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1 MINTON HOUSING, SINGAPORE
Why Green is the Only Way for This Housing Development
Minton Housing Development, by DP Architects in Serangoon in Singapore,
Asia
The Minton housing development comprises ten 15-story and eight 17-story apartment
blocks, with a total of 1,145 units including 24 units of penthouses.
Despite its size, this development creates a real visualization of how the landscape as
open spaces can create different experiences.
All blocks are oriented in the north-south direction in three linear rows, with ample
spaces maintained between the blocks. Two of the three sky terraces accommodate
spa facilities for residents, while the third serves as a landscaped deck connected to
a bridge that links the different levels in this development.
Minton Housing Development
This concept of high living features the amenities that come with a standard
condominium, but to another level. It is a type of lifestyle that is just unbelievable, but
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LOCATION
Minton housing is located in Singapore
ABUNDANT AMENITIES
• Conveniently located in the coveted Serangoon area, one of Singapore’s most
popular residential enclave. The Minton condominium is:
• Surrounded by superb dining, entertainment and shopping choices
• Close to NEX shopping mall ( a S$1.3 billion mega suburban mall
• Within 1km to Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’s School (Pri/Sec)
• In close proximity to Serangoon MRT and Bus Interchange
CLIMATE DATA
Located just north of the equator, Singapore has a tropical climate and stays hot and
humid throughout the year. Temperatures average around 31º C (88º F) during the
day with little seasonal variation, although it’s slightly cooler in December and January,
and hottest in April and May. Temperatures are unlikely to dip below 23º C (74º F) at
night; the lowest temperature ever recorded was just over 19º C (66º F).
Singapore receives a considerable amount of rainfall - approximately 2340mm
annually. Although there are no distinct wet or dry seasons, the region is affected by
two different monsoons. The Northeast Monsoon generally takes place from
December to March and is accompanied by more frequent rain, particularly from
November to January.
SITE PLAN
Covering half a million sqft of land space (around 7 football fields), The Minton is pack
with world class facilities and extensive Landscape and Water areas which makes up
the Three Worlds - Fun World, Wellness World and Tranquil World.
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FLOOR PLAN
The Minton has 1145 Residential Units with a good mix of 1 ,2, 3, 4 Bedrooms and
Penthouses.
Unlike older developments, The
Minton provides not just the basic
amenities but a much wider range
that is set attractively within a
cleverly designed landscape. The
design reflects the increasingly
sophisticated demands of the
modern homeowner and markets a
lifestyle package for the wholefamily
It boasts one of the largest clubhouses in Singapore. Beyond the amenities commonly
found in condominiums, The Minton has dedicated rooms for activities like yoga,
billiards, table soccer, karaoke, piano and table tennis. Further commercial facilities
are housed in the clubhouse’s annex building, including childcare and retail facilities.
Other recreational and sports facilities, including lap and heated pools, hydro-massage
pavilions, ‘onsen’ spas and an 82-seat library, are strategically placed around the
entire development. Set within an exclusive and private living environment, this
extensive provision is made possible by the critical mass of households in this large
estate. The Minton is located within walking distance to MRT stations and accessible
via major expressways
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Featuring clean lines, the development cuts a modern and elegant silhouette. The use
of a spandrel glass façade, featuring bay windows and balconies, add rhythm and a
sense of playfulness while breaking down the scale of a long façade. The extensive
use of glass panels on the elevations adds class and elegance to this suburban
development.
This design takes the urban setting and transforms it into a living experience like no
other. The green (natural system) is incorporated with the grey (housing system); this
color combination, in the simplest way, gives a unique look to the project.
This is a design where people can live but also feel like living because it is not all
concrete construction, but a clean contrast between natural surroundings and “simple"
housing.
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User Experience From Top to Bottom
This design is at a new level of integrating with the land; they thought of every
experience, high and low, with three main points of viewing the space (a 70m bridge,
a cascading waterfall and an amazonian lily pond). The designers experimented with
heights, so the tenants can appreciate all of their surroundings.
By using the topography, they’ve built a sensory experience into a fun way of
expressing the notion that getting through a space does not have to be linear.
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1 BHK TYPES -
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF 2BHK APARTMENTS AND THEIR LOCATION ON THE
SITE -
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2BHK APARTMENTS -
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF 3 BHK APARTMENTS AND THEIR LOCATION ON THE
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4BHK TYPES -
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF PENTHOUSE APARTMENTS AND THEIR LOCATION ON
THE SITE
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