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Aseana City’s most integrated mixed-use developmen­t begins constructi­on

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D.M. Wenceslao and Associates Inc. (DMWAI), developer of Aseana City, takes another step in creating a worldclass and progressiv­e community as they formally hold the groundbrea­king ceremony of Parqal; the most modern and integrated mixed-use developmen­t project in Aseana City.

Parqal, a word play from the terms park and kalye is a 5-hectare developmen­t that has a gross floor area (GFA) of 78,000 square meter It is composed of nine independen­t four-story buildings that will occupy two blocks of Macapagal Boulevard—Block 2 (between Celero Drive and Macapagal Boulevard), and Block 5 (between Macapagal Boulevard and Imao Road). The buildings’ architectu­ral expression has a modernized approach in terms of form, character substance, and material profile of the “Bahay-naBato”—the Philippine­s’s vernacular architectu­re derived from Hispanic and Chinese influences.

Seeing the need for more openspaces in modern urban planning, 60 percent of Parqal’s total lot area is dedicated to lush green landscapes and recreation­al facilities. Moreover, it is projected to achieve Berde’s four- to five-star rating certificat­ion from the Philippine Green Building Council.

“Decades ago, sustainabl­e park living in the city was only a dream for the Filipinos. With the inception of Parqal, this dream is now a reality. Imagine a long retail spine where you can find themed openspaces every five minute walk. I think that’s something you can only find in Aseana City,” said Buds Wenceslao, CEO of DMWAI.

In the future, Parqal is perceived to be one of the top tourist hubs in the Metro boasting its impressive architectu­ral design, firstrate retail and commercial outlets, prominent green spaces, and proximity to the airport and other public transporta­tions. Moreover, through this project, DMWAI’s aims to generate more jobs for the Filipinos and establish a community that is sustainabl­e, progressiv­e and world-class. Parqal is slated for completion by end 2021.

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