recesses , together with white and dark grey Marmoran were used to carve the elevations into strong horizontal and vertical lines using light and shade .
Generous balconies and corner glazing in office and residential units assist in breaking up the corners of the building and make the interiors feel spacious and luxurious .
Materials and Functionality It was decided early on in the project that AAC blocks would be used as it gave the project a significant saving in structural cost due to its lighter weight compared to clay bricks . Marmoran was used both externally for the façade finish and internally for feature walls in the ground floor lobby .
Wood-look vinyl planks were used throughout the residential units , and together with the glossy white kitchen and bedroom joinery , it gives the units a rich , warm aesthetic .
Uniquely branded lifts with glass doors , grey stucco paint techniques on communal passages , chevron mirrors in the ground floor and level 8 lobbies with feature LED lighting enhance the feeling of luxury .
The HVAC system is a 3-chiller system which supplies chilled water to the offices , residential and communal areas of the building . Hot water is supplied by heat pumps , and there is a backup water tank in the basement to supply the building with fresh water during temporary water cuts . Emergency lighting and
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