Norton Park by Gamuda Land 2026: The Apartments Next to AEON Mall Binh Duong — 7.9 Ha, 6 Towers, 1,286 Units
Norton Park is a high-rise apartment project by Gamuda Land on the frontage of Binh Duong Boulevard (National Highway 13), directly next to AEON Mall Binh Duong Canary in the former Thuan An – Binh Duong area, which now sits inside Ho Chi Minh City. The site covers 7.9 hectares split into two precincts, Pulse Forest and Cloud Forest, with six 19-storey towers over a shared basement and 1,286 units in total. Site coverage is only 20%, and 2.5 hectares are given over to landscaping and two private parks. Gamuda Land frames the project around a Forest(E)scape idea — a retreat in nature inside the city — and three design numbers worth remembering: 95% of apartments have two open sides, corner units outnumber standard ones, and the project is genuinely pet-friendly.
As of 21 September 2026 Gamuda Land has held only its first agent briefing (The First Look) and has not published prices. The indicative payment plan is 36 months, with 10–15% paid at the sale and purchase agreement and one instalment every six months. Pulse Forest launches first, with a market debut expected in October 2026. For foreign buyers, the 30% ownership quota has not been confirmed yet; overseas Vietnamese who still hold Vietnamese citizenship can buy as locals. This guide covers everything that is documented so far and flags exactly what is still waiting on the developer.
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What is Norton Park?
Norton Park is an apartment community branded A Gamuda Land Community, developed by Gamuda Land — the Malaysian developer behind Celadon City, Elysian, Eaton Park and Gamuda City — on a 7.9-hectare site fronting Binh Duong Boulevard. According to the developer’s presentation at The First Look, it is Gamuda Land’s eighth project in Vietnam and its first high-rise in the former Binh Duong province, after the low-rise Artisan Park in Binh Duong New City.
What separates Norton Park from most projects along Highway 13 is how the land is used. The developer keeps site coverage at 20%, sets aside 2.5 hectares — almost a third of the site — for landscaping and two residents-only parks, and builds only six 19-storey towers rather than stacking the unit count into taller blocks. With 1,286 units on 7.9 hectares, Norton Park is among the lowest-density apartment projects preparing to launch along Binh Duong Boulevard.
The First Look on 21 September 2026 was the developer’s first briefing for distribution partners, not a sales launch. Gamuda Land presented the master plan, unit mix, landscape concept and an indicative payment framework; the price list, the foreign-ownership quota and the official launch date were not released. All figures below were recorded by Realtique from the presentation slides.
Location: Binh Duong Boulevard frontage, AEON Mall next door, a planned metro station in front
Norton Park sits on the frontage of Binh Duong Boulevard — the local name for National Highway 13 through the former Binh Duong province — in the Thuan An area, which became part of Ho Chi Minh City after the 2025 administrative merger. The developer calls it an “unrepeatable location” for three reasons, and all three can be checked on a map:
- Directly beside AEON Mall Binh Duong Canary, the largest shopping centre in the area, open for more than a decade. Residents walk to the supermarket, cinema and food hall without touching the main road — a rare advantage for landlords on this corridor.
- A planned metro station right in front of the project. The extension of the metro line from Suoi Tien to Thu Dau Mot runs along Binh Duong Boulevard, with a station planned in front of Norton Park — hence the developer’s “two steps to Ben Thanh” message. Read this correctly: the line is still at planning stage and has not broken ground, so for the next three to five years real connectivity depends on the road.
- Opposite Song Be Golf Resort — one of the oldest golf courses in the south — and a few minutes from VSIP 1, the first Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Park, home to hundreds of foreign-invested companies and their expatriate managers. That is precisely the tenant pool the developer is positioning the project for.
By road, Highway 13 through the former Binh Duong province has been widened to eight lanes and was substantially complete by mid-2026 — Realtique covers the corridor, its timeline and the closest comparable project in the SkySOLIS Lai Thieu foreign buyer’s guide — SkySOLIS sits on the same highway a few kilometres closer to the city. From Norton Park to central Ho Chi Minh City the route follows Highway 13 through Binh Trieu.
