With its unique mix of 10 bungalow homes, Michael's Residences is a new luxurious development set in the heart of nature amongst the greenery that extends from the nearby Dairy Farm Nature Park. Mere minutes from town, this is the perfect sanctuary from which comfort and convenience are never too far away.

The property is designed by Diego Molina. Diego has made a name for himself in Singapore's architectural conservation landscape, with a number of award-winning projects over the years. His minimalist style and dedication to form often result in a design that is both functional as well as an aesthetic delight.

Teo Boon Kiat is responsible for the interior design. With numerous residential showrooms, offices and F&B restaurants under his belt, Boon Kiat has a knack for setting the appropriate mood for each interior project that he takes on. His extreme attention to detail is evident in his choice of colours and textures.

Almond Avenue

Tel: +65 96996363

While nature has inspired many man-made creations , the developers of Eco Sanctuary take that concept to new heights with the development of a luxurious condominium that attempts to emulate the ecology of its surroundings.

The muse for Eco Sanctuary's landscape design is the rich biodiversity of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, while the architectural form of the three towers is a nod to the adjoining Chestnut Nature Reserve and the nearby Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

Ecologically-themed gardens wrap around the residences, including the Papillon Path, Sunbird Walk, Dragonfly Walk and Lotus Creek. This nature corridor culminates at the Butterfly Gate, which links to the great outdoors. The landscape is designed to integrate with the adjacent park and leads to a cycling and jogging trail as well as the Central Catchment Reserve.

True to its green inspiration, the Eco Sanctuary aims to achieve the BCA Greenmark Platinum standard that will not only help you save on utility bills but also promote sustainability. Some of these features include lifts with a sleep mode, rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation with rain sensor and motion sensors.

The three towers comprise 483 apartments of one, two, three and four-bedroom units featuring high ceilings at 3.4 metres. The condominium will incorporate resort-style recreational facilities, including sky terraces, a sky bridge with a panoramic view, a gymnasium, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a clubhouse and alfresco decks. The sky terraces at each tower offer you gourmet dining rooms, cocktail bars and massage spas for private parties. Hammocks and cabanas are also available for those who just want to relax.

The clubhouse, meanwhile, is planned around a hexagonal sculptural pool on the inside. From the outside, the entire structure appears to float above the swimming pool.

Chestnut Avenue

Tel: +65 62712255 or e-mail: [email protected]

Lady M will be opening it's very first store in Singapore at Marina Square in June 2013.

Lady M creates the freshest and finest cakes and confectionary delights. Their cakes are handmade following recipes that have been refined over the years to provide the highest quality in taste and appearance.

The special care and attention in creating Lady M cakes has led to a loyal following at New York City’s top restaurants and at the homes of an ever-growing private clientele.

Lady M’s signature wedding cake is a light-as-air pile of crêpes sandwiched between layers of cream custard with a hint of cherry liqueur and a caramelized top, garnished with real flowers. Decidedly elegant with a clean finish, their Wedding Mille Crêpes are available in Vanilla, Green Tea and Marron. The cake is large enough for about 45 guests.

Lady M puts so much care into creating each delicious layer. They are rich but light and so beautiful to slice into.

The Dining Edition, Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard

Tel: +65 63398787 or e-mail: [email protected]

Rang Mahal has re-opened its flagship outlet at the Pan Pacific.

After a sweeping facelift, the award-winning restaurant reveals a polished European style and contemporary interior concept while retaining the subtle touch of an age-old Indian essence.

Entering the restaurant, you are greeted by a Ganesh statue set against a metal-clad façade. The journey to culinary excellence takes you through an enigmatic passageway lined with an illuminated vermillion frosted glass wall and candles emitting a warm, crimson glow.

Hues of cream, gold, bronze and burgundy harmonise with brushed white-washed oak flooring and hand-tufted wool carpets, further enhancing the palatial surrounding. Large expanses of red frosted glass alternate the silk-textured walls, illuminating the interior with natural radiance and creating a semi-private dining atmosphere. Delicate outlines of unique Indian motifs bestow you with a theatrical ambience. Five-metre tall glass panels offer a sneak peek at the al-fresco area of the restaurant, basking the dining hall in soft natural sunlight.

Rang Mahal’s à la carte menu features a paradigm of non-vegetarian and vegetarian cuisines from the northern, coastal and southern regions of India. For starters, indulge your senses in a multitude of new appetisers including hot-griddle Tava Scallops drizzled in a green chilli and coconut sauce. With a knack for marrying authenticity and the finest ingredients.

Wine connoisseurs will be thrilled to savour the extensive wine list that earned Rang Mahal the prestigious Wine & Dine’s Best Wine List with 101 Labels and More award in 2012. The in-house collection comprises over 300 labels of New World and Old World wines to complement the menu.

Adding to Rang Mahal’s exquisite dining experience is the new outdoor sitting area embellished with magnificent stone ornaments, where you are invited to unwind in the evenings with a glass of fine wine amidst the glittering Singapore skyline.

For an intimate and exclusive dining experience, you can opt for the private dining room. The perfect venue for hosting luxurious dinners or business luncheons, Rang Mahal’s team of chefs will create personalised menus to suit the preferences of any privileged dining configuration.

Level 3 Pan Pacific, 7 Raffles Boulevard

Tel: +65 63331788 or e-mail: [email protected]

Set in 4 hectares of lush greenery, with a modern multi-venue conference centre, 112 guestrooms and a restored heritage building, Changi Cove is a new, unique and refreshing destination for events and meetings.

