Belly of the Dragon continues to attract positive energy with its promise of good fortune
“Viridian in Greenhills embodies a seamless interplay of auspiciousness and design logic. This means there is good use of space, protection from harsh elements, and just enough exposure to the wind and the sun. It’s where life can take place. In conceptualizing the tower, we thought of only one thing: a truly elevated standard of living.”
Wood— the element associated with spring, and the renewal of life flourishes this year, along with the creative, elegant, and peaceful energy of the Sheep. With 2015 comes the balance of all five elements—Wood, Water, Air, Metal and Fire—and the promise of prosperity, especially for those who strategize well before seizing the best opportunities.
The presence of all five elements this 2015 allows luck to flow among individuals, and empowers them to act on their aspirations. The Wooden Sheep carries with it a wealthy amount of energy that brings growth not only to people, but also to businesses.
For premier property developer Ortigas & Co., the Year of the Wooden Sheep means reaping the fruits of excellent planning and seamless execution, and sustaining the momentum of its most successful and auspicious project yet—Viridian in Greenhills. With construction consistently on track, this 53-storey, contemporary- classical structure continues to invite people who are looking into residing at the Belly of the Dragon.
Greenhills: The intersection of luck and reason
Xiamen-based geomancer, Master Sy Kim Ho first took notice of Greenhills several years back. In this timeless center of lifestyle and trade was a blend of good energies; the coming together of elements from Heaven and Earth. He called it the ‘Belly of the Dragon’— simplistically, a place where the buildup of wealth is enhanced.
“Greenhills truly sits at an auspicious location. The site is abundant of wood energy that continues to sprout. It bears much luck and prosperity to the community, and it is highly evident. You can see that business is good with the different tenants at the Shopping Center, but the luck doesn’t stop there. The abundance of positive energy flows even to the peripheries, apparent through its surrounding neighborhoods,” says another Feng Shui master, Joyce Co.
She adds: “In Feng Shui, there is what we call the ‘Trinity of Luck’ comprised of three parts; Heaven, Humankind and Earth. While one- third of our fortune has been decided on by the Heaven luck, we are still in control for the remaining two-thirds. Humankind is based on our actions, mindset and attitude. Earth, on the other hand, is dependent on our location. This is the reason why people go through great lengths to find the best, most auspicious locations, and rearrange parts of their house to manage the flow of energy.”
In 2010, Ortigas embarked on an ambitious project to redevelop the area and make it a complete shop-, live-, and play- environment.
In the past two years, goers of Greenhills have seen the bigger, crowdfavorite Gloria Maris and Wafu, and the completion of the Promenade Extension. The new parking building was put up in November 2014, and has made available 1,000 parking slots to accommodate more shoppers and diners. Soon, people can expect a revamped Unimart for an even better grocery-shopping experience.
Beyond reshaping the retail-aspect of the property, the redevelopment also means constructing the area’s very first residential tower, Viridian, the development’s crown jewel in the residential front.
“Viridian in Greenhills embodies a seamless interplay of auspiciousness and design logic. This means there is good use of space, protection from harsh elements, and just enough exposure to the wind and the sun. It’s where life can take place. In conceptualizing the tower, we thought of only one thing: a truly elevated standard of living,” says Joey Santos, SVP, Ortigas & Co.
The residential tower will offer unobstructed views of the Wack Wack golf course, Manila skyline and the Sierra Madre mountain range, access to two levels of retail space, five floors of basement parking, and one level devoted to amenities. Residents will be able to make use of the 25-meter infinity style lap pool, conference rooms, a daycare center, and enjoy the view from the Sky Garden.
Beyond the tower’s different features and amenities for residents’ use, people who will be moving into Viridian will be able to enjoy their spacious units that are furnished with brands that complement the luxurious lifestyle offered at the residential tower such as Viro Casa, Kohler, Grohe, and Daikin.
Fortune fueled by economics
Feng Shui tells us that the Year of the Wooden Sheep is an opportune time for property investments, as businesses that relate to the Earth element will enjoy a strong year. Economists share the same sentiment as they have shared a positive outlook of the real estate industry in the Philippines.
In the recently published report of Emerging Trends in Real Estate Asia Pacific 2015 prepared by Urban Land Institute (ULI), a global non-profit research and education organization, Manila was cited as one of the top cities in the region for property development.
“Even with challenges in the industry and this lingering fear of a property bubble, all the indicators point to a healthy real estate sector in the next decade. This is what we are seeing in our own sales figures and this is also the reason why we continue to improve our assets and make efficient use of our land bank,” says Santos.
Co mentions that individuals and couples should take the early part of the year to plan well, and act on these plans for a prosperous future, especially when it comes to investing in real estate. She gives a final note that people should seize the luck that the Wooden Sheep has in store for people this year.
The Viridian in Greenhills is slated for turnover to unit owners by December 2016. Ortigas & Co. is the developer behind some well-loved residential, business, and commercial developments such as Valle Verde, Greenmeadows, Tiendesitas, Circulo Verde, and Capitol Commons. For more information, visit www.viridian.ph or call 451-1538.