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Wellness at Home

Chloe Lam — Tue, 18 May 2021 09:39:35 +0000

The growing awareness of wellness is shaping architecture and home design. Award-winning architect Frank Leung of via. architecture embraces this wholeheartedly, as seen at 133 Portofino. ‘For us, it has always been our ethos to create designs with human experience at the forefront,’ he says. ‘We believe in building conversations between nature and the built environment to foster wellness.’

True to this ethos, 133 Portofino is about balance. The seaside property is the first Hong Kong residential development to achieve WELL v2 pre-certification^△, the world’s first architectural benchmark focusing exclusively on human health and wellness to improve sustainability. Here, as Leung says, nature and building are in conversation.

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Green is accentuated from the moment one steps into the development, exuding a sense of welcome and shinrin-yoku (‘forest bathing’)

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Green is accentuated from the moment one steps into the development, exuding a sense of welcome and shinrin-yoku (‘forest bathing’)

A calming outdoor dining area brings the feel of a chic wellness resort by the sea

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The design team has worked to integrate exterior and interior spaces, such as in the design of the clubhouse, where elements are both drawn from the landscape and extend seamlessly from within. Interiors thoughtfully maximise the lush environment, framing surrounding views and emphasising openness and horizontality. Low furniture and earthy textures match nature’s soft palette, creating a coastal ambience

Name of Street and Street Number of the Development: No.133 Hong Kin Road

District: Sai Kung Town

Website address: www.133portofino.hk^#

The photographs, images, drawings or sketches shown in this advertisement / promotional material represent an artist’s impression of the development concerned only. They are not drawn to scale and / or may have been edited and processed with computerized imaging techniques. Prospective purchasers should make reference to the sales brochure for details of the development. The Vendor also advises prospective purchasers to conduct an on-site visit for a better understanding of the development site, its surrounding environment and the public facilities nearby.

Vendor: Joy Rise Limited Holding company of the vendor: Tsim Sha Tsui Properties Limited, Sino Land Company Limited, King Chance Development Limited, Modern Ace Investments Limited Authorized Person for the Development: Choy Ka Hung The firm or corporation of which the Authorized Person the Development is a proprietor, director or employee in his or her professional capacity: SPIRAL Architectural Design Limited Building Contractor for the Development: Wecon Construction & Engineering Limited The firms of solicitors acting for the Owner in relation to the sale of residential properties in the Development: Woo Kwan Lee & Lo Authorized institution that has made a loan or has undertaken to provide finance for the construction of the Development: China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited (The relevant undertaking has been cancelled) Other person who has made a loan for the construction of the Development: Sing-Ho Finance Company Limited The Development comprises 3 residential towers and 7 houses with a total of 33 residential properties This advertisement is published by the Vendor or by another person with the consent of the Vendor #The address of the website designated by the Vendor for the Development for the purposes of Part 2 of the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance. Prospective purchasers are advised to refer to the sales brochure for any information on the Development. Please refer to the sales brochure for details. This advertisement/ promotional material shall not constitute or be construed as the Vendor giving any offer, representation, undertaking or warranty, whether express or implied.

Printing date: 8 May 2021

Image 1, Image 2, Image 4, Image 5, Image 6 and Image 7 were taken at 133 Portofino on 3 November 2020, and Image 3 was taken at 133 Portofino on 6 November 2020. All images have been processed with computerized imaging techniques. The layout, partitions, specifications, measurements, colours, materials, fittings, finishes, appliances, furniture, decorative items, plants, landscaping and other objects of the Development shown in the images may not be present at the Development or in its vicinity. The environment, buildings and facilities surrounding the Development may change from time to time. The opening hours and operation of the facilities of the Development are subject to government’s approval, relevant laws, land grant, deed of mutual covenant, terms of use of the clubhouse and the situation of the environment. Upon the date of occupation of the Development, the facilities may not be immediately used and additional fees may be charged. The Vendor reserves the right to decide whether to make available any of the facilities and revise and change the design, specifications, features, plans, materials and use of the clubhouse/Development and all facilities upon handover of the residential properties of the Development without further notice. Image 3 shall not constitute or be construed as the Vendor’s offer, undertaking, representation or warranty, whether express or implied, as to whether limousine services will be provided at the Development. All images are for reference only, and shall not constitute or be construed as the Vendor’s offer, undertaking, representation or warranty, whether express or implied. The Vendor also advises prospective purchasers to conduct an on-site visit for a better understanding of the development site, its surrounding environment and the public facilities nearby.

