Modern Japanese design in The Grand Midori Makati

MANILA, Philippines - A joint venture between Federal Land and Orix Corporation Japan, The Grand Midori Makati is envisioned to present condo buyers with the height of Zen living in a prestigious, high-rise address. Tapped to create an impressive rendition of this project is Tange Associates, the world-renowned Japanese design firm of The Romeo Hotel in Italy, One Raffles Place in Singapore, West Kowloon Arts and Cultural District in Hong Kong, and The Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower in Tokyo.

For The Grand Midori Makati, modern Japanese design methods were applied to formulate spaces that can comfort and relax the individual amid the urban milieu. This is achieved through generous spaces and elements that encourage coexistence with nature, both indoors and around the common areas of the facility.

Among the notable features of the development are the elegant porte cochere or drop-off area, as well as a grand lobby and outdoor amenities that use a consistent design intent inclined towards the Zen theme. 

Another essential component, the Zen garden, which is considered an archetypal form in traditional Japanese landscape design, will be created to introduce natural elements into an often confined space. Despite its urban setting, each area will carefully be arranged with simplified elements of nature to express abstract groves, such as rain and sunshine filtering through foliage, to imbue a sense of nature.

Residents will also find a koi pond and pocket gardens in the lobby and on virtually every residential floor in the development. The lobby design creates a metaphor for rain — a poetic atmosphere that serves as an artwork in itself. 

To embody midori, which means “green” in Japanese, the development will utilize lots of plant varieties in the common spaces to exude an invigorating ambience. At the same time, the design is that of an ecologically sustainable building. 

Tange Associates, coordinating with WV Coscolluela and Associates in implementing the architecture and design of the whole property, will also take into consideration the tropical location of the property. Though selecting suitable plant species that require minimal maintenance and are locally available proved to be a challenge, the designers said they were able to find suitable varieties that would simulate the Zen design while adding a sense of familiarity. 

The Grand Midori Makati is a residential complex rising along Legazpi St., Legazpi Village, in Makati City. The attributes of The Grand Midori Makati can be summed up in five key points: convenience, security, premium finishes, amenities, and expertise.  

The project offers young professionals and families a whole scale of premium amenities that cater to their urban lifestyle, including a 20-meter swimming pool, fitness center, outdoor play area, 100-meter jogging path, and commercial/service stations, all found within the podium level. 

This secure, exclusive and eco-friendly development will turn over its