As of January 2010, 100% of units turned over have been accepted by One Serendra’s future residents.

Completed Amenities for Section D include the Gym and Narra landscaping. Amenities still undergoing construction are the Sky Deck, Swimming Pool, Indoor Play Area and Putting Green.

Construction is in full swing, with structural works already at the 34F. Top-off for the East Tower is expected by June 2010, and two (2) actual units for viewing are currently being prepared for completion at the 2F.

Due to today’s busy lifestyle, this integrated approach rooted in the wisdom of old is rarely practiced. “Often with busy schedules in their fast paced careers, urban achievers find it difficult strike a balance between time for work and time for themselves,” shares Anton Sanchez, Project Development Manager of Alveo Land. “And with the limited time they find to relax or unwind, they tend to favor only certain areas in their lives while everything else have to wait.”

With this in mind, Alveo Land, an Ayala Land company has set out to redefine total wellness in the urban landscape. “The bottom line is that time constraints and work pressures make it hard for city dwellers to dedicate ample time for themselves to pursue all facets of their personal wellness. We realized that the latest section of Two Serendra should enhance its suburban living in the city proposition by being built around the concept of promoting time for self to foster total wellness.” Hence, the philosophy of total wellness began to take root in The Red Oak at Two Serendra.

The Red Oak at Two Serendra offers a lyrical balance of community amenities that provide opportunities for residents to gain back lost time for themselves in pursuing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. “These days, being physically fit is no longer the right gauge to measure personal health,” quips Sanchez. “It’s not anymore just about the body – the mind and the spirit have to be focused as well.”

For the spirit, amenities like its reflection ponds and prayer room are ideal for self-renewal. Meanwhile, its sunken decks, massage pavilions and leisure pools offer pleasant opportunities to rejuvenate the tired body. There is also a music and theatre room where residents can sit back and enjoy a film or two. This room leads to a sound garden where one can get inspired by listening to any music of choice while admiring the city skyline. Residents can also feed their minds by heading to the Earth Lounge or Sky Lounge with a book or laptop in hand.

MANILA, Philippines – Suburban living may add years to one’s life, according to recent studies from the Harvard University.

Findings show that green and serene surroundings account for a positive well-being for its residents, making it a place suitable for meditation, relaxation and stress relief. Suburbs also tend to have less pollution as compared to the city that’s why its dwellers may have less respiratory ailments than city slickers. Also, the wide open spaces provide for more interaction within the community—giving families and individuals opportunities to hone their psychosocial skills.

But even with its evident health benefits, living in the suburbs may not be practical for many people, especially those whose daily lives and careers revolve around the city. Most of the time, they are made to choose between suburban ideals and urban conveniences that in the end, everything boils down to one thing—compromise. To break this compromise, Alveo Land, an Ayala Land company, took a major step years back when it pioneered the concept of suburban living in the city with Two Serendra —their maiden project in Bonifacio Global City that offers individuals a combination of metropolitan sophistication and suburban features.

Two Serendra has distinguished itself by providing the best of suburban living with its diverse selection of recreational amenities amid 65 percent greens and open spaces, while offering the convenience and prestige of living at the heart of the Bonifacio Global City.

The Aston and The Red Oak, two unique high-rise condominiums comprising Two Serendra’s third phase, serve as testaments that indeed, the gap between urban living and suburban sprawl can be bridged and that suburban living can be achieved without sacrificing modern conveniences.

The Aston, the first high-rise section, offers a wide array of family-oriented, child-friendly amenities that answer the needs of young, urban families.

Alveo Land Corp., formerly Community Innovations, sets the benchmark for innovation in Ayala Land. Armed with sharper foresight, unparalleled excellence and total commitment, Alveo Land Corp. is a real estate company that doesn’t just find the means to provide the most innovative homes, it looks for ways to make you live the life you deserve.

Source: Philstar http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=527074&publicationSubCategoryId=76

Today, BGC has emerged as a premier district in its own right. Highlighted by condominiums, headquarters of global corporations and unique retail developments, BGC has become a preferred district where the essentials of live, work and play converge. Many now send their children to the three international schools there, regularly shop in its two main malls, and frequently dine in its fine dining restaurants.

All told, the district, which now has a gross floor area of 1.3 million sqm, has grown more than three times its size in 2003.

By 2012, gross floor area is expected to hit 2.6 million or the size of Makati and over twice the figure today.

The urban center’s expansion was boosted six years ago when major property companies Ayala Land and Evergreen Holdings of the Campos group pooled resources to take the lead in Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation (FBDC), the firm responsible for developing the area. Since then, BGC has metamorphosed from a military camp into a destination for business, retail and entertainment. Moreover, the city is bound to keep growing as a range of activities and projects continue to be launched.

According to Noel Kintanar, FBDC head of commercial operations: “The vision is to create an ideal and balanced lifestyle with sufficient time for work, recreation and one’s passions in life. By creating an environment that fosters such a balance, we hope to attract locators who will contribute further to this goal. The 20,000 people who now live here, 30,000 employees who work here and over 150,000 shoppers who visit our malls everyday inspire us to keep on going.”

