Continued from Part 3
The part continues to cover the project Thomson 368.
 UNIT PLANS
The architect has managed to submit Thomson 368 in time and enjoyed the GFA exemption of bay window and planter box.
1+Study:

The 1+Study unit of 689 sf comes with an open kitchen concept. For a size of this type, the occupiers are expected to be single or newly wedded couple with no kids. Therefore open kitchen with basic appliances may work well for you. However I do not like the idea of walking through the longish corridor along …

To Continued from Part 1
INTRODUCTION
Let focus this part of article on the newly launched Thomson 368 by CDL.
368 Thomson is sitting at the former developments of Concorde Residences, Bright Building & Balestier Court. It is sitting on a freehold land of slightly more than 60,000 sf. It consists of a residential tower of 36 storey with 157 units, which is expected to be completed in year 2015.
Enough say of the surrounding site in my earlier articles. What is ‘striking’ is that the residential enclave of CDL’s empire being broken up …

Again we are seeing CDL making its successful presence in District 11 & 12 area with its recent launch at 368 Thomson.
After its impressive sales of the Arte followed by Cube 8 over these 2 years, CDL is returning with its last available landbank in Balestier: the former Concorde Mansion site. 80% of 120 units of the 36-storey freehold development comprising 157 units were released in Phase 1 has been snapped. Going at an average price of S$1,350 per square foot, the apartments range from S$918,000 for the 689 square …

The new launches like the Arte, Cube 8 & the Vista Residences are blessed with MacRitchie Reservoir view for residents living at the high floors. Rather than enjoying the view, the residents in Balestier can always visit the MacRitchie Reservoir Nature Reserve for work out and natural lifestyle. It is just a few bus stops away from Balestier. And with the completion of the new 2 storey carparks with 300 parking lots, it is just a breeze for people who drive and park there. I still recalled in the past …

I have been away relaxing myself in the Chinese New Year season. Sorry if you have been checking out my blog yet have not been seeing my “presence”!!
Here I am continuing my study on Cube 8 from my previous article:

Cube 8 is a freehold condominium development located at 376 Thomson Road, Singapore 298130, in District 11, minutes’ walk to Novena MRT Station. With an expected completion in 2017, it comprises of 177 units in a 36 storey tower. Cube 8 is close to MacRitchie Reservoir Park and Novena Square Shopping …

 
Cube 8 artist impression
 

View of The Albany, Thomson Mansion & the Arte from PIE flyover
 This is the site that the new Cube 8 by CDL will be located. Currently it is sitting the old development of the Albany & Thomson Mansion. They were acquired by CDL in 2006 & 2007. The Albany was acquired for $65mil with a plot ratio of 2.8, with an additional of development charge of $174,000 (which is insignificant to the developer).

View towards The Albany & Thomson Mansion from Thomson Road, Google streetview
Not sure if you …