Vista Residences redefines “mixed-use” in Cebu

Cebu has always been uniquely fascinating. It is the oldest city in the Philippines, but also the most progressive. Within its borders are the country’s oldest school, the oldest church and the oldest fort, but, rushing into the 21st century and those very same borders also contain the fourth largest shipbuilder in the world, it is eighth among the world’s top IT and BPO destinations, it is the second most developed province in the Philippines – following Metro Manila, the country’s premier tourist destination, and, by 2018, it will have the first and only “Resort Airport” in the world.

The eyes of the country – and parts of the world – have, in fact, been focused on Cebu, as it has been leading in growth and trade. Yet, as it rushes head first into pulling the Philippine economy into tiger-hood, the lifestyle in the metro is still laid back. The city sits on the ninth largest island in the country and has been blest with coastlines that have evolved into some of the country’s best beaches –giving the province its position as a global tourist destination. The city’s economic development, affectionately nicknamed “Ceboom,” has not diminished the province’s rustic personality. It’s people are content, cheerful, and optimistic, making Cebu one of the best places in the world to live in, to invest in, build a career or business in, and raise a family in.

Naturally, the influx into the province has been beyond enthusiastic. Thus, there is currently a need for homes in the booming metropolis. Vista Residences Inc. (VRI) – the condominium arm of Vista Land – is responding to this with a magnificent 32-storey, two-tower development right in the heart of Metro Cebu.

VRI Evolves the Country’s Definition of “Mixed Use” Condominiums

Vista Residences is currently building what could become one of the city’s finest vertical properties, Vista Suarez Cebu. It’s designed to create the ideal human habitat by responding to nearly every aspect of human life – education, business, leisure, family, the need for growth, and of course, building and nurturing dreams. In this sense, “mixed use” goes beyond the customary “business, commercial, residential” scope.

The property will rise on Gorordo Avenue putting it in the middle of the metro’s key hubs: Fuente Osmeña Circle, the Cebu Provincial Capitol, and a commercial and leisure center. It is accessed from Cebu’s many streets and avenues, and easy to reach from via the city’s public transport system. Its central location puts it a stone’s throw away from the city’s government centers, office buildings, commercial and leisure areas – making Vista Suarez Cebu perfect not just for residents; but for businesses and tourists as well. One of Cebu’s gifts is that though at its center is the dynamic, modern-day, hubbub that is Metro Cebu, within 30 minutes one can be at the foothills of mountains and alluring beaches.

Redesigning the Way We Live in the Sky

Blueprinted for both work and sanctuary, Vista Suarez Cebu will offer a minimal 27 units per floor in Tower 1, and only 14 units per floor in Tower 2 – allowing for more privacy, less crowding in the public areas, and breathing space – a huge premium in condominium living.

Entirely unique to Vista Suarez Cebu is that it is smartly designed in an Lshape. This was specified to make sure every single unit shared in the incredible views of the city and the mountains that fringe the Visayan metropolis.

At the street level, the property will house commercial shops and restaurants. The next two levels will be for offices and business centers. A fascinating concept in maximizing a condominium’s capability, Vista Suarez Cebu will be a “condotel”, a residential development, and a collection of serviced residences. The sixth to the 14th floor will be run as a hotel. The rooms – offering studio and onebedroom selections – will be outfitted and run with the same expertise and customer care as are the world’s top hotels. The 15th to the 28th floors make up the tower’s condotel floor or serviced residences, allowing owners to make good on their investments by having their units leased. The condotel will be serviced by the hotel management and will take in longer staying guests. At the top four floors will be residential studios, and one and two-bedroom flats — more spacious than the hotel units.

Connecting the two towers, the amenities area on the fourth floor will offer an infinity and wading pool, a kids play area, a gym, twin lounging areas, an all-day dining hall, and a spa. At the tower’s roof will be the Sky Lounge with a series of lazing areas. The area will offer spa cabañas and al fresco dining spaces where the residents can hold parties or romantic dinners.

Both towers will offer separate lobbies with concierge services. Beyond all that, three below-ground guarded parking floors, 24/7 security, fire and smoke detection systems, and intelligent management and building systems.

VRI is Investing in the Cebuano

With the business and lifestyle dynamic Cebu has to offer, and the growth predicted for this busy metro, leasing opportunities are immense. Cebu is VISMIN’s key business hub. This means not only is the expat and employee population on the rise, but the number of universities the city has to offer signifies a major growth in the student population as well. Add to that the number of conferences, meetings and exhibitions the city attracts yearly, and the number of tourists coming in, you have what will be a monumental growth in both the hospitality and the residential industries, both of which Vista Suarez Cebu was designed to respond to.

VRI understands that most condominiums are purchased as investments. Thus, the group designed leasing options to strengthen its customers’ investment opportunities. The Vista Residences Leasing Group offers a selection of four leasing services designed as proactive solutions for unit owners : Asset Management Service, Leasing Services Only, Serviced Suites, and the “Condormitels” created for the University Series condominiums.

Vista Residences: Thoughtful and Sustainable Design

Vista Residences is a formidable player in the country’s condominium industry. In 12 short years it has managed to rise to becoming among the top five in the industry. The group carries with it Vista Land’s four-decades of experience in developing properties and vertical residences – integrating into every project expertise in space planning, and flair for finding accessible locations.

If you’re interested in learning more about Vista Residences projects, call: (63 2) 584 1182 or +63917 857 6494. Visit our website at www.vistaresidences.com.ph.