Interview: Bukit Sembawang’s new project 8@BT capitalises on limited new stock at Bukit Timah

Artist's impression of 8@BT (Photo credit: Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited)

Property holds an unexpectedly special place in my heart.

When I was just starting in the Communications and PR industry, it was a property client that was my first project. The launch of a residential development that, incidentally, I became an owner of. (Note to self: expensive way to support your clients).

Almost seven years after that foray into the property industry's unique world of PR, I was thrilled to work with Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited on the launch of its latest development - 8@BT.

In an exclusive interview with The EdgeProp's editor Cecilia Chow, Bukit Sembawang's CEO spoke about the company's vision for the project, their rationale for purchasing the high-value plot, and what future homeowners can expect from living in the development.

Listening to Mr Chng, it was clear how much heart, passion, and genuine care for their customers features in the design of 8@BT - the only pure residential project in the vicinity.

Given that the project is purely residential, Bukit Sembawang wanted to design 8@BT as a “resort-like development, inspired by nature”, says Chng. He adds that the architectural lines of the façade were inspired by the undulating terrain of the site and the cliff walls of the former granite quarries at Bukit Timah Hill, which have since become tranquil spaces. The quarries and quarry lakes also inspired the terraced landscape design and swimming pools. The award-winning Arc Studio Architecture + Urbanism is the appointed architect, with EcoPlan Asia as the landscape architect for 8@BT.

Read the full interview on The EdgeProp.

The launch also captured a significant amount of media and buyer interest. Read more here:

1. StackedHomes reviewed the property, with a glowing 85% rating https://stackedhomes.com/8bt-condo-review/#gs.na57i8

2. Home and Decor also published a review praising 8@BT's location: https://www.homeanddecor.com.sg/property/condominium/8-at-bt

3. The Business Times, Singapore Business Review and more reported on its positive sales figures over the first weekend of launch:

   1. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/bukit-sembawangs-8bt-sells-just-over-half-units-average-s2719-psf-launch

   2. https://sbr.com.sg/residential-property/news/8bt-achieves-strong-launch-selling-53-its-units-post-ghost-month