MANILA, Philippines - In a world complicated by social and financial expectations, non-conformity is a luxury only a few can afford.
The urge to go against the norm is drowned out by a society that presents everything on a rigid platter. If you’re young, for instance, and you would like to live on your own, you would be advised to wait for the “proper” time to do this (meaning when you graduate from college, or in the old days, when you get married). If you’re newlyweds starting a life together, you’d think twice about getting a house you can barely afford, perhaps opting to rent an apartment instead.
The result, more often than not, is that you’re forced to comply, make do, or compromise in order to live within the limitations set by the community.
But sometimes, opportunity knocks and gives you what you wish for and it is the smart individual who grabs it and uses it to his advantage.
Such an opportunity is presented by the Escalades at 20th Avenue, a property development under Robinsons Land Corporation’s (RLC) Robinsons Communities brand.
A refreshing addition
Located along 20thAvenue in Quezon City, Escalades at 20th is a refreshing addition to the thriving commercial and lifestyle hub that is Cubao.
It’s walking distance to Aurora Boulevard, where you can hop in on the LRT line coaches and get to the university belt in a breeze. From here, it is also a quick ride going to the Katipunan schools of Miriam College and Ateneo de Manila University and will allow one to enter the backside of the State University. Walk up a bit and you hit Edsa, where transport routes for buses and the MRT are conveniently accessible to commuters to Makati (in the south) and Monumento (in the north).
It’s also a stone’s throw away from the retail outlets of Gateway Mall and SM and supermarkets like Shopwise, as well as the Araneta Coliseum, where an event (from concerts to basketball games) is slated practically every week.
Green living
RLC’s Escalades at 20th Avenue, is a residential complex composed of six mid-rise (11 stories) condominium towers clustered around a central courtyard.
Following the principle of “green architecture” the property is designed to take advantage of the locale’s natural conditions. Green architecture is structured around a constant flow of light and energy to create a sense of serenity and calmness, making Escalades at 20th a virtual sanctuary amid the hustle and bustle of the metro.
The buildings are also widely spaced, allowing more light and air to flow throughout—helping residents save on electricity and maintain its eco-friendly subsistence.
Each building houses a lobby and two central elevators, and will feature earthy tones to keep with its modern Asian approach to green living.
A sense of community — something for everyone
Because it is developed under the Robinsons Community brand, each aspect of Escalades at 20th Avenue is geared towards fostering a sense of community and interaction.
All the buildings are adjacent to the central courtyard, which is landscaped to simulate a park, where residents can rest and mingle. It’s also an ideal spot for students who want to study outdoors.