Sky Habitat
| Sky Habitat | |
|---|---|
 The complex in 2019 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Condominium Complex |
| Country | Singapore |
| Coordinates | 1°21′09″N 103°50′57″E / 1.3524°N 103.8493°E |
| Owner | CapitaLand |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Moshe Safdie |
Sky Habitat is a condominium complex located in Bishan, Singapore. It is next to the condominium complex Sky Vue.
History
[edit]The site was acquired by CapitaLand in 2011 for $550 million, and architect Moshe Safdie was hired to design the building.[1] In March 2012, a month prior to the launch of the complex, based on preliminary prices received by marketing agents, the condominium was estimated to be among the most expensive suburban condominiums in Singapore.[2] Weeks before the launch of the condominium, ERA Realty, a marketing agency, began an aggressive marketing campaign for the condominium, and were told to stop.[3] On 11 April, it was announced that the price of the units of the condominium would drop.[4] The building launched on 14 April, and saw almost 70% of the units sold by 15 April.[5] However, the condominium did not sell well, having only sold an additional four units in May, and instead increased sales in other estates.[6]
The condominium relaunched in April 2014 with prices 10-15% lower than the original prices offered in 2012.[7] The complex was completed in August 2015, with a party held on 1 August.[8][9]
The complex features two towers which are connected by three aerial walkways.[10] The design of the complex allows for cross-ventilation and multiple exposures to each unit.[11][12] The complex is inspired by Habitat 67, which was also designed by Safdie.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Teo, Esther (27 July 2010). "Moshe Safdie to design Bishan condo". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ Teo, Esther (29 March 2012). "Will Bishan's Sky Habitat shatter price ceiling?". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ Tan, Mindy (6 April 2012). "ERA's marketing of Sky Habitat causes stir". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ Khoo, Lynette; Cai, Haoxiang (11 April 2012). "Will Sky Habitat price cut nudge others?". The Business Times. Singapore.
- ^ "Buyers Snap Up 70% Of Sky Habitat Units Offered". today. Singapore. 16 April 2012.
- ^ Teo, Esther (16 June 2012). "'Sky Habitat effect' lifts sales in other estates". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ Tan, Melissa (21 August 2014). "Sky Habitat relaunch draws crowds with lower prices". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ Whang, Rennie (5 September 2019). "Suburban condo rents feel the squeeze". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ "Sky Habitat goes on Instagram". The Business Times. Singapore. 3 August 2015.
- ^ Mairs, Jessica (9 February 2016). "Moshe Safdie completes Singapore Sky Habitat featuring aerial "streets" and gardens". Dezeen. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Stevens, Phillip (3 February 2016). "moshe safdie's completed sky habitat features landscaped bridge". designboom. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Stevens, Phillip (20 March 2015). "moshe safdie's sky habitat nears completion in singapore". designboom. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Tay, Suan Chiang (1 August 2015). "Shaping the public realm". The Business Times. Singapore.
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