| Sky Habitat | |
|---|---|
 The complex in 2019 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Condominium Complex |
| Country | Singapore |
| Coordinates | 1°21′09″N 103°50′57″E / 1.3524°N 103.8493°E / 1.3524; 103.8493 |
| Owner | CapitaLand |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Moshe Safdie |
Sky Habitat is a condominium complex located in Bishan, Singapore. It is next to the condominium complex Sky Vue.
History
The site was acquired by CapitaLand in 2011 for $550 million, and architect Moshe Safdie was hired to design the building. In March 2012, a month prior to the launch of the complex, based on preliminary prices received by marketing agents, the condominium was estimated to be among the most expensive suburban condominiums in Singapore. Weeks before the launch of the condominium, ERA Realty, a marketing agency, began an aggressive marketing campaign for the condominium, and were told to stop. On 11 April, it was announced that the price of the units of the condominium would drop. The building launched on 14 April, and saw almost 70% of the units sold by 15 April. However, the condominium did not sell well, having only sold an additional four units in May, and instead increased sales in other estates.
The condominium relaunched in April 2014 with prices 10-15% lower than the original prices offered in 2012. The complex was completed in August 2015, with a party held on 1 August.
The complex features two towers which are connected by three aerial walkways. The design of the complex allows for cross-ventilation and multiple exposures to each unit. The complex is inspired by Habitat 67, which was also designed by Safdie.
References
- Teo, Esther (27 July 2010). "Moshe Safdie to design Bishan condo". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- Teo, Esther (29 March 2012). "Will Bishan's Sky Habitat shatter price ceiling?". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- Tan, Mindy (6 April 2012). "ERA's marketing of Sky Habitat causes stir". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- Khoo, Lynette; Cai, Haoxiang (11 April 2012). "Will Sky Habitat price cut nudge others?". The Business Times. Singapore.
- "Buyers Snap Up 70% Of Sky Habitat Units Offered". today. Singapore. 16 April 2012.
- Teo, Esther (16 June 2012). "'Sky Habitat effect' lifts sales in other estates". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- Tan, Melissa (21 August 2014). "Sky Habitat relaunch draws crowds with lower prices". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- Whang, Rennie (5 September 2019). "Suburban condo rents feel the squeeze". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- "Sky Habitat goes on Instagram". The Business Times. Singapore. 3 August 2015.
- Mairs, Jessica (9 February 2016). "Moshe Safdie completes Singapore Sky Habitat featuring aerial "streets" and gardens". Dezeen. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- Stevens, Phillip (3 February 2016). "moshe safdie's completed sky habitat features landscaped bridge". designboom. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- Stevens, Phillip (20 March 2015). "moshe safdie's sky habitat nears completion in singapore". designboom. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- Tay, Suan Chiang (1 August 2015). "Shaping the public realm". The Business Times. Singapore.
 | This article about a Singapore building or structure is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |