HONG KONG: On August 15, Phoenix Property Investors (Phoenix), in partnership with Fubon Land and National Properties Holdings Limited (National Properties), has unveiled ‘The Master Collection’, a premium residential development in Taipei. An exhibition at 3/F Lobby, Tower 535, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong showcases the unique project, is now open daily for public viewing from 11am-8pm.

The Master Collection’s exhibition at Tower 535, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong showcases the unique project, and is now open daily for public viewing from 11am-8pm.

The Master Collection comprises 28 private houses designed by five of the world’s most distinguished architects – Richard Meier, Jim Olson, Annabelle Selldorf, Steven Harris, and Calvin Tsao (Tsao & McKown).

Each villa boasts a private pool and individual garden, ranging from an expansive 6,372 sq ft to a deluxe 13,718 sq ft, with gardens of 2,171 sq ft to 23,961 sq ft. Divided into two sections – the Jim Olson Houses and PREMIA – the five Jim Olson residences are scheduled for completion in Q3 2016. The remaining 23 houses in the PREMIA development will be completed in 2018.

Celebrated for their innovation and individual visions, the five architects are preeminent leaders in their field, and have been included in Architectural Digest’s 2016 list of the world’s Top 100 thought leaders and design influencers. The Master Collection also marks the first residential project in Pan-Asia for Annabelle Selldorf and Steven Harris.

Situated in the coveted Great Taipei New Town district facing Xueshan with Yangmingshan on the other side, the area is located near the renowned Wulai Hot Spring and Kang Chiao Bilingual School, while Taipei city centre is easily accessible within 25 minutes.

Phoenix Property Investors assistant vice president of asset management Jenny Cheung (left), Phoenix Property Investors regional director of asset management Khim Goh (centre) and Savills (Hong Kong) Limited managing director of residential sales Keith Chang (right) introduce The Master Collection, Phoenix’s latest premium house living collection designed by five of the world’s most celebrated architects.

With its low-density zoning, multifaceted community management services and private clubhouse facilities, The Master Collection is created as an exclusive community for business professionals and high-profile residents who appreciate the superior levels of privacy and security offered.

Of the 28 houses in The Master Collection, eight have already been reserved by buyers. Seven houses will be launched to the Hong Kong market, and include a “Hong Kong market discount” which is equivalent to 10% of the sale price.

The seven houses range from 6,372 to 9,647 sq ft, with gardens ranging from 2,171 to 5,016 sq ft. Priced from HK$44,175,000 to HK$87,500,000, after the discount, the houses are priced between HK$39,758,000 to HK$78,750,000, with a per square feet price of HK$6,235 to HK$8,556.

"We are honoured to collaborate with Futon Land and National Properties on the project. Leveraging the extensive world-class creative network Phoenix has cultivated over the years, we have invited five international master architects to design The Master Collection in the Great Taipei New Town district. The project is an extraordinary opportunity to create an unprecedented benchmark for world-class private housing," said Phoenix Property Investors regional director of asset management Khim Goh.

"We are also delighted to commission Savills as the leading agent of The Master Collection. Through our exhibition, we hope to convey the creative processes employed in these highly collectable residences to interested parties and highlight how these prized architects have incorporated superior design and the natural environment," Goh added.

“We are pleased to be working with Fubon Land and National Properties. The Master Collection in Taipei is located in an exceptional area surrounded by green hills and picturesque landscape One of the five architects, Jim Olson, is the mastermind behind the villa on 19 Shek O Road in Hong Kong and is recognised for his concise ability to translate clients’ individual preferences into design, while Richard Meier is the recipient of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize. Given the caliber of the five distinguished architects, The Master Collection is even more exclusive than standalone residential developments in Hong Kong and we are confident in its investment value,” said Savills (Hong Kong) Limited managing director of residential sales Keith Chang.

“We have seen a lot of interest in Taiwan from Hong Kong buyers. They value Taiwan’s strong culture and leisurely pace of life as well as the freehold property laws that allow future generations to enjoy the exclusive villas. When you consider Taipei’s close distance to Hong Kong, we are confident this development is destined to be a first choice for a holiday or retirement home,” added Phoenix Property Investors assistant vice president of asset management Jenny Cheung.