Lucentia Residences @ BBCC, Bukit Bintang Insights

Lucentia Residences is the debut residential offering in Eco World Development Group Bhdsmuch-anticipated, flagship Bukit Bintang City Centre integrated development set in the heart of the Kuala Lumpur city centre, at the junction of the historic Jalan Hang Tuah and Jalan Pudu thoroughfares. The project itself comprises 666 serviced apartments in two residential towers comprising 47 storeys (Block 1) and 35 storeys (Block 2). The developer currently offers six layouts for purchasers to select from, namely Types A, B C, D, Dd and E, with built-ups from 454 sq ft to 882 sq ft in a variety of studio, 1-bedroom, 1+1 bedroom and 2-bedroom layouts.As commonly seen in recent launches, EcoWorld has taken care to include dual-key options in LucentiaResidences, with Types Dd (858 sq ft) and E (882 sq ft) offering attached studios, pantries and bathrooms for flexible renting and living accommodations. When it comes to recreation, residents and owners can leverage on a range of facilities spread across four levels, including a two-tier podium deck on Level 3A, along with a sky deck on Levels 33A and 35. These amenities include an Olympic-length swimming pool and barbecue area on Level 3A, as well as an open-airplay area on the mezzanine floor inspired by treehouse designs. Meanwhile, the sky deck on Levels 33A and 35 includes sky cabanas for rest and relaxation, as well as panoramic views of the surrounding city skyline, along with access to a sky bridge linking Blocks 1 and 2. In terms of aesthetics, GDP Architects Sdn Bhd has drawn inspiration from traditional Japanese paper lanterns, suffusing the project as a whole with natural daylight and softer illumination at night. Lucentia Residences itself leverages on its position within EcoWorlds larger 19.4-acre Bukit Bintang City Centre development, comprising mixed residential, office, retail and hospitality components. These include the 1,000,000 sq ft Lifestyle Mall, a Lifestyle Street with dining and entertainment outlets, a concert hall by the Japan-based Zepp Hall Network Inc, strata office towers including The Stride, and the 80-storey BBCC Signature Tower.In line with its international aspirations, the development incorporates five-star hospitality components in BBCC Signature Tower as well as a separate four-star hotel tower, and provides nearly unparalleled connectivity to Klang Valleys growing integrated rail network through proximity to the Hang Tuah monorail and LRT stations, as well as a link to the nearby Merdeka MRT station. If that isnt enough, BBCCs stellar location in Kuala Lumpurs Golden Triangle within Jalan Imbi, Jalan SultanIsmail and Jalan Raja Chulan allows it to benefit from the commercial and entertainment hubs diverse pull factors, including Berjaya Times Square adjacent to the development, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur nearby, the Jalan Alor nightlife hawker hub and of course, the Suria KLCC shopping mall. Perhaps the only caveats when it comes to Lucentia Residences are the projects leasehold status, along with its price points, which range from RM782,000 to RM2,178,000, averaging RM1,722 psf to RM2,469 psf.This naturally positions it towards buyers at the high end of the market, as well as international purchasers who might be more willing to overlook the sites historic roots as Pudu Prison. Lucentia Residences is scheduled for completion on 7 March 2021.