From personal retreats to group retreats, team building getaways, meetings, brainstorming sessions, seminars, conferences, trainings to banquets and celebrations, Changi Cove has something to offer.

Changi Cove’s restful and relaxed atmosphere, meeting facilities and guestrooms are thoughtfully designed to promote rest, fresh perspectives, new ideas and bonding. It’s 112 guestrooms are designed with simplicity and coziness in mind, offering you a comfortable and relaxing stay, whether you are at Changi Cove for group, personal retreats or events and meetings at the conference centre. Each room comes with specially painted walls where you are encouraged to write, doodle or draw.

The hotel's surroundings also offer many opportunities for exploration and discovery. From the Changi Point Boardwalk along the Changi coastline, Pulau Ubin and Chek Jawa wetlands to the laidback Changi Village, they are all easily accessible.

351 Cranwell Road

Tel: +65 69226122 or e-mail: [email protected]

The Italian fashion label, Prada will be expanding its current duplex at MBS to three-stories in June.

Prada’s second duplex boutique, is designed by Prada’s architect Roberto Baciocchi, signature design elements take centre stage with walls rendered in green canvas, complemented by elegant touches such as waxed saffiano leather to house ready-to-wear, bags, accessories and shoes for both women and men.

Sophisticated and trendsetting, Prada’s inspiring concept of uncompromised quality and constant innovation has endured from 1913, when Mario Prada, Miuccia Prada’s grandfather, opened a shop of luxury goods in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan. The search for rare and valuable materials and sophisticated manufacturing techniques is part of Prada’s DNA.

B1-98 Galleria Level, B2-69 Canal Level, Level 1 The Shoppes At Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue

Tel: +65 66887260

Conveniently situated in the east of Singapore, d’Nest is an eco-friendly residence planned with cosiness and privacy in mind.

d’Nest nurtures you and your family the way nature intended. Solar panels, organic forms, eco-features and generous landscape spaces characterise this lush haven. Soothing eco-features, such as the Sky Terraces increase the greenery within the development, creating a natural cooling effect that calms the soul. The Sky Terraces are also designed to connect with the lift lobbies, providing more common green spaces for residents.

The property is a 912-unit condominium, comprising 12 blocks, with a huge variety of unit configuration ranging from one to five-bedroom apartments as well as sprawling penthouses.

Three uniquely-themed clubhouses: Recreation Nest, Gathering Nest and Music Nest at d’Nest provide an excellent mix of activities suited for everyone in the family. Adding a touch of nature to your haven for relaxation are the Wing Hammocks and Lace Pavilions. Fitness enthusiasts can also rejuvenate at the Aqua Gym or with a game of tennis.

Pasir Ris Grove

Tel: +65 6877 1818 or e-mail: [email protected]

Satay lovers will enjoy the new open air foodcourt, Satay by the Bay, at Gardens By The Bay.

The design of the foodcourt is quite similar to the old Satay Club at The Esplanade, closed in 1995.

The casual-dining space spreads over 2,000 sq m, featuring eight satay pushcarts. Apart from those, 26 other carts offer seafood, barbecued chicken wings along with local delights such as hokkien mee. The 1,000 seater foodcourt is the perfect outdoor eatery that promotes energy-saving features as it is set beneath green roofs featuring natural ventilation.

Enjoy affordable delights with family and friends in this garden setting by the waterfront. From satay to chicken rice and BBQ seafood, there's something for everyone, including a selection of Halal-certified food offerings.

Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive

Tel: +65 64206848 or e-mail: [email protected]

Twin fountains is a 99 years leasehold Woodlands EC development located in District 25.

With expected completion in mid 2016, it comprises of 8 towers with 418 units and stands 14 storeys tall. It is a short drive away from Woodlands and Admiralty MRT station. You will be able to walk to the nearby Vista Point or drive to Causeway Point.

Twin Fountain EC has a full range of unique facilities, which include; a clubhouse, a function room, an indoor gym, a tennis court, a 50 m pool deck, a wading pool, a splash pool, a family pool jacuzzi, a hydro spa, a BBQ area and a play fountain. Indulge in a serene and tranquil lifestyle right in the heart of Woodlands.

The condominium is near elite schools such as The Singapore American School, Greenwood Primary School, Si Ling Primary School and Qihua Primary School.

A wonderful and unique lifestyle awaits you.

Woodlands Drive 16

Tel: +65 94783993 or e-mail: [email protected]

Hugo Boss is now open at Takashimaya.

Hugo Boss is one of the leading international fashion and lifestyle Groups that offers a versatile range of products in menswear, womenswear, kidswear, eyewear, watches and fragrances.

The brand world of Hugo Boss consists of the core brand Boss and the avant-garde brand Hugo.

The menswear and womenswear collections in the Boss Black line offer versatile fashion ranges with a rich array of elegant "modern classics" in business, leisure and formalwear. Positioned in the upper market segment, the luxurious Boss Selection menswear line represents the premium segment in the Boss brand universe.

Boss Orange offers casual collections for men and women who enjoy dressing in style and wearing surprising looks.

The Boss Green line addresses to active fashion-oriented men with a golf and sportswear collection of the finest quality.

Hugo delivers architectural looks for men and women with an avant-garde design esthetic and pure cuts.

