Residential estates with cultural themes becoming popular
Residential estates with cultural themes becoming popular
More people need residential areas that not only are secure, healthy, comfortable and free from pollution, but that also allow them to relax, have fun, try out "different" cultures and enjoy some natural beauty.
This might explain why most large-scale real estate developers offer exclusive residential housing estates with cultural and environmental themes.
Unlike most ordinary residential housing complexes that function merely as a place to live, exclusive residential estates allow residents to engage in other recreational activities because they come with such facilities as a sports club, leisure centers, a food court and a trade center.
Most houses built in housing complexes have unique architectural designs, many of which are adopted from overseas countries. Particular housing estates also hold cultural events to please residents.
BSD City, for instance, is now constructing the De Latinos housing estate in Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD), Tangerang, Banten.
Under its master plan, the De Latinos housing estate will have the flavor of Latin America, known for its cultural wealth and life spirit, as seen in their vibrant and colorful festivals and carnivals.
The De Latinos residential estate is expected to provide residents with access to Latin American culture, especially a lifestyle that appreciates the spirit of life, according to BSD City's marketing development senior manager, Alexander Bentur.
He said the main entrance gate at De Latinos would be decorated with a variety of icons and colorful water fountains, one of the outstanding features of Latin America.
Latin American words will not only be used to name housing clusters but also other facilities, such as the Atlantis Sports Palace, a sports club that comprises a tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, a fitness center, gymnasium and a swimming pool; Titica Lake, a recreational center that take the form of a man-made beach; the Paramaribo Commercial Square, a business center; and Centro Havana, which is a place where residents can get together.
The De Latinos housing estate covers some 80 hectares of land on which some 2,200 houses will be built in different clusters within four or five years.
About 200 exclusive houses in the Cluster Hacienda Mexicano are now under construction and are expected to be completed next year, said Alexander.
Alexander is upbeat about the prospects of the residential estate, saying that over 1,000 houses in four planned clusters had been sold during the prelaunch of De Latinos.
House prices depend on the cluster and type. The most affordable house at De Latinos is about Rp 320 million for a 75/112 square meter house in Cluster Alpaca. A 237/200 square meter house in Cluster Abaco and Adros Bahama Resort sells for about Rp 926 million.
Other residential housing estates that have been developed are increasingly attractive to customers. The Kota Wisata residential housing estate, for instance, has attracted about 2,500 families thanks to the international flavor of the estate.
Each family occupies a house in a cluster that meets their interests and tastes. For those who prefer a Western atmosphere, they have Cluster Monaco, Orlando, San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Montreal, Vancouver or Wellington. Those who enjoy an Eastern can choose Cluster Indonesia, China or Japan.
Besides statues decorating the estate's main park, each cluster, with its houses, minimarket, restaurants and cafes, is decorated in the typical style of its namesake country. For instance, at Cluster China most restaurants, cafes and shops have typical Chinese decorations, with red dominating the color of the houses and the facilities.
Cluster China holds dragon dances on a regular basis to the delight of residents.
Kota Wisata covers some 1,000 hectares of land, with about 6,000 houses and shop-houses in different clusters. Each cluster consists of between 250 and 300 houses, complete with facilities like playgrounds, minimarkets and recreational centers.
Under its original plan, the developer of Kota Wisata, PT Duta Pertiwi, planned to build some 10,000 house.
The prices of the exclusive houses range from Rp 300 million to Rp 2.3 billion.