South Forbes’ Modern Classics

A classic is defined as the established model or standard — whatever genre or field something belongs: music, paintings, or buildings. As such, these classics endure through time because of their aesthetic and cultural significance. Truth be told, classics are few and far between — definitely hard to find.

Meanwhile, something is declared modern if it is contemporary. Modern buildings litter business districts. Modern paintings also line the walls of exhibitions and museums.

How about a modern classic? Modern classics combine the elements of contemporary design and architecture. Modern classics redefine, if not update, an old art form. As such, these art forms are definitely hard to find and as such post a premium for the privileged few to have them.

One project that can claim to be a modern classic is South Forbes Golf City. The country’s first fully integrated golf resort city, strategically located in booming Metro Sta. Rosa, boasts of new home designs that can very well be this decade’s modern classics this side of the world.

Take, for instance, Bali Mansions. The resort-inspired residences in this luxurious enclave boast of Asian Modern designs as rendered by ace designing duo Ivy and Cynthia Almario. Classical elements of Balinese design, such as large floral woodcarvings and hand metal designs, were updated and mix well with modern elements such as throw pillows and Asian lamps made of fabric.

As such, when a guest steps foot into any of the three stylishly furnished model homes at Bali Mansions, one will only hear exclamations of "Wow!" and "Nice!" as they check out the living rooms and bedrooms. This is but one proof that South Forbes, with its team of architects and the Almario sisters behind it, has truly come up with a modern classic that fits the taste of today’s modern and sophisticated families.

Not to rest on its laurels, South Forbes launched a few months ago a sure-fire modern classic: the country’s very first Zen community at Tokyo Mansions. Taking their cue from Japanese design, the residences at Tokyo Mansions feature straight lines, wooden columns, roof shingles, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows to provide a serene ambiance. These characteristics, as well as the use of bamboo landscaping — a throwback to the picture-perfect rice fields of rural Japan — make Tokyo Mansions a classic.

The modern element of course takes its cue from Tokyo’s stature as the trendy fashion capital of Asia. As such, the Almario sisters designed pieces that serve a dual purpose: that of furniture and fashion statements. Wooden sofas at the Yamato mansion were inspired by the collection of top Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue. A large suspended plasma TV, meanwhile, serves as a divider in the Zen bedroom at the Meiji mansion.

If you belong to the highly sophisticated set and want to invest in a home that will undoubtedly become a modern classic, call South Forbes at 635-8108 or 636-4647 for a private preview or click www.southforbes.com.

Another project — Golf View Terraces – is a modern classic in its own right. Its classic terrace structure hugs the sloping terrain. Meanwhile, each unit’s trellised balcony gives residents a view of the perfectly manicured fairways and allows them to stay in tune with the game they love.

South Forbes also boasts of a modern promotional offer that may become a modern classic in the future. As the first to offer free golf membership at no activation fee, South Forbes has caught the attention of homeowners who would want to learn the game in the future.

Meanwhile, experienced golfers have also been enticed by South Forbes’ partnership with Asia’s leading golf course’s designer, the International Management Group (IMG). And they are very much looking forward to the opportunity to test their golfing prowess in 42 top golf courses worldwide through the exclusive golf club of IMG SportsClub. Traveling, after all, is a modern endeavor that many golfers and businessmen love to do with their families.

If you belong to the highly sophisticated set and want to invest in a home that will undoubtedly become a modern classic, call South Forbes at 635-8108 or 636-4647 for a private preview or click http://www.southforbes.com.