Oct 2024 BTO: Costa Riviera I & II Fengshui Unit Review
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Published: 1 Nov 2024
Named for their proximity to the coastline, Costa Riviera I & II are new Build-To-Order (BTO) residential developments in HDB’s October 2024 BTO exercise. Their location right next to Pasir Ris park promises idyllic living and unblocked views.
Wondering if your ideal fengshui home lies in either of these upcoming BTO developments? Read on for our in-depth fengshui review on Costa Riviera I & II to assess its fengshui qualities and see what it has to offer!
Costa Riviera I & II: Landform fengshui
Located along Pasir Ris Drive 3, Costa Riviera I & II sits on the Eastern Dragon, aka the Wood Dragon, within the fengshui land formation of “Peacock Flaunting its Plume”.
According to an ancient Chinese saying, “the phoenix hides in the mountains while the peacock appears by the sea”. With its proximity to the coastline, Costa Riviera I & II lies in an area that offers quality living, hence making it ideal for young families to settle down, city dwellers to enjoy a vacation as well as senior citizens to retire.
Nevertheless, residents who are lazy might easily lose drive and fighting spirit. Hence, one must keep in mind to constantly work hard. Being a conducive area for raising children, couples who are planning to start or expand their family can consider staying here.
Internal fengshui considerations
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When it comes to choosing an ideal unit, keep in mind that the main orientation of a house will directly influence the overall luck of its residents. The house orientation refers to the facing of your house, which can typically be measured from the main entrance where qi flows in.
Costa Riviera I comprises 4 residential blocks ranging from 10 to 14 storeys, while Costa Riviera II comprises 5 blocks ranging from 8 to 13 storeys. Together, the projects offer a total of 767 units, including 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, 5-room, and 3Gen flats.
Based on fengshui analysis, North and South are the most auspicious directions in Period 9 and 1 (years 2024 – 2063), and Northwest and Southeast are the second most auspicious directions. It is recommended to choose a unit that faces either of these directions or lies at the border of these directions to tap on the positive energies.
We have categorised the units at Costa Riviera I & II under the Period 9 Auspicious Home Ranking chart, as listed below.
Warning Sign: These are on the boundary between 2 sectors of directions. Therefore, it is suggested to seek advice from a professional fengshui consultation for guidance.
Several units at Costa Riviera I & II face auspicious directions in the current fengshui period. Nevertheless, one should note that there is no fixed lucky direction that caters to everyone. If in doubt, you may like to leave it to the professionals.
This is especially if your choice unit faces a less auspicious direction (i.e. East or West, or Northeast or Southwest). Getting a reliable fengshui consultation can help you to clear doubts and ensure that your household thrives in Period 9.
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External fengshui considerations
As one’s external environment accounts for more than interior considerations, it is important to consider features of the surrounding space when selecting a new home.
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Located right next to Pasir Ris Park, and near Tampines Park Connector and Sungei Api Api, Costa Riviera I & II literally has recreational and outdoor activities at its doorstep. Although it is located at the far eastern part of Singapore, this new BTO project offers accessibility with the Pasir Ris MRT station just a few minutes’ walk away. There are also several schools in the vicinity – making it ideal for school-age families.
Review on Costa Riviera I
As we look at the site plan, Costa Riviera I’s well-designed layout may give it an edge over Costa Riviera II as the fewer blocks here are positioned strategically to better accumulate and garner energies, with lesser potential fengshui conflicts.
In fengshui, unblocked views are favoured as it represents the Red Phoenix, symbolising aspirations and a bright future. Such smooth flow of energy in the absence of points of conflict (sha) is essential. Hence, stacks overlooking Pasir Ris park are recommended as they promise unblocked views.
To the southwest of Costa Riviera I is a cross-junction. Such cross-junction roads are potential landform obstructions that could bring Sha Qi. One will not be affected if your home is located on a higher floor but lower floor units at stack 124, 134, and 136 should be mindful of poison arrows from the cross junction at Pasir Ris Drive and Pasir Ris Green. From a practical viewpoint, facing a cross junction means more traffic, which means light pollution (from headlights of oncoming cars at night) and Sound Sha from the traffic.
Last but not least, outer stacks of Costa Riviera I along Pasir Ris drive will face a mall, integrated transport hub and polyclinic. The convenience of having these amenities also represents a vibrant and noisier environment. Hence, for those who prefer privacy and peace, it is best to choose an inner stack or stacks overlooking the Pasir Ris park instead.
Review on Costa Riviera II
Similar to the neighbouring Costa Riviera I, inner stacks of Costa Riviera II promise unblocked views, which are recommended in this development that has a higher urban density. Due to the layout, potential homeowners should stay mindful of Constriction Sha, which occurs when air currents between two buildings converge to charge at one being sandwiched in between.
As residents open their windows for ventilation, they will introduce these inauspicious energies to their home. Affected parties may become listless and pessimistic. Should your main door be directly in the line of Constriction Sha, you may consider installing a partition or displaying plants at the entrance to deflect its flow.
In landscape fengshui, a household is considered auspicious and blessed with prosperity and abundance if you can see flowing water from your living room, especially if there is a large door or window that allows an inflow of energy from the river across your home.
Although Stack 783 and 785 are facing Sungei Tampines, it is crucial to determine the home orientation and the river flow direction to determine if having a view of the flowing water is indeed beneficial to one’s household. If in doubt, it is best to seek advice from a professional fengshui practitioner.
Last but not least, homeowners should take note of surrounding sites that are undergoing construction, as there could be conflict points, as well as pollution and negative energies (Sha Qi) during the development period. At time of writing, Costa Riviera I & II are facing sites that are reserved for development.
Did you know?
In fengshui, an ideal home layout should be square or rectangular so that it’s free from missing corners and more well-balanced. This will also ensure the smooth flow of qi within the home, as compared to one with an irregularly-shaped layout. Nevertheless, there’s a saying that goes, “one man’s loss is another man’s gain”. If in doubt, don’t hesitate to seek advice from a professional fengshui practitioner.
Also, aspiring homebuyers should take note of the centre point of your home, aka the Central Palace. This sector represents emotional stability within the household, and should be a passive sector where qi flow is subtle and peaceful, so as to allow household members to enjoy emotional stability. Note that a kitchen, toilet or stove should not be located in the centre of the property.
While there’s a limit to the modifications that one can carry out within a fixed BTO layout, there are fengshui remedies to counter or minimise the negative impacts. A professional fengshui practitioner can pinpoint these areas of concern and provide solutions to ensure you and your household members stay safe and harmonious in your new home.
Which fengshui BTO units to choose in Costa Riviera I & II?
While it is located further from Singapore’s city centre, Costa Riviera I & II promises connectivity and is located in a self-sufficient town. Its proximity to the park and sea also offers an idyllic living environment that is rare in our urban city.
Nevertheless, it is important to select a unit that is auspicious in the reigning luck cycle and suitable for your bazi. Selecting a fengshui unit can also help you to create a harmonious home, improve mood and energy, and attract opportunities and benefactors.
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- Relationships and health
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