Turton Helps Bel Air Bay Set Sail
acla:works director, Gary Turton gave the feature address at the launch of luxury condominium development “Bel Air Bay” in San Fernando on Saturday, March 6th 2010. His worship mayor of San Fernando, Kenneth Ferguson, also delivered a very supportive speech.
The developers for the project are Eric Mohammed, developer and contractor of high-end projects such as Palmiste townhouses, Stone Haven in Tobago, Club Zen and Footprints Eco Resort, Johnny Soong of Soong’s Great Wall Restaurant and Club Zen, Junior Sammy and Dave Aqui, Chairman and CEO respectively of the Junior Sammy Group of Companies.
Turton, principal in charge of the project, stated “To allow the ever-changing seascape to dominate the place, the architecture is decidedly minimal, yet bold. Its structures will frame views of the scenery, as if they were kinetic works of art. The palette of forms are elemental: concrete, timber, stone, water and landscape, with a hint of whimsy inspired by sails on the ocean and the rhythm of the waves.”
Although a luxury development, it is designed with sustainability in mind and has many ‘green’ features including solar-powered water heating, solar-powered street lighting, double-glazed insulated glass windows, energy-efficient light fixtures, and storm water harvesting for landscape irrigation, to name a few. The first phase of the development will have twenty-five 3500sf units, boardwalk, jetty, and a clubhouse complete with high-tech security, gym, spa and other convenient amenities.
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