East Raya Gardens to bring Bali-style living

Bali in Indonesia is one of the most enchanting places on Earth and a top tourist destination in Southeast Asia. The island's beautiful beaches and resorts combined with exotic local culture and hospitality provides visitors a very unique and welcoming experience. Temples, rituals and a tranquil environment also give the place a semblance of a sanctuary.

The enviable Balinese lifestyle characterized by beauty and peace will be ready to soothe the frenetic lives of working urbanites and give start-up Filipino families their own private paradise in Pasig city when East Raya Gardens of DMCI Homes is finally completed.

DMCI Homes has broken ground for the only Balinese-inspired mid-rise residential community in Pasig City with a modern Balinese-themed architecture and resort amenities. The gate of the 2.9-hectare residential village, with its distinct Balinese roof, was blessed by a priest during the ceremony. Key construction documents were placed inside a time capsule with Project Director Alma A. Florendo sliding the building perspectives; Director for Design and Construction Elmer G. Civil, the site development plan; Project Manager Joel San Jose, the building and clubhouse plans; and Senior Architect Nonong Hipe, the day's newspapers. The four officials buried the time capsule before proceeding to the ribbon cutting and lead the blessing of the East Raya Gardens sales office along Mercedes Avenue.

Upon construction completion, East Raya Gardens will have seven five-storey condominiums offering two-bedroom (56.5 and 64 sqm) and three-bedroom (88 sqm) unit options. All units come with a balcony and a service area located at the roof deck. Each building will feature modern elevator, resort-themed receiving area and landscaped atrium for natural light and ventilation at the upper ground floor.

The construction of the clubhouse has already begun along with three buildings namely, Amanusa, Senja and Rama. Florendo confides that Amanusa will be completed and ready for occupancy by February 2010, followed by Senja building to be finished by March 2010 and another front building, Rama, which will be completed two months later.

With the unprecedented success of DMCI Homes' Raya Gardens Condominiums in the heart of Parañaque City, it was only a matter of time before the company followed up with another version of this refreshing new concept of Balinese living. East Raya Gardens will retain and improve on the Balinese-themed architecture and resort amenities that Raya Garden offered. True to its Balinese name "raya" (meaning "great"), the development will feature breathtaking architectural details such as the pavilion-like clubhouse, Balinese gardens and water elements that stand to offer a relaxing haven. It will also feature Bali-style swimming pools for adults and children, a playground, a basketball court, fitness gym, recreation and entertainment halls, and lounge area.

Other prominent highlights of the development are the 24-hour roving security service, electrified perimeter fence, Wi-Fi accessibility at the clubhouse, water and laundry station services.

"It's quite peaceful here. When you enter the place, there is a feeling of serenity," says Florendo.

East Raya Gardens lies in the quiet side of Pasig where traffic congestions is lesser. It is also strategically located being close to major thoroughfares -- C5 road and Ortigas Avenue; the business districts of Ortigas Center and Eastwood City; malls such as SM Megamall, SM Pasig Supercenter, Tiendesitas; schools like University of Asia and the Pacific and La Consolacion College Pasig ; and modern hospital like The Medical City are just nearby.

At prices ranging from P2.25 million to P4.12 million, modest income earning families will get value for their money for an East Raya Gardens unit. Coming from the country's first triple A builder/developer, each unit possesses exceptional features and amenities and world-standard level of craftsmanship borne out of its more than 50 years of experience in the construction and development industry.

Source: DMCI Homes
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A Builder's Blissful Brew

Rosewood Pointe emerges as idyllic home for architect and family

When Alfred Carandang moved in with his wife and kids to Rosewood Pointe by DMCI Homes in July of 2007, he did not leave the property's cozy confines for two straight weeks. "For those two weeks, I worked from the clubhouse with my laptop, facing the pool," the 35-year-old Alfred said. "It was so relaxing and peaceful. All the documents I needed to read and the checks I needed to sign, I just asked my people to bring over."

It is hard to blame someone who has finally found his ideal abode after painstakingly scouring the property market. "Before getting wind of this development, we checked on about 10 other properties. Nothing came close to what Rosewood Pointe had to offer," he noted.

