DMCI's Asian boutique condo rises in QC

MANILA, Philippines – A plush resort with lush landscaping and integrated spaces will define the kind of lifestyle in DMCI Homes’ latest project in Quezon City – Accolade Place.
Dubbed as an exclusive, mid-rise Asian boutique condo, the project is set amidst a serene and intimate environment where the outdoors are brought indoors through courtyards and lush landscapes.
Standing at only 4,000 sqm, the Landscape Department of DMCI Homes has masterplanned the community to maximize space. A tropical landscape in the development’s open spaces will be set up to reduce the constrictive impact of urban living.
Alexis Valiente, DMCI Homes Landscape Manager, said that because of the limitations provided by the site, his team designed the outdoor spaces by overlapping the planes of the different amenities that are usually zoned separately.
“We created a homogenous design solution that offers an integrated complex where the common amenities are linked seamlessly with the residential building, thereby blurring the distinction of spaces. Our previous projects usually have zoned areas for amenities like the swimming pool and clubhouse, but here, we overlapped the zones. Since we don’t have borrowed scenery like in big subdivisions, everything is oriented to be inward looking, and this resulted in a fully-landscaped environment that exudes the same effect of luxury and relaxation,” Valiente said.
He cited the swimming pool as one large pool complex subdivided by a “boardwalk” inspired paving of different levels and shaded by palm trees. Water features are liberally added through water curtains on stone-clad walls that serve as both accents and dividers to provide visual and noise filter/ buffers to the outside environment.
“For our hardscape elements, we used natural materials like stone cladding. Those with concrete components were even altered in such a way that they blend well with the environment to create a tightly-knit, homogenous design,” Valiente added.
Another buffer is the perimeter trees used in tandem with the staggered fence and softscape composition.
The combination of tropical flowering plants like Anthuriums, Alpinias, and Mussaendas, among others, along with brightly-colored foliage will ensure that the landscape will be visually appealing and vibrant throughout the year.
Inside, the softscape was also designed and placed in such a way to become an integral part of the areas – creating an ambience that without the plants, the space would not work or serve the function it is supposed to provide. The expansive courtyards or “outdoor garden rooms” become virtual extensions of the condo units, spread out around the level and enhanced by ambient lighting, seating areas, decorative wall planters and water features like water runnels and bubbler type features.
Accolade Place, located along P. Tuazon Boulevard in Quezon City, is a medium-rise building with only 130 units designed to attract end-users and upgraders from Cubao, New Manila, and San Juan.
The six-level building will offer a mix of two-bedroom and three-bedroom units efficiently spaced from 63 to 126 sqm DMCI Homes is the country’s premier triple A builder-developer that brings serviced, themed communities within reach of urban families.
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Accessible location at East Raya Gardens

MANILA, Philippines - Its proximity to the Ortigas business and commercial district has now established East Raya Gardens by DMCI Homes as a highly preferred address among start up families and upwardly mobile professionals seeking residence within the metro.

Being located more than 5 kms away from Ortigas affords residents a manageable drive or commute to and from their condo dwelling. This enables them to avoid traffic congestion and allot valuable time for more important matters like quality bonding moments with the family.

East Raya Gardens’ residents who are urban professionals can get to the office with time to spare, not just in Ortigas but also to the Eastwood City business district. Meanwhile, students can enjoy easy access to schools like University of Asia & the Pacific, St. Paul College, La Consolacion College Pasig, and Pasig Catholic College, which are all within five kilometers’ distance from the development.

Hospitals, which are an important requisite for families, are just a short drive away, among them The Medical City, Rizal Medical Center, Pasig City General Hospital, and St. Therese Hospital. And for their leisure and entertainment needs, a variety of recreational and commercial hubs are available all within easy travel distance: Tiendesitas, SM Pasig Hypermart, Robinson’s Galleria, and SM Megamall; plus Pasig Rainforest Park, Avalon Zoo, Fun Ranch, and The Big Red Barn.

DMCI Homes is the country’s premier triple A builder-developer that brings serviced, themed communities within reach of urban families who once had limited residential options, but still aspire to achieve a comfortable, enriching quality of life proximate to their place of interest. For inquiries on East Raya Gardens and other DMCI Homes projects, call 3593250; 09178973133, email cecille_d_ph@yahoo.com or visit the website: www.dmcihomescondo8.blogspot.com. Clubhouse and model units are ready for viewing.