^△ For details, please refer to https://www.sino.com/en/media-centre/press-release/2020/133-portofino-awarded-well-core-v2-pre-certification-in-recognition-of-features-and-practices-to-protect-health-and-well-being/ (Last retrieval date: 19 June 2020)

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Staying Inspired

webmaster@avalade.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:26:12 +0000

Hotels in The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts portfolio have implemented a range of measures designed to protect the well-being of guests and visitors. Temperature checks and touchless transactions provide added safety at check-in, and staff wear gloves and masks throughout the hotels. Guests are also provided with masks upon request, while touchless sanitiser stations complement the hotels’ regular deep cleaning, disinfection, air purification and social distancing measures in the public spaces. Additional measures have been taken for guest rooms: they are thoroughly cleansed and sanitised after each check-out, while in-room dining takes place with minimal contact, and guests can choose to opt out of housekeeping services to minimise contact.

The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts are creating memorable guest experiences while implementing a range of measures to safeguard guests’ health and safety

In Singapore, the restaurants have switched buffet-style dining to a la carte, and diners can comfortably savour their favourite dishes from Jade and Town restaurants at home thanks to the takeaway and home delivery service.

Further steps are being taken to improve well-being more broadly. New plant-based items have been added to the menu such as Impossible meat, which contains more fibre, calcium and potassium than its animal-based counterpart, and contains zero cholesterol. OmniPork from Hong Kong is also on offer, with higher levels of calcium and iron and lower saturated fat than pork meat.

Sleep and movement are key to wellness. The Fullerton hotels’ in-room digital concierge includes apps to help guests sleep well and do exercises such as stretching. Meanwhile, the Fullerton Spa remains open with safety protocols in place, offering a range of rejuvenating treatments for mind and body incorporating massage, aromatherapy and holistic skincare. The hotels have also partnered with Singapore yoga specialist Outta Hatha for its Yoga by the Bay classes at the beautiful waterfront Clifford Pier, where guests receive complimentary access.

As Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale, General Manager of The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts, puts it, ‘We stand by our unwavering commitment to cleanliness and care, and remain dedicated to providing one-of-a-kind Fullerton Experiences that encourage our guests to stay clean, stay safe and stay inspired.’

Watch a video about our commitment to cleanliness:

Flying Colours for Fullerton

We are delighted that The Fullerton Hotels & Resorts have been honoured with a plethora of awards in recognition of their market positioning and of the efforts of their team in providing impeccable services and warm hospitality that enable customers to create their own Fullerton Memories.

In February 2020, DestinAsian magazine readers ranked both The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore among the top ten hotels in the Lion City, as part of the magazine’s 15th Readers’ Choice Awards. The Fullerton Bay Hotel was also conferred the Best Boutique Hotel in Asia Pacific.

This was echoed by Tripadvisor in July, when the world’s largest travel platform awarded the top two positions for Best Hotels in Singapore to The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Hotel Singapore respectively in its 18th annual Travellers’ Choice Awards. This is also the second consecutive year The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore has been named Best Hotel in Singapore. The winners were determined based on discerning travellers’ reviews collected by Tripadvisor, and represent the highest-rated properties among the top one per cent of all its listings.

In August, Preferred Hotels & Resorts named The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore the Hotel of the Year 2020 for Asia Pacific. The Preferred Awards of Excellence recognise hotels that ‘epitomize excellence and inspire the global travel community’. Nomination requires both a professional on-site inspection as well as strong guest feedback from top consumer review sites.

These coveted recognitions would not have been possible without customers’ wonderful support through the years. We would like to extend our most sincere appreciation. We will continue to curate exceptional Fullerton Experiences for esteemed guests to create their own Fullerton Memories.

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Towards Health & Happiness

webmaster@avalade.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:25:14 +0000

Sleep

Aim for eight hours of sleep each night. The sleep cycles for physical and emotional health and for memory regulation happen at different stages, so when you lose out on sleep, you lose out on the effects of these important sleep phases.
Don’t keep digital devices in your room, and do keep the room dark and cool.
Switch off all electronic devices by 8 p.m. to reduce blue light exposure before sleep, or invest in blue-light blocking glasses if you must use your device.
Multiple factors can impact sleep quality, so identify and address the underlying causes with simple tests and lifestyle tweaks.