#01-14/18 Takashimaya, 391 Orchard Road

Tel: +65 67350233

Commissioned by the Housing and Development Board as an exploration of the future of affordable public housing, WOHA‘s public housing design for Skyville @ Dawson consists of 960 new homes. Their project is currently under construction and is estimated to be completed by February 2015. The design focuses on 3 themes – community, variety and sustainability.

There is a variety of community space. Each home is part of a Sky Village: 80 homes which share a naturally ventilated community terrace and garden. The block is composed of 3 villages, stacked 4 high, for a total of 12 villages. Other community areas include: the Community Living Rooms at ground level, which provides seating areas overlooking the park and is located on the main entrance route of the development; the Landscaped Park, which retains enormous historic rain trees and provides two community pavilions, play and fitness areas, courts and lawns; the Rooftop Park, which houses a 400m jogging track and rooftop pavilions which support a PV array that powers the common lighting; the Urban Plaza, located along a public linear park and provides supermarket, coffee shop and retail spaces.

The design gives variety by offering you flexible floor plans with a column free and beam free main space, eliminating waste and allowing diverse lifestyles, such as home office or loft living as well as future flexibility. 

SkyVille has been awarded Singapore’s Green Mark Platinum rating, the highest rating possible. The project uses passive means and avoids the use of energy-intensive solutions rather than using high technology. Every unit is fully naturally ventilated, with every room (including bathrooms and kitchens) having windows. The common areas, lift lobbies and access walkways are all naturally ventilated and lit. The apartments are cross ventilated, with CFD simulations performed at the block and unit level. The units use passive means for comfort – all walls have vertical and horizontal sun breakers to shade both the walls and the windows, all windows have overhangs and special mid-height top hung panels that direct breeze to seating height and allow the windows to remain open during the monsoon period, the units face north and south and have openings on all sides.

PV cells at the rooftop power the common areas and a swale which is a major landscape feature treats storm water before discharging it to the storm water system. The project uses landscaping throughout the tower in the sky villages, additionally it covers 50% of all roof surfaces. Two major landscaped external spaces totaling 1.5Ha are provided.

87 Dawson Road

Tel: +65 64901033 or e-mail: [email protected]

Oasia Downtown, designed by WOHA, sets out to create an alternative imagery for commercial high-rise developments. It combines innovative ways to intensify land use with a tropical approach that showcases a perforated, permeable, furry, verdant tower of green in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District.

In programmatic response to the client’s brief of having distinct Soho, Hotel & Club rooms, WOHA adopted a club sandwich approach by creating a series of different strata, each with its own sky garden. Introducing layers of elevated ground levels allow the precious but limited ground floor space to be multiplied, creating generous public areas for recreation and social interaction throughout the high-rise.

Sited within a densely built up area, the tower carves out its own internal spaces and dynamic views instead of relying on external vistas for visual interest. Each sky garden is treated as an urban scale verandah, sheltered at high level by the preceding sky garden and open sided for formal and visual transparency. The openness also allows wind to pass through the building for good cross-ventilation. Large scale High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fans are incorporated as kinetic sculptures that complement the sky garden design and ensure thermal comfort. In this way the public areas become functional, comfortable tropical spaces with greenery, natural light and fresh air instead of enclosed, internalized air conditioned spaces.

Landscaping is used extensively as an architectural surface treatment and forms a major part of the development’s material palette both internally and externally, achieving an overall Green Plot Ratio of 750%. The building form is softened by a living green façade of creepers and flowering plants, creating an alternative image distinct from the surrounding glassy towers of the CBD, one that is tropical, urbanistically sensitive and humanistic.

100 Peck Seah Street

Tel:+65 65348000 or e-mail: [email protected]

Jones The Grocer will be opening on Level 4 at ION Orchard real soon.

Driven by their desire to provide the best gourmet food for everyday living, Jones The Grocer aims to inspire and excite the imagination of all food lovers.

 With products sourced and selected from around the globe, they are a food emporium focused on providing natural ingredients produced by specialist, artisan suppliers. They showcase these through their innovative in-store cafe menu which you can enjoy in the casual atmosphere of their contemporary designed cafes.

With products ranging from premium tea leaves to luxury chocolates, from artisan crackers through to handmade pasta sauces, their staff are able to guide your selection and offer you informed an welcoming service.

Their soothing black and green teas and refreshing infusions are carefully made by blending the finest quality teas, flowers, fruit and spices. From classic English Breakfast to Japanese Genmaicha green tea, from minty Artic fire to their cleansing herbal infusion, they have a tea for every part of the day and for your every mood.

They are also passionate about coffee and the alluring aroma of freshly ground beans. Using only the finest beans, they have created their own Jones The Grocer coffee blend for you to enjoy or for coffee aficionados, try the unique and distinct aromas of their single origin beans. Their coffees can be enjoyed in store or made at home using their stylish imported coffee accessories.

Level 4 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn

Tel: +65 62388228

Macha House has opened it's very first outlet at Orchard Central.

Macha, a finely milled green tea has been associated with the tradition of Japanese tea ceremony. Different from a common green tea powder, Macha is much more refined, richer in aroma and has a smoother texture, besides the abundance of health benefits it brings.

From the Tang Dynasty in China to the Song Dynasty and later formed into a ritual by Zen Buddhists, Macha has been enjoyed throughout history. With the introduction of Macha House, this fine blend can be enjoyed locally at Orchard Central.

The concept of Macha House is the brain child of the chairman of the company, Mr Hitoshi Goto. Mr Goto enjoys a good cup of Macha and his passion to share health benefits with his friends has led to the creation of the brand.

