By SANTTANA LOOGANADEN
santtana@mystar.com.my

The era of creative architecture and technology innovation provides a new platform for developments to combine the convenience of modern living with innovative interior design.

With the development of dynamic cities that serve as a melting pot, modern urban living is being reinterpreted and transform into different modes and forms of artistic expression.

The key aspects that contribute to the making of niche and unique developments are space utilisation, landscaping, architectural elements and avant-garde master plans.

With a light touch of diversity and a grand display of originality, these five developments distinguish themselves as niche and unique buildups.

1. Tropicana Corporation Bhd: The Residences, Kuala Lumpur City Centre

The Residences is located right in the vibrant heart of Kuala Lumpur. Spanning across 1.28 acres of freehold commercial land, the development is a choice venue for discerning and style-conscious trendsetters.

Functional layouts, quality finishes and high ceilings are the highlights of the development, as well as an exclusive rooftop that offers panoramic vistas of the city.

2. F3 Capital: UNIV360 Place, Serdang South

UNIV360 Place is an extraordinary development that elevates the concept of urban green living. Designed for first-time homebuyers and investors, UNIV360 Place by F3 Capital focuses on the well-crafted contemporary designs.

UNIV360 Place has a development area of 4.05 acres, featuring urban external building facade and glass railing balcony for energy efficiency.

The design complements the minimalist industrial ambiance, allowing the residences to stand out among the developments in the locality of Seri Kembangan, Serdang.

3. Kobay Property Development Group: Lavanya Residence, Langkawi

Situated on the tranquil beach of Pantai Tengah, Lavanya Residence is surrounded by an exciting blend of amenities and enjoys Langkawi’s inspiring natural beauty.

The vibrancy of beautiful tropical plants in contrast with the sophisticated grey of exterior walls creates a posh and unique look for the development.

Lavanya was conceptualised as a development with a sleek contemporary style. It offers a lush tropical foliage with 6.8 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, embracing the tranquility of nature.

4. Ivory Properties Group Bhd: Moonlight Bay Resort Villas, Penang

Moonlight Bay is a beautiful stretch of coastline at Batu Ferringhi, Penang, which serves as the home of the luxurious residential development.

The resort-style villas and condominium perch on an elevated six acres of freehold land and are 100 feet above the sea-level. Enveloped within nature's verdant foliage, the development is designed in a Mediterranean style, with a light touch of Asian flavor.

The greenery of Hilltop garden adds to the feel of calmness and satisfaction that revolves around the residents.

5. Sime Darby Property: The Glades, Putra Heights

The Glades at Putra Heights, known for being a niche residential development, provides a holistic living for discerning buyers.

It is the pride of Sime Darby Property with the concept of sustainability playing a key role in the architecture and features, promoting a modern and cosy lifestyle.

The orientation of the houses helps to create a natural cooling environment with lower energy demand, thus providing the residents a serene and relaxing life within the natural environment.