The 7.9-hectare master plan: Pulse Forest and Cloud Forest
The master plan, titled “A journey under the green canopy”, shows how Gamuda Land divides the site. Along the central internal road are two symmetrical clusters: Plot B — Pulse Forest to the west and Plot C — Cloud Forest to the east, each with three 19-storey towers wrapped around a private courtyard with its own pool and gardens, sharing one basement. The remaining land to the east is Park 1 — the largest green space in the project — next to the sales gallery and show units; to the south, facing Binh Duong Boulevard, are Park 2 and the main entrance gate. The developer says the sales gallery and Park 1 will be completed together, so visitors to the show units see real landscaping rather than renders.
Thirteen touchpoints on the plan (the approach, two parks, gates and name walls for each precinct, landscape features) are how the developer walks residents from the gate to their door through greenery — the biophilic approach Gamuda Land already applied at Celadon City. Pulse Forest is the first precinct to launch; according to the briefing, the first release is around 700–800 units.
Design inspired by the dipterocarp leaf: 95% of apartments with two open sides
The architecture takes its cue from the dipterocarp (cây dầu) — the signature tree of Binh Duong — and the way its winged seeds spin as they fall. From that shape the design team created angular tower forms instead of the usual rectangular slab; each “wing” of a tower is a cluster of apartments opening on two sides. On the typical floor plate, that produces the three numbers the developer keeps repeating:
- 95% of apartments have two open sides — natural ventilation and daylight from two directions, instead of a single balcony wall as in a typical double-loaded corridor building.
- More corner units than standard units — a direct result of the multi-faceted façade; corner units are normally the most sought-after and scarcest type in any project.
- Gaps between clusters kept so that no cluster blocks another’s view, even on lower floors.
For a buyer, “two open sides” has a very practical meaning in southern Vietnam’s climate: less reliance on air-conditioning, bedrooms and kitchens that do not feel sealed, and corner units that typically resell at a premium over middle units of the same size. Realtique will publish a floor-plan guide by unit type as soon as the developer releases the official layouts.
Unit mix: from studios to garden duplexes and five-storey standalone shops
Norton Park has two product groups: standard apartments, which make up most of the inventory, and a limited collection found only in specific positions. The developer was explicit that studios and one-bedroom units account for only about 17% of the mix, with the rest two- and three-bedroom — in other words, Norton Park is designed for owner-occupier families and long-stay expatriate tenants, not as a stock of small units for speculation.
| Group | Product types | Developer’s notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard apartments | Studio · 1BR+ · 2BR · 2BR+ · 3BR | Very few studios; studio + 1BR ≈ 17% of inventory; 2BR and 3BR are the core |
| Limited collection | Garden apartments on the podium · High-floor duplexes · Garden duplexes | Garden duplexes are the rarest type; podium garden units come with a private yard |
| Retail | Podium shops (levels 1–3 in two towers) · Standalone 5-storey shops | Standalone shops have a separate stair for each floor, so an owner can let each level to a different tenant |
Retail is organised as an internal commercial spine running between the two precincts: shops in the tower podiums, a retail promenade and standalone shophouses on the outer edge. The detail worth noting on the standalone shops is that each floor has its own access, so a five-storey unit can operate as five separate lettable spaces — a model that suits investors who want cash flow from several tenants rather than one.
Forest(E)scape amenities: two parks, pools, a level-2 sky park and a pet zone
Gamuda Land combines forest and escape into Forest(E)scape — the goal being that residents genuinely “come home” each day, stepping out of the urban pace and back into nature. This is not a slogan invented for Norton Park; it is the biophilic thread that runs from Celadon City to Eaton Park. What is different here is the land budget — 2.5 hectares of landscaping for 1,286 units allows things that tighter sites cannot do.
- Two private parks (Park 1 beside the sales gallery and Park 2 at the main entrance), for residents’ use rather than public parks.