The traditional ways of the Macha is authentically brought over to Singapore. The Dorayaki is one of the specialities you’ll be able to enjoy that  represents Japanese sweets arranged with a western fusion of style alongside their other deliciously blended green tea beverages.

#B1-40 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road

Tel: +65 66365830 or e-mail: [email protected]

To be ready in 2013, Connexion at Farrer Park will be one of the world’s first integrated healthcare and hospitality complexes.

Comprising a specialist medical centre with 189 consultation suites, a private tertiary hospital, a luxury hotel equipped with state-of-the-art conference and wellness facilities and a ground floor lifestyle retail zone, Connexion at Farrer Park will strengthen and support Singapore’s position as Asia’s leading medical hub.

Connexion is built directly above the Farrer Park MRT Station. It has a six-storey podium with two 20-storey high-rise wings. The west wing houses Farrer Park Medical Centre while the east wing combines Farrer Park Hospital and the hotel, One Farrer. Hotel guests can enjoy the privacy and facilities of a distinctly separate hotel with easy and rapid access to excellent medical facilities within the same complex.

Beautified by extensive gardens and recreational facilities, Connexion at Farrer Park is an environmentally friendly development which has received the Green Mark Platinum Award, the highest of the Green Mark Awards, from the Building and Construction Authority. The building is infused with cutting-edge technology in terms of design and function.

Way ahead of its time and one-of-a-kind, Connexion at Farrer Park presents Singapore an excellent opportunity to drive an innovation that will take healthcare to a new trajectory.

1 Farrer Park Station Road

Tel: +65 62949810 or e-mail: [email protected]

Bikini Bar has recently re-opened with a brand new look.

A colourful beach front venue, Bikini Bar is a hot favourite with urbanites and the young at heart. This upbeat and vibrant beach bar boasts a wide range of ice-cold beers, cocktails and great music.

Buzzing with life on a sunny afternoon all the way till late night, Bikini Bar is the perfect place to be. Whether it's catching live sports, lazing the afternoon away or simply playing some beach games, Bikini Bar has it all.

The revamped venue features a display of familiar green bottles, lined above a larger bar counter, along with an expansive exhibition of beers and other alcoholic beverages.

Their resident DJ, Jason T spins the latest Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Indie and Alternative tunes on weekends.

 #01-01 50 Siloso Beach, Sentosa

Tel: +65 62766070

Designed by award-winning SCDA Architects, TwentyOne Angullia Park is a new architectural icon that reengineers the shape of modern urban living within the context of Singapore’s tropical climate.

Viewed from the exterior, this 36-storey apartment tower is pure, pristine and pragmatic in design, featuring the lightness and sophistication of glass and steel. Its 54 apartments, which include two penthouses, rise in a formation articulated to maximise natural light, ventilation and views, creating an intriguing facade punctuated by high-rise pockets of green.

Framed by glorious green boulevards and gardens, TwentyOne Angullia Park is strategically located opposite ION Orchard, just steps from the prime intersection of Orchard Road and Scotts Road. So central, yet so green. With Orchard MRT station just two minutes from your door, you’re no more than a few stops from art galleries, museums, the Esplanade theatre and Singapore’s integrated resorts, while getting to the nearby business district is an absolute breeze.

21 Angullia Park

Tel: +65 68081880

SBF Center, an upcoming 31-storey commercial development, is strategically located in the heart of the dynamic and vibrant Central Business District along Robinson Road.

Designed by internationally acclaimed DP Architects, SBF Center offers a broad spectrum of office and medical spaces set in park-like greenery, serving a variety of business needs from small office users to large corporate practices.

When completed in 2017, SBF Center will have dedicated office and medical centre lobbies accessed through a fully sheltered plaza stylishly landscaped into a park-like environment with F&B outlets and alfresco dining areas. It will be a Platinum Green Mark building featuring a roof garden and swimming pool.

SBF Center is well connected to expressways such as East Coast Parkway (ECP) and Central Expressway (CTE), with close proximity to the Tanjong Pagar MRT station, and the upcoming Shenton Way MRT station along the Thomson Line (due to be completed in 2021).

Robinson Road

Tel: +65 62219979

Set on a hill elevated above the city with all the familiar landmarks of Orchard Road a mere stroll away, Hilltops balmy breezes and sprawling groups provide the perfect botanical retreat.

Revel in the luxury of space and the tranquility of the definitive city resort with a layered vista of pools, verdant greenery, water gardens and sky terraces taking you to levels of sublime resort escapes.

Resort style facilities include onsite concierge services, complimentary refreshment services in the verandah lounge, 50m lap pool with jacuzzi, children's pool, clubhouse with gymnasium, a private dining room, a bbq terrace and expansive sky terraces with city views.

Tel: +65 61002323

#99-101 Cairnhill Circle

The new ParkRoyal on Pickering is designed by internationally acclaimed architectural firm WOHA and boasts a hotel-in-a-garden concept that focuses on integrating environmental principles and elements throughout the property.

Located at the key gateway into the Central Business District and Raffles Place financial hub, the hotel features lush greenery spanning a total of 15,000 square metres of impressive sky gardens, reflecting pools, waterfalls, planter terraces and green walls.

Amongst its other green features are rainwater and natural light harvesting, energy-efficient air conditioning systems, automatic sensors to regulate energy and water usage as well as carbon monoxide levels, along with solar cells to power landscape lighting.