Diet

Aim to consume seven to nine servings of vegetables and two of fruits every day.
Up your intake of healthy fats like olive and avocado oils, avocados, nuts and seeds — these are proven health boosters.
Avoid eating sugar, processed foods and fried foods, all of which are known to cause inflammation.
To effectively flush out toxins from your body, drink at least 30 millilitres of water per kilogram of body weight each day.

Movement

Movement stimulates the flow of blood and qi, and helps to release happy neurotransmitters, while sweating detoxes. Incorporate at least 30 minutes of exercise into your daily routine. Even fast walking counts.
Aim for a healthy combination of yin and yang exercises every week. Yang exercises include cardio and weight training; yin exercises include stretching, restorative yoga, tai chi and Pilates.
Avoid sitting for longer than 30 to 60 minutes at a time, and aim to do at least a little light activity every hour, even for two minutes.
Identify opportunities for movement in your workspace, like standing up while on the phone or incorporating desk exercises.
Make plans to exercise with family or friends so that exercise becomes a fun activity.

Mental health

Take an integrated approach to mental well-being by sleeping, eating and exercising well.
Include a mindfulness or meditation session in your daily routine.
Make time to be with friends and family, and connect with positive, uplifting people.
Nervine herbs like oats, lavender and lemon balm can help strengthen and calm the nervous system.

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Building Well-being

webmaster@avalade.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:49:05 +0000

St. George’s Mansions, the Group’s exquisite residences in the legendary district of Kadoorie Hill, has received WELL v2 ⁴ pre-certification, becoming the latest project of the Group accredited by the coveted assessment system after 133 Portofino in Sai Kung.

The WELL Building Standard ⁴ is the world’s first architectural benchmark focusing exclusively on human health and wellness to improve sustainability. It measures and monitors features within ten key concepts of the built environment that impact human health and well-being, namely air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind and community.

Name of Street and Street Number of the Development: 24A Kadoorie Avenue^

District: Ho Man Tin

Website Address: www.stgeorgesmansions.hk#

The photographs, images, drawings or sketches shown in this advertisement / promotional material represent an artist’s impression of the Development concerned only. They are not drawn to scale and / or may have been edited and processed with computerized imaging techniques. Prospective purchasers should make reference to the sales brochure for details of the Development. The Vendor also advises prospective purchasers to conduct an on-site visit for a better understanding of the Development site, its surrounding environment and the public facilities nearby.

This advertisement / promotional material shall not constitute or be construed as giving any offer, representation, undertaking or warranty whether express or implied by the Vendor.

Please refer to the sales brochure for details.

¹The image is edited and processed with computerized imaging techniques and represents an artist’s impression only. The image does not represent the actual view of or from the Development or the actual condition or appearance of any part of the Development and is for reference only. The surrounding environment, buildings, facilities or environment of the Development may change from time to time. The Vendor also reserves the right to modify the Development and any part thereof in accordance with the latest building plans approved by the relevant government authorities. Air-conditioning units, pipes, grilles or other facilities which may exist on the external walls of the Development are omitted. All (if any) design, layout, architecture, fittings, material, finishes, appliances, furniture, art piece, lighting, equipment, facilities, colouring, gardening, landscapes, plants, trees, etc. are only displayed in this advertisement for reference only and may not be present at the Development or in its vicinity. The image shall not constitute or be construed as giving any offer, representation, undertaking or warranty, whether express or implied by the Vendor. Copyright © DBOX

²The image comprises a photograph taken on 29 April 2019 in the vicinity of the Development and computer graphic of the Development and surrounding environment of the Development. The image has been edited and processed with computerized imaging techniques and is for reference only. The image is not for the purpose of displaying the final appearance of the Development or any part thereof upon completion nor the view from any part of the Development. The surrounding environment, buildings, facilities or environment of the Development may change from time to time. Copyright © DBOX

