The Residences at Greenbelt – Manila Tower

The Residences at Greenbelt - Manila Tower
General information
Status Complete
Type Residential
Location Arnaiz Avenue, Makati, Philippines
Coordinates 14°33′4.33″N 121°1′10.10″E / 14.5512028°N 121.0194722°E / 14.5512028; 121.0194722Coordinates: 14°33′4.33″N 121°1′10.10″E / 14.5512028°N 121.0194722°E / 14.5512028; 121.0194722
Construction started September 2006
Estimated completion 2010
Cost PhP 2,100,000,000
Owner Ayala Land, Inc.
Management Ayala Property Management Corp.
Height
Roof 170.75 m (560.2 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 48 aboveground, 3 belowground
Lifts/elevators 4
Design and construction
Architect Architecture International, in cooperation with GF & Partners Architects
Developer Ayala Land, Inc.
Structural engineer Aromin & Sy + Associates, Inc., in cooperation with Skilling Ward Magnusson Barkshire
Main contractor SKI Construction Group
References
[1][2][3][4][5]

The Residences at Greenbelt – Manila Tower is a residential condominium skyscraper in Makati, Philippines. It is the third of three buildings constructed as part of The Residences at Greenbelt (TRAG) complex, and has a similar dimension to the The Residences at Greenbelt - Laguna Tower. It is one of the tallest skyscraper in the Philippines with a height of 170.75 metres from the ground to its architectural top.[5]

The building has 48 floors above ground, which includes a 4-level podium with commercial establishments, and 3 basement levels for parking. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious residential building in the Philippines.

Location

The Residences at Greenbelt complex is located along Arnaiz Avenue (formerly known as Pasay Road), and the entire complex block is bounded by Paseo de Roxas, Greenbelt Drive and Esperanza Street. The complex was formerly the site of the old Coronado Lanes bowling center and parking lot. Being inside the Makati Central Business District, it is strategically located near malls, hotels, offices, school, and entertainment areas. As with its name, it is part of the Greenbelt Complex which includes the Greenbelt Mall. Just right across Greenbelt Drive is the Renaissance Makati City Hotel.

The Project Team

The Residences at Greenbelt – Manila Tower was masterplanned and designed by Architecture International, in cooperation with local architectural firm GF & Partners Architects, which also made the Space Planning consultancy services. Structural design for the building was provided by Aromin & Sy + Associates, and reviewed by international engineering firm Skilling Ward Magnusson Barkshire.[5][6]

The buildings mechanical engineering works was designed by R.J. Calpo & Partners; electrical engineering works design & security consultancy was provided by R.A. Mojica & Partners. Sanitary / plumbing engineering design and fire protection design was provided by NBF Consulting Engineers.[6]

Other members of the design team are E.A. Aurelio + ADI Ltd. Inc. (Landscape design); ALT Cladding & Design Philippines (Exterior Cladding); and Master Charlie Chao (Feng Shui Consultant).[6]

The construction team is composed of Jose Aliling & Associates (Project / Construction Management); Davis Langdon & Seah Philippines Inc. (Quantity Surveying); and SKI Construction Group Inc. (General Constractor).[6]

Property management is provided by Ayala Property Management Corporation.

During the construction phase, it is also known as the TRAG-3 Project.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Skyscraperpage.com Manila Tower
  2. ↑ Jose Aliling & Associates Residential Building Projects - TRAG 3 Manila Tower
  3. ↑ Architecture International International Projects
  4. ↑ Aromin & Sy + Associates Our Projects - Under Construction
  5. 1 2 3 GF & Partners Architects Projects - Residential Condominiums
  6. 1 2 3 4 The Residences at Greenbelt official website Premier Partners of The Residences at Greenbelt
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