Construction on the ultra-luxury condominiums called MON VIE at Trade Winds in Thalakotuwa Gardens, Colombo 05, is presently at an advanced stage of development with active construction, according to Prime Lands Residencies PLC. The development will be viewed as not just another apartment tower, but rather through a branded lens that attempts to show how premium urban living can be configured today. The philosophy behind this development has been titled “The Art of Family Living Perfected,” which speaks to the aspiration for a family to live within an environment that has been designed and configured to cater specifically for families.
With the balconies that project out over 25 levels of the development, MON VIE will provide those who purchase into this project with features not typically found in the Sri Lankan residential construction market, such as the first cantilevered viewing deck ever built in Sri Lanka and the first floating rooftop dining venue. The rooftop dining venue is designed to serve as both a resident amenity for MON VIE residents and a destination that offers unparalleled views of Colombo, creating an atmosphere distinct from conventional apartment living.
The homes have been created based on a well-defined, family-friendly theme. MON VIE will offer an exclusive combination of two- and three-bedroom apartments; the project page indicates that the sizes of the two-bedroom apartments range from 912 square feet to 1128 square feet, while the sizes of the three-bedroom apartments range from 1378 square feet to 1432 square feet. The developer describes the neighborhood as one of the most connected suburbs in Colombo, and the accessibility to top schools, hospitals, and other civic amenities is one of the reasons that Colombo 05 is still providing opportunities to buyers looking for prestige and practicality. The project is currently pre-launch, and there are plans to complete the construction by December 2029.
In terms of price, MON VIE falls within the premium bracket above LKR 86,000,000 (approx. USD 257,701 based on today’s approximate exchange rate of LKR 333.72 = 1 USD). This initial price clearly indicates that MON VIE will provide a top-end residential product and not typical/suburban housing; therefore, buyers must expect to pay more to have a residential product that has exclusivity, long-term value, and an exceptional quality of life compared to most urban developments.
The launch of MON VIE in Colombo has brought a new type of project to the residential market. MON VIE combines three rare components at one address: a centrally located Colombo 05 address, a family-style ‘Apartment Mix,’ and an architectural design that customers will engage with and discuss the development of as compared to a typical high-rise.
There are many luxury developments in Colombo available on the basis of both location and lifestyle. Prime Residences believes that due to MON VIE’s combination of rooftop dining with an open-air observation deck and its unique architecture that involves the public engaging with the building in ways other than simply using it as their residency, it is likely that MON VIE will establish more of an identity than a conventional high-rise building.
Depending on how the development is constructed, MON VIE may become a landmark building; however, it would appear from all accounts that MON VIE will be one of the more distinct premium residential developments launched in many years.