Following the redevelopment of the city center masterplan, Bonifacio High Street was launched. The unique shopping experience designed around a kilometer-long stretch park has since won a loyal following as well as local and international awards. It has also defined the outdoor orientation of BGC.

Development of the city is now moving northwards. Conceived to showcase BGC’s recreational amenities, City Center North along major roads 32nd Street and 34th Street, consists of 14 commercial lots that are around 2,000 sqm each. “While we want City Center North to be a live-work-play area like the rest of district, it will highlight the ‘play’ aspect of the community,” said Kintanar.

To attain its vision, FBDC will work with other real estate investors to establish iconic projects that will further propel growth.

Real estate studies cite that from 2009 to 2012, BGC’s supply of residential units estimated at 8,442 will be at par with Makati’s and will have surpassed that of Ortigas by 7,000 units. However, Kintanar is quick to point out that BGC was designed to complement rather than compete with Makati.

Now is the best time to invest or buy a Real Estate Property in the Philippines specifically in Bonifacio Global City. Call us today about our current property Listings at The Fort (otherwise known as BGC).

Source: Manila Bulletin http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/225844/bonifacio-global-city

There are still however, ways to let urban denizens experience all that nature has to offer—and surprisingly, they are moving right back to the heart of the city.

At Two Serendra, residents have come to expect green environs where they can have time to relax, entertain, or just enjoy being under the sun right at the heart of the bustling Bonifacio Global City.

“Whether you enjoy tending to a beautiful garden or simply relaxing in a comfortable backyard, being outdoors can be both peaceful and rejuvenating for the busy urbanite,” explains Anton Sanchez, project development manager of Alveo Land. “Alveo Land was inspired to create special outdoor living spaces in Two Serendra—each one devoted to making their surroundings a comfortable and personal extension of their indoor home.”

Envisioned to be a sprawling suburban refuge in the middle of the city, the 12-hectare development is nestled at the heart of Bonifacio Global City with clusters of low- to mid-rise homes designed to blend seamlessly into the lush landscape of Two Serendra. Inside this green sanctuary, residents can find that common rooms are made accessible by using an open plan layout to emphasize the inherent fluidity of the development’s green surroundings with its classy interiors. Low rise areas are designed to have gradual elevation—blending it seamlessly with the natural backdrop. Specific units also feature expansive bay windows for residents to appreciate the magnificent cityscape right in the comforts of their own home.

True enough, Two Serendra devotes as much as 65% of the area to greens and open spaces to underscore the resident’s need for a sprawling suburban setting in the middle of the metro. The sprawling development is home to numerous full-grown shade and fruit-bearing trees as an answer to Two Serendra’s promise of creating a welcome respite from the fast-paced city life that previously was impossible find in the metro.

Because of its greenery, common amenities and living units exude a soothing and tranquil feel for its residents. This unique neighborhood is made walkable and pedestrian friendly for its residents to experience a communion with nature through family or solitary walks.

1. Two Serendra is located in Bonifacio Global City, the fastest growing Business District in the country. In a span of few years, you would have noticed its growth – from towering buildings, to various establishments catered to both the family and urban professionals. What does that mean for you? Closer to the action, better investment value, and over all better opportunities. But don’t take it from us, just see for yourself.

2. Living in Two Serendra would mean close proximity to Makati and Ortigas – and don’t most of us work in those places? I say most because the’s still Eastwood and Alabang – and yet what do you know? Two Serendra is also close to both Eastwood & Alabang (only C5 and Slex away – and although SLEX is just one of the more troublesome roads we have these days, when it finishes construction, I daresay it will make Bonifacio Global City a stone throw away).

3. Imagine getting up in the morning, doing your morning ritual, and reading your newspaper at one of the shops in Serendra and Bonifacio High street? Make these 2 spots your hangout as they are right at your doorstep. Day or night you have access to the hottest spots in the Metro.

4. Are you purchasing for investment purposes? If so then Two Serendra is the best option for you. As one of the fastest growing business district in the country, there is great potential for property values to increase over long term. For example, commercial lot value has gone up by as much as 288% already from 2003-2009.

5. Are you purchasing for personal use? Two Serendra offers  65% open space gardens – just imagine an oasis in the middle of the city. It has the most amenities for any condo development in the country. Imagine all the happy memories you’ll be creating with your family – courtesy of the amenities and features of Two Serendra. To top it all of, your kids won’t be complaining about you going home too late at night – you live close to the busiest business districts in the land!

6. Focusing on your health? Take a dip on their 50 Meter Olympic Size Lap Pool! Or perhaps flex those muscles at the Kinesis Gym/Fitness Hub. They also have a Dance/ballet/exercise studio as well as Yoga & Pilates.

7. Focusing on your wellness? Two Serendra is focused on a Total Wellness Concept for the amenities of the Red Oak. Which means its amenities are for the promotion of the well being of our body, mind and spirit. Sit back and relax in the sprawling garden of Two Serendra. Take your mind off things at the sauna and steam rooms, meditate at the lush and landscaped meditation garden, prayer room or reflection ponds.

8. Two Serendra is developed by Alveo Land Corp, an Ayala Land Company. That in itself should give you the assurance and security that whatever luxury, security of investment, quality and prestige you’ve experienced with Ayala Lands before will also be expected here (and so much more)