Experience Holistic Multi-generational Wellness Living at GEMS Residences, by IOI Properties and Mitsubishi Estate Residence

PUTRAJAYA: The maiden partnership between IOI Properties Group (IOIPG) and Mitsubishi Estate Residence bore fruit with the completion in January 2024 of GEMS Residences in IOI Resort City, Putrajaya, offering holistic multi-generational wellness living inspired by Japanese approaches to community-based care and design.

ESTABLISHED AND EVER-GROWING AMENITIES

As part of the multi-award winning, 788-acre integrated township, GEMS Residences benefits from accessibility to IOI Resort City’s comprehensive and ever-growing mix of commercial, hospitality, healthcare and recreational amenities. Located with connectivity to the SKVE, MEX, SILK, NSE, BSE and LDP expressways, GEMS Residences is just a 10-minute drive to Putrajaya, 15-minute drive to Puchong and 30-minute drive to the Kuala Lumpur city centre.

Surrounding amenities at GEMS Residences include the 2.5 million sq ft IOI City Mall, the largest mall in Malaysia, the Palm Garden Golf Course, and Daehan Rehabilitation Services medical centre, among others. Residents can also look forward to the township’s 10-acre Central Park, which will be anchored by a lake, with plans for pet-friendly spaces, jogging tracks, bicycle lanes, skate and bike parks, basketball, futsal & badminton courts, and a boardwalk with waterfront activities adjacent to the largest wetland in Putrajaya.

TWO ACRES OF RECREATIONAL & WELLNESS FACILITIES

Spanning 9.65 acres, GEMS Residences is a freehold residential development comprising 676 condominium units in four low-rise blocks up to 16 storeys and four high-rise towers up to 34 storeys, around a central clubhouse with approximately two acres of expansive lifestyle facilities and landscaped areas in its spacious 5th-floor environment deck, giving residents and visitors ample room to unwind. Diverse layouts with built ups from 969 to 1,690 sq ft provide lower entry points for younger purchasers and larger spaces for families. Prices for GEMS Residences start from RM650,000.

Purchasers can opt for standard units or homes that come with private lift lobbies, a premium feature rarely seen in condominium projects of similar price range. Certain units have direct carpark access, with allocated parking bays on the same level just a short walk away, similar to landed homes. The development also has the unique feature of 109 units of wheelchair & geriatric-friendly apartments that are fitted with design elements for senior living or those with limited mobility.

All homes come partially furnished for hassle-free home ownership, including kitchen cabinets, wardrobes and water heaters, with at least two parking bays per unit. Benefiting from IOIPG’s track record for excellence in product delivery, the development achieved outstanding QLASSIC ratings from CIDB Malaysia of 81 for Phase 1 and 82 for Phase 2.

“With GEMS Residences, we aimed to craft a wellness haven catering for healthier lifestyles. Life in the city is increasingly sedentary, as people spend more time on devices at work, in traffic and at home. So we put a lot of thought and planning into our wellness components, providing green spaces and active zones encouraging people to get out and about, guided by Japanese approaches to design and care,” said Ho.

GERIATRIC-FRIENDLY UNITS AND RESIDENT NURSES ON-PREMISE

“According to research, 15% of Malaysians will be in their golden years by 2030, and while much of the ageing population will be healthy, there will be different needs. We worked with IOIPG to tackle these changing needs, applying lessons learned from Japan’s ageing population to incorporate features such as a Wellness Concierge and wheelchair-friendly geriatric units,” said Soichiro Kanada, Executive Director, Mitsubishi Estate Asia Pte. Ltd.

GEMS Residences offers 109 geriatric-friendly units which come with gentle ramps at the front door and bathroom, facilitating wheelchair access. The master bathroom opens via sliding door for ease of access, with panic buttons in the master bedroom and master bathroom for emergency assistance. Washroom and shower grab bars assist the physically frail, helping the elderly age gracefully with their loved ones.

The Wellness Concierge at the central clubhouse is one of GEMS Residences’ most distinctive features. Catering for community-based care, certified nurses are on standby to provide general health advisory and consultation. The Wellness Concierge offers emergency response such as first aid assistance, as well as complimentary vital checks for owners and residents focusing on early detection. A health passport will be developed and maintained for each resident for continuity of care. There is also a trained physiotherapist on-premise that offers complimentary sessions to residents, as well as services on demand.

PILOT HIGH-RISE CARBON FOOTPRINT STUDY

In addition to its curated wellness components, GEMS Residences showcases IOIPG’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles as the subject of the Group’s first upfront embodied carbon assessment. Conducted by Riverstone Environmental Sdn Bhd in accordance with methodologies specified by the UK Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the UK Institution of Structural Engineers, it is one of the first carbon footprint studies for a high-rise building in Malaysia.

Amenities at GEMS Residences’ central clubhouse include a gymnasium, function hall, games corner, reading space, exploratory lab, mini-theatre, karaoke room, and dining and tea lounges, encouraging people to get together and get to know each other. The expansive two-acre 5th-floor environment deck also houses an Olympic-size swimming pool, yoga deck, jogging path and more, allowing residents to pursue healthy lifestyles by keeping themselves active.

Amenities at GEMS Residences’ central clubhouse include a gymnasium, function hall, games corner, reading space, exploratory lab, mini-theatre, karaoke room, and dining and tea lounges, encouraging people to get together and get to know each other. The expansive two-acre 5th-floor environment deck also houses an Olympic-size swimming pool, yoga deck, jogging path and more, allowing residents to pursue healthy lifestyles by keeping themselves active.

Limited units at GEMS Residences remain available. To learn more about our attractive sales packages, please visit https://gemsresidences.ioiproperties.com.my/ or contact us at 03-8947 8899 to visit the sales gallery at IOI Galleria @ IOI Resort City and arrange a viewing opportunity for our show units.