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Amaia, SMDC promote working, living, and relaxing in their projects

- By Rizal Raoul S. Reyes

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.

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 masterplan­ned, 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 preselling 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 fiberoptic 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.

 ??  ?? AMAIA Steps The Junction Place will rise on 1.7 hectares of land and will offer recreation­al amenities that help foster strong communal bonds among residents.
AMAIA Steps The Junction Place will rise on 1.7 hectares of land and will offer recreation­al amenities that help foster strong communal bonds among residents.
 ??  ?? ICE Tower aerial shot. ICE Tower RESO is a mixed-used township community that remains one of the best areas for property investment in Metro Manila
ICE Tower aerial shot. ICE Tower RESO is a mixed-used township community that remains one of the best areas for property investment in Metro Manila

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