- Ground-level pools in each precinct courtyard, next to BBQ areas, children’s play areas and a skate zone for teenagers.
- A sky park on level 2 of selected towers — indoor amenity floors are placed on different levels depending on the tower.
- Genuinely pet-friendly: a dedicated pet park and a public pet-wash station, so residents of studios and one-bedroom units can keep a dog or cat without struggling for space to care for it.
- An internal retail spine for daily needs, with AEON Mall next door for everything else.
Indicative payment plan and launch timeline
At The First Look the developer released an indicative payment framework and said the remaining details will be fixed at the official launch:
| Item | Indicative (21/09/2026) | What it means for buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Payment period | 36 months | Longer than the 24–30 months typical of apartments under construction along Highway 13 |
| At the sale and purchase agreement | 10–15% of the unit price | A low initial outlay; the developer explained the 10% (rather than 5%) figure as a way to complete paperwork early |
| Instalment rhythm | One instalment every 6 months | Only two payments a year — easier to plan than monthly schedules, and helpful for buyers transferring funds from abroad |
| Bank support | Yes — being arranged with several banks | Interest rate and grace period to be announced at launch |
| Fast-payment option | Yes | Usually paired with a discount — wait for the official figure |
On price: no price list has been issued. What the developer said at the event is that the land cost at this location is very high, that construction quality targets the top of the area, and that Norton Park will be positioned in the highest price bracket among projects currently selling along Binh Duong Boulevard — it is not a project competing on price. Buyers should set expectations accordingly and wait for a stamped price list rather than word-of-mouth numbers.
On timing: Pulse Forest launches first; the developer expects a market launch in October 2026, with the sales gallery and show units opening at the same time as Park 1. Until then, Realtique is taking registrations to reserve an advisory slot and to send the price list and policy the moment they are issued.
⚠️ Please note: every payment figure above (36 months, 10–15% at SPA, one instalment every six months) is indicative, taken from Gamuda Land’s presentation of 21 September 2026, and may change at the official announcement. The price list, the foreign-ownership quota and the launch date have not been published in writing. This article is not investment or legal advice; check the latest sales policy at the time of any deposit.
Gamuda Land and its biophilic standard in Vietnam
Gamuda Land is the property arm of Malaysia’s Gamuda Berhad, present in Vietnam since 2007 with Gamuda City (Hanoi) and Celadon City (Ho Chi Minh City). Over the past three years it has accelerated in the south through a series of clean-title land acquisitions: Elysian at Lo Lu, Eaton Park on Mai Chi Tho, The Meadow in Binh Chanh, Artisan Park in Binh Duong New City — and now Norton Park. The common thread is biophilic design (bringing nature into the living environment), amenities delivered before or alongside the homes, and Malaysian-standard schedule discipline.
For a Norton Park buyer this record matters on two counts: Gamuda Land habitually finishes landscaping early (which is why the sales gallery is promised together with Park 1), and its previous apartment projects in Ho Chi Minh City have all sold to foreigners within the 30%-per-tower quota — not yet confirmed for Norton Park, but the right basis for the question.
Can foreigners and overseas Vietnamese buy at Norton Park?
Not confirmed yet. At The First Look, Gamuda Land did not announce a foreign-ownership quota for Norton Park. In principle, apartments in a commercial housing project outside national-defence and security zones can be sold to foreigners within a cap of 30% of the units in each tower, on a 50-year ownership term (renewable); the developer’s Eaton Park and Elysian both opened that quota. Realtique will update this page the moment there is a written confirmation — how the quota works, tower by tower, is explained in Vietnam’s 30% foreign ownership quota explained (2026).
Overseas Vietnamese who still hold Vietnamese citizenship can buy Norton Park exactly as a resident citizen would — long-term title, with no 30% cap — under the 2024 Land Law in force since 1 January 2025. If you have Vietnamese roots but not the passport, restoring citizenship is a separate route Realtique handles regularly; see how Viet Kieu can apply for Vietnamese citizenship. For this group, Norton Park is attractive for a clear tenant pool — VSIP 1 expatriates and people working along Binh Duong Boulevard — and for a 36-month schedule that suits buyers who need time to move funds.
