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]

Enjoy the natural seclusion of island living with the future Funtasy Islands.

Located 16km from Sentosa Cove, Funtasy Island will be well-served by a world-class marina as well as it's own dedicated Immigration and Customs. They will also provide a luxury yacht/ferry service from Singapore's HarbourFront Centre in just 20 minutes.

Envisioned to be the world’s largest eco theme park, Funtasy Island will be spread over 328 hectares of pristine tropical islands and will be home to a limited number of villas carefully designed to sit harmoniously with the unspoiled natural environment.

Away from the private enclave of residences, there will be many specially designed spaces that offer worlds of fun from dawn to dusk. The outgoing can enjoy nature trails, aquaculture, adventure and water sports. Children and the young at heart will be charmed by famous characters and there will be shopping, dining and entertainment for everyone in the Wave Promenade.

Comprising six Indonesian islets, the Island Resort will be home to an eco-park with nature trails, 350 villas, three four-star hotels and an immigration facility. A highlight is the heart-shaped islet, Love Island, which will have a 1,000-pax banquet hall, a wedding chapel and themed landscaping.

Phase one of the resort, which includes the two cruise-ship hotels, villas and the wedding chapel, will be completed in 2013. The entire project will span 15 years.

Funtasy Island, Batam, Indonesia

Tel: +65 63765919

Artisanal coffee house, Jewel Coffee, has launched its second outlet, Jewel Café + Bar, in the heart of Little India on Rangoon Road.

This all-day casual chic dining concept offers you an extensive menu devoted to a selection of delicious comfort food, unique creations, original cocktails as well as its artfully crafted specialty coffee.

The striking industrial chic look at Jewel Café + Bar is based on a design of contrasts and is conceptualised by the local cross disciplinary design practice FARM. Envisioning Jewel as a gem amongst the rugged surrounds of timeworn Rangoon Road, FARM decided on a raw shell of cold, bare concrete which is embellished with jewel-inspired details such as glittering crystal light bulbs, warm brass and copper ceiling features, glass doors, teakwood paneling and pristine white subway tiles reminiscent of vintage diners.

The laidback, quirky personality of the café is also evident from the al fresco patio at the front of the café, which is set up with latticed wire chairs in a retro shade of blue and an oversized chalk board that depicts witty cartoon etchings by a local artist.

For the menu, they took an irreverent approach to calorie-counting and go the whole hog to tantalise your taste buds. For instance, the traditional French Onion Soup is duly capped with a comforting baguette crust of Swiss Cheese, Parmesan and Gruyère, which is a great foil for the sweet caramelised onions beneath.

Don’t miss the unique Shio-Koji Octopoke, Jewel’s rendition of the poke, a Hawaiian raw fish salad, that’s given a touch of Japanese glamour. Tender cubes of pan-seared octopus are tossed in shio-koji (a fermented rice-based salt substitute), wasabi and extra virgin olive oil, paired with creamy avocado and shredded ginger flower for extra zing.

The sweet-toothed should leave room for classic desserts such as Homemade Apple Crumble, Tiramisu and Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream. A standout treat is the refreshing Pan-Seared Watermelon Steaks that’s simultaneously warm, sweet, tart and salty.

With its wide array of breakfast items, Jewel Café + Bar makes a great destination for a languorous pick-me-up any day of the week. The breakfast menu lists popular favourites like English Breakfast, Eggs Royale, Eggs Florentine, Croque Monsieur and Brioche French Toast.

You can pop in for early cocktails during the happy hour daily or post-dinner tipples, as Jewel’s full-fledged bar serves up a list of exquisite original concoctions and international beers.

All their espresso-based coffee specialties – served in their signature double shot style – are lovingly pulled using the Italian state-of-the-art "La Marzocco Strada" machine and freshly-ground single origin coffee beans from different countries such as Brazil, Ethiopa and Sumatra.

