Oct 2024 BTO: West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok Fengshui Unit Review
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Published: 4 Nov 2024
Located in a town known for its greenery and fresh air, West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok is one of the BTO projects launched in HDB’s October 2024 Build-To-Order (BTO) exercise. With a shorter waiting time of around 2 years, could West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok be your ideal fengshui home? Let’s take an in-depth fengshui review to find out. Read on!
West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok: Landform fengshui
Tucked between Bukit Batok Road to the west and Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 to the east, West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok sits on the Western Dragon and belongs to the fengshui formation of “Strong Dragon Rearing its Head”. This fengshui land formation was created as a result of the dragon’s flight being obstructed by Bukit Panjang Hill and Bukit Timah Hill.
This indicates that this land is suitable for public housing or government offices but not so for industrial estates. People with strong characters may consider residing in Bukit Batok, as you shall be able to prosper along with the ‘strong dragon’. In fact, this is a suitable residential area for young and healthy people who are seeking success.
On the other hand, those who are mentally weak might feel oppressed under the influence of the strong-willed and ambitious dragon. Dark colours and metallic furniture should be avoided in the house, while red and bright colours are recommended.
The scenic landscape in Bukit Batok makes it favourable for those in the arts and literary field, while the dragon’s strong ambitions and outstanding capabilities imply great success.
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.
West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok consists of 689 units of 2-room Flexi, 3, 4, 5-room, and 3Gen flats. The 5 residential blocks are strategically positioned to create a central open space, offering a vibrant area for recreational and communal activities, including children’s playgrounds and fitness corners.
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 West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok under the Period 9 Auspicious Home Ranking chart, as listed below.
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). 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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Paying tribute to the historical brick factories that once operated in the area, the landscape concept of West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok creatively incorporates the flowing form of kiln smoke, with meandering jogging and cycling paths that weave through the precinct’s central green. With its recreation facilities and proximity to several schools, this BTO project is family-friendly.
In fact, the Dulwich College sits next to West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok, and school-age families would benefit from the convenience. Nevertheless, those staying here are likely to be affected by heavier traffic and noises during active school hours. Some stacks at block 457A also have their living room facing the school directly. Affected residents may consider installing sound insulation to reduce noise disturbances from the external environment.
Looking at the site plan, the higher density calls for caution, and 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. If in doubt, it is best to seek advice from a professional fengshui practitioner.
Last but not least, the multi-story car park (MSCP) at West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok stands at 6/7 storeys in height. Lower floor units of stacks 519, 535, 537, 539, 541, and 543 face the MSCP directly and would most likely be affected by conflicting forces (煞气) such as noise pollution (噪音) and headlight flashes from moving cars. This could cause disturbances to daily life such as insomnia, so it may be better to consider the inner stacks.
Did you know?
Some people think that it is a fengshui taboo if their windows in the living area are bigger than their main entrance. In fact, these home configurations are increasingly common in new estates.
Before you start worrying, here’s the good news: while it is not recommended for homes in countries with four distinct seasons, having bigger windows in our tropical climate means better indoor ventilation, which is favourable!
However, it is best to avoid having the big window facing the main door directly. If they are directly aligned, the ability to accumulate wealth luck will be diminished as energy flows in and out easily.
If the features are fixed, you can remedy the situation by installing a room divider or avoid opening both the window and door at the same time. Displaying some plants at the window or having curtains or blinds can help too.
Also, did you know that Period 9 is influenced by a wealth star, indicating growing fortune and propitiousness? Most units at West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok face North or South – the most auspicious directions in this fengshui period, hence, homeowners should consider seeking a fengshui consultation for your home renovation to better grasp opportunities and enhance wealth.
Which fengshui BTO units to choose in West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok?
As with most things in life, getting it right from the start will save you lots of effort. More than just the correct placement of furniture or avoiding certain colours, home fengshui looks into compatibility amongst the homeowners and your living spaces.
From the fengshui perspective, most units at West BrickVille @ Bukit Batok benefit from favourable orientation and positive landform fengshui. Nevertheless, aspiring BTO homeowners should bear in mind to select a unit that is also in a direction that suits your bazi.
Way Fengshui Consultancy aids homeowners 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.