Recognised for its holistic and innovative approach to integrate solar energy into the design, the hotel is one of the first amongst Singapore hotels to feature a solar energy system. The substantive 60kWp solar PV installation supplements the grid's electricity usage and powers all the grow lamps and sky garden night lighting, thus reducing the consumption of precious non-renewable resources.

Another highlight of this iconic project is the dedicated wellness floor with an all-day spa, a 300m nature trail and waterfall walk, an expansive pool terrace and a state-of-the-art gymnasium. The hotel is also home to a modern Asian brasserie featuring an open kitchen concept as well as a grand ballroom and four meeting rooms.

3 Upper Pickering

Tel: +65 68098888

Nana's Green Tea is a new Japanese cafe, that sells Japanese green tea drinks as well as main course such as dons, udons and sushi rolls.

They also serve desserts such as parfaits, shaved ice and even ice-cream desserts.

20 years ago, a Japanese man came across a US cooperation Starbucks Café, which attracted a large portion of the Japanese market and was extremely popular to people all over the world.

Drinking tea is part of Japan's culture; however people prefer drinking coffee than tea. He became worried that the habit of drinking tea will be taken over by coffee. This inspired him to open the first Nana’s Green Tea in Jiyugaoka that has now been famously known throughout Japan for many years.

Their concept is based on green tea. Famously originating from Japan it has many benefits for your body and is well known for its cancer-fighting properties.

#03-80/82 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road

Tel: +65 66844312

The first Tsujiri Tea House outside of Japan has opened at 100AM this month. Founded in 1860 in Uji, a city in Kyoto Prefecture, it specialises in green tea and serves soft ice cream and ice parfaits.

For more than 150 years, Tsujiri's philosophy of offering the best quality green tea has remained the same, by painstakingly selecting the best green tea leaves from the renowned harvest of Uji in Kyoto, using the traditional grinding method to bring out the best aroma and flavour.

Since ancient times, green tea has been known to have soothing effect and health benefits. Nowadays, green tea is known as an anti-aging and anti-cancerous agents. Green tea is rich in Vitamin A, C, E and Beta carotene and is know to be one of the best antioxidants. It's richness in Catechin, helps to burn calories, so you can enjoy great nutrients without worrying about the calories.

#01-14B 100AM, 100 Tras Street

Tel: +65 68792565

Maison Kayser will be opening a 2nd outlet at Wheelock Place.

In addition to their traditional bread, they have created treasures both sweet and savoury for any time of the day. From sandwiches to petit fours, from pure butter croissants to in-seson fruit tarts.

All the breads are kneaded, shaped and baked on-site in each Eric Kayser bakery under the supervision of a head baker who has been trained in all the "House" techniques. Smoothness and aroma are preserved through slow kneading and long fermentation. To be worthy to your taste buds, a simple baguette takes twelve hours of attention.

Cookies, fondants, madeleine and Basque cakes; all of these classical "traveling cakes" have been reinterpreted for the people on the go of today: the mini financier, a tender mouthful to be enjoyed with chocolate, pistachio or green tea.

Wheelock Place,  501 Orchard Road

E-mail: [email protected]

Following the runaway success of the less than one year old Brasserie Gavroche, Chef Patron Frederic Colin unveils his second food & beverage venue. A new sibling to the Gavroche name, Café Gavroche is located on 69 Tras Street, just across the brasserie.

Taking root in a conservation shophouse, the new venue boasts 3 sections within. Upon entry, the first section showcases the main Bar area, replete with a 4.2m wooden bar originating from Normandy, pre World War II, circa 1920. Next is the indoor "Terrace" section, a natural light filled space with cobblestone flooring, fringed with an indoor tree. Fitted with Drucker wicker chairs and tables, a sense of an outdoor setting within is created, reminiscent of a typical Parisian café. The final space features an intimate Dining area decked out with a long rustic wooden table and chairs, Opaline hanging lamps, a 300kg cast iron antique stove and wall-hung copper pots of varying sizes.

Paying homage to his French roots, Chef Patron Frederic has sourced a collection of artisanal Pastis from the South of France. The largest selection in Singapore (35 different labels). Sip on the traditional Casanis Pastis de Marseille or Le Pastis de la maison du Pastis, Relish Henri Bardouin Pastis created from 65 plants and herbs or savour the Jean Boyer Opale, made with green anise and botanicals in an artisanal distillery.

A large selection of French wines completes the beverage menu, with focus on culture raisonnéé, producers of high caliber who practice sustainable agriculture and vin de soif, quality wines that are accessible and of good value.

The food menu showcases lighter French fare, perfect for sharing. An extensive selection of tartines (open face sandwiches with 14 choices of toppings on freshly baked bread), charcuterie, cheese platters and the all time favourite, Croque Monsieur.

You can look forward to breakfasts enjoyed as you would do in Paris, with Weekend Breakfasts À La Française from 10.30am on Saturdays and Sundays. Expect rustic and hearty portions freshly-baked croissants, pastries and country breads along with French jams and egg dishes done to perfection as you enjoy the weekend in an authentic setting.

69 Tras Street

Tel: +65 62254869 or e-mail: [email protected]

La Braceria is a new Italian pizza and grill restaurant specializing in Italian food, with an ample menu that features authentic Italian cuisine, from pizzas to pastas and main courses.

