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