129 Rangoon Road

Tel: +65 62989216

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]

The Privé Group, one of Singapore’s most dynamic lifestyle and F&B operators, has launched The Green Door, the ultimate "Before & After" bar designed to be the perfect spot for meeting friends, anytime, day or night.

Set within the lush gardens of Dempsey, The Green Door effortlessly blends the line between indoor and out in a beautifully reinvented way.

Whether it’s before or after dinner, before you head out clubbing, or the next day after a big night out; the Green Door is the perfect spot to simply relax and enjoy a luscious environment with a unique twist.

You are invited to literally step behind The Green Door into a space brimming with inventive interior décor designed by The Stripe Collective. From old gramophones crafted into elegant oversized flower lighting, a 1930's bicycle turned into a quirky washroom feature, a vintage chest of drawers transformed into a herb garden, or a whimsical wall of refashioned drawers that also turn into table tops and shelving... a refreshingly unexpected experience awaits within.

Take your time to spot all the curios and knick-knacks carefully placed within the beautifully lit landscaped garden, where a surprise waits at every corner. Best of all, you can enjoy a garden atmosphere no matter where you choose to be, whether it be at the more vibrant indoor bar, or the more relaxed alfresco area surrounded by sumptuous foliage - the casual yet chic ambiance always evokes a sense of being close to everything…and yet away from it all!

The Green Door’s extensive drinks menu also boasts subtle garden nuances. Together with distinctive and often playful presentations, the signature cocktails including Life’s A Peach, Marilyn Chambers' Tipple and Raunchy Redhead, featuring produce freshly plucked from their organic fruit & herb garden, are often a sight and taste to behold.

Feeling peckish? Then The Green Door’s creative yet satisfying fare, including Crispy Corn & Shrimp Fritters, Buttermilk Fried Chicken Drumlets and Mexican Catfish Salad, is perfect for sharing and guaranteed to satisfy every craving.

13A Dempsey Road

Tel: +65 64762922 or e-mail: [email protected]

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]

Note di Sicilia is a new fine Gelateria - Bar - Lounge at Quayside Isle. Enjoy a traditional gelato made with fresh Italian milk, sorbetti made from seasonal fruits as well as Italian spring water and the famous Sicilian granita.

In a sumptuous Italian place, you will discover their signature cocktails and frozen shooters.

The greatest luxury of all is simplicity: honest flavours, authentic techniques and ingredients, traditional craftsmanship and the complete absence of gimmickry. This authenticity and commitment to excellence is what sets Italy’s master gelato makers apart.

They use a special tool for stirring gelato that mechanically reproduces the manual technique practised by the Mastri Galatai from the 17th century onwards.

#01-09 Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way, Sentosa Cove

Tel: +65 81684341

Sennett Residence, is slated for launch later this year. The site with a land area of approximately 93,253 sq ft will have 335 units comprising one to five-bedroom units and penthouses and will have three 18-storey towers and a five-storey block with an Olympic-sized pool at the top. The project is being designed by MKPL Architects.

The residence is located immediately next to the Potong Pasir MRT station of the North-East Line, overlooking the landed Sennett estate and well connected to major arterial roads and expressways such as Upper Serangoon Road, Pan Island Expressway (PIE), Central Expressway (CTE) and Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE).

Schools in the vicinity include the St. Andrew’s School, Cedar Girls’ Secondary School and Cedar Primary School.

The land parcel is located next to Potong Pasir MRT Station and is a short drive away from the Kallang Riverside, planned to be transformed into a vibrant lifestyle precinct set in lush greenery by the waterfront.

A wide variety of shopping, dining and recreational facilities are available at the nearby Serangoon and Toa Payoh Town Centres. The newly completed NEX and the City Square Mall are conveniently located only 2 MRT stations away along the North East Line (NEL) while major shopping malls in the city are only a 10 minutes’ drive from the land parcel.

31-37 Pheng Geck Avenue

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

Whitley Residence puts you close to not only nature but also modern conveniences and is a spectacle of magnificence even from the outside. With a stunning facade, luxurious amenities and an enviable location, you will love every moment spent in your lavish abode. Well-designed spacious interior provides the restful comfort of a home that embraces warmth and elegance.