The main feature of La Braceria is a napolitean traditional bricks oven, it is located inside the rich area of Hillcrest Singapore.The recipe of this authentic italian cuisine is from Southern, Amalfi-coast with a few famous Northern favourites with a wide spread of appetizer and huge array of pizzas.The food servings is honest and generous, pasta and pizzas are of the standard Italian size, making a meal at La Braceria an unforgettable experience of Italian dinning.With a pleasant ambience and surrounded by greenery it is the perfect place to enjoy lunch and dinner for a business meeting, with friends or a family gathering.

5 Greendale Avenue

Tel: +65 64655918 or e-mail: [email protected]

The Line, is a prestigious new residential development that leads you to luxurious living. With close proximity to the ECP seafront, this high rise paradise offers quiet seclusion nestled in lush tropical greenery with convenient links to Singapore’s bustling city centre.

Achieve the perfect line of balance between work and play with beautiful landscaping that evoke visions of paradises. Clean, crisp lines induce visions of zen living where elements conspire to provide one with tranquility and serenity. Feel the exclusive nature of your extravagant abode permeate your sens as you revel in its lushness.

You are in a position of super convenience. Just a short 10-minute drive away is the Suntec Convention Centre & Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment belt, and the epicentre of all that is hip and happening. Constantly reinventing itself, this retail therapy heaven promises to excite even the most seasoned of shoppers.

The Line is also in close proximity to prestigious schools like Dunman High School, Victoria School, St Patrick School, CHIJ Katong Convent, Chung Cheng High School (Main), Tanjong Katong Girls’ School and Tao Nan Primary School.

6 Tanjong Rhu Road

Tel: +65 61000368 or e-mail: [email protected]

The design for this Malaysian-Singaporean joint venture actively engages the space of the surrounding city to form a new civic nucleus in Singapore’s modern metropolis. The two towers are not conceived as autonomous objects, but defined by the spaces they create around them.

The design for DUO subtracts circular carvings from the allowable building volumes in a series of concave movements that generate urban spaces, a kind of "urban poché" that co-opts adjacent buildings and symbiotically inscribes the two towers into their context.

By generating the massing through a subtractive process, the elevations of the new towers are reduced to slender profiles. Vertical facades rise skywards along the adjoining roads, while a net-like hexagonal pattern of sunshades reinforces the dynamic concave shapes. The duo of tower volumes is further sculpted to feature a series of cantilevers and setbacks that evoke choreographed kinetic movements of the building silhouettes.

The buildings dematerialize as they reach the ground to provide a porous permeable landscape traversing the site. Leisure zones and gardens act as a connector between multiple transport hubs and establish a flow of tropical greenery and lively commercial activity, accessible to the public 24 hours a day. A plaza, carved into the center of the towers and integrating the neighboring building as part of its perimeter, forms a new public nexus between the historic district of Kampong Glam and the extension of the city’s commercial corridor.

Multiple levels of vertical connectivity give access to large elevated terraces for the hotel and residents, a public observation deck and a sky restaurant atop the office/hotel tower, while establishing a direct connection to the adjacent underground MRT subway station. Vehicular traffic is lifted off the ground to allow an uninterrupted pedestrian circulation. Extensive landscape areas at the ground levels, elevated terraces and roofscapes provide accessible green space equal to 100% of the site area.

Construction is scheduled to start in 2013, with completion pencilled in for 2017.

26,700m² lot bounded by Ophir Road, Beach Road, Rochor Road, North Bridge Road and Fraser Street

E-mail: [email protected]

The new restaurant/cafe The Mayor of Tiny Town, offers a waffle-ful experience. Be pampered by a wide selection of sweet and savory waffles accompanied by ice cream, fresh fruits, scrambled eggs and other flavorful ingredients.

Their waffle batter is freshly made from scratch every day and baked only when ordered, to create the magical rich, crispy, golden brown and fluffy texture.

Their best seller is the perfect combination of slow poached pink lady apples in cinnamon sauce, vanilla ice cream and their homemade waffles. You can also opt for the scrambled egg and ham waffle from the All-day brunch menu which includes runny scrambled eggs, waffles and fresh greens tossed in zesty orange oil.

Their inspiration of café food comes from the intriguing fusion of Chinese ingredients with Western dishes such as their salad with century egg terrain, tossed with homemade lemon ginger mint.

Do try their interpretation of the traditional Teriyaki chicken where they serve it between slices of thick toast instead. Apart from these, they serve the usual brunch suspect of Royal eggs and many more.

They serve the whole collection of Gryphon Artisan tea as well as their secret house blend of coffees made from freshly roasted (100%) Arabica coffee beans.

61 Cantonment Road

Tel: +65 62227089 or email: [email protected]

Riversails will be located in Upper Serangoon Cresent. It’s developer Allgreen Properties Limited Limited has not confirmed it's exact launch date, however it's understood that it should be launching later this year.

The condo is expcected to have 920 homes majestically siting on a landsize of 24,620.5 sqm.

Embrace yourself for another quality development by established Allgreen Properties Ltd. RiverSails is a 99-yrs leasehold condominium development in Upper Serangoon Rd / Upper Serangoon Crescent, District 19. Enjoy a smooth sailing lifestyle living at your doorstep in RiverSails with Sungei Pinang flowing towards the rear of this development.

RiverSails is conveniently located in close proximity to Hougang MRT and Buangkok MRT stations. It has a host of convenient amenities that are readily available, such as Nex Shopping Centre, Compass Point and Hougang Mall. There is also good connectivity to other parts of the island via KPE / TPE and CTE.