An ambient residential community comprising of 8 mid-rise and 2 hi-rise structures on a 4-hectare property, Rosewood Pointe follows a Neo-Asian theme to convey contemporary, stylish living. The project boasts of 8,000 sqm of open spaces and amenities - one of the largest among DMCI Homes developments. Rosewood Pointe is one of the components of DMCI Homes' Township Central in progressive Taguig City.

Being the president of an architectural and design firm for 11 years, Alfred has understandably stringent standards when it comes to finding a place that he and his family can call home. And while he recognizes that there can never be the perfect design or perfect construction, he is happy that Rosewood Pointe satisfies the more important criteria he has personally set.

Alfred identified the property's strategic location as one of the project's key points, which is near places of work such as the Makati CBD as well as school establishments. "This place, just off the C5 Road, is ideally situated. All other conveniences - the malls, the airport, commercial centers - they are just nearby."

He also noted the themed development and the architectural character of the place, which further adds to the look and feel of home. This medium-density development likewise reduces the suffocating effects of living in a concrete structure. "We did not want to stay in a cold, overcrowded high-rise wherein you bump into faceless, nameless people. I particularly do not like waiting in line for elevators. On the practical side, it is easier to bring in stuff such as groceries and furniture," Alfred said.

He singled out the property's child-friendly environment, which indicates the employment of strict security standards for the residents' peace of mind. "Plus, the development teems with amenities and activity areas that the kids can really enjoy," he added.

On the practice of green architecture, Alfred mentioned his appreciation for developments that give importance to environmental responsiveness. At Rosewood, open spaces are generous and greens abound. Also, the building design is such that air circulation and natural lighting are enhanced.

More than satisfying his personal checklist, Alfred is pleased that DMCI Homes truly seeks to understand the needs of homeowners. Excellent after sales service, Alfred said, makes up for unavoidable design and construction limitations.

Alfred further explained that attractive living spaces and top-rate amenities are merely superficial gloss without a synergetic, thriving community. He appreciates that the Property Management Office (PMO) constantly undertakes projects, such as Halloween and Christmas parties, that encourage resident interaction. He also notices the improved services of the office. "The PMO has been more alert and anticipative of the residents' wants and needs. Common problems such as repairs are always dealt with promptly."

Being one of the development's first residents, Alfred is witness to the inspiring evolution that continues to take place at Rosewood Pointe. He added: "We have grown, from indifferent individuals and families, to a coherent community with members that now care about one another."

Rosewood Pointe is another first-rate development by DMCI Homes - the country's first Triple A builder/developer that offers modest income earning families optimum value for their money by providing homes with exceptional features and amenities, world-standard level of craftsmanship borne out of more than 50 years experience in the construction and development industry.

Source: DMCI Homes

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LOOKING FORWARD, DESPITE THE TURMOIL

ALFREDO AUSTRIA
managing director of DMCI Homes.

--NONIE REYES

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MAJOR property developer DMCI Homes remains bullish despite the current financial turmoil because it has a solid market base in the country. In fact, the company has launched three projects, namely, the Ohana Place, Magnolia Place and East Raya Gardens, to cater to the growing demand for mid-rise residential housing units.



Alfredo Austria, managing director of DMCI Homes, said in a recent briefing the company displayed resiliency in tough times like the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

Founded originally as a construction company by engineer David Consunji in December 24, 1954, DMCI spun off its housing division DMCI Homes in 1999 with the aim to build condominiums and house and lots.

“DMCI was the company’s response to the Asian crisis. It was a sense of urgency because our assets were becoming underutilized.”

Since then, Austria said DMCI has evolved into a top-caliber developer of mid-rises.
“Over the years, we have sharpened our craft in building medium-density projects.

More than 7,556 units of mid-rise buildings have been offered to the public, 60 percent of which are already moved-in. Building mid-rise developments affords us to deliver units earlier than the normal developments. And since the bulk of our buyers are end-users, the demand for moving in right away is addressed,” said Austria.

Since 1999, DMCI Homes has constructed 6,073 residential units for its mid-rise developments, As of March 2008, 5,994 of these units have been sold. On average, Austria said 25 to 33 units per project of DMCI Homes’ mid-rise projects are sold per month.

DMCI is currently focused on the local market with only 20-percent concentration in market overseas. “We have marketing presence in Milan, London and Dubai. We are a latecomer in the international market,” said Austria.

