When GuocoLand began the construction of their residences located at Lentor Modern, their mixed-use integrated development located in the Lentor Hills Estate, in September 2022, the project received the most enthusiastic reception. On the day of its launch there were 508 of 605 homes were sold, which resulted in an astounding 85% taking-up rate.
As the first launch of the rapidly growing neighborhood, Lentor Modern’s strong performance is a sign of a promising start for the new neighborhood. “Lentor Modern has demonstrated yet again our ability to identify emerging areas with great potential and our capacity to launch new and exciting developments to create a brand new identity for the district,” Cheng Hsing Yao GuocoLand’s CEO said in the press release.
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Since then, an additional 51 units were bought at Lentor Modern Based on caveats filed by Sept. 28. This signifies it’s Lentor Modern is over 92% sold, with units being traded at an average cost of $2,101 per square foot.
The project had the same success during this years EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards (EPEA). The project won seven wins, securing top awards for Top Development and Landscape Excellence and Innovation Excellence and Marketing Excellence and Design Excellence and sustainability Excellence as well as Showflat Excellence.
The activation of Lentor Hills
Lentor Modern sits on a 99-year leasehold site located on Lentor Central that was awarded to GuocoLand in July 2021, as part of an Government Land Sale (GLS) tender. The developer overcame eight other bidders to the site by offering $784.1 million, or $1,204 per square foot in plots (psf per plot ratio).
The 186,001 sq ft parcel that is primarily residential with commercial space on the first floor was the first parcel of land to be sold to the public in Lentor Hills. It is located close to Yio Chu Kang Road, the area is surrounded by established private housing enclaves for residents mostly composed of mixed land housing.
The auction of the first site located in Lentor Hills marked the initiation of a zone previously defined by empty land. The site saw a lot of competition because of close proximity of the newly built Lentor MRT Station. It is part of Thomson’s East Coast Line (TEL) The station was inaugurated at the end of August in 2021. It offers a direct connection to downtown and will provide further access to East after the completion of the TEL by 2025.
When it was granted this site on July 20, 2021. GuocoLand presented its concept of development to develop Lentor Modern a year later. The first and only mixed-use development integrated located in Lentor Hills, Lentor Modern will include three 25-story residential towers that will be atop the podium. The podium will house the mall, which has over 96,000 square feet in F&B and retail stores with one of the largest supermarkets in the area, which is 12,000 square feet as well as a 10,000 sq ft childcare center. It will also be linked to Lentor MRT Station. Lentor MRT Station.
In an August 31, 2022 press release, GuocoLand CEO Cheng acknowledged that the project’s contribution to shaping the environment that is Lentor Hills. “Our goal is to create Lentor Modern to completely transform into a new Lentor region into a luxurious and appealing lifestyle and residential place,” he said.
Beyond Lentor Modern Beyond Lentor Modern, the developer is a major player in the growth of the neighborhood. The developer launched the project in July. the Lentor Hills residences is a 598-unit condominium located on Lentor Hills Road by GuocoLand, Hong Leong Holdings and TID (a joint venture of Hong Leong Holdings and Mitsui Fudosan) it was put up for sale. Caveats filed as of September 28 reveal the condo has sold there were 385 (64%) of the condo’s units sold for the average of $2,082 per square foot. In April the joint venture of GuocoLand as well as Intrepid Investments (a subsidiary of Hong Leong Holdings) was granted an GLS site located at Lentor Gardens for $486.8 million ($985 per sq ft ppr). The development planned for the site will comprise 533 homes and will include 6,500 sq feet of child care facilities.
Design inspired by nature
Lentor Modern is nestled in an oasis of nature, with the beautiful nature that comprise Lower Peirce Reservoir Park, Thomson Nature Park, and Lower Seletar Reservoir Park nearby. In the near future, Hillock Park will be easily accessible across the street to Lentor Modern.
The condominium site was once located in Lentor Forest, with a freshwater stream. Inspired by the natural nature, GuocoLand wanted Lentor Modern’s design to reflect the ties to the natural world. ADDP Architects was brought on to create the design, along with the landscape architects Ortus Design.
In order to resemble a winding water flow, Lentor Modern features a collection connected waterbodies located on the fourth floor of the development. The total length is around 200 meters in total. The water bodies comprise an outdoor pool for leisure and a lap pool of 50m with a 25m length, as well as spa and jacuzzi pools.
The landscape at Lentor Modern was designed to incorporate the natural and organic look. On the first floor, a lovely green trail will be made by planting groves of trees. gigantic forests will also be established in the plaza in the mall’s public space.