District 19, Upper Serangoon Cresent

Tel: +65 67332822

Two new Learning Hubs, eight new Residential Halls, a new Graduate Hall and two additions to the academic buildings in NTU are in the pipeline at NTU’s Yunnan Garden campus in the next three years.

The Master Plan will see the university’s biggest physical transformation since 1991. Based on these plans, all LKCMedicine undergraduates are guaranteed on-campus accommodation. By 2015, the residential halls will provide an additional 5,000 residential places.

The new residential halls are designed as an idyllic blend of eco-friendly residences, amidst lush greenery and tranquil waters, adding to the holistic educational experience for students. Ideas by students such as sports plazas, basketball courts and barbeque pits have been incorporated to enhance students’ residential living experience. The new halls will also include movable partitions for flexible configurations and easy access to power and Internet connection from outdoor areas such as gazebos.

The Master Plan also unveils a soon-to-be iconic building, the Learning Hub, conceived by renowned English designers Heatherwick Studio. The seven-storey centre will house 55 new-generation classrooms of the future, designed to support new pedagogies by promoting more interactive small group teaching and active learning. Envisaged as a 24-hour centre, it comes with a cafeteria, library and even a roof top garden for students to use in the evenings for various formal or informal activities such as group discussions and club activities.

Also in the pipeline is a new Academic Building near NTU’s School of Material Science and Engineering, and the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. About 2.5 times the size of a football field, the building will enhance both schools’ laboratory facilities and provide more room for multi-disciplinary collaboration by teams of students, faculty, visiting professors and researchers.

This new building will complement LKCMedicine’s upcoming Experimental Medicine Building. To be completed in 2015, this building will be located within NTU’s biomedical engineering cluster and linked to the School of Biological Sciences.

50 Nanyang Avenue

Tel: +65 656791174

Estheva has opened a new spa institute at Raffles Hotel Arcade. The name Estheva has a simple, yet luxuriant meaning: a place where life is always beautiful and rejuvenating, where one achieves a balance of mind, body and spirit.

They are one of the most beautiful luxury day spas in this part of the world. Located just by The Lawn, which offers a rare touch of lush greenery in the busy Central Business District and just a few minutes’ leisurely walk to the F1 Night Race circuit and convention centres.

Estheva is inspired by the natural thermal spas of Southern Italy. It merges the pursuits of beauty and wellness in truly conducive surroundings. The Spa has continually garnered well- deserved accolades and numerous awards. Such as Winner of Singapore's Top Luxury Day Spa (from 2006 to 2012).

The spa's most popular item is the Celebrity Peel, a highly refined anti- aging facial treatment. Inspired by a technique much revered by celebrities in Hollywood, Celebrity Peel has a regular female client following from as far as New York. The Ultimate Scrub Package is another highly popular treatment. This includes an exotic Personalised Scrub (with 12 different scrubs to choose from), an invigorating HydroBath (tailored according to body type) and a revitalising Body Massage. This package offers you the option of indulging in 12 different scrubs, one each month for a year.

The above are just a few of the 128 body treatments and 18 exclusive luxurious facials available at Estheva Spa. Other highly popular treatments include Sparomatic Detox package, Ice Tonic Express treatment (for Slimming), OxyAromatic Seaweed wrap, Swiss Very Whitening treatment, Sparomatic Mineral mask with Face-Gym massage, and Ultimate Eye face chest which uses Marine DNA and Vitamins A, C and E.

#01-30/31 Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road

Tel: +65 63383318 or e-mail: [email protected]

A private family residence designed by K2LD Architects, situated on a uniquely shaped triangular plot, the Winged House frames the site with two prominent forms: the trapeziums. These forms open towards the main view at the back of the site where 3 existing majestic palms are, and of lush greenery. These embracing forms carve out and frame a middle garden for friendly and private gatherings.

In response to the tropical climate context, the formal exploration took a turn from cutting openings from a pure trapezoid form to separating roof from form. The form draws from the understanding of traditional Malay architecture where the house itself is climatically responsive to bring you comfort. The form of the traditional Malay house is reinterpreted into folding trapeziums whilst keeping its climatic purpose of bringing in fresh air into its interior space. Elements such as the extended overhanging eaves and the double pitched roof are adopted into the form. The extended overhanging eaves are manifested in the form of extensive roof overhangs for the naturally ventilated spaces, which are enjoyed with much shelter and shade even during the seasonal heavy rain downpours.

The traditional double pitched roof is translated into the separation and staggering of the roof form. This split of the roof achieved a play of light and shadows into the interior space. Spaces such as the double volume dining room, the 2nd storey passageway and the large patio are all celebrated with the overlapping split roof and its light play. This slot is further enhanced at night with concealed light fittings illuminating the split. The staggered roof form also creates for the possibility of the penetration of natural ventilation into the living spaces.

Materiality is key to strengthening the relationship of the two winged forms, its space in-between and roof on roof. In the intermediate space between two forms is the main entrance foyer and living room which is flanked with two feature natural split granite walls, contrasting its heavy presence with the lightness of the roofs and vertical timber lines of the house. Timber is extensively used throughout the house, choosing a lighter species of timber (Burmese Teak) for the underside of the roofs versus the darker wood (Chengai) as the infill medium (ie: the sun-shading screens) to create a play of depth of the façade. The vertical timber screens not only help in providing shade from the harsh sun, but it helps blend the house with the lush vertical tree trunks of the surrounding greenery.