With an excellent host of communal facilities in the embrace of verdant beauties, life is more than just fulfilled everyday. Surrounded by the gentle sounds of all the water-themed recreational facilities, you will forget the intensity of modern work stress.

Its prime location makes travelling anywhere a breeze. Drivers have easy connections to major expressways such as the Central Expressway (CTE), the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE).

121 Whitley Road

Tel: +65 62530030 or e-mail: [email protected]

LollyTalk,  a new homegrown candy maker, has opened on Orchard Road.

Trained in Australia, they make their own rock candies fresh, from scratch. All their candies are handmade with love.

From fruits like Queensland’s renowned banana and watermelon, to local favourite root beer and sarsi, there is a flavour to suit every taste bud. They are constantly on the lookout for new flavours to improve the taste of their candies and even customise their candies for special occasions.

B2-20 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road

Tel:+65 68831569 or e-mail: [email protected]

Singapore's first Ice Gallery has opened at Snow City.

Measuring 7.3 by 17.5m, the brand new "Dino World" features more than 20 intricate ice sculptures created by celebrity ice sculptor Jeffrey Ng. A multi-award winning Singaporean ice sculptor who has represented Singapore on the international stage for over 20 years, Jeffrey Ng helmed the creation of Snow City’s ice gallery. He led a team of experienced snow sculptors to create impressive ice sculptures of dinosaurs set against a cascading waterfall.

Creating the ice gallery was a massive feat done over three weeks at sub-zero temperatures, using nearly 500 blocks of ice with each weighing about 130kg.

Snow City is the only permanent indoor snow centre in Singapore. Wholly owned by the Science Centre Board and operated by Snow Venture Pte Ltd, it has a three-storey high and 60m long snow slope for you to snow tube. They also offer unique corporate team-bonding programs and a variety of special events throughout the year. It also serves as a wedding venue for couples looking for a truly white wedding.

Snow City, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road

Tel: +65 65602306 or e-mail: [email protected]

Namoo has opened a new store at Great World City.

Have a unique and timeless experience that promises a refreshing view on homeware. Namoo specialises in making available the finest selection of high-end Korean Porcelain and decorative art pieces in Singapore.

They aim to develop and expand the beauty of ceramic art and its usefulness into your everyday life.

At Namoo, they only import the finest selection of handmade ceramics from South Korea's most skilled craftsmen. Their products are made of natural materials while valuing the gifts of nature: earth, sun, water, wind and trees.

Namoo means trees in Korean. As a tree resembles a constant source of strength and nature's precious well being, Namoo's products also exemplify a quality of top craftsmanship combined with the strength of porcelain.

#B2-10 Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade

Tel: +65 68367545

Mamma Che Pasta is a new 100% Italian restaurant. Importing top quality ingredients directly from Italy and cooking traditional Italian recipes.

They fill the niche between the Fine-Dining Italian restaurants and the typical localized fast-food chain Italian outlets. They are able to connect with artisan pasta makers from small villages in Italy. These pasta makers are long time family-run businesses dating back to the 19th century, keeping intact the traditional way of making pasta.

These artisans use the purest spring water and locally harvested grains, they employ the slow drying method to dry the pasta inside a small chamber for 40 hours (unlike industrial pasta which only takes 2 hours to dry), thus retaining the full flavor of the grain. This is then combined with the shaping method of the pasta using ancient tools such as the bronze thread, allowing the pasta to retain its natural rough texture.

The end result is that when the pasta is mixed with the sauce, you can literally see these two ingredients blending perfectly in a balanced harmony of taste.

52 Queen Street

Tel: +65 83860195 or e-mail: [email protected]

One Canberra is a new riverfront Executive Condominium.

This 99 year leasehold EC with 665 unit along Canberra Drive includes three and four bedroom units as well as 5 bedroom penthouses. It also boasts dual key apartments, a studio typically attached to either 3 and 4 bedders to enable extended families to live together.

