O’Hako, which means “Box of Surprises” in Japanese, is a Japanese endeavour by Hiroshima-based Marimo Japan’s Malaysian venture called Marimo Land Sdn Bhd helmed by John Taro Fukagawa. The 2-tower, 31-storey freehold Serviced Apartment with a total of 718 units is located in the heart of Puchong, or specifically at the end of Jalan Pipit in Puchong Jaya. This project is novel because it injects a freshness to the industry in that it is a first-of-its-kind Japanese development featuring some very innovative Japanese design concepts, architecture, approach and standards. For one, the tower structure, incorporating Japanese seismic resistant design, is concave and follows the shape of an I-beam, the lobby boasts 5-star hotel grandeur with irregular ceiling structures to delight the beholder and also to add dimension to an otherwise flat top and the guardhouse features an “O” motif like their company logo. Furthermore, their balconies are box-shaped, just like the concept of “The Box of Surprises”. O’Hako is built on 4.4 acres of commercial land, out of which approximately 1.5 acres or 99m X 66m or 63,000sq ft, is dedicated to the landscaped facilities podium in between the residential towers, a podium that showcases 53 exclusive facilities designed for the enjoyment of all ages within the family. This facilities zone is, by far and so far, the biggest among condominiums of its class in Malaysia. O’Hako is expected to be completed in 2019.
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