Two practical points if you are buying from abroad: ask the developer, in writing, how much of the 30% quota each tower still has at the time you sign, and make sure the project has been added to the list of projects approved for foreign ownership by the city’s Department of Construction. Realtique checks both before recommending a specific tower.
Who Norton Park suits — and five things to check before reserving
On what has been released so far, Norton Park fits three groups best: families working in the former Binh Duong province or northern Ho Chi Minh City who want low-density living beside a major mall; buy-to-let investors targeting VSIP expatriates and AEON-area tenants; and pet owners — very few high-rise projects design dedicated infrastructure for them. Before you reserve, check five things:
- A stamped price list from the developer — ask whether the price is quoted on gross or net (carpet) area and whether VAT and the 2% maintenance fund are included.
- The official notice that the tower is eligible for sale (the “future-formed housing” approval); until it exists, money paid is a reservation, not a purchase contract.
- The official policy that replaces the indicative framework: whether the 36 months apply to every unit type, the fast-payment discount, the bank package and when the grace period ends.
- Cash-flow at the post-promotion interest rate — domestic lending rates remain high; model the loan at the rate after the incentive period, not at 0%.
- The unit’s position within the tower: in a project where 95% of units have two open sides, the value difference lies in corner positions, views over Park 1 or the golf course, and distance from the retail spine — look at the actual floor plate before choosing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Norton Park
Where is Norton Park?
Norton Park is on the frontage of Binh Duong Boulevard (National Highway 13), directly beside AEON Mall Binh Duong Canary, in the former Thuan An – Binh Duong area (now part of Ho Chi Minh City), opposite Song Be Golf Resort and close to the VSIP 1 industrial park. A station on the planned metro extension is located in front of the project.
Who is the developer of Norton Park?
The developer is Gamuda Land (Malaysia), the company behind Celadon City, Gamuda City, Elysian, Eaton Park, The Meadow and Artisan Park. According to the developer, Norton Park is its eighth project in Vietnam.
How big is Norton Park?
The project covers 7.9 hectares with two precincts, Pulse Forest and Cloud Forest, six 19-storey towers over a shared basement and 1,286 units in total. Site coverage is 20% and 2.5 hectares are landscaped, including two private parks.
What unit types does Norton Park offer?
Standard apartments are Studio, 1BR+, 2BR, 2BR+ and 3BR (studios and one-bedroom units are only about 17% of the inventory). The limited collection includes podium garden apartments, high-floor duplexes and garden duplexes. Retail products are podium shops and standalone five-storey shophouses.
How much do Norton Park apartments cost?
As of 21 September 2026 Gamuda Land has not released prices. The developer has said the project will sit in the highest price bracket among projects currently selling along Binh Duong Boulevard. Contact Realtique on +84 866 810 689 to receive the price list on the day it is issued.
What is the Norton Park payment plan?
The indicative framework presented at The First Look is a 36-month schedule with 10–15% paid at the sale and purchase agreement and one instalment every six months, plus bank-support and fast-payment options. The official policy will be announced at the launch, expected in October 2026.
When does Norton Park launch?
The developer expects a market launch in October 2026, starting with the Pulse Forest precinct (around 700–800 units in the first release, according to the briefing). The sales gallery and show units open together with Park 1.
Can foreigners buy at Norton Park?
Gamuda Land has not yet announced a foreign-ownership quota for Norton Park. Its previous apartment projects in Ho Chi Minh City sold to foreigners within the 30%-per-tower quota on 50-year terms. Overseas Vietnamese who hold Vietnamese citizenship can buy as local citizens with long-term title.
Is Norton Park pet-friendly?
Yes. Norton Park is designed as a pet-friendly community with a dedicated pet park and a public pet-wash station inside the project.
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