Integrated living is slowly becoming the trendiest way to live in the city. This new phenomenon of living in environments with your every need at hand has also caught Colombo by storm with the upcoming Cinnamon Life integrated development. To understand what living in an integrated complex is like, let us show you what your backyard will look like:

We constantly complain about the lack of time to do the thing we really want to because our lives are governed by the rat race. Wouldn’t it be nice to be presented with an alternative where you actually have the time to stop and smell the roses? Living in an environment that makes your life easier and saves you precious time are bound to make you happy. Cinnamon Life presents a new way of living, letting you engage in the thing you want to, from indulging in hobbies to spending quality time with loved ones.

Integrated development is fast becoming a fashion statement with younger professionals and for good reason: if you have the convenience of your every need within reach – preferably in your backyard – it makes life all the more convenient. Cinnamon Life also promotes sustainable living for residents and business operators, letting you walk to your destination or just take a short drive.

Cinnamon Life has been designed as a one-stop centre for all your needs, incorporating convenient components to integrate and compliment the many things your life is about. The residential towers are designed to co-exist with a shopping mall with separate entrances that include a drop off lobby, private residence entrances, exclusive car parks and separate security.

It also promotes the idea of live, work and play in a single location, allowing for convenience at every turn. Reducing traffic and pollution with lower usage of cars, better quality living, less time wasted commuting, pedestrian-friendly environments within the vicinity and the ability to live near all your needs combine to make this the new benchmark for 21st century living. Space to unwind and enjoy a cup of coffee and places to mingle with friends are features added specially to incorporate the essence of your lifestyle.

Integrated living endeavours to help you live a healthier and better quality life and keeps all your needs in the vicinity of your home. Just walk out of your apartment and down to the walkways lined with trees and some beautiful scenery or just pop down to the gym a few floors away. Maybe do a bit of grocery shopping on your way back home or take your family out to dinner downstairs. Everything you need literally is in your backyard when you live at Cinnamon Life.

The ever-changing needs of 21st century living are well met in the many integrated developments popping up all over Asia today. Fully functional cities, encompassing housing and commercial spaces, shopping and entertainment all within the same compound, make life more convenient and that much richer. Let’s look at some of the key developments in the region today:

CapitaLand is the largest real estate fund management businesses in Asia, with 9 Raffles City projects that are testament to CapitaLand’s leading position in integrated developments. The company’s main focus is on building quality spaces catering to discerning tastes while offering great value in the process. The already completed Raffles Cities in Shanghai, Beijing, Ningbo and Chengdu are landmarks in their respective cities, offering a better quality of life and a much sort after address.

Marina Bay Sands is an integrated development committed to meeting Singapore’s social needs while achieving the country’s’ economic and tourism goals. The destination offers a luxury hotel, state-of-the art convention and exhibition facilities, theatres, world-class entertainment and the best shopping and dining in the region. The three hotel towers are crowned by the spectacular Sands SkyPark located on level 57. Situated on 15.5 hectares of land, the property won over 320 awards since opening in 2010. Marina Bay Sands is also the first venue in Southeast Asia to attain the ISO 20121 Sustainable Events Management certification, making it a destination for those who appreciate luxury.

Another fast-growing integrated developer is Malaysia’s Sunway Properties. An award-winning developer, Sunway builds for a better tomorrow by creating an integrated environment for living, learning, working and leisure. Sunway successfully introduced the “Resort Living within the City” lifestyle concept “Sunway Resort City. The city is. home to the world’s largest man-made surf beach and the iconic Sunway Pyramid shopping mall with its landmark pyramid and lion’s head. The township is also home to a world-class centre for education and healthcare alongside the finest in retail and commercial facilities.

Colombo city’s upcoming Cinnamon Life is tipped to be a game-changer for Sri Lanka as the country gears up for a high volume of commercial development in and around the city. Dubbed Colombo’s life capital, Cinnamon Life is also the largest private sector led development project in Sri Lanka to date.

Cinnamon Life will feature residences, office complexes, a signature Cinnamon brand hotel, retail mall, conferencing facilities, entertainment venues, fine dining and more, making it a one-stop-shop for everyone’s need. Located in the heart of Colombo, this waterfront property’s multifaceted offerings are tipped to make it the most sought after location in the city.

The world over, integrated developments are increasingly becoming the preferred choice for families looking for better living environments and more time for the good things in life.

The ever-popular integrated development concept combines spaces to work, stay and play, giving you a city within a city to live in. As more of these developments become the preferred living option for 21st century families, it is important to take note of the aesthetic and design that bring these developments to life. An integrated development can be a solely functional space but it also has the potential to be a landmark, appealing to the highest echelons of society. Let’s look at some of the world’s leading architects and their one-of-a-kind, integrated designs:

World-renowned architect and urban developer, Moshe Safdie designed the award-winning Marina Bay Sands development in Singapore. Created to inspire future design, the unique architectural concept of Marina Bay Sands is present throughout the integrated resort. The architecture also follows fengshui principles, creating a perfect balance of energy, in harmony with the environment. Safdie is also known for his ground-breaking development Habitat ’67 – a complex residential project featuring a building-block design placed atop one another in a uniquely aesthetic and functional creation. This project propelled him onto the world stage and made Safdie one of the most in-demand architects and city designers in the world.

http://www.msafdie.com/

Dutch architect Ben VanBerkle of UNstudio designed the Raffles City project in Hangzhou, China. The Raffles City philosophy is about providing multi-purpose functionality in an urban context while harmoniously melding into the city’s existing landscape. With Hangzhou’s Raffles City, the design twists towards the landscape, whilst the landscape twists back towards the project’s urban elements, incorporating and consolidating these separate elements into a single gesture. Berkel and the UNstudio team went on to win the 2016 BNA Kubus award among numerous other accolades since the project’s inception.

http://www.unstudio.com/

Cecil Balmond of Balmond Studio is a British-Sri Lankan architect and principal designer of up-coming Cinnamon Life integrated development, responsible for its architecture, engineering and public-space interior design. An internationally renowned artist, architect and engineer, Balmond is a trendsetter, transcending conventional boundaries of design disciplines. His work is undoubtedly the perfect tribute to combining art with science. In this dynamic era of the integrated development, Balmond has re-invented the very concept of space, transforming the meaning of geometry, form and structure into personal, emotional spaces. He is the recipient of many awards including the Thomas Jefferson foundation medal in Architecture (2016); OBE for services to architecture (2015) and the Sir Banister Fletcher prize for best book on architecture 2005. http://www.balmondstudio.com/

Watch Cecil Balmond’s vision unfold as Cinnamon Life rises to redefine Colombo’s skyline.

A 3D Walk through of the Waterfront Project which will change the Skyline of Colombo, Sri Lanka This will be named Cinnamon Life and is scheduled to open in 2018!

• Integrated Resort Development of 4.5 million Sq ft.
• 800 room luxury hotel, large high end retail mall, luxury residencies and state of the art office space
• Largest private sector investment in Sri Lanka
• Iconic design by world acclaimed British based Sri Lankan architect Cecil Balmond
• A project of significant national importance
• Envisioned to be the epicenter of modern South Asia