D’sara Sentral is a “Transit Oriented Mixed Development” comprises of lifestyle retail outlets, 1 block of 25-storey SOVO (small office versatile office) and 4 blocks of 25-storey Serviced Apartment (SA) and is strategically located 100m from Kampung Selamat MRT Station.
The retail concept is an unconventional open-air street shop-front design with retail units facing pedestrian promenade housed in rectilinear retail block, whilst those fronting Jalan Sungai Buloh, in unique free standing curvilinear retail block providing a prominent frontage. The retail outlets are connected via covered verandah way and a series of sky bridges with direct linkage to the MRT station.
The SOVO and SA towers sit atop an elevated carpark podium with the SOVO tower placed in the most prominent position forming a unique landmark and gateway into the Sungai Buloh Village. The 4 Service Apartment towers are aligned behind SOVO tower to maximize separation from the busy junction between Jalan Sungai Buloh and Jalan Welfare.
The different profile of existing terrain, allows the SOVO and SA drop-off lobbies to be at different levels from that of Retail addressing the usual conflict arising from the vibrant retail and privacy demanded by the residents.
Lush landscaping with ample common recreational facilities provides the desired tranquil ‘relief’ for the residents from the vibrant and exhilarating retail spaces below. The green concept is further expanded by treating the elevated car park podium with vertical green to shield the car parks and provide visual comfort.
The overall composition and architecture are consistently modern contemporary with all towers crowned with brise soleil serving not only to screen the rooftop services but also creates a distinct architectural feature.
D’sara Sentral has redefined Sungai Buloh Urban-scape and act as a distinctive landmark in the otherwise mainly low-rise neighborhood.