John Puttick, Partner and Lead Architect for Make in China said, “Our concept for Dunbar Place was to create and implement an innovative design with a striking visual appeal that is also environmentally responsible. We wanted to create a living environment that would positively enhance the lives of the residents of the building and benefit the community around it. Aspects of the building’s context have been woven into the design at many levels.”
Make has incorporated green landscape design to more than 30 percent of the site area to maximise biodiversity with the use of green roofs on the clubhouse and building, and a vertical garden at the carpark entrance. Surrounding the tower at ground level is a garden with lush landscaping weaving through and around the building itself. The garden shares a visual connection with the lobby entrance through the use of materials that create a link between the interior and exterior.
The design of the balconies is highlighted with warm, golden tones, reflecting the materials used in the building’s interior. The warm interior spaces feature rich natural materials which contrast with the building’s cool exterior. In the lobby, seating areas are designed to be welcoming and intimate, with timber islands set against granite walls and marble floors, with walnut veneer panelling on the upper floors. Residential floors are defined with walnut inserts alongside a timber and stone threshold at the entrance of each apartment.
The three-bedroom and four-bedroom units range from 1,208 to 1,830 sq ft (from 112.237 to 170.038 sq m) saleable area each. The larger apartments are divided into two ‘wings’, with a hallway of floor-to-ceiling glass connecting the living and bedroom spaces. Each residential unit has been arranged to create open living spaces and more private bedroom areas. Two penthouse units of 2,032 sq ft (188.823 sq m) and 2,152 sq ft (199.911 sq m) and saleable area connect to its own private rooftop lawn.
Dunbar Place is positioned at a precise angle to enjoy some of the most impressive views in the district. Living rooms feature large windows inviting natural light at all times and the large balcony is accessed by a fully-opening folding door allowing residents to enjoy the expansive view of low-density Kowloon Tong, Ho Man Tin and Lion Rock.
