Avida Towers Altura: A sculptured lifestyle at the South Park District

MANILA, Philippines - The Ayala Group is introducing a new lifestyle experience in Southern Metro Manila as it readies the opening of the focal point of the P12-billion South Park District in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

Avida Land, Ayala Land Commercial Business Group and Ayala Land Offices are jointly building South Park District, a 6.6-hectare mixed-use estate highlighted by a sprawling 8,000-sqm central park that residents will be among the first to enjoy.

“The park is the heart of the development. It is envisioned to give the city a new dynamic and vibrant place of convergence for people of all ages amidst wide spaces and greenery. Focal points of the park include a contemporary design plaza which features a large water fountain inside an elegant palm court. The grand lawn area adjacent to it, accentuated by iconic sculptures, shall be an ideal venue for rest and recreation. And lastly, a special residential park for Avida Towers Altura residents more suitable for quieter and passive activities,” said Jojo Fabricante, head of the Innovation & Design Group of Avida Land.

The two-building Avida Towers Altura will be the maiden residential offering in the district, which also includes Ayala Malls South Park and the South Park Corporate Center.

Iconic art pieces from world-renowned sculptor Reginald Yuson will accentuate these open spaces as points of interest and landmarks. Yuson, whose works include art installations and fountains in Greenbelt 3, Bonifacio High Street and Marquee Mall, designed two sculptures.   For the grand lawn area, a large steel composition of interconnected conical forms will be installed. The second piece is a sprawling composition of free-flowing three-dimensional tubes reminiscent of doodles. The sculptures inspire vibrancy, movement and playfulness while keeping a sense of peacefulness and tranquility.  

The central park and plaza are set to open within the year while the turnover of Altura Tower 1 and the opening of Ayala Mall South Park will happen the following year. With 21 residential floors, Tower 1 has been substantially sold and has now been constructed up to its 12th floor.  Tower 2 was launched in the second quarter of this year and is now on its second podium level in construction.

Altura features community amenities such as an adult and kiddie pool, clubhouse with function hall, outdoor gym and children’s play area. Like other Avida condo residences, Altura is structured to provide free-flowing sunlight and air, emergency power in the units, and sensible amenities.  There are also lesser units per floor.

Unit types are studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units with area sizes ranging from 22 to 61 sqm. Prices range from P1.9 million to P5.9 million.

“On top of its amenities and the retail units below Tower 1, Avida Towers Altura is within close proximity to the residential park and grand lawn of South Park District. It is also just walking distance from the mall where they can shop and dine,” said Raquel S. Cruz, Avida Land’s Corporate Planning Group head.

To decongest traffic, a transport terminal for shuttle services will encourage use of public transport.  The terminal will also have designated areas for taxis and lay-bys for tricycles and PUVs to avoid traffic congestion in front of South Park District.