In the condo development industry, we are all familiar with the high-end projects from the slew of well-known real estate developers in the country. I am always pleasantly surprised to learn of other companies in the industry, and amazed at what so many entrepreneurs have created.
One of the most festive developments in the city is the Rockwell Center, with its unmistakable building lights creating glimmering silhouettes of its towers.
With all the extreme weather patterns we have experienced, many due to climate change, it has become more important to give a higher focus on carbon emissions. As we all know, carbon emissions negatively impact the environment. What I only learned recently is that buildings account for a big percentage of carbon emissions.
Retail properties in the city have grown by leaps and bounds. The latest addition is the premier lifestyle hub Shangri-La Plaza’s East Wing. Known for pioneering innovative retail concepts, the new wing seamlessly complements the world-class lifestyle experience at the Main Wing.
The Henry Hotel (www.thehenryhotel.com), a hotel in Cebu City, has been creating buzz in the Philippine hospitality industry. A boutique hotel that is unique, full of personality and charm, The Henry is gaining popularity from local and foreign tourists, as guests are awed with its out-of-the-box interior setting and its remarkable service to its clients.
In a big city like Manila, recreational destination number one is a mall. Small wonder that real estate developers have made all manner of malls available in our country, from smaller, strip malls to giant, destination malls.
Once a month on My Square Meter, I’d like to focus on a personal home, zeroing in on the unique interior design elements that make that living space a mirror into the artist or personality that lives there. Hopefully the designer home featured will give readers a wealth of ideas and options for inspiration.
