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This word documentation lists out steps with pictures on : Finding or estimating the compass direction of the main door direction of an uncompleted house or apartment. The objective of this document is: How to find or estimate the main door direction from a typical layout plan from a property sales brochure. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Artist Impression of Parc Lumiere HDB Parc Lumiere DBSS Site Map / Site Plan

This is another variation (design) of the Qi Lin. Under symbolism in Feng Shui; this pair seems to be "very strong" tough and well endowed then it's other cousins found on other main entrance pillars.

North Gaia Sales Brochure: e-brochure.pdf

These are some of the most beautiful, intricate artwork... that can be purchased in Beijing China...

A home with high quality external wall finishing...

These are pictures of common Chinese style terrace houses of the 1930s. This row of terrace houses has been turned into a row of (commercial) shophouses. These terrace houses are in the heart of the Central Business District in Singapore. Location: Steven Street Warmest Regards, Cecil

The Buddhist Swastika The Buddhist were the first to use the Swastika sign. Which during World War II had a really bad name. As the German Nazi's copied and use a similar design. In the photos; this temple had used the Swastika design on both their fence and main gate.

In Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China; many grave sites are chosen as they had good Feng Shui. The premise is that the Chinese felt that if their ancestors are buried in good sites; this will dwell well with their decendants. Thus many parts of Singapore be it Yishun (Teochew cemetry); Old Bedok Road; Aljunied, Orchard Road, Bishan all used to have cemetries - on "auspicious sites. This article is well researched and great reading...

The Warren at 39 Choa Chu Kang Loop Site plan

This home marked in purple as A/B has two gate entrances. And the main entrance is never directly facing towards the frontage or the gate (area). Furthermore, it is "deeper" in thus make it less likely to be threatened by a "run-away" car.

It does not take much visualisation to understand that stacks 141 and 147 are at a disadvantage. Just imagine the windows / balcony openings are at A, B and C. And directly opposite these stacks are another stack that juts out; create poison arrow(s) and blocks it's view. How worse can it get?

Another series of auspicious patterns. Part 3: Square Yin Yang contrast designs.

Adding a slope vs a drop at the edge: This has more to do with preventing a fall; making it both elderly (plus Handicap accessible) and children friendly.

1. Even if we want to place decorations; it would be good to place "smiling" decorative objects big or small in any development. 2. Some wise homeowners would prefer to choose: well rounded, happy faced lions on their gate pillars vs having "fierce looking" figurines.

This picture was taken in Smith Street, Singapore, Chinatown. This display, shows various specimens of: 1. Seahorses 2. Sharks fin 3. Crocodile And many more medicinal / herbs...

On a Saturday morning... and cannot even find a parking space @ a client's landed home...

This cactus plant is in full bloom in the evening..

Note: There are 2 pictures in this message. Picture 1 below,size = 55k, shows the shape of the plot of land. Below, The plot of land is generally auspicious as it is rectangle in shape. The site and environment is acceptable. Picture 2 below, size = 100k, shows the layout plan of a typical unit in the condominium apartment. Below, it is generally "fair" layout. However, the master bedroom door should not face another bedroom door. It is best also to avoid having a bedroom door facing a toilet.

Did you know, or for those who are remaining in the vicinity, that there exists a Muslim cemetery situated between Frankel Estate and Opera Estate? Let us take a journey back in time to the year 1954:- The cemetery was formerly referred to as the Mohammedan cemetery. In contemporary maps, it continues to be depicted merely as a Muslim cemetery. The cemetery remains in existence today! It is located south of the Flamingo Valley condominium and to the west of the Elite residences. Since 1954, the cemetery has existed for at least 60 years or more. Currently, Siglap Road connects to Fidelio Street, providing additional access routes to and…

Edelweiss Park Condo Site plan

Dear Everyone, Enclosed please find a word document file with some pictures on a typical House Warming Ritual.