Scandinavian Chic

Designers adopt ‘casual aged’ style with a dash of modernism for Illumina Residences Model Unit and Sales Office.

A trip to Sta. Mesa, Manila usually evokes images of Old Manila and all the things that have become synonymous with the glorious city from the Spanish Era to the American colonial years up to today’s established districts which refuse to heed the call for change. For those who have had the pleasure of navigating its roads and side streets during years gone by, it is this old world charm that has been ingrained into the collective conscience and will forever be identified with Manila and all the districts that stem forth from it.

That will soon change with an inflection of modernism through the latest condomium project of DMCI Homes aptly named, Illumina Residences Manila.

A single tower of concrete, glass and steel that stands to be a beacon for modernism, functionality and innovative design concepts for the condomium market in Manila.

These design concepts and innovations can be seen at Illumina Residences Manila’s new sales office which was specifically designed to showcase the projects features and benefits.

The designers of the Illumina Residences Manila Sales Office in fact looked oceans away for the theme that can best suit this new development by DMCI Homes. Absolute Spaces Partner in Design, Inc. – a collaboration of experienced architects and designers — specifically chose a Scandinavian concept which combines the neutral colors of the Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish landscape for a “casual aged” appearance.

Sharlyn Ann Javellana, managing partner of Absolute Spaces, said that they wanted to create a sanctuary from the busy streets outside this venue. “We wanted to achieve a light and very calm ambience for guests, because outside, everything is concrete and gray, so when they go inside, we want to offer them a restful space.”

This may explain why homebuyers and guests entering the Sales Office feel welcome while lounging around the living area and the negotiation rooms or checking out the features of the model unit. Glass and stainless steel furniture, mirrors on the wall, and neutral shades for the accessories, combine for a light and easy feel. Guests don’t even feel the searing heat from the outside — window panels are covered with roller shades using very light treatment.

DMCI Homes is the country’s first Triple A builder/developer that offers modest income earning families optimum value for their money by providing homes with exceptional features and amenities, world-standard level of craftsmanship borne out of more than 50 years’ experience in the construction and development industry. To know more about Illumina Residences and other DMCI Homes projects, call 888-3333 or visit www.dmcihomes.com.