The difference between by and for

We live in a locally considered luxury condo (10 Jalan Bukit Pantai) on the lucky 8th floor.  One of the many status symbols here is the height of your condo - the higher the better.  Janet went to a fire safety training in the condo and found out that the standard fire ladders only go to the 12th floor - otherwise they have to call in a one of a few special trucks and/or helicopters.  Unclear how quickly that would be done.   I enjoyed casting some doubt with friends who live on the 17, 18 and 31st floors about fire safety.

Probably the best course of action is to get out as quickly as possible if there is a fire.

This is truly a great location
* Directly next to the hospital - which is a great reference point for taxi drivers.
* Plenty of taxi drivers - so usually less than 5 minute wait for a taxi
* 5 minute walk to LRT station and public transport access to most of KL
* 10-15 minute walk from shopping centre - Bangsar Village Shopping Centre - mix of discount/strip malls and high end.  Not to be confused with the Bangsar Shopping Centre - 10 minute taxi drive away.  We still struggle with naming two shopping malls so similar when they are so close.  We are near the best one for our shopping habits.
* 10 minute taxi drive to work

The miniature "sail" - the original and larger one is in Dubai is not only interesting architecture but a great landmark to know we are getting close to the condo.  

Very nice views, plenty of space (2400 sq ft), new and a balcony that has a good view where Janet can watch birds, monkeys and the dorms of University of Malaysia students.   

Great sunset- it's a hard life






All positive on the surface but the challenge is that the condo was designed for Westerners not by Westerners.  What does that mean? (I'll add pictures later)
* No electrical outlets in the bathrooms - a must of Western women hair styling
* Limited storage areas (really just some narrow ledges) in the bathrooms
* Double sink in the master bath is tight for two people to be next to each other
* Toilets are separate in the bathrooms but with a glass partition - keep that private
* Switches for the lights are all outside the room - doesn't seem like a big deal until the light gets switched off on you
* Kitchen is split between "dry" and "wet" kitchen - so two small kitchens that are a challenge for two people to operate in - let alone the congregation spot for most Western in home entertaining
* Maid's area doesn't have Air Conditioning (Air Con) - I guess that makes sense but since Janet is the maid - it gets hot in the laundry room and dishwasher area.
* 3 Bedrooms + maid's quarters (small) - 5 bathrooms - 1 bathroom per bedroom and then the "guest bathroom" is outside the main living quarters in non Air Con space.  Would you really send your guest there?

Glad to be here and especially with the company paying, no complaints but just seems odd.  If I was designing a luxury condo for an Asian - I'm sure the list of questions would be much longer.

As our daughter said - this is much classier place than we have ever lived before.  She was surprised that they let me in along with my Hawaiian shirts.  I guess I need to step up my game (not likely).