While enjoying the intimate outdoor space, the development is also in close proximity to Yishun MRT station, shopping and dining options such as Northpoint Shopping Centre, the new Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Seletar Aerospace Park and good academic institutions.

For greater weekend fun, you will be able to enjoy a unique lifestyle with a combination of nature adventure and family fun at the Family Bay and Rower's Bay at Lower Seletar Reservoir as well as Woodlands Waterfront.

Canberra Drive

Tel: +65 66592288

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

Brussels Sprouts has opened is third outlet in Sentosa Cove, where waterfront views are part of the dining experience.

The restaurant is a cosy and casual yet undeniably chic Belgian bar and bistro set up by Belgian celebrity chef Emmanuel Stroobant.

Sink your teeth into Belgian favourites, such as rollmops, grey shrimp croquette and braised meat. Enjoy 120 types of tasty beers, from malty full-bodied to light and fruity.

They serve classic food in a modern environment, tailored towards a family-style eatery and keeping with the genre of its beautiful waterfront location.

#01-01 Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way,Sentoisa Cove

Tel: +65 66844344

The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill has just opened its doors at One Fullerton.

Conceptualised by the dynamic team behind The Big Idea, which manages a stable of trendy concepts such as Kinki, Fat Cow, Marmalade Pantry and Bedrock Bar & Grill, The Pelican is the group’s latest brainchild that showcases their trademark innovation and expertise in food, design, bar and hospitality.

The Pelican’s culinary team is led by Dan Segall. The American chef has built an illustrious international career since he was 16 and chalked up over 20 years of experience at many respected establishments. The Pelican’s Head Chef, Isaac Tan, who successfully launched Bedrock Bar & Grill, also comes onboard with his rich international working experience and expertise with the wood fire grill and seafood.

The space is designed to be an intimate and convivial destination for lunch to post-dinner lounging. The Pelican’s strategic and premium waterfront locale also makes it an unparalleled watering hole for working professionals in the Central Business District to enjoy after-work tipples. Borrowing influences from the glamourous era of luxurious sea travel, The Pelican’s interior boasts an eclectic mix of vintage curios, elegant black-and-white marble-tiled flooring and large copper framed glass doors that look out to the panorama outside. The most striking features are the ceiling and wall panels that are fashioned from gleaming laser-cut copper plates for added luster. Injecting additional playful touches are the specially commissioned oversized acrylic seahorse art pieces in hot pink, as well as exposed tear-drop vintage globes on thin wires that smartly mimic the angler fish and anchor the cushy leather booth seats for groups at the main dining room. The upper deck is shared by several bigger booths and a second DJ console if the party is taken indoors.

At The Pelican, seafood is the order of the day and there are numerous deep-ocean choices to please any discerning palate. A visit to The Pelican is not complete without The Pelican Platter, the restaurant’s headliner that brims with the freshest raw oysters, clams, poached prawns, a whole crab, steamed whole Maine lobster with lobster tomalley that is stuffed into its shell, and marinated conch salad.

#01-01 One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Road

Tel: +65 64380400 or e-mail: [email protected]

Casio has opened the 1st G-Shock concept store in Asia at Plaza Singapura. 

A 10 year battery life, 10-bar water resistance and a 10-meter dropping shock resistance. These were the three requirements of the "Triple 10" concept that led to the development of G-Shock's shock resistant structure. The rugged shape and robust styling originated with an engineer's brief calling for an "unbreakable watch".

Since it's birth in 1983, G-Shock has continued its unrestrained evolution while retaining its unique basic structure. Today the brand continues to take callings beyond limits of time and common sense.

The concept store differs from other Casio G-Factory stores, as it is dedicated to house only watches under the namesake brand and its sister brand, Baby-G.

#03-63 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road

Tel: +65 63329298

The new Marine Life Park, is the world's largest oceanarium. It houses over 100,000 fish in over 55 million litres of water which includes the aquarium, dolphin experience and Reef Swim.

