Luxury Also Rises in Kowloon

Luxury Also Rises in Kowloon
Tai Kok Tsui, a dilapidated mixed-use area northwest of Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, has been getting a makeover in recent years.

Spurred by plans for the West Kowloon Cultural District and the relaxation of building height restrictions, a number of high-end properties are now available in the neighborhood.

And One SilverSea, a seven-tower complex with broad views of Victoria Harbor, is expected to lead the pack when it is completed in December 2006.

Views in Hong Kong sometimes last only until the next high-rise project is finished, but that doesn't seem to be a concern with this project.

"Since the complex faces the Western Harbor Tunnel, it is unlikely the views will be obstructed since the tunnel prevents major construction on top of it," said Carman Cheng, of Centaline Property Agency.

Developed by The Sino Group, One SilverSea was designed by the leading Hong Kong architects Ronald Lu & Partners, who also were responsible for the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel.

Numbered from one to eight, with tower four omitted in accordance with good feng shui practice, the 35-story complex will offer a total of 700 units just minutes away from the Olympic subway station.

Clad in marble and limestone, the towers will rise from the clubhouse six floors above ground level.