Tel: +65 67387277

JKC1 is one of three "good class bungalow" plots carved from a larger plot developed by the Keck Seng Group. The house sits on a slight incline and overlooks a pool in the front yard, following the Feng Shui belief of balancing the "mountain" and "water" elements.

The first floor’s living and dining area is a vast and continuous space providing an unobstructed view of the pool and front lawn. The generously proportioned kitchen with laundry area is located to the back of the house together with the garage.

A centralised, combination staircase leads up into the open courtyard directly above the kitchen. To the left, is the master suite with bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom, while the children’s bedrooms and adjoining playroom occupy the opposite side. In the middle, a multi-purpose family area takes up the front section, while the back area houses an additional room. From the courtyard, a spiral staircase ascends onto the terrace that can serve as a BBQ or entertainment area where you can take in the beautiful views of the surrounding greenery.

Generous use of space is what distinguishes this house from others, making it a welcome relief from Singapore’s high-density urban environment.

MacRitchie Reservoir Park

Tel: +65 63382828

Greenbox by Greenviron has a new store at Star Vista.

In line with evolving global attitudes for an environmentally responsible lifestyle, Greenviron provides eco products and services which are compatible, sustainable and affordable to you, commercial markets and government bodies. Its mission is far-reaching and may touch many aspects of your lives, from what you eat, wear, play, learn, save and so on. The company  provides and promote: cost and energy efficient home and office solutions ranging from LED spotlights to fluorescent tube converters.

They encourage and promote green eco lifestyle with a wide range of green products. Clothing’s, stationeries, energy monitoring devices, water conservation devices, composters, educational kits, eco-friendly home products, solar water panels and even heaters are available.

They also source and facilitate green corporate gifts by introducing their Green products to corporate that believes the importance of “going green” as part of their corporate social responsibility.The green eco corporate gifts are recycled paper stationeries, recycled glass table and kitchen ware, recycled plastic bottles, t-shirt and bags, recycled metal water bottle, organic cotton bag and t-shirt, sustainable bamboo towels and t-shirts.

#B1-26 Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green

Tel: +65 66944635

Turf City Shopping Mall has been turned into the The Grandstand spreading across almost two million square feet. 

Nestled at the heart of Bukit Timah, The Grandstand is the perfect destination to while away the hours surrounded by fresh air, lush greenery and a discerning variety of lifestyle options. A place where families, friends and colleagues can gather to shop, dine, enjoy quality time together, or simply sit back and relax.

Experience the nearby retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where winding down takes on a whole new dimension.

The Grandstand, is positioned as a family and lifestyle destination with a good mix of F&B outlets, kids’ enrichment activities and other family oriented facilities, leveraging on its excellent location in an affluent neighbourhood, easy accessibility and ample car park facilities.

It is set to become the largest shopping and lifestyle hub within the prime Bukit Timah district. Re-inventing the Singapore shopping, dining and retail experience.

The new destination already counts a variety of leading brands amongst its tenants, such as: Curry Garden, Pies & Coffee, Unique Seafood Market and Twelve Cupcakes.

Split into two distinctive parts: The South Grandstand which offers 6 levels of lifestyle options and The North Grandstand which comprises 7 levels with a tenant mix designed to provide a one-stop lifestyle experience that will cater all your needs.

200 Turf Club Road

Tel: +65 64634610

Timbre is now open at Gillman's Barracks.

Timbre connects audiences with a common passion for music, food and art within Singapore's most exciting destination for contemporary art.

Chill out to nightly live music performances amidst the lush greenery of Gillman Barracks by their quality line-up of Singaporean musicians and artists, whilst enjoying an extensive menu of satisfying beverages and food including soups, salads, mains, tapas, pastas, desserts and their signature thin-crust pizzas.

With its surroundings of natural greenery and creative energy, Timbre is also the perfect backdrop for birthdays, anniversaries, company events, or just to chill out with their bands.

#01-05 Gillman Barracks, B9A Lock Road

Tel: +65 66944201 or e-mail: [email protected]

Jointly created by Yale University and the National University of Singapore, Yale-NUS College is the first college campus established by Yale outside of New Haven, Conn. The campus opens in 2015 and is designed to achieve the highest rating under the Green Mark, Singapore's benchmark for sustainable design.

Comprising three residential colleges for 1,000 students, the campus balances the traditions of Yale with the cultural and climatic influences of Southeast Asia. Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects developed a contemporary architectural language of clear and inviting processional entrances, sun and rain-screened colonnades and roof forms with generous eaves.

Set in a lush landscape, the 62,000-square-meter campus is comprised of courtyards punctuated by residential towers and a community of learning and social spaces. At its heart is a campus green flanked by academic and administrative buildings, including the learning commons, auditorium, sports hall, and an open-air, sheltered gathering place, the Agora.

The signature gates of the Yale campus are reinterpreted with metalwork patterns inspired by Southeast Asian textiles. 

At the main entrance, glass-enclosed stairwells and a colonnade are topped by an inward-sloping roof of grand scale. At the center of the roof is a square oculus, which sends a dramatic cascade of rainwater into a large circular reflecting pool below.

The heart of the campus is a lush garden and arboretum with six heritage trees and an eco-pond that will capture and filter rainwater. At opposite sides of the central green space will be academic and administrative buildings to include a library, performance complex, science labs and sports center. The Learning Commons, which contains the library and a multi-media center, will be set on a slope to symbolize the pinnacle of knowledge.

National University of Singapore, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road

Tel: +65 66011000