I was invited to a friend’s new resident in Alila Penang, and I can’t help but to write what I’ve experienced in such a wonderful place – virtually a heavenly paradise in earth!
Surrounded by nature’s rich tapestry is the gated garden village of Alila. Here the sights, sounds and smells of nature resound from dusk to dawn. Where cool, fragrant mountain breezes calm the soul, bird songs fill the ear and panoramas of a deep blue ocean spread until the horizon.
Alila offers a new way to live and enjoy life. Elegant tropical architecture stands proud amongst the coconut trees and other diverse forest foliage, landscaped footpaths meander through the village and connect homes to the resort clubhouse.
Complimenting the garden village setting is a broad choice of 426 homes. Experience a harmony with nature through our garden villas and villas. Or, own a sky home of Alila Horizons, the village’s luxury condominium.
Alila is a renaissance of tropical architecture and living. Modern tropical architecture combines beautiful forms with natural elements to create a tranquil environment in harmony with nature. Water features, such as lily ponds and cascades, and coconut trees are dominant features of the tropical landscape, creating a soothing, tropical sanctuary for the mind, body and soul.
Alila is located on a tranquil hill slope bounded by dense vegetation. It is situated within minutes from the picturesque coast of Tanjung Bungah and conveniently a short drive from George Town and other major hubs in Penang Island.
This 18.38 acres gated garden village comprises a clubhouse and 426 residential units. Alila wll be built in 3 phases with the first phase of condominiums and penthouses currently under construction. The development is expected to be completed in year 2007.
A unique feature of Alila is its eco-development approach to its construction. Native foliage from the site will be transported to another suitable habitat during the construction stage and after completion of the development, will be replanted back. The purpose behind such environmental protective measures is to attract the native wildlife back into the residential area and restore harmony to the area’s ecosystem.
In order to compliment the original land form, the internal driveway was designed to be only 24 feet wide. The access roads closely mirror the natural contours of the land winding through the site and in the process forming secluded cul-de-sacs.
The building design concept offer tropical elegance with modern functionality. Extensive glazings and other design elements that create an enhanced sense of space and invite natural light into the homes. Interiors are visually extended by blurring physical boundaries to bring the natural outdoors in.
The gem of the development amongst lush greenery with its back to nature feel. The Penang Island clubhouse serves to complement the residential design and providing a mix of functions.
As one enters the compound, one will be lead by a route lined by green.
The two storey pavilion houses a lobby, a cafetaria, a gymnasium and sitting area at ground fllor. The open side cafetaria is surounded by reflecting pools – sense of lightness.
The first floor houses a community hall for small functions and a library with a cosy reading deck which overlooks the swimming pools suggesting total relaxation:
– tropical garden setting clubhouse
– infinity edge swimming pool/jacuzzi
– wading pool
– pool deck
– gymnasium
– children’s playground
– pavilion
– water lily pond
– BBQ area
– reading deck
– library
– games room
– garden setting changing room
Alila Horizons will be beautifully landscaped with a rooftop garden that comes complete with tennis court, swimming pool, wading pool with water spouts, elevated jacuzzi with enclosed garden covered with ‘alang-alang’ shelter, sundeck area, fitness centre, children playground etc. Multi-purpose hall, games room, gymnasium and a reading room is also available within the 2 blocks.
These facilities are for the exclusive usage usage of Alila Horizons residents:
– beautifully landscaped with a rooftop garden
– tennis court
– swimming pool
– wading pool with water spouts
– elevated jacuzzi with enclosed garden covered with ‘alang-alang’ shelter
– sundeck area
– fitness centre
– children playground
– multi-purpose hall
– games room
– gymnasium
– a reading room