Oct 2024 BTO: Crawford Heights Fengshui Unit Review
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Published: 4 Nov 2024
Offered as a Prime flat for its central location, Crawford Heights is one of the highly sought-after Build-to-Order (BTO) projects in the Kallang/Whampoa district launched in the latest HDB’s October 2024 Build-To-Order (BTO) exercise.
In this article, we shall take an in-depth fengshui review on Crawford Heights to see what this new BTO project has to offer beyond its prominent location. Could this be your ideal fengshui home? Read on to find out!
Crawford Heights: Landform fengshui
Bounded by North Bridge Road and Crawford Street, Crawford Heights resides in the district of Kallang/Whampoa, just a stone’s throw away from Lavender MRT station. This new BTO estate sits on the Southern Dragon, aka the Wealth Dragon.
Located near the Rochor River, Crawford Heights is part of the fengshui land formation known as “Five Snakes Battling a White Crocodile” with Kallang River complementing four waterways. The four waterways are namely Rochor River, Whampoa River, Geylang River and Pelton Canal. With abundant water sources in the area, does that indicate greater wealth opportunities for residents in Kallang?
Well, the river mouth is shaped like a crocodile’s mouth, where fast-flowing undercurrents and dangers lurk. Older Singaporeans may recall that developments at Kallang River precede that of Singapore River, but growth is slow due to distracting competitions between the Five Snakes. The diversion of the river also affects the land formation. In spite of its prime location and proximity to central Singapore, Kallang boasts an idyllic and quiet environment – ideal for quality living.
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.
Crawford Heights comprises a single 40-storey residential block with 312 units of 3- and 4-room flats. This development also offers the new White flats layout, providing flat buyers with greater flexibility in configuring their living spaces in the flat. This will also benefit those who are looking into optimising fengshui layout in their new space.
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 Crawford Heights 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.
Note that there is no fixed lucky direction that caters to everyone. If in doubt, you may like to leave it to the professionals. Way Fengshui provides end-to-end fengshui services from selecting an ideal unit to helping you create a harmonious environment in your new home.
This is especially if your choice unit faces a less auspicious direction (i.e. East or West, Northeast or Southwest). Getting a reliable fengshui consultation can help you to clear doubts and ensure that your household thrives in Period 9.
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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Named for its location and impressive height, Crawford Heights promises easy accessibility to transport, shopping and dining options. To its Northeast is the Rochor River, which promises river view for stacks along Crawford Street.
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.
Nevertheless, it is crucial to determine 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.
Being in a prime location and urban settings, it is inevitable that Crawford Heights is surrounded by high-rise developments, which present a potential risk of conflicts such as Tian Zhan Sha (home’s frontage facing an opening between two or more building structures that funnel negative energies). If you encounter such a scenario, you may display a pair of guardian lions or Six Emperor Coins emblem to ward off the negative energies.
Last but not least, lower floor units at stacks that are near or face the bin centre directly are not recommended (eg. stacks 101, 103). If your front door/windows face the Bin Centre directly, your house is likely to be amongst the first to be affected by rubbish stench once the wind starts blowing.
Did you know?
Events and happenings within a space create energy vibrations that can either be positive or negative. These are not limited to indoor spaces, but could also be infused into the estate that you plan to live in. Hence, it makes sense to understand the history of your to-be neighbourhood, especially recent happenings that could leave traces of remnant energies.
Prior to selecting your house or flat, take a walk in the estate and take note of the features of surrounding buildings that may harbour threats of negative influences or hinder ventilation within your home. The main idea is to garner and ensure the smooth flow of positive Qi (energy) within your new home while avoiding Sha Qi (negative energies).
Sha Qi in the environment surrounding your home can manifest into loss of wealth, accidents, and sickness. If there are sharp edges pointed towards your potential home, then it is best to consider another unit or seek advice from a professional fengshui practitioner.
Also, Period 9 corresponds with the South, representing a strong Fire element. As such, you should be mindful of locating important spaces within your premises. For example, it is best to make adjustments if your stove (also of fire element) is facing South, otherwise too much fire energy can cause instability and burnout for members in the household.
Future residents of Crawford Heights should take note, since this new BTO development sits on the Southern Dragon, also representative of the Fire element.
Which fengshui BTO units to choose in Crawford Heights?
The prime location of Crawford Heights makes it very attractive, but 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.
Whether you are planning for long-term residence or to shift premises, we can aid you to create the perfect harmonious and comfortable living environment. Our residential fengshui consultation services include, but are not limited to the following aspects:
- Relationships and health
- Career and wealth opportunities
- Wealth position of your house
- Wen Chang position (for academic considerations)
- Optimal furniture arrangement
- Lucky colours and unlucky colours
- Auspicious dates to renovate and shift premises
So, wait no further! Our masters will evaluate your units based on a four-point method, analysing the luck cycle, direction, Bazi suitability and missing sector to make your fengshui selection unit a breeze. Learn more here.