The design inspired by nature extends to the facade of the residential towers that is dark and earthy shades. Entryways towards the building’s podiums are covered with plants that resemble the treetop canopy. Around 150 plants are expected to be cultivated in Lentor Modern.
Tang Kok Thye, associate partner of ADDP Architects, adds that attention was paid to the natural habitat and the flora and fauna that surround it and the way that the development may affect wildlife that lives in the vicinity. Glass with less reflection was selected in the design to minimize the possibility of birds flying through windows, along with balconies that have railings rather than glass panel.
Spaces for relaxation and to play
The majority of Lentor Modern’s facilities is situated along the water bodies that are interconnected on Level Four. Alongside these pools are numerous parks, gardens and lawns. There are also indoor and outdoor fitness centers and a sun deck as well as a mini-golf area. Also, there is tennis courts as well as a playground. There is also an allotment garden that includes community plants, and an area that has glamping tents.
The clubhouse of the condo offers functions rooms as well as an office lounge as well as a games room, and some dance classes. On the 14th floor in each of three towers of residential the Sky Club offers additional open spaces for exercise and dining, two dining areas to entertain natural-ly ventilated work areas as well as a club lounge that is air-conditioned.
As the post-pandemic transition was towards hybrid work, several areas were incorporated to accommodate people who work from home or study at home. The business lounge in the clubhouse features private booths for hot-desking as well as an event space that can hold up to six persons and at 14th level, the lounge and work areas offer alternative places to work. On the fourth level Four residents can walk into any of the pavilions to host private calls and sessions for private tuition and study group.
Modern luxurious living
Lentor Modern is the 3rd development to be launched within GuocoLand’s “Modern” series of homes. The initial development of this series will be Martin Modern, the 450-unit residential development located situated on Martin Place, which launched in July 2017 and finished in the year 2021. The development was completed in March of 2021. GuocoLand announced Midtown Modern the 558-unit, integrated development along Tan Quee Lan Street.
According to GuocoLand this series embodies the modern lifestyle of luxury through classic and timeless architecture, combined with a flexible and efficient layout that allows for the needs of working, living and entertaining at home. It also has a strong emphasis on health and wellness by allowing access to the outdoors and a focus on interaction through sharing amenities.
In Lentor Modern, units comprise one-to four-bedroom apartments with sizes ranging from 527 sq feet to 1,528 square feet. The concept of a “flex area” was added to the layout of two-to-four-bedroom units. The space is able to be modified to serve a variety of purposes like an office in the home as well as a nursery or hobby room. The usage can change in accordance with the lifestyle of the homeowner. The home is equipped with windows to allow natural airflow.
For three- and four-bedders the flex room is located in the same room as the master bedroom which allows owners to utilize the space for an extra wardrobe, a baby room, or an ensuite study.
A number of thoughtful layout ideas were also incorporated into the design, including more efficient layouts for dumbbells that is suitable for two-bedroom units, dry and dry kitchen spaces for all four-bedroom units and a yard for 3 and 4 bedroom styles. Each unit comes with the kitchen equipment from Smeg along with bathroom accessories made by Hansgrohe as well as Roca.
In”Modern,” the “Modern” series residents at Lentor Modern will have access to a concierge service which provides help, such as delivery of parcels as well as taxi booking.
Transformation of Lentor
The first project to go live at Lentor Hills, GuocoLand faced the primary challenge of introducing prospective buyers the area. The emphasis on Lentor’s upcoming transformation with Lentor Modern and the future development were key to GuocoLand’s marketing plan for the development.
In the marketing materials that were distributed, details on the development plans for the area, including current and future plans for the area were included, and GuocoLand’s experience in creating transformative mixed-use developments such as Guoco Tower Guoco Midtown and Guoco Midtown were also mentioned.
In the case of Lentor Modern specifically, GuocoLand highlighted the “One lift Ride Lifestyle” which the project offers that allows residents to ride an elevator from their residence directly to the mall that is integrated with an array of grocery, retail and F&B choices. It is a transit-oriented community that is integrated with Lentor MRT Station Lentor MRT Station, residents are able to take a quick and easy way towards Orchard Road, Singapore Botanic Gardens and Marina Bay, the CBD along with Marina Bay.
The sales gallery in the project was designed to enhance the design and concept that is Lentor Modern. The gallery features an open space with a skylight which is home to the model while steps lead visitors into an additional area that is home to the exhibitflat units. The design is reminiscent of the building The sales gallery uses an earthy palette, paired with lush vegetation and natural lighting to offer an experience that is unique to visitors.