Property titans Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and SM Development Corp. (SMDC) have been developing projects that emphasize working, living, and relaxing in response to the challenging times brought by the Covid-19.
Notwithstanding, the two developers have responded to the Herculean odds by providing these needs of the market that promote a work-life balance in their respective projects.
that remains one of the best areas for property investment in Metro Manila.
Amaia Land, the affordable housing unit of ALI, recently held a groundbreaking at the Junction Place Estate with its first Aria tower in Novaliches Quezon, City. Aside from the regular amenities being consistently provided by Amaia, the Junction Place Estate is also being positioned as a great platform for homegrown, small, and medium enterprises to grow and thrive. This promotes inclusivity as 99.5 percent of registered businesses in the country belong to the SME segment.
The company said the Junction Place Estate will develop an efficient ecosystem that will create connections to the neighborhood and to other hubs in Quezon City and beyond. “With its wide array of residential and recreational components, The Junction Place responds to the needs of surrounding communities, promotes a sustainable way of living, and brings further progress to Novaliches,” Amaia said in a press statement.
Amaia will also introduce refreshing possibilities and a breath of fresh air in an urban and bustling location. “We bring in our signature expertise in building master-planned, sustainable communities to this promising location, an Ayala Land development with generous open spaces and pedestrian walkways. It offers the community a green, walkable, and organized development with enhanced transport access, and residential spaces that offer relaxation and tranquility for its residents,” Amaia explained.
Moreover, the Junction Place Estate will also feature green, walkable, and organized development complemented with enhanced transport access and residential spaces that ensure relaxation and tranquility for its residents.
To rise on 1.7 hectares of land, Amaia Steps’ Junction Place Estate will offer recreational amenities that help foster strong communal bonds among residents as they indulge in healthy and active lifestyles. Among these will be a swimming pool, basketball court, play area and linear park. The Junction Place Estate will also have access to the planned Mega Manila Subway as well as multi-modal transport hubs and terminals.
Aside from small business owners, Amaia also aims to target young professionals, government employees, small business owners, families of OFWs, and starter families—a fast-rising market of condo dwellers seeking homes that will accommodate their progressive and modern lifestyles. Being in the affordable market and backed by ALI’s track record, Amaia is guaranteed to capture a big portion of the market.
Once completed, Aria, its first building, will have 9 floors and 208 units that will range in size from 23 to 48 sq m Studio, Deluxe, and Premier.
ICE Tower
SMDC offers a unique project that encourages its residents to live, work and play. Interestingly, the concept reminds us of the setup of Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs in the Binondo area where the first floor of the house is allotted for their business while the second floor and the rest are for residential purposes.
In a recent webinar, SMDC said the ICE Tower Residential Offices RESO promotes an entrepreneurial lifestyle with “spaces for success” that integrates the picture-perfect shift between home life and professional duty, offering the luxury and comforts of a premium condominium development, while providing facilities expected of a professional office address. As a result. ICE Tower will function as an enabler for entrepreneurs to build from the ground up to a full-blown enterprise.
The project becomes more significant as it is fully integrated into the Mall of Asia (MOA) complex. The property is in the pre-selling phase and has a target completion date of end-2024.
The “live at work” idea is a real deal with its full glass façade inspired by the symmetry and smooth glossy surface of the ice. The development sits on a 3,859 sq.m. property, with 844 units in two bedroom, one bedroom, and studio configuration. Each space is designed with the needs of the modern business person in mind.
Connectivity is not a problem as fiber-optic technology will provide unit owners quick access to the Internet for those important online client meetings. It guarantees unhampered work with a 100 percent backup power system. Meanwhile, access to natural light and ventilation will make for a healthy work environment that maximizes creativity, production, and performance.
ICE Tower RESO provides easy access to functional spaces, office machines, and executive services at the Business Hub to enhance the efficiency of entrepreneurs and their employees while lowering monthly expenses.
Fully-equipped meeting rooms and a board room can be used as training rooms, virtual rooms, and ideation rooms. A spacious function hall can host a company event or a product launch. There are designated working spaces as well that are made comfortable yet professional.
It promotes networking for entrepreneurs in the upscale ambiance of the Social Hub. If the stress level breaches capacity, go for a quick workout at the Fitness Hub.
Other recreational facilities of the property include the resort-styled Central Pool, and the Sky Lounge at the roof deck, which offers a panoramic view of the Manila Bay and MOA Complex.
Located at the corner of Sunrise Drive and Edsa extension at the Mall of Asia Complex, the 60-hectare ICE Tower RESO is a mixed-use township community that remains one of the best areas for property investment in Metro Manila. ICE Tower RESO will be professionally managed and maintained by Greenmist Property Management Corp. with its comprehensive residential and office property services.