The Residences at Greenbelt – Manila Tower

Residential in Makati, Philippines

14°33′4.33″N 121°1′10.10″E / 14.5512028°N 121.0194722°E / 14.5512028; 121.0194722Construction startedSeptember 2006Estimated completion2010CostPhP 2,100,000,000OwnerAyala Land, Inc.ManagementAyala Property Management Corp.HeightRoof170.75 m (560.2 ft)Technical detailsFloor count48 aboveground, 3 belowgroundLifts/elevators4Design and constructionArchitect(s)Architecture International, in cooperation with GF & Partners ArchitectsDeveloperAyala Land, Inc.Structural engineerAromin & Sy + Associates, Inc., in cooperation with Skilling Ward Magnusson BarkshireMain contractorSKI Construction GroupReferences^[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 Residences at Greenbelt - Laguna Tower. It is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the Philippines with a height of 170.75 meters (560.2 ft) 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.^{[citation needed]}

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, who 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 Contractor).^[6]

Property management is provided by Ayala Property Management Corporation.

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

References

^ Skyscraperpage.com Manila Tower
^ Jose Aliling & Associates Residential Building Projects - TRAG 3 Manila Tower^{[permanent dead link]}
^ Architecture International International Projects
^ Aromin & Sy + Associates Our Projects - Under Construction Archived 2011-07-23 at the Wayback Machine
^ ^a ^b ^c GF & Partners Architects Projects - Residential Condominiums
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d The Residences at Greenbelt official website Premier Partners of The Residences at Greenbelt Archived 2009-04-08 at the Wayback Machine

External links

TRAG - Manila Tower at Skyscraperpage.com

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