By Bernard Supetran
IN keeping with its legacy of building premium properties, Ayala Land Premier (ALP) recently launched West Gallery Place, a 49-story luxury residential building at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig City.
Located at the heart of the upscale High Street South area, the new development combines the luxury of a townhouse-like living experience and a condominium setting.
“West Gallery Place provides another opportunity to live the vibrant, stylish and creative life that High Street South block evokes, while providing something distinctive in character. It’s a location where a premium residence like this will be the superior choice in living spaces,” ALP Managing Director Jose Juan Jugo said.
The new high-rise property is a “sibling” of the East Gallery Place launched in 2013, which was met by a warm market reception.
He noted that the twin towers, which complement one another, solidifies ALP’s presence in BGC’s cultural district with their blend of business and leisure outlets, and landscaped spaces.
There are seven residential concepts spread out in 420 residences that suit different active professional lifestyles cutting across demographic profiles.
Units of West Gallery Place range from 52 square meters (sq m) for a one-bedroom Classic, to an opulent 701-sq-m four-level Villa with an 80-sq-m balcony with a breathtaking view of the megacity. Located on the second to the sixth floors are the Courtyard units, which are a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, which affords a view of Gallery Square, a courtyard separating the villas from the main tower. The three-bedroom Park View Suites have larger than usual areas, with sizes ranging from 213 to 277 sq m up to 84 sq m of balcony in each unit that offers a refreshing outdoor for admiring the cityscape.
Its north wing has two-bedroom 92-sq-m and three-bedroom corner units at 188 sq m, while its south wing has one- and two-bedroom Classic units, with floor areas of up to 69 sq m and 135 sq m, respectively.
Meanwhile, Skycove, with only nine bilevel units with a private deck, boasts of an expansive floor area from 259 sq m to 334 sq m with a view of the eastern or western horizon.
A limited-edition residence with only six units available is the elegant two-level Villa measuring 259 sq m to 291 sq m, with three bedrooms and spacious balconies.
The three-bedroom Skyrise units, on the 47th and 48th floors, have a 4-meter high ceiling to allow natural lighting and ventilation come into play.
Another prime cut is the four-level Villa with a private lift, wrap-around balconies on all levels, a private swimming pool and an outdoor deck. Designed for buyers who like to welcome and entertain guests, or those with midsized families who love indoor amenities, the Villa is among the most prestigious residences because only two units of its kind will be constructed. The project’s piece de resistance is the ultra-luxurious Skyrise units at the upper floors, which has only 10 cuts ranging from 200 sq m to 253 sq m.
The 832-sq-m Skyrise 49, the only one of its kind and the sole residence on the said floor, boasts of a lap pool, covered terrace, an expansive outdoor deck and a great hall with a junior master bedroom. Located at the topmost level, it offers unobstructed view of the metropolitan skyline.
“ALP condominium units have a reputation of being luxurious by virtue of the level of craftsmanship, the finishes adorning the units, the size of the units, features and amenities. By having a large number of residential formats, ALP is offering the luxury of choice to its buyers,” ALP Project Development Group head Leya Moya said.
She said that with this current undertaking, ALP has strengthened its market position as the dominant high-end offering at BGC.
She added that like previous developments, the current project is a product of the premier quality in design, innovation and function, which is part of Ayala’s corporate tradition.
Described as “a tower in an island of green,” the building and the East West Gallery are surrounded by Gallery Park and Terra 28th Park, thus, serving like oases and art spaces in the concrete jungle.
ALP Studio Head Arch. Manny Illana said the concept of the Villa brought down the penthouse and created a home out of it. He added that the project factored in the benefits of green spaces to physical activity, psychological well-being and the general health of urban residences.
West Gallery Place will have select establishments on the ground floor to complement the area’s urban landscape, which promotes active lifestyles and community interaction.
He noted that as a prime mover in the Philippine Green Building Council, ALP is advocating the application of green building technologies and practices to the property industry to ensure a sustainable environment.
Such earth-friendly engineering, he noted, is a growing trend in tropical megalopolises in Southeast Asia, especially in the island state of Singapore.
Set for completion by the third quarter of 2021, the project already has a total sales value of P1.6 billion, with unit prices from P13 million for a one-bedroom Classic, up to P234 million for the Skyrise 49.