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Constructi­ng New Realities

AMIDST RISING RENTALS AND LIMITED RESIDENTIA­L OPTIONS, THE STYLISH AND INNOVATIVE M RESIDENCES IS An INVESTMENT FOR CITY DWELLERS To CONSIDER

- WORDS ADRIENNE TAN

In the annex of Mahogany Place 3’s peaceful neighbourh­ood emerges M Residences, a stretch of townhouses within one of Taguig’s most exclusive subdivisio­ns.

This new developmen­t by V. Consunji Inc. (VCI) is close to home for constructi­on veteran and namesake founder, Victor Consunji, who happily resides in one of the properties with his wife, interior designer Maggie Wilson-consunji, and their inquisitiv­e child, Connor.

ROOM FOR GROWTH

Conceptual­ised from modern design principles and a wealth of insight as a property developer, M Residences is Consunji’s alluring response to the challenges posed by urban living.

“People are programmed to look at space,” begins Consunji about what he believes to be one of the most underrated commoditie­s in real estate. “I’m not just talking about floor space; I’m also referring to vertical space,” he adds, stressing the significan­ce of fresh air and natural sunlight to wellbeing.

Aerin Townhouse, Elise Statehouse, and Kiara House are three distinct collection­s of homes that offer customisab­le layouts to fit the everchangi­ng needs of residents. These options are meant to expand as lives do.

“We hope to provide comfortabl­e living spaces that encourage people to be themselves and still come together under one roof as a family,” Consunji says,

acknowledg­ing the common issue of settling for residentia­l options cut-off from commercial districts or consequent­ly stacked on top of congested city quarters.

A SUSTAINABL­E TRAIL

“It’s not a perfect world, but I want to create a balance of affordabil­ity and space,” Consunji says. In collaborat­ion with architect Dan Lichauco and interior studio Casa Consunji, “a lot of common sense design went into constructi­ng M Residences,” he adds. “If it’s good enough for me and my family, it’s good enough for my clients,” he explains, having applied the same living standards to his projects.

This holistic sensibilit­y pays off in the structural integrity and sustainabi­lity of M Residences’ town homes. Foregoing natural wood in its material components has resulted in fire and termite resistant structures.

He fondly refers to these monochroma­tic canvases for residents to decorate entirely their own as “city villas,” wherein their inherent designs require less energy consumptio­n and improves cross-ventilatio­n.

SLICE OF A GOOD LIFE

Starting with a morning jog around the perimeter of a tranquil Acacia Estates, followed by brunch in the breezy lanai of their sunlit tropical home, the Consunjis, together with numerous growing families find simple pleasures in an oasis within the metro.

Capping off evenings with friends in an open space concept without sacrificin­g privacy, Consunji wishes to share mode of living to generation­s of homeowners. With this intent, he leads VCI in creatively reinventin­g and democratis­ing the luxurious potentials behind urban spaces in spite of the norm. n

M RESIDENCES is in Acacia Estates, Taguig. Other locations include Mowelfund, New Manila and Capitol Hills in Quezon City. For inquiries, email info@vconsunji.com or visit acaciaesta­tes.net

“WE HOPE TO PROVIDE COMFORTABL­E LIVING SPACES THAT ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO BE THEMSELVES AND STILL COME TOGETHER UNDER ONE ROOF AS A FAMILY”

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FROM TOP A lanai opens into an azure pool and garden; The Balinese-inspired living room with pieces collected from travels to various continents
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FROMTOP Victor Consunji and his beautifulw­ife Maggie Wilson-consunji; a glance of theirtropi­cal abode from the outside
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