A GREEN HABITAT

With its well-considered and innovative integration of nature and environmentally sustainable features, D’Nest sets a benchmark for a tranquil and ‘green’ living environment. Located in the eastern region of Singapore along Pasir Ris Grove, the development is composed of 912 units distributed in 12 blocks, surrounded by lush landscape and recreational amenities geared towards self-improvement and healthy social interactions; all powered by sustainable systems.

The sunken courtyard at basement level, animated with ‘water walls’ and lush landscapes, creates an impressive cinematic sense of entry. The slender blocks create shallow residential unit plans to allow better daylight penetration, and are positioned to maximise natural ventilation while reducing east and west facing facades.

The harmonious juxtaposition of horizontality (reinforced concrete ledges) and verticality (green walls) presents a design of timeless elegance. The rhythmic horizontal ledges not only accentuate the sense of exclusivity to each individual unit, but also provide adequate sun shading for the interior.

The development’s comprehensive array of sustainable features include a pneumatic waste collection system, a water-efficient irrigation system, hybrid/electric vehicle refuelling/recharging stations in the basement carparks, and photovoltaic (PV) panels installed on the maintenance roof of nine residential blocks that harvest renewable energy to power the common facilities.