Avaland launches Amika Residences sales gallery

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 26): Avaland Bhd inaugurated its sales gallery for Amika Residences, its latest project in Subang Jaya, last Saturday (Sept 23). 

In a press release issued on Tuesday, Avaland Bhd chief executive officer (CEO) Teh Heng Chong said the 3.5-acre, freehold Amika Residences is located immediately next to Alira Subang Jaya. The design of Amika Residences utilises positive elements of Alira Subang Jaya that were highlighted in customer feedback, he added. “Inspired by the Japanese’s art of simplicity, the serviced apartments are designed to be flexible and able to accommodate the needs of residents in various stages of their lifecycle, from young couples to growing families and multi-generational living.”

With an estimated total gross development value (GDV) of RM475 million, Amika Residences will face a 9.2-acre central park with a water body inspired by Melbourne’s Yarra River. It comprises 468 serviced apartments in two towers (Tower A: 216 units, Tower B: 252 units) and will come in three sizes — 883 sq ft (square feet), 1,075 sq ft and 1,227 sq ft, offering layouts of 2+1 bedrooms, three bedrooms, and 3+1 bedrooms respectively.

According to the press release, the design concept is inspired by the Japanese “fusuma” sliding panels that redefine spaces in a room or serve as doors. Bedroom walls can be taken down to make rooms bigger, and open-plan living spaces can be tailored to suit individual tastes. Each unit will include an inside foyer that is designed to resemble the entryways of traditional Japanese homes, and has room for a seat and shoe cabinet if needed.

Facilities for residents are to be located on the West Garden “Nishi” on Level 3, East Garden “Azuma” on Level 8, and the Clubhouse Rooftop, including a stone garden, tatami lawn, water cascades and koi pond, tea leaf pavilion, gymnasium, central pool, garden kitchen and sky garden.

Amika Residences will also feature 24 retail units with built-ups ranging from 1,335 sq ft to 3,681 sq ft. Emphasising its scenic view of the central park, Teh said the retail units are aimed at elevating the community’s lifestyle needs. “We spend a lot of time in our planning sessions, where we study the demographics and lifestyle of our target buyers before formulating plans. We are fully aware of trends and lifestyle changes, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic.”

“We are proud to announce that Amika Residences has achieved GreenRE certification (Gold rating), with 84% of dwelling unit spaces designed to have excellent airflow and natural light in 90% of the rooms, enhancing comfort for residents and reducing electricity costs,” added Teh, noting that Amika’s green features include electric vehicle charging points.

Following Avaland’s rebranding exercise in July, it has also recently launched Alora Residences, the first phase of the 2Fifth Avenue development in Subang Jaya, featuring 770 serviced apartments and eight retail units with a gross development value of RM552 million.