DMCI is quite aware that location is a very important factor in attracting residents, as all their projects are located in accessible areas where residents easily reach the basic requirements of a community—schools, hospitals, transport points, commercial areas, business districts and other institutions

Among its early projects are the Lake View Manors (1999), Hampstead Gardens (2001), East Ortigas Mansions (2003), Villa Alegre (2004) and Mayfield Park (2004).

Riverfront Residences is part of the present crops of projects of DMCI. It is a mid-rise community that provides a 3,000-sq-m manicured linear park by the Marikina River.

For Taguig City residents, the Royal Palm Residences offers the convenience of the balance between home and city living.

The Manors at Celebrity Place in Quezon City is for the Anglophiles because it is an English-inspired exclusive mid-rise residential community with fast access to premier educational institutions, upscale residential ambience and leisure spots for the underserved families.

For the Zen-inspired, DMCI Homes has the Mayfield Park Residences right in the heart of Pasig City. Like its other mid-rise developments, Mayfield Park offers the residents a resort-like ambience.

Hawaiian style in Ohana Place

DMCI Homes pioneered in the introduction of an Hawaiian theme in Metro Manila through the building of the Ohana Place.

Lorenzo Raule, project development manager of DMCI Homes, said the residential buildings of Ohana Place were inspired from key destinations in Hawaii—Honolulu, Maui, Lanai, Hanalei, Kauai, Lanikai and Anahola.

Once completed, Raule said the 31-hectare village located in Las Piñas will be a prominent landmark.

Expect also lush tropical greenery such as gumamela and palm trees, the central amenity area which consists of a curvilinear swimming pool, an island bar with coconut trees and huts, and water slides and cascades geared towards giving residents a resort lifestyle.

Units offered at Ohana Place are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom residential unit types with sizes of 42 sqm, 49.5 sq m and 66 sq m.

“These sizes offer young middle-income families just enough space to live, relax and bond with family members,” said Raule.

The price for a 42-sq-m, two-bedroom inner unit ranges from P2.2 million to P2.6 million.

A total of 738 units are available at Ohana Place with the first building, Honolulu, set for turnover on or before August 2009.

Urban solace in Magnolia Place

Raule said Magnolia Place, located near Quirino Highway and Mindanao Avenue, offers a tropical haven in northern Quezon City. With 60 percent of a 3.29-hectare space allotted to open space and common areas plus 40 percent to building footprint, the residents won’t suffer crammed spaces and smaller unit configurations.

Magnolia Place will adapt Neo-Asian architecture, with the residential community composed of 13-medium rise five-story buildings in single row and double row configurations. It offers two-bedroom and three-bedroom residential units with sizes of 42 sq m, 49.5 sq m and 66 sq m.

Raule said the highlight of the development in Magnolia Place is the Central Curvilinear Park, which features a tree-lined avenue, walkways and special street paving, beautifully complemented by a wide variety of flowering vines and colorful planting strips in its entire stretch.

Magnolia Place, with 843 residential units, has a price range of P2.2-P4.5 million. The first two buildings, Liana and Verawood, are scheduled for turn over on February 2010.

Living the Balinese way in East Raya Gardens

East Raya Gardens will introduce the Balinese theme and resort-type residential condominium. Set to rise on Mercedes Avenue in Pasig City, East Raya Gardens is a 2.9-hectare residential village composed of eight medium-rise, five-story buildings, complemented with 500 sq m of lush Balinese gardens and water features.

Just like the word Raya, which means great in Balinese, East Raya will also have fantastic architectural details such as the pavilion-like clubhouse, Balinese gardens and water elements designed to provide a relaxing treat to individuals.

Target market are young professionals in their late 20s and 30s employed in nearby Ortigas and Libis area. East Raya Gardens will offer two-bedroom and three-bedroom residential units with sizes of 42 sq m, 49.5 sq m and 66 sq m. Furthermore, residential units will have a balcony and a service area located at the building’s roof deck.

With 60 percent of the whole land area dedicated to open spaces, landscapes and other recreational facilities, Raule said residents would have adequate room to breathe and unwind after a hard day’s work.

East Raya Place will have a total of 778 units with a price range between P2.25 million to P4.12 million. The first building is scheduled to be turned over by February 2010.


Written by Rizal Raoul Reyes, Correspondent
WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2008 18:25

Source: Business Mirror
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