Green Residences: Manila’s newest student residential hub

MANILA, Philippines - Today’s living concepts introduced to the real estate market take into consideration the lifestyle of today’s urban workforce. The rise of condominiums near business central districts bears witness to such a trend, furthering the much required practicality and convenience needed in the kind of lifestyle they lead.

The in-depth understanding of SM Development Corp. (SMDC) in the pace of trends in the industry, however, paved way for them to recognize that the student community is an emerging market. Dormitories near schools, which used to be apartment duplexes, were now built and designed as mid-rise to high-rise condo-type buildings.

“Parents choose living spaces for their children that are close to schools, because aside from convenience, proximity also translates to security,” explains Mr. Roncel A. Nebre, project director of Green Residences. “But as we venture to address this need, we’re taking the lead in furthering the benefits of living near campuses.”

It was in 2006 when SMDC started introducing properties that primarily targeted the student market. At present, the company boasts of six developments that cover districts where schools are rampant, in which Green Residences in Taft Avenue, Manila is the newest.

Studio units and one-bedroom units will be offered to its market, alongside with various amenities like a swimming pool, game room, and gym. Meanwhile, an SM Savemore branch that will offer retail and food shops, apart from grocery items, will also be integrated in Green Residences’ overall blueprint. “The availability of these facilities will encourage our future residents to stay just within the perimeters of their home, just in case they need to buy their daily essentials,” adds Nebre.

As a solid proof of SMDC’s continuing investment in building “student hubs,” Green Residences is also bringing the Sky Lounge—a social space that will serve as an extension of the school social scene. This area will feature study halls and functions rooms that are ideally designed for study sessions, brainstorming activities, and other school activities that require a safe and secure environment conducive to learning.

Being a 50-story building adjacent to De La Salle University, Green Residences promises a different perspective of the city, as it will offer unprecedented views of the Makati cityscape and even the picturesque Manila Bay sunset scene. These panoramas, however, will be best enjoyed in the development’s Manila Bay view units, which are located on the west side of the building.

“These thoughtfully designed units range from 16 to 45 square meters, which is why even working individuals who prefer living in Manila will surely find a home in Green Residences,” says Nebre.

Meanwhile, with its intuitively designed facade, its future owners will be welcomed with an exciting sight of a mern home that prides itself with its distinctive aesthetics. Its accessibility to transport hubs and other leisure areas in the area, on the other hand, further the excitement in the kind of living experience that the property will soon present.

With all these efforts combined, Green Residences will clearly present itself as an exceptional landmark address heightening the live-work-play experience right at the heart of a vibrant avenue.

Live at the heart of an exciting address and find your home at SMDC Green Residences—Taft Avenue, Manila. For inquiries, call 858-0600/ 0917-500-5151 or visit at www.smdc.com.