its own oasis - a 65,000 sq ft central garden, named the “Green Heart”. With the landscaping designed by Gustafson Porter + Bowman (Bay East, Gardens by The Bay), lush greenery at the Green Heart spreads out from the ground floor to different levels above, complementing the futuristic meandering louvres that run throughout the external facade. Standing in the cool lush garden in the presence of a 13m-high silent waterfall, it evokes the feeling of being in a tropical valley or a mini rainforest.

Apart from the development's supergreen design, the development incorporates sustainable technology to increase energy efficiency and reduce heat (Photo: M+S Pte Ltd)

The architecture of Marina One was helmed by Christoph Ingenhoven, a leader in sustainable “super green” architecture. Together with the developer, Marina One was conceptualised as a sustainable and green development on a massive scale. Apart from its design, the development incorporates a large amount of sustainable technology to increase energy efficiency, reduce heat and improve the micro climate. In 2020, Marina One was awarded the global winner of the Sustainable Development Category at the prestigious FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Awards.

Residents can also enjoy two green parks that flank the development, the Marina Station Square and Central Linear Park. Not to mention that Marina Bay Promontory is a stone’s throw away with foot and bicycle paths throughout Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, and through to numerous park connectors including East Coast Park and Changi Beach.

Luxury at home

The experience of working from home during the “circuit breaker” has elevated the importance of one’s home environment. At Marina One Residences, a home also means access to premium relaxation, fitness, and wellness facilities.

There is a 50m lap pool, jacuzzi, aquatic gym and children’s pool, as well as a 200 sqm gym with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, spread across levels two and three. For social activities, residents can hold intimate meetings at the private lounge or dinner parties at the private dining room.

The 50m lap pool in the development (Photo: M+S Pte Ltd)

The private lounge, where residents can hold intimate meetings (Photo: M+S Pte Ltd)

Units are also thoughtfully fitted with high-quality fittings, which add to the convenience and comfort of being home, be it for work or rest. These include Villeroy & Boch bath wares, as well as kitchen appliances from Miele and kitchen cabinets from Poggenpohl.

Bathrooms are fitted with Villeroy & Boch bathwares (Photo: M+S Pte Ltd)

To indulge in some retail therapy or dinner out, the retail podium at Marina One The Heart lets one unwind across 140,000 sq ft of shops, cafes and eateries. Marina Bay Link Mall and Marina Bay Sands are also a short walk away.

Long-term gains

Owner-occupiers living at Marina One Residences enjoy prized features such as an award-winning sustainable design, as well as proximity to greenery, amenities and Singapore’s CBD. On the other hand, investors who are looking for capital gains will also benefit.

Property investors can earn rental income from a ready pool of potential tenants with global companies such as Facebook, PwC, MUFG Bank, BP and Prudential operating out of Marina One’s office towers. The adjacent Marina Bay Financial Centre and Asia Square also offer a direct and sizeable tenant pool.

Marina One office towers offer a ready pool of potential tenants for investors (Photo: M+S Pte Ltd)

Furthermore, value of property in CBD is projected to rise, in part due to the CBD Incentive Scheme which incentivises the redevelopment of older buildings in the CBD. This increased value will see gains across the district, including at Marina One Residences.

Spacious living and dining areas in one of the units at Marina One Residences (Photo: M+S Pte Ltd)

Master bedroom of a three-bedroom unit with views towards Marina Bay Sands (Photo: M+S Pte Ltd)

Additionally, Marina One Residences will directly benefit from the large scale urban development of the Greater Southern Waterfront. Once completed, the area will stretch 30km from Gardens by the Bay East to Pasir Panjang, and will be six times the size of Marina Bay. The redevelopment will introduce more residential, office and hospitality developments in the south as part of URA’s vision to develop the area into a sustainable and vibrant urban district. Sentosa Island will also be rejuvenated, and new attractions will be built on Pulau Brani.

Marina One Residences comprises one-, two-, three-, four-bedroom units from 657 sq ft to 2,250 sq ft, as well as penthouses. The property is now over 80% sold. For more information, visit marinaone.com.sg or email enquiries@ms-developments.com.