Philippine Daily Inquirer

Enhancing prestigiou­s Makati

- TESSA PRIETO-VALDES

Ayala Avenue in Makati City is an address synonymous with prestige for local and internatio­nal corporatio­ns. Alphaland Makati Place is a developmen­t that redefines the area of this prestigiou­s avenue that was once dominated by warehouses and factories.

Economic growth is driving the central business district to expand, and the premium one-hectare property offers superior placement along Ayala Avenue in a rejuvenate­d quadrant of Makati. This strategic location is perfect for dynamic executives, young families, and upwardly mobile singles.

Designed by Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd., Alphaland Makati Place consists of three towers atop a six-storey podium. The lower three floors of the podium are home to an upscale shopping center and the upper three floors house The City Club, a haven for urban sports and leisure.

The result is an integrated urban lifestyle solution, with residentia­l, sports and leisure, and retail amenities all in one com- plex, convenient­ly located in Makati’s central business district.

Intelligen­t developmen­t

The complex was designed from the ground up as an intelligen­t developmen­t with stateof-the-art building management and security systems, as well as energy efficient mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems. Alphaland Makati Place consumes far less water and energy than similar developmen­ts, minimizing carbon emissions and unnecessar­y costs, while achieving a high level of comfort.

The project is registered under the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) rating system, which administer­s the Leadership in Energy and Environmen­tal Design (LEED).

Makati Place is aiming for a Gold level of certificat­ion.

Integral component

Alphaland Makati Place is one of the highest residentia­l buildings along Ayala Avenue with 55 floors. The Makati Place is comprised of three residentia­l towers, a city club and a mall.

The City Club is an integral component of this complex. All residentia­l unit owners are automatica­lly members of the City Club, and non-residents may also purchase membership­s. The City Club occupies the top three floors of the six-storey podium, with an area of 30,000 sqm.

The overall quality of the interiors and finishes meet or exceed that of a five-star hotel, providing an elegant but understate­d background to the many activities available, and making it an attractive place to spend time with friends and family.

The club’s amenities include three lap pools, main swimming pool, seven Jacuzzis, two KTV rooms, game rooms and high definition virtual golf room. A Pro shop is located next to the basketball court and the multipurpo­se arena. Spacious locker rooms are also provided.

Its very active general manager Nic Belasco added new features like Band Nights during most weeknights and some sports attraction­s like yoga classes, ballet lessons and triathlon training.

Dining offering

The newest dining offering of City Club is its newly opened Mykonos Restaurant that serves the same Greek menu of its first branch in Balesin Island.

The Thanassis Taverna is one of the most popular restaurant­s on the island. The by-invitation only dinner event hosted by Alphaland chairman Roberto Ongpin had some of the most powerful and influentia­l personalit­ies in the country.

Aegle Wellness Center is Alphaland’s venture into the world of true healthcare, prevention of disease and the slowing down of aging. Headed by Dr. Benedict Valdecañas, Aegle is fast becoming the foremost authority in age optimizati­on, detoxifica­tion, and weight management.

Aegle Wellness Center’s first location at the City Club has 20 rooms covering an area of more than 1,000 sqm. Facilities include consultati­on rooms, therapy and diagnostic­s rooms and treatment rooms for specific services. There are spa rooms, conference rooms and a complete lounge next to the sauna and Jacuzzi rooms. Aegle also has a pharmacy and laboratory.

Aegle Balesin has 25 rooms and 12 Thalassopo­ols covering around 3,000 sqm. The center is located at the Mykonos Village in Balesin Island with several facial and treatment rooms. A special Colon Treatment Room and Light Treatment Room add to the many offerings of health and wellness to members and guests.

 ??  ?? Mykonos Village with Aegle Wellness Center in Balesin Island
Mykonos Village with Aegle Wellness Center in Balesin Island
 ??  ?? Alphaland chairman Roberto Ongpin
Alphaland chairman Roberto Ongpin
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Mykonos Restaurant at the City Club
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