The Marine Life Park is all about family fun, interactive multi-sensory experiences and, most importantly, ocean conservation. They envision Marine Life Park as a showcase for ocean science education, research and stewardship.

Situated on Sentosa Island, you have the opportunity to understand and appreciate the unique marine life in oceans. The Marine Life Park will play an important role in educating you on the diversity and beauty of marine life.

They have a structured education and research programme for the propagation and conservation of marine life animals. Marine Life Park works with both local and overseas academic institutions and other marine animal facilities to collaborate on a variety of research and educational programs.

The Marine Life Park offers a myriad of activities for guests of all ages. At the Reef Swim you will be able to snorkel amongst thousands of brightly colored tropical fish. Or you can hop in an intertube to tour the 620m Adventure River which includes an underground grotto or experience the fun and excitement of their exhilarating water slides and a wave pool.

Tel: +65 65778899 or e-mail: [email protected]

The Italian label Paul & Shark has opened its second store in Singapore at The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands.

The boutique features Paul & Shark's full collection of ready-to-wear yacht clothes and a ladies collection. They also feature the brand's latest Fall/Winter Collection 2012.

Paul & Shark is a complete luxury lifestyle sportswear brand for those still appreciating the Made-in-Italy value and the high performance of the used technical materials. The brand represents the distinctive mark for a clothing company synonymous with freedom and casual wear, taking its inspiration from yachting. The first to be designed was a sweater for the sea which was immediately identifiable thanks to its fresh and original packaging, the blue metallic "can”. The success of this unique product was the first step towards the creation of an entire collection of knitwear in water-repellent virgin wool, ideal for wearing at the seaside or at sea, or anywhere out in the open.

Over the years the focus has expanded greatly up to include other sports such as skiing and golf, as well as non-strictly sportswear clothing.

B1-80A Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront  Ave

Tel: +65 66887495

Skies Miltonia is a new 13 storey development with a stunning Golf Club and Reservoir view.

This new residential condominium development with 420 units, 10 townhouses, 2 shops is located in an expansive site overlooking the Orchid Country Club’s Golf course and the splendid Lower Seletar Reservoir offering glistering water and glades among the enchanting trees.

The modern resort style façade is a beautiful sight with clean lines and contemporary design to create the most seamless synergy between nature and urban living.  This is your personal resort which provides relaxation for quiet respite or rejuvenation for a heart-thumping non-stop action at the sporting facilities or simply enjoy a heart-warming get-together with friends and family over a sizzling barbecue dinner.

Near to Khatib and Yishun MRT stations, a free shuttle bus service to MRT stations will be provided for 2 years. Good schools, Northpoint Shopping Centre and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital are all within the area.

Miltonia Close

Tel: +65 61001500 or e-mail: [email protected]

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

Leedon Residences sits on approximately 5 hectares of land. It’s freehold status located next to the Leedon Park Good Class Bungalow area ensures that this prestigious project brought to you by GuocoLand Limited is an upmarket classic residential project in a highly desirable area of Singapore.

Leedon Residences exclusiveness is ensured with most units luxuriously sized from 2100sqft up. Boasting a combination of sky suites and garden suites; both with private pools. And the ultimate indulgence, the 3 level penthouse units with it’s own personal dedicated private express lifts, private sky gardens and pool.

Masterfully crafted by Chan Soo Khian, winner of the President’s Design Award 2006, the highly sought after principal designer of SCDA Architects, a multi-disciplinary practice founded on the principle of combining the constraints of each site and climate with a strong overall concept to fulfil your needs. His designs respond to climate and place, and strive for clarity, simplicity and integrity. Which is aligned to Leedon Residence’s desire to retain the beautiful, lush, foliage and dense landscape legacy left behind by the previous Leedon Heights.

