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A serene, secure and sustainable place to live

The Academic Community Residence gives faculty, staff and their families 232 homes a short walk from the institute, with shops, services and green space of their own.

A residential street at IKAR: townhouses behind flowering trees and a wide pedestrian walkway

A neighbourhood, not just housing

The residential district sits on the quieter eastern half of the campus, separated from the academic buildings by a wooded green buffer. Streets are tree-lined and low-density, with walking and jogging trails, pocket gardens and a children's play area.

  • Gated community with 24/7 security, CCTV and smart access control
  • Underground utilities and solar-powered street lights
  • Rainwater harvesting, recycling and waste management
  • Walkable, bicycle-friendly streets and a jogging trail
  • Sports and recreation court for residents

Three types of home

232 homes in total, with about 27,280 m² of built-up living space and dedicated resident and visitor parking.

Type A

144

Academic apartments

Apartments with a living area, dining, kitchen, master bedroom and balconies.

Bedrooms
3
Unit area
90 m²
Layout
8 blocks of 18 units
Parking
1 space per unit

Type B

72

Townhouses

Two-storey family homes with a living room downstairs and a family lounge and bedrooms upstairs.

Bedrooms
3
Built-up area
150 m², 2 floors
Layout
12 clusters of 6
Parking
2 spaces per unit

Type C

16

Executive houses

Detached two-storey homes with a double garage and generous living and dining rooms.

Bedrooms
4
Built-up area
220 m², 2 floors
Garage
Two cars
Parking
2 spaces per unit
Unit floor plans: Type A apartment, Type B townhouse and Type C executive house

Residential Village Centre

A lively hub for daily essentials, social connection and community life, placed at the heart of the residential district so no home is more than 150 metres away.

The IKAR Residential Village Centre at dusk: shopfronts for a supermarket, pharmacy, café, restaurant and retail shops, with outdoor seating

Everyday convenience

  • Supermarket and pharmacy
  • Café and restaurant with indoor and outdoor terrace seating
  • Four retail shops
  • Laundry, gymnasium, barber shop and salon
  • ATM and estate management office
  • Public plaza for community events

Designed for people

The centre is pedestrian-friendly, set among landscaped gardens and shade trees, with separate parking, accessible spaces and EV charging. Energy-efficient building design, rainwater harvesting and green infrastructure keep its footprint light.

Concept render: Supermarket
Supermarket
Concept render: Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Concept render: Café & dining
Café & dining
Concept render: Restaurant
Restaurant
Concept render: Retail shops
Retail shops
Concept render: Public plaza
Public plaza

Interested in living at IKAR?

Residential homes are planned for Phases 2 to 4. Register your interest and we'll share details as they're confirmed.