Garden City: A sustainable residential masterpiece for the middle class
After the success of Aspire Corporate Plaza, Golden Bay Land Holdings’ Pioneer project, the boutique land developer ventures on to its first residential project: Garden City.
Ground-breaking this May 2020, this six tower development stands at 17 stories high within Bacoor City, near the future LRT Bacoor Station. Golden Bay Landholdings’ COO Jardin Wong shares that it’s a “full-pledged mini city that features a good work-life-play balance for residents.” The residential development will house select floors for offices and a retail strip for the convenience of its inhabitants.
“After the momentum we’ve had from Aspire Corporate Plaza, we’re keeping the energy going with this larger project. I think the execution will be much smoother than our last project because of our operational experience but the pressure is definitely higher,” says Wong. He and his team are hard at work at making Garden City true to its name: a refreshing paradise escape from the city, within the city.
With most units having a Manila Bay view, Wong and his team aim to make the development’s chi well-balanced so residents can truly recharge and escape the hustle and bustle of urban Manila. A huge fraction of the development has been allocated for breathing spaces, greeneries, and communal areas where residents can actually develop a coherent relationship with their neighbors.
“In condos, you don’t really establish closeness to your neighbors but for this particular project, we really made an effort in designing the amenities to bring the residents together. We want to bring back that sense of community and connection in Garden City, which is actually good for everyone’s mental health,” shares Wong who prides the property’s 15 or so amenities. “No day will ever be the same for its residents,” Wong teases.
With its live-work-play scheme nailed down and delivered to a tee, Wong and his team are also extremely proud to share that Garden City prioritizes sustainability aside from an amazing resident experience.
“It’s our responsibility as a developer to do our part in taking care of the environment,” the young COO shares. He gives us a peek of the bio-wood, rain-catchment system and eco-friendly lights that will be used for the property. “We’ve tried our best to scout for suppliers who have the same sustainable vision as us. From tiles to lights, it might be more expensive but it’s an investment in the long run.” Wong shares. Even the design itself features passive cooling for better ventilation and welcomes natural light to use less electricity. They’ve even dedicated the names of the towers to honor the endangered wood species that are known to thrive in the Philippines such as Narra, Molave, and Yakal.
The property’s exterior, aided by WTA Architects, is designed to be refreshing and warm. It’s Zen-inspired and very relaxing, somewhere to escape to after the stress of the city. “When people invest and live here, I like to think that in a small way, I’ve helped them achieve the life they want through the design and experience of the property,” shares Wong. Wong and his team are targeting a high growth segment of young families and aspiring entrepreneurs who want a quality space they can call their own.
Garden City offers two types of square-cut units, typical studio units start at 30 square meters while standard two-bedroom units are at 70-75 square meters, all of which have balconies facing Manila Bay, Las Pinas, and Makati. “You’ll always be bound by size with condos but with smarter layouts that we have, you can really maximize the space.”
“It’s an investment but it’s also a bargain, We really designed this property as a masterpiece for the middle class. Quality and design at an accessible price,’ Wong shares.
Garden City will soon rise at the Alabang-Zapote growth corridor, a short 10-minute commute from the Macapagal Bay Area, the project is envisioned to transform the Bacoor landscape and open up exciting economic opportunities for future residents.
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