Vertical communities stay safe in lofty perches

At high-rise development Wallich Residence in Tanjong Pagar, a library (above) for residents is located on the 52nd floor while an infinity pool is on the 39th floor. ST PHOTOS: JOEL CHAN
At high-rise development Wallich Residence in Tanjong Pagar, a library for residents is located on the 52nd floor while an infinity pool is on the 39th floor. ST PHOTOS: JOEL CHAN
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SINGAPORE - A glass of whisky in hand, Dr Desmond Quek looks out of his floor-to-ceiling window in his apartment on the 50th floor of Wallich Residence in Guoco Tower and is enrapt.

He is part of a growing "vertical community" inhabiting super-high-rise developments.

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