Tropicana May-June 2024 #154 The Family Issue

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MAY/JUNE 2024 TREASURE
ample space for picnics and outdoor gatherings. Pavilions offer
shaded respite from the sun, inviting residents to embrace a
lifestyle that embraces nature. For fitness enthusiasts, outdoor
fitness stations provide a convenient opportunity to exercise.
Additionally, the park has three sport courts, catering to a
variety of games including sepak takraw, badminton, and
basketball, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy in
this verdant oasis.
The terrace houses here epitomise a contemporary tropical
architectural style, characterized by sleek lines and functional,
spacious layouts that cater to the diverse needs of residents.
The building facade of these units showcase a paired "Semi-D
like" configuration, lending a sense of symmetry and elegance
to the streetscape. To infuse variety and visual interest into the
design, corner units possess an expanded width of 22 feet and
are accentuated by charming gable-end roofs. This well thought
out design feature not only breaks the monotony of repetitive
structures but also enhances the overall aesthetic appeal, creating
a dynamic and engaging ambiance within the community.
All unit types share a consistent feature: a generous 3200 mm
floor-to-floor height for both ground and first floors, ensuring
an airy and spacious ambiance throughout. Intermediate and
End units offer 4 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms, with a car porch
capable of accommodating 2 side-by-side cars, while Corner
units provide an additional bathroom, totaling 4 bathrooms,
and space for 3 side-by-side cars in the car porch.
unit type, incorporating subtle yet vibrant feature colours that
enliven the streetscape and add character to the community.
Incorporating passive green design strategies, the terrace
houses are equipped with wide expanses of glazing that are
strategically shaded with projecting R.C. hoods, allowing for
ample natural daylight to penetrate internal spaces while
shielding out solar heat gain. Type A Intermediate units are
designed with high sloping ceilings with high-level clerestory
windows, maximizing natural light penetration, while Type B
Intermediate units feature a light shaft designed to illuminate
the first-floor family space with natural daylight.
This project stands as a testament to the transformative power
of sensitive design, showcasing how thoughtful planning can
elevate a typical housing project into a vibrant, sustainable
community. With 13.23% of green landscaped areas, a network
of pedestrian-friendly walkways, and comprehensive public
facilities, Avisa Residences in Tropicana Alam, Puncak Alam,
will set a new standard for livability, embodying a harmonious
blend of functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.
Type A residences feature a larger family area on the first
floor, providing residents the option to convert it into an
additional bedroom for added flexibility. Conversely, Type B
homes offer a fully extended kitchen space that stretches to
the rear boundary, enhancing functionality and convenience.
Distinctive facade colour schemes are introduced for each
Living in Tropicana Alam equates to a wholesome
lifestyle embraced by the significance of nature