Safe spaces from Century Properties
The Residences at Commonwealth by Century Properties
Location, location, location. Such is one common deciding factor among those looking for a living space. Aside from accessibility and convenience, huge consideration goes into whether the home we’re eyeing lies on a flood-prone area or a fault zone.
#YouNeedSpace to feel safe. Century Properties recognizes the importance of building not just captivating structures, but architectural marvels that also uphold the safety and well-being of its communities.
The Residences at Commonwealth in Quezon City stands on an elevated location, but Century Properties took into consideration the surface water runoff that might affect its neighboring villages and establishments. The site is also properly graded to make sure that the runoff from the property drains to the correct outfall locations.
In San Fernando, Pampanga, the entire area of Residences at Azure North was backfilled by 3 to 4 meters to elevate the finish grade. An adequate drainage design was also incorporated for flood readiness.
Century City, along Kalayaan Avenue in Makati City, has not experienced uncontrollable floodwater surges, but that doesn’t mean proper systems aren’t needed. To prepare for unexpected surges, Century Properties has put in place a flood-prevention and mitigation system.
In addition, the property developer made sure to rehabilitate drainage lines found under neighboring streets to lessen the possibility of basement flooding. Regular de-clogging and adding of new drainage culverts were also done around Valdez and Salamanca Streets and Kalayaan Avenue toward the Pasig River outlet.
Azure Urban Resort Residences
Artist’s Rendition of Azure North Pampanga
Meanwhile, homeowners at Acqua Private Residences in Mandaluyong need not worry about living in a waterside development. Though it’s less likely to experience flooding given its open access to the water, Century Properties still took measures. All parking areas are above ground floor level. The ground floor of all towers, and its amenity and retail areas have an increased elevation of 1.5 meters.
At the Azure Urban Resort Residences in Parañaque City, Century Properties worked with Barangay Marcelo Green as well as the city government in the construction of a drainage system that traverses through the company property. This assures not only current Azure residents of a flood-free path, but pedestrians and motorists as well who use Azure’s portion on West Service Road.
Century Properties also sees to it that its high-rise condominiums are earthquake-ready. The property developer has a team of engineers and architects to ensure the integrity of its buildings. It has also sought the expertise of geotechnical expert Dr. Brian Tan M.SC and commissioned top-notch structural engineers Sy^2 + Associates and Tandem Engineering Consultancy, internationally renowned Ove Arup & Partners and highly-reputable Advanced Foundation Construction Systems Inc. for its various properties.
Its high-rises use SMRF or Special Moment Resisting Frames that allow buildings to withstand the forces caused by an earthquake. Performance-Based Design methods, considered a gold standard in designing skyscrapers around the world, are used for the company’s much taller buildings.
Having your own home is a valuable investment as it is, more so if you are assured that it can keep you safe in the event of inevitable natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons. Century Properties offers its homes which promise safety and security when it comes to disaster preparedness.