Vendor: CLP Property Investment Limited (as ‘Owner’); Pacific Shine Limited (as ‘Person so engaged’) (Notes: ‘Owner’ means the legal or beneficial owner of the Development. ‘Person so engaged’ means the person who is engaged by the Owner to co-ordinate and supervise the process of designing, planning, constructing, fitting out, completing and marketing the Development.). Holding companies of the Vendor (Owner): CLP Properties Limited and CLP Holdings Limited. Holding companies of the Vendor (Person so engaged): Tsim Sha Tsui Properties Limited, Sino Land Company Limited, King Chance Development Limited and World Focus Development Limited. Authorised Person for the Development: Cheng Yan Ying Grace. The firm or corporation of which an Authorised Person for the Development is a proprietor, director or employee in his or her professional capacity: AGC Design Limited. Building Contractor for the Development: Gammon Engineering & Construction Company Limited. The firms of solicitors acting for the Owner in relation to the sale of residential properties in the Development: Mayer Brown and Woo Kwan Lee & Lo. Authorised institution that has made a loan or has undertaken to provide finance for the construction of the Development: China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited. Any other person who has made a loan for the construction of the Development: King Chance Development Limited. The estimated material date for the Development to the best of the Vendor’s knowledge: 31 August 2022 (‘Material Date’ means the date on which the conditions of the land grant are complied with in respect of the Development. The estimated material date is provided by the Authorised Person for the Development. The estimated material date is subject to any extension of time that is permitted under the agreement for sale and purchase.)

³The image is edited and processed with computerized imaging techniques and represents an artist’s impression only. The image does not represent the actual view of or from the Clubhouse or the Development or the actual condition or appearance of the Clubhouse or the Development and they are for reference only. The Vendor also reserves the right to modify the Clubhouse or the Development or and any part thereof in accordance with the latest building plans approved by the relevant government authorities. The opening hours and operation of the facilities of the Development are subject to any relevant laws, land grant, deed of mutual covenant, terms of use of the Clubhouse and the situation of the environment. These facilities may not be available for use at the time of handover of the residential properties in the Development and may be subject to additional charges. All (if any) design, layout, architecture, fittings, material, finishes, appliances, furniture, art piece, lighting, equipment, facilities, colouring, gardening, landscapes, plants, trees, etc. are only displayed in this advertisement for reference only and may not be present at the Clubhouse or the Development or in its vicinity. The image shall not constitute or be construed as giving any offer, representation, undertaking or warranty, whether express or implied by the Vendor. The property management services of the Development will be provided by the manager of the Development appointed under the deed of mutual covenant and management agreement in respect of the Development or any third-party service provider hired on a service contract (if any). The manager of the Development or third party service provider has the absolute discretion to determine the kind of services and facilities to be provided, and if provided, the nature, scope, fees, terms of use, hours of operation, and service period, subject to the deed of mutual covenant and management agreement, service contracts and/or other relevant documents. These services, if provided, may not be available for use at the time of handover of the residential properties in the Development and may be subject to additional charges. The Vendor reserves the absolute right to decide if the facilities will be provided and to amend or alter the layout, material, furniture, design, partition, user, specifications and features of the Clubhouse and other recreational facilities of the Development and any part thereof without giving any prior notice. Details of the facilities of the Development after completion may be different from the information contained in this advertisement/ promotional material and are subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. These facilities, if provided, may not be available for use at the time of handover of the residential properties in the Development and may be subject to additional charges. The names of the facilities of the Development are yet to be confirmed and the names shown in this advertisement / promotional material may not be the same after the residential properties in the Development is handed over. Such names will not be shown on any Provisional Agreement for Sale and Purchase, Agreement for Sale and Purchase, Assignment or other title deeds of the residential property. The Vendor reserves the absolute right to amend or alter the building plans and design of the Development and any part thereof without giving any prior notice. Copyright © DBOX

⁴For more details, please visit www.wellcertified.com.

Prospective purchasers are advised to refer to the sales brochure for any information on the Development.

^The provisional street number is subject to confirmation when the Development is completed.

#The address of the website designated by the Vendor for the Development for the purposes of Part 2 of the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance.

This advertisement is published by the Vendor or is published with its consent.

Date of Printing: 2 November 2020

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Building for Health & Well-being

webmaster@avalade.com — Wed, 06 May 2020 08:46:35 +0000

133 Portoﬁno, the latest exquisite residential project in Sai Kung by the Group, has received WELL Core V.2 Pre-certiﬁcation. It will be listed as one of the ‘WELL Projects’ of the WELL Building Standard®, becoming the ﬁrst residential project in Hong Kong accredited by the coveted assessment system.

The WELL Building Standard® is the world’s ﬁrst architectural benchmark focusing exclusively on human health and wellness to improve sustainability. It measures and monitors features within ten key concepts of the built environment that impact human health and well-being, namely air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind and community.

