ROBINSONS LAND'S SIGNA DESIGNER RESIDENCES: Refuge in the heart of Makati

MANILA, Philippines - Life on the fast track doesn’t give you much time to stop and smell the flowers. Everyday you’re caught in the rush—to get from one appointment to another, to meet deadlines, to nail that presentation, etc.—that one day just seems to blend into another. And spending most of it in an urban jungle means you have to look pretty hard to see the beauty in the concrete.

But we’ll let you in on a secret.

Tucked into a corner of Valero and Rufino streets, at the heart of the country’s financial nerve center, Signa Designer Residences will soon become a refuge for those who want to escape the stress and grime of the city, without actually leaving it.

The first residential project of Robinsons Land Corporation in Makati, Signa will be a relaxing harbor amidst the noise and hubbub of the metro.

A taste of Manhattan

Signa Designer Residences is set to redefine the landscape of Salcedo Village.   It is situated in an area evocative of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with its collection of high-rise commercial and residential buildings, cafes and restaurants, and a weekend farmer’s market, where organic produce are sold. With this, Signa proves to be one of the most exclusive and sought after addresses in Makati.

Conceptualized by three of the country’s most exciting design mavericks— Budji Layug, Royal Pineda, and Kenneth Cobonpue—as a “living work of art,” this upscale condominium fuses luxurious amenities with a responsible eco-friendly aesthetic, projecting an aura of openness and light reminiscent of a “greener” Makati.

Pineda, who cut his teeth in architecture working for the late National Artist Leandro Locsin, brings his tropical style to the table, while world-renowned furniture and interior designer Layug, who won plaudits for his amazing bamboo furniture designs, used his mastery to create living spaces that allowed rooms to “breathe” and let in light. Into this mix, Cobonpue, the creative genius behind the “Lolah” chair, threw in his expertise in the use of organic materials.

The result is a property so awe-inspiring it boggles the mind.

Beyond optical illusions

Signa features two towers seemingly balanced on stilts (an optical effect produced by the 10-meter glass walls of the lobby-cum-plaza). A full-sized swimming pool area connects the two towers on the second level, which houses other amenities such as a modern fitness center, steam rooms, reading room, function and game rooms, private theater, and a kids’ playroom. 

The property, which offers 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units ranging from 33 to 93 square meters, from P3.5 million to P10.45 million, is geared towards executives, those who want to live near their place of work, as well as those who want to stay at the heart of the action. There are three options available to residents: the Signa Luxe Series, which offers Robinsons Land Corporation’s standard deliverables; the Designer Luxe Series, which makes use of finer materials and more upscale fixtures; and the Cobonpue Series, which features furniture specially created by the designer.

For more information, call 397-0101, 636-0888, 0922-8380888 or visit http://www.robinsonsresidences.com.