Northwave
Residential (Completed)
Development Company Name: Hao Yuan (Woodlands) Pte Ltd
Company Name: MCC Singapore
Joint-Venture: MCC Land - 40%, Sustained Land - 30%, Greatview Development - 30%
(Expected) TOP Date: February 11, 2019
Architect: Design Link Architects
Main Contractor: MCC Singapore
CONQUAS Score: 94.9
Category: Executive Condo
Type of Area: Strata
Number of Units: 358
General Description
Northwave is a 358-unit resort-style executive condominium (EC) located at Woodlands Avenue 12. It is thoughtfully conceived to reflect the millennial Woodlands characterised by the rapid transformation of Woodlands Regional Centre into a vibrant live-work-play business hub amidst lush greenery and breathtaking coastal views. Riding on the wave of infrastructural developments currently sweeping across this northern part of Singapore, the EC has been aptly named Northwave.
Northwave's resort-inspired facilities are zoned as “Welcome”, “Wet”, “Wild” and “Wellness”. “Welcome” facilities include Waterfall at the Arrival Lounge as well as Scent Garden which will give a welcoming sense of arrival. Several water bodies make up Northwave's “Wet” facilities, such as the centrepiece 50m Swimming Pool which is designed with a wavy shape and with lush greenery along its sides to evoke a resort feel, as well as the river-inspired Wading Pool. Those seeking active and sports lifestyles can look forward to several “Wild” and “Wellness” facilities, such as the Forest Adventure kids' playground, Recreational Skate Area/Park, Recreational Basketball/Futsal Court, Badminton Court, Fitness Garden and Gym. In addition,Northwave is Singapore's first EC to provide an air-conditioned indoor badminton court which can also double up as function space for events, basketball/futsal court and skate park.




LANDSCAPE EXCELLENCE
Landscape Aesthetic Values
As a resort-style EC, Northwave is designed with a wide range of sensory, water, adventure and wellness facilities to offer comfortable and relaxing home living as well as cater to different lifestyle needs. Northwave is also landscaped with lush greenery and recreational gardens to further enhance the resort feel.
Social & Cultural Values
Woodlands is poised to be the largest economic hub in Singapore's northern region and the Woodlands Regional Centre is progressively being developed into a vibrant live-work-play business hub amidst lush greenery and breathtaking coastal views. Northwave is strategically located near to Woodlands Regional Centre and seeks to provide comfortable resort-style homes in this region that has immense development potential.
Liveability & Wellness
Northwave’s resort-inspired facilities are zoned as “Welcome”, “Wet”, “Wild” and “Wellness”. “Welcome” facilities include Waterfall at the Arrival Lounge as well as Scent Garden which will give a welcoming sense of arrival. Most units in Northwave get to enjoy views of pools which include the centrepiece 50m Swimming Pool that is designed with a wavy shape and lush greenery along its sides to evoke a resort feel, as well as the river-inspired Wading Pool. Those seeking active and sports lifestyles can look forward to several “Wild” and “Wellness” facilities, such as the Forest Adventure kids’ playground, Recreational Skate Area/Park, Recreational Basketball/Futsal Court, Badminton Court, Fitness Garden and Gym. Other “Wellness” facilities include Rosy Trumpet Tree “Sakura Walk”/Reflexology Park, Aroma Corridor, Hydro Spa Pool and Open Lawn which can be used for picnics, meditation and pitching camping tents.
Green & Blue Proportion of each type of use
Built-up: 74704.768 sqft (56%)
Green/Water Cover: 58641.784 sqft (44%)
Green Plot Ratio: 4.371249485
DESIGN EXCELLENCE







Exterior Aesthetics
Northwave’s architecture is designed with a resort look and feel, and has a wide range of sensory, water, adventure and wellness facilities to offer comfortable and relaxing home living as well as cater to different lifestyle needs. Northwave is also landscaped with lush greenery and recreational gardens to further enhance the resort feel.
Interior Aesthetics & Finishes
Units are equipped with branded and quality fittings and furnishings for home comfort and luxury. Some units also have L-shaped patios like in landed homes which can be used for gardening or as an area for semi-al fresco dining or chilling out.
Facilities
Welcome: Scent Garden, Side Gate, Arrival Lounge, Function Room, Waterfall Wet: Wading Pool, Sun Deck, Gazebo, Sun Lounge, Jacuzzi, 50m Swimming Pool, Changing Room Wild: Barbecue Pavilion, Open Deck, Kids Play Deck, Recreational Skate Area/Park, Recreational Basketball/Futsal Court, Fitness Garden, Forest Adventure, Pool Lounge Wellness: Hydro-Spa Pool, Rosy Trumpet Tree "Sakura Walk"/Reflexology Park, Open Lawn, Aroma Corridor, Gym, Badminton Court, Communal Garden
Concept
Northwave is Singapore's first EC to provide an air-conditioned indoor badminton court which can also double up as function space for events, basketball/futsal court and skate park.
Maintainability
Northwave has gondola mounts for façade washing/repairs as well as catwalks for services. Services are also grouped together away from residential units and allow easy access by maintenance personnel.
Judge Scoring -Design
SUSTAINABILITY
Ecological & environmental values
Recycling collection bins are provided in Northwave to encourage reusability. There are various garden facilities such as Scent Garden, Rosy Trumpet Tree "Sakura Walk"/Reflexology Park and Aroma Corridor with a variety of plants and trees to encourage biodiversity, beautify the environment and offer recreational green spaces. The landscape is also extensively designed with lush greenery to not only provide a resort feel but also reduce daytime temperature.
Green Mark Accreditation (BCA): Certified
Specify Green Mark Score: 69.28
Judge Scoring -Sustainability
INNOVATION EXCELLENCE
Relevance to community
The energy and water efficient features in Northwave will enable residents to save on water and electricity costs as well as play a part in environmental conservation.
Use of Technology
Northwave is equipped with energy-efficient lighting systems in common areas, utilises energy-efficient design and control of ventilation systems in its carpark, and provides energy-efficient air-conditioners as well as WELS-certified water fittings for units.