Chinese New Year is considered a time for prosperity but for residents of a Liverpool apartment complex, it could be even more so.
The One Park West development is considered to be one of the luckiest in the city due to its location sandwiched between the River Mersey and a parkland.
So strong is the belief that the buildings owners are consulting Feng Shui experts to find out why.
To mark the start of Chinese New Year on February 14th, the developer Grosvenor has sought expert opinion from the UK’s Feng Shui Society.
Projects director Guy Butler said: "Residents have told us in the past that the building’s location is considered particularly lucky in Chinese culture.
"Apparently people living in buildings next to water and to parks are more likely to be lucky, wealthy and happy. We certainly hope all our residents feel this way and to celebrate the start of the Year of the Tiger, we decided to speak to some real experts to find out why."
Chair of the Feng Shui Society Simon Brown said: "Water has a healing affect. Since One Park West is situated next to water, as well as having water features close by, it helps to create- feeling of being connected to one of the sources of vitality.
"The property has very interesting shapes that create a unique living experience.
"The amazing exposure to natural light, which, apart from providing views of nature, also brings the solar energy of the sun into the apartments and helps to create a vibrant atmosphere. It has been designed to stimulate the mind and help residents engage with their living space."
Christine Andain, who runs the Feng Shui Balance consultancy, added: "One Park West has excellent Feng Shui. The water surrounding the residence will bring prosperity and the greenery of the nearby parkland will transfer good energy to its inhabitants."
Xiaoshu Li, 26, who lives at One Park West, said: "I consider myself to be one of luckiest residents, not because of my culture, but because of the design of the property and the happiness that the accommodation brings to my life.
"Externally, the complex is predominantly a glass and steel structure allowing lots of light in, but my apartment and communal areas have a strong wood element, including oak flooring throughout.
“The building has a west-facing entrance on to Liverpool’s famous waterfront – so the water element features strongly from that direction.
"A lovely, spacious, parkland area surrounds the north and east wings of the building. And yet, the building is smack right in the centre of a bustling city. An open terrace in the centre of the building has a ‘gateway’ effect – allowing the 'chi' energy to enter the building, which helps me feel positive."
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