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Daniel Libeskind completes sleek curving Keppel Bay Residences in Singapore

Singapore Architecture News - Nov 11, 2016 - 16:53   15753 views

Daniel Libeskind completes sleek curving Keppel Bay Residences in Singapore

Six multiple curvy and shining towers are standing at the entrance to historic Keppel Harbor designed by Daniel Libeskind and developed by Keppel LandAfter a five years of construction, six undulating towers and 11 low-rise villa apart­ments offer sustainable living, views and privacy for residents in 1,129 apartments.

Named Reflections, the artful composition of the sleek curving towers, occupying 48,000 square metre, affords the delight of visual complexity and provides enough spatial gaps and shifting orientations to multiply the views of the ocean, Sentosa Island, the golf course and Mount Faber.

Daniel Libeskind completes sleek curving Keppel Bay Residences in Singapore

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Two distinct typologies of housing—along the waterfront the lower Villa blocks and, set just behind, the towers ranging from 24 to 41 floors—create an airy, light-filled grouping of short and tall towers, none of which has floors in exact alignment with either the floor above or below.

In this design, Studio Daniel Libeskind was aiming for a fundamental shift in high-rise living whereby no two interiors share the same perspective and each resident experiences his or her own individuality and difference.

Daniel Libeskind completes sleek curving Keppel Bay Residences in Singapore

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''The cluster of six high-rise residential towers are a glittering new addition to the Singapore waterfront, hugging 2,460 ft of shoreline and offering residents exquisite views from the top,'' said Daniel Libeskind. 

''From the early planning to the detailing of the last joint, this unique character guided the design process with unwavering devotion. just like a coral reef, the composition of each cluster of buildings is unique — the common thread is spectacular bay views and expansive balconies throughout. I sought to imbue the entire site with openness and greenery — the true core of this project is sustainable living.''

Daniel Libeskind completes sleek curving Keppel Bay Residences in Singapore

Image © Keppel Bay Pte Ltd

Reflections received the prestigious BCA Green Mark award in 2008. Sustainable highlights include: underground rainwater water collection, filtration and recycling for landscape irrigation; extensive landscaping and sky gardens to lower ambient temperature; double-glazed low emissivity glass to reduce heat transmission; energy efficient lighting and fixtures throughout; skylights to reduce the need for electric lighting in places like the basements; a natural water filtration system instead of chemicals for disinfecting the swimming pools; and providing solar panels and solar-powered aircraft warning lights.

Daniel Libeskind completes sleek curving Keppel Bay Residences in Singapore

Image © Keppel Bay Pte Ltd

Daniel Libeskind completes sleek curving Keppel Bay Residences in Singapore

Image © Keppel Bay Pte Ltd

Daniel Libeskind completes sleek curving Keppel Bay Residences in Singapore

Image © Keppel Bay Pte Ltd

Daniel Libeskind completes sleek curving Keppel Bay Residences in Singapore

Image © Libeskind

Daniel Libeskind completes sleek curving Keppel Bay Residences in Singapore

Image © Keppel Bay Pte Ltd

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