Arthaland unveils Lucima in Cebu City
Arthaland, the only real estate developer in the Philippines with a portfolio which is 100 percent certified as sustainable, has once again put Cebu City on the global map for green buildings as it broke ground for Lucima.
“We want to share our vision and commitment to different parts of the country. Cebu is the best place to start it off in the South for Arthaland, following the success of our company’s office building development, the Cebu Exchange,” said Jaime C. González, vice chairman and president.
This 37-story development that sits on 2,245 square meters of prime real estate at the corner of Cardinal Rosales Avenue and Samar Loop in Cebu Business Park is envisioned to be the first quadruple-certified sustainable high-rise residential condominium in the country.
It has earned pre-certification for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold by the US Green Building Council. It is vying for WELL (WELL Building Standard), EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies), and BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence certifications.
“Cebu is fast gaining prominence as a leading regional hub and preferred location for some of the most renowned global institutions. Investors and locators alike can look to Lucima to set the standard of luxury living in the city through its timeless design, meticulously executed construction, and thoughtful sustainability features,” said Christopher G. Narciso, EVP, Arthaland.
Coined from the Latin word “Lux” which means light, and the Spanish word “Estima,” which means appreciation, light and its benefits are the inspiration behind the building’s aesthetics, functionality, and energy efficiency. Light gives a solid architectural narrative, dictating what space feels like. Carefully planned features will allow abundant light to penetrate inside the homes while preventing indoor heat gain.
Designed by Saraiva + Associados, an internationally renowned architectural firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, Lucima features 263 one to five-bedroom living spaces ranging from 38 to 542 square meters.