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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Developer, and 3D architect, Steve Bell
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FREEPORT, Bahamas -- It’s not often you find a property developer who willingly cuts density from plans, but the Ascot Grand Bahama project just got a serious pruning by its lead, Steve Bell.
Ascot
has been in the works for over a year now but has only become public
knowledge last September. It is set upon a “barefoot elegance” theme
with a twist of health and well-being. Features like edible gardens, an
orchard and beachside yoga–meditation cabanas set Ascot outside of
typical condominium developments.
The most noticeable change is
the reduced number of towers that stretch across the more than 1000 feet
of prime oceanfront beach. They have been trimmed from five towers to
four and the overall project density has been reduced from 300 to 232
luxury condos. This in turn decreased parking requirements and allowed
for an extension to the orchard.
“Sometimes designing for less
density gives you a better project with little or no loss of viability,”
says Bell, an Australian who leads the development. “We expect Ascot
buyers to appreciate the additional space with fewer neighbours, and we
also suspect the residents of Grand Bahama will prefer a more
conservative approach to the site as opposed to full utilisation.”
The
planned beachfront resort condominium development, released the latest
renderings and designs this week and obtained in principle approval from
the Grand Bahama Port Authority in December last year, paving the way
for full documentation and construction. A 3D animated video has also
been provided by Archiform 3D.
The
project’s revised layout has more space between each tower and a
greater offset from the neighbouring properties. There is also more
beachfront space in front of the restaurant. Mr Bell estimates that the
revised design contains approximately half of the permissible use for
the site, which he believes “hits the sweet spot” for the location and
theme of the project.
When asked to describe the overall theme to
date, Bell responds; “Ascot is not Las Vegas on the beach, in fact you
could say it is the complete opposite. Low density, thoughtful detailing
and a design that will never look dated is what the Ascot buyer is
looking for. Add in Grand Bahama’s infrastructure and amenities and we
have a project that fills the void left by others that hinge on high
density, fad-like features and glitz that everyone ultimately gets tired
of. Ascot isn’t just a place to visit, it’s a place to stay.”
Ascot Grand Bahama is still in its planning phases and is anticipated to be on sale later this year.
Video: http://youtu.be/
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