133 Portoﬁno has undergone rigorous assessments conducted by Green Business Certiﬁcation Inc., a third-party certiﬁcation body for WELL, to ensure that it meets all performance requirements in addition to management commitment to upholding practices on education, such as instituting an education corner and conducting health sharing programmes in the residents’ clubhouse. The project will be awarded WELL Core Certiﬁcation following a ﬁnal evaluation.

Name of Street and Street Number of the Development: No. 133 Hong Kin Road^
District: Sai Kung Town
Website Address: www.133portofino.hk#

The photographs, images, drawings or sketches shown in this advertisement / promotional material represent an artist’s impression of the Development concerned only. They are not drawn to scale and / or may have been edited and processed with computerised imaging techniques. Prospective purchasers should make reference to the sales brochure for details of the Development. The Vendor also advises prospective purchasers to conduct an on-site visit for a better understanding of the Development site, its surrounding environment and the public facilities nearby.

Vendor: Joy Rise Limited I Holding companies of the Vendor: Tsim Sha Tsui Properties Limited, Sino Land Company Limited, King Chance Development Limited, Modern Ace Investments Limited I Authorised Person for the Development: Choy Ka Hung I The ﬁrm or corporation of which the Authorised Person for the Development is a proprietor, director or employee in his or her professional capacity: SPIRAL Architectural Design Limited I Building Contractor for the Development: Wecon Construction & Engineering Limited I The ﬁrm of solicitors acting for the Owner in relation to the sale of residential properties in the Development: Woo Kwan Lee & Lo I Authorised institution that has made a loan of has undertaken to provide ﬁnance for the construction of the Development: China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited I Any other person who has made a loan for the construction of the Development: Sing-Ho Finance Company Limited I The estimated material date for the Development to the best of the Vendor’s knowledge: 30 September 2020 (“material date” means the date on which the conditions of the land grand are compiled with in respect of the Development The estimated material date of the Development is provided by the Authorised Person of the Development. The estimated material date is subject to any extension of time that is permitted under the agreement for sale and purchase.) I The Development comprises 3 residential towers and 7 houses with a total of 33 residential properties. I This advertisement is published by the Vendor or by another person with the consent of the Vendor I # The address of the website designated by the Vendor for the Development for the purposes of Part 2 of the Residential Properties (First- hand Sales) Ordinance. ^ This provisional street address is subject to conﬁrmation when the Development is completed. Prospective purchasers are advised to refer to the sales brochure for any information on the Development. Please refer to the sales brochure for detail. This advertisement / promotional material shall not constitute or be construed as the Vendor giving any o er, representation, undertaking or warranty, whether express or implied.

Date of printing: 4 May 2020

^*This is an artist’s impression of Club Circolo, the Development and its surrounding area. The image was not taken at or from the Development or its nearby areas. It has been processed with computerised imaging techniques and represents the artist’s impression of the development, its surrounding, the clubhouse and recreational facilities of the Development only. The layout, partitions, speciﬁcations, measurements, colours, materials, ﬁttings, ﬁnishes, appliances, furniture, decorative items, plants, landscaping and other items shown hereof may not appear in the Development or its vicinity when the Development is completed. The Vendor reserves the right to make alterations to the building plans of the Development from time to time. The surrounding environment, buildings, facilities or environment of the Development may change from time to time. The image is for reference only and shall not constitute or be construed as the Vendor giving any offer, representation, undertaking or warranty whether expressed or implied. The Vendor also advises prospective purchasers to conduct an on-site visit for a better understanding of the development site, its surrounding environment and the public facilities nearby. Details after completion may be different from the information contained and are subject to the ﬁnal plans approved by relevant government departments. Upon the date of occupation of the Development, the facilities may not be immediately used and additional fees may be charged. The Vendor reserves the right to revise and change the design, speciﬁcations, features, plans, materials and use of the clubhouse/Development and all facilities upon handover of the residential properties of the Development without further notice. The opening hours and operation of the facilities of the Development are subject to government’s approval, relevant laws, land grant, deed of mutual covenant, terms of use of the clubhouse and the situation of the environment. The names of the clubhouse and its facilities are yet to be conﬁrmed and the names shown in this advertisement/promotional material are for promotion purpose only. Such names will not be shown on the agreements for sale and purchase, assignments or other deeds of the residential property. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed as constituting any offer, promise, representation or warranty, whether express or implied.

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