Leedon Residences design and architecture has intergrated the natural terrains and brought in the natural elements into each and every unit, to awaken your senses, allowing peace, serenity and calmness to greet you everyday. Extending out of your private oasis is an inviting lush 200 metre forest walk. Turning every corners, be surprised with intimate courtyard gardens and water courts. private dining pleasures await you at the dining Lounge with tastefully adorned Swarovski crystals. The club and gym facilities complete your entertainment experience.

Located only 600 metres from Farrer MRT which is just a 5mins stroll away. Surrounded by the vibrant enclave of Holland Village, Dempsey Hill and Orchard Road, it will provide you with endless shopping, dining and lifestyle pleasures.

There are number of highly reputable educational institutions in the vicinity, Raffles Girls’ Primary School, Henry Park Primary School, Anglo Chinese School, Saint Margaret’s Secondary School, Hwa Chong Institution and National Junior College. One of Singapore's most sought primary school: Nanyang Primary is also within just a 2km radius.

12 Leedon Heights

Tel: +65 61004850 or email: [email protected]

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

Quaich Bar, a pioneer of fine whiskies in Singapore, recently opened  at Resorts World Sentosa.

The Quaich Bar is one of the most exquisite whisky bars that you will find in Singapore. They have been recognised as a Great Whisky Bar of The World for outstanding presentation, promotion and knowledge of great whiskies from around the world, according to The Whisky Magazine, the standard bearer for whisky connoisseurs the world over.

Quaich (pronounced ‘quake’) is the drinking bowl that is a Scottish Gaelic symbol of welcome and friendship. And in the true spirit of this tradition, Quaich Bar serves more than whiskies. 

With more than 300 types of whiskies, you will be spoilt for choice.

To help in your journey of discovery of some of the best taste sensations, they have crafted eight distinctly-themed sampling sets of whiskies. These are designed to match a variety of approaches to exploring the complexities and subtleties of various whisky types.

Other than whiskies, they also offer a variety of specialist beers, wines, tequilas, rums, vodkas and other waters of life to embrace different tastes.

These, along with the range of cigars available at their cigar room, will provide you with the opportunity to relax in the lap of luxury.

#01-293 Resorts World Sentosa Waterfront, 26 Sentosa Gateway

Tel: +65 66863313 or e-mail: [email protected]

Discover a 16-storey luxury development set in the heart of River Valley and experience life in the centre of the city, truly worthy of your discerning premium lifestyle.

The Very at River Valley is located near to Orchard Road, Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay. The Central Expressway (CTE) and Ayer-Rajah Expressway (AYE)  are just mere minutes away.

Enjoy a  sky terrace on the entire second floor, featuring a lap swimming pool, water jet corner, pool side open lounge, a relaxation deck, and an open gymnasium.

A private lift whisks you up to your living space. Regally-appointed interiors come complete with designer fittings, flawless finishes, high tech security and wireless lifestyle lighting. These exceptional homes come with a state of the art mechanical car park system that rises far above the cliche.

The schools in the vicinity include River Valley Primary School, Oversea Family School and Chatsworth International School.

348 River Valley Road

Tel : +65 61004918

The Boxing Crab is a new and unique seafood restaurant concept by lifestyle food service company, Food Junction Holdings Limited. Featuring an eclectic mix of seafood caught both locally as well as flown-in fresh from all over the globe, you get to choose to have your meals cooked in a variety of styles including Indonesian, Western, and Singaporean.

The 250 seater serves up classics such as the chilli & black pepper crab to the seafood mee goreng.

Adjacent to the Underwater World Singapore at Sentosa, The Boxing Crab offers dinners a VIP room with its own private balcony. Also enjoy a sheltered and unsheltered outdoor seating with a sea-facing view. Before dinner, take a stroll along the beach in the early evening to catch a glimpse of the sun setting behind the landscapes, where you will be mesmerized by the serenity of the view.

80 Siloso Road, Sentosa

Tel: +65 62747760

A new Laneige boutique has opened at ION Orchard.

The boutique it their 1st flagship store in ASEAN and is poised to deliver a more personalised and luxurious experience for you to experience the Laneige brand world, from exclusive in-store design elements such as water ripple motifs to make-up, facial services and product offering.

Laneige, is one of the fastest growing international beauty brands, it completes the beauty of women by pursuing the artistic sensibility of Water Science to help you achieve the radiant, dewy skin you have always longed for.

The name, means "snow" in French and encapsulates the powerful hydration benefits of the brand, as well as the intensive research by Laneige scientists to distill patented Water Science technology, incorporated into the Laneige products.

The lightweight yet powerful formulas penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, enhancing and boosting the skin's regenerative qualities for beautiful luminous skin. 

Discover a rejuvenated beauty awakening in skincare and makeup with Laneige.

#B3-66A ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn

Tel: +65 65098872

Elevated on Pasir Panjang Hill, Horizon Residences brings a new serenity to living near the sea. Your living spaces and furnishings will be complemented by the gentle breeze, calming sea, and the infinite horizon.

When it comes to amenities, Horizon Residences brings to life your ideal "lazy Sunday". Facilities include a 25m swimming pool, hydro-reflexology massage, Jacuzzi, underwater pool seats and an open concept dining area close to the pool deck.

Horizon Residences comprises 72 luxurious units in an exclusive enclave. The estate is served by the Haw Par Villa MRT Station, and is a short drive to Resorts World Sentosa. Dining and entertainment outlets are abound at the nearby West Coast Plaza and Vivocity.

The Residences is close to the National University of Singapore. It is also within the vicinity of Singapore Science Park, an acclaimed R&D and technology hub. A short drive away is Mapletree Business City, One-North, a 200-hectare development consisting of Biopolis, Fusionopolis and Vista Xchange.

3-bedroom, 4-bedroom and penthouses available, ranging from 1,324 sq ft to 2,734 sq ft.

Horizon Residences, Pasir Panjang Hill

Tel: +65 65348000

Legoland will be officially opening its doors on the 15th of September, less than an hour away from Singapore in Johor, Malaysia. 

It will be the first Legoland theme park in Asia upon its establishment and the centrepiece of a 5,500,000 sq ft integrated complex in the Nusa Cemerlang industrial park.

It holds more than 40 rides, shows and attractions. Nearly all of the rides are hands-on, so you can push, pull, pedal, program, steer, squirt, splash, crawl, climb and build your way through a full day of non-stop fun.

The park is divided up into seven themed areas. Each theme area is designed to ensure that heroes of all ages will find much to explore and enjoy at the Lego experiment centres, roller coasters, water attractions and shows. The whole family can thus embark on a day-long voyage of discovery and adventure.

The centrepiece is Miniland, where Asian landmarks have been recreated using more than 30 million Lego bricks. It’s an interactive world on a scale of 1:20, where people, trains and aeroplanes come to life at the touch of a button.

For all of those fascinated by experimentation try the Imagination attraction. Or the Lego kingdom, where a suspension bridge takes you inside the giant castle, the trademark of lego Kingdom. The more adventurous ones, will enjoy a Land of Adventure in a hidden area of the park's jungle, where you get to be surrounded by wild animals and fantastic creatures.

Get to enjoy an ultimate Lego shopping experience at the Big shop, located just beyond the Park’s main entrance. This retail extravaganza is the largest shop at Legoland, not only does it offer the largest selection of Lego toy sets under one roof in Asia but also includes exclusives and hard to find items. 

You will also be able to find a variety of Legoland souvenirs including hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and much more.

Medini, Nusajaya,Johor, Malaysia

Tel: +60 75978804 or e-mail: i[email protected]

Situated along the fringe of a tropical rainforest on Sentosa, the Equarius Hotel will ensconce you in a haven of lush greenery. An integral part of Resorts World Sentosa, the Equarius Hotel is the perfect getaway for nature lovers and families alike and is a stone's throw from nature hikes amidst verdant grounds and the island's numerous attractions, including a water theme park.

You will be accommodated  in oversized deluxe rooms and suites, boasting balconies with gracious, panoramic views of either forest or sea, in deference to nature. A full complement of luxurious in-room amenities coupled with round-the-clock room service ensures a peerless stay experience. Enjoy a superior slumber on luxe mattresses paired with 400 thread count Egyptian cotton bed linen in all guestrooms, and spacious bathrooms with double vanity areas, tubs and separate showers. A exclusive 24-hour personal butler service is available for suite rooms.

An exquisite dining experience awaits you at Forest, a unique dining concept helmed by renowned celebrity chef Sam Leong. Dine under a forest canopy inspired ceiling, whilst savoring chef Leong's signature flavourful creations. Equarius Hotel is also complemented by a full level devoted to meeting and function rooms to suit every purpose.

8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Resort World

Tel: +65 65778899 or e-mail: [email protected]

Pulau Semakau is located to the south of the Singapore. The Semakau Landfill is located on the eastern side of the island, and was created by the amalgamation of Pulau Sakeng (also known as Pulau Seking), and anchored to Pulau Semakau. The Semakau Landfill is Singapore's first offshore landfill and now the only remaining landfill. It was also the first to combine a landfill with a biodiversity conservation zone.

The landfill covers a total area of 3.5 square kilometres and has a capacity of 63 million m³. To create the required landfill space, a 7 km perimeter rock bund was built to enclose a part of the sea between Pulau Semakau and Pulau Sakeng. It is currently estimated that the landfill, which began operations on 1 Apr 1999, will last till 2045. The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, along with the National Environment Agency manage the landfill. Up to date it has accumulated  2,330 tones of waste and is expected to be full in about three years.

It's expansion has been undertaken and is expected to end in 2015, adding 160 ha to the existing surface.

Semakau Landfill is filled mainly with ash produced by Singapore's four incineration plants, which incinerate the country's waste, shipped there in a covered barge (to prevent the ash from getting blown into the air) every night. The care put into the design and operational work at the landfill ensures that the site is clean, free of smell and scenic. During construction.The landfill is lined with an impermeable membrane, and clay and any leachate produced is processed at a leachate treatment plant. Regular water testing is carried out to ensure the integrity of the impermeable liners.

E-mail: [email protected]

Situated at the Bendemeer-Kallang district, Eight Riversuites is a new condominium with Boon Keng MRT Station nearby. Surrounded by a wide variety of amenities such as supermarkets, eating outlets, and more at the nearby Boon Keng Market and Food centre, it is convenient for shopping, eating and recreation activities.

The prominent Orchard shopping belt and the Central Business District are just a few minutes drive away. Accessibility and convenience is good, due to the extensive transportation network with major roads like PIE and CTE within close proximity. Schools such as St Andrew's Village and CHIJ Toa Payoh are located within close proximity.

The condo has exciting recreational facilities  such as  An iconic clubhouse, 2 levels of landscape with series of swimming pools, 4 themed sky terraces. Also get to enjoy  a continuous flow of swimming pools, jacuzzi pools, water cascade, wading pool and leisure pool in an elegant environment of landscape spaces infused with the sight and sound of water.

A premium entertainment environment with panoramic sky views is available for your enjoyment on the 28th/29th floor.

United Engineers Limited is one of Singapore's pioneer, and first to be listed, companies. With its rich engineering heritage, the Group has played an integral role in the physical and economic transformation of the city.

Eight Riversuites Condominium, Whampoa East Road

Tel: +65 68188000 or e-mail: [email protected]

The new Boo-tiful at Millennia Walk, shares the same philosophy as you: your child deserves nothing but the best. Discover a fine furniture boutique for babies and children.

They believe in creating a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment for your children, surrounded by warmth and cosiness. Simply because, childhood dreams should be made of: comfort, safety and heritage.

With renowned brands sourced from Europe, U.S. and Australia, you can expect pristine quality and unique designs. Art For Kids, Dandelion, Elegant Baby, Little Partners, Bigjigs Toys, Bluebelle, Little Life and Itzy Ritzy are just some of the exquisite lines exclusive to Boo-tiful.