The Metro Club ensures that the emerging development areas of Muntinlupa will be well-served in terms of lifestyle, recreation and leisure. It is strategically located along the axis of growth of the merging Central Business Districts of Makati and Ortigas, making the proposed redevelopment appropriate, as there are also emerging urban developments around the area.

The interim phase will involve ensuring that the requirements of the club membership, in terms of club facilities and services, are met. This may entail new construction or renovation of the existing structure and installation of the state of the art sports and dining facilities. The second phase will capitalize on the real estate development climate set by several significant emerging developments within the vicinity.

The next phase will include the existing building envelope of the Clubhouse. It will be retained and the development will be focused on rezoning the spaces and improving the facilities. Providing a residential tower above the Clubhouse is also considered to maximize the value of the high-end land. Some parcels of land around the area might also be used for high-end residential condominiums with studio, one-bedroom and three-bedroom units. From the three to four levels above ground, a view of the Makati skyline toward the Southwest and the Ortigas skyline will provide an added realm of peace to clients.

From the word itself, one can easily think that Riverbanks Center coined its name from the banks of the Marikina River. The Riverbanks Center is a conversion of warehouse and other old facilities integrated with new buildings. Thus, this 24-hectare complex is a fusion of old and new structures to offer shopping, entertainment, dining, and leisure activities east of Metro Manila. The Riverbanks capitalizes on the site as it stands along the banks of the well-maintained and famous Marikina River. Parking is spacious that it even accommodates a terminal for a bus company plying provincial routes.

Al Khayal Complex, Dubai

Client   :    Initiative Management Group, Inc.
                (3C Strata 200, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City)

La Playa-Calatagan, Philippines

Nanjing Gateway Community, China

As the Fishing Capital, Navotas is home to a number of marine-related and shipbuilding industries, including the Navotas Fishport. It also forms the sub-region Camanava, with the cities of Caloocan, Malabon, and Valenzuela.

In pursuit of becoming the premiere destination in northern Metro Manila, the Navotas Bayfront Business Park Conceptual Master Plan: A Proposed Reclamation Development aims to reclaim the waterfront to increase its land area while replacing unsafe structures with well-designed architecture.

It should be stressed that informal settlers will not be displaced as affordable rowhousing will be provided within the reclamation area. Aside from the traditional sources of livelihood, there are also plans of providing alternative income-generating activities.

Envisioned to be a balance of residential, commercial and civic centers, supported by waterfronts, open spaces, and transportation sector, the major challenges will be the site itself because the roads leading to it are narrow. It is of paramount importance then that walking, cycling, and public transport be the primary modes of transport of the Bayfront Business Park.

To achieve a win-win situation, the masterplan will be divided under three phases. Provision for pedestrian-friendly amenities will also go hand-in-hand with development principles of Green Urbanism and Green Architecture. Good environmental practices will include traffic planning, efficient use of resources, and solid waste management.

Rabbat Development, Morocco

Sudan Bonyan City, Sudan