_Considered 'good Feng Shui' Chinese buyers turn to luxury London development Wardian
Feng Shui is one of the profound branches of knowledge under the studies of Chinese metaphysics that has been used since the era of China’s Imperial Dynasty to select sites for palaces, capital cities and graves.
In today’s modern context, it’s a timeless and relevant tool that people can use to understand the geography of their properties to bring about improvements in their lives that impact on health, wealth and personal development.
It's a philosophy that, for some followers, can make or break property transactions, with bad Feng Shui on a par with costly factors considered unattractive to Western home buyers, such as rising damp. Home builders globally have taken note.
In a bid to become Feng Shui friendly, developer Ecoworld Ballymore means business, inviting respected Feng Shui master 'Dato’ - an honorary title in Malay culture - Joey Yap, to analyse the energy of their newest luxury development Wardian in London’s Canary Wharf.
“Classical Feng Shui takes into consideration environment, building and people and time factors”, says Dato’ Joey Yap.
"Water features and external landform are two of the most important environmental factors which affects a property. The mountains govern the people aspects, while the water formations govern the wealth prospects".
When approached by Chinese buyers looking for property in London, the same principles apply, notes Lili Zhang, Head of Knight Frank's China Desk.
"A property's location and layout – both the external and internal - is high on the list of priorities for many of our clients and we always recommend London developments that fulfill many of the core principles of Feng Shui. One of these is Wardian."
Considered an architectural feat, the geometry of the two Wardian tower blocks couple with organic elements such as outdoor and indoor botanical gardens to create mindful spaces that are flooded with natural light. Each apartment comes with a fully-fledged ‘sky’ garden.
According to Dato’ Joey Yap, Wardian is surrounded by a number of 'water storages' which facilitates the Qi or circulating life force into the area. Should one tap into the Qi of this deep river, occupants in the vicinity will be able to enjoy great prospects.
"The correct Feng Shui flow of water often spells extreme good fortune that manifests as wealth and prosperity – many buyers are particularly obsessed with properties that are on or near the water", highlights Zhang.
"Auspiciously, to the north of Wardian, the cubic-shaped Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ building bordered by water resembles the Official Seal used during the Imperial Dynasty of Ancient China.
"The mentioned Social Seal is known to be used only by the high-ranked officials, thus denoting positive Feng Shui design to bring about great fortune to the occupants of Wardian," Dato' Joey Yap explains.
"In this respect, such design is likely to manifest positive attributes such as nobility, status, authority and prestige. This helps residences in Wardian to gain high and influential positions in the society or career one is in", he adds.
Wardian rises to 55-storeys offering outstanding view of Canary Wharf and the Thames. When launched, Wardian's rooftop observatory bar at level 53 will be London's highest botanical garden. Residents will also benefit from a 25-metre open air pool, sky lounge and bar.
Knight Frank's dedicated London-based China Desk helps Chinese buyers secure a second home or property investment in the UK. The team is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
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