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Thanks! looking forward to "re-inventing" the roof terrace! Hopefully mgt won't disapprove on the build ups

It suddenly occurs to me that I need not go through BCA approval as my GFA only includes my roof terrace. Most probably I would need management approval as it may be a common agreement that nobody is to built a fix roof at the roof terrace! And since my neighbour already partitioned out the whole of his roof terrace into air-conditioned space...there shouldn't be a problem..

thanks, my next door neighbour air-conditioned his whole roof terrace......besides summons from BCA, what other possible penalties from condo mgt? Nevertheless would also like to enquire if it is necessary to redo the existing wooden planks on the roof terrace (how long do this wood usually last?). Shall we be worried on the condition underneath the wooden planks? I do not wish to spend $$$ to re-lay these planks but is also worried about condition underneath the planks...

Hi, I have actually just gotten a 800sqft roof terrace. May I ask where can I get good resources to educate myself on maintaining a "green roof" suitable for Singapore? Is also thinking of getting an interior designer for the rest of the house including the roof terrace. Do we have designers that are more familiar with roof terrace requirements? Offhand, thinking about temporary partitioning small part of the roof terrace to a small room (maybe something like using glass panels etc). Thanks

Hi, although I don't see any hacking, may I ask if you are aware what's the process of getting permission for the hacking of walls, i.e. just to make sure the structure is still safe...thanks..

re-financing! want to free some cash but yet have a roof over the head:)

To be frank, the answer is no...when i was staying in Telok Blangah, getting to work is less than 40 mins..(considering all the transportation for my spouse and kids).now that I am in the north, I take almost 1 hour or more and got to pay for ERP charges cause I have to use CTE to avoid all the jams. Nevertheless husband always remind me that we are saving 1k extra every month, even if we were to pay for more fuel and ERP charges! Other than traffic, I think Yishun is a wonderful place...yet to go to upper pierce reservoir, but visited Yishun Park, nice cosy place! I like the fresh air too:) have you been living in Yishun too?

I like the "divider" concept, make dining rather personal and away from :noises! do you want to consider not having the glass panel? Since your kitchen wall can't be hacked now, it will be rather stuffy if your dining area is further blocked...how about consider over the counter concept for the glass panel? you could also have more working kitchen table top with this concept..cheers

like your kitchen design, simple and optimised! but was just wondering if you feel that you have enough working space in the kitchen? We have similar design but I have decided to have an L-shaped kitchen so that I can have more working space....after my renovation, i do find the space just enough...

i also have the same principle as you..but you have also "cut" your living room into 2..won't the shoe cabinet space be too big, bearing in mind that we most probably don't spend much time at this area? Ever considered a full length mirror near your doorway (just to have a quick look at yourself before you go out, and also reflect the light/make the room seems bigger). In addition by having the tv this way, the light is also blocked?

haha it is not too bad, you should see my storeroom, right to the BRIM! literally....I was staying in a 5 room flat with almost x2 storeroom space previously...that's the best I can do, study room is still looks the same!

wonder if it's make a difference if you indicate hacking is not full height but just making an opening...you can have an opening e.g. over the counter concept..

think should forget about any screens or divider in the common toilet..too small.yeah you are right we bought a flat below a corridor! as for our hacking, we did not have any rejection...hm....

The last room I have yet to share is our study room...Once again, kindly ignore the kids toys and the ALREADY very small clutter..., hehe storage space always seem insufficient! View from the living room...notice the built in book shelves on the wall...it connects to the other side of the room View from the inside of the room, showing the other side of the wall shelves and connected table-top...notice the white outlining just below the blue table... I was thinking during the design phase, that I need space for 4 persons to be in the study room at the same time...the white lining is actually a "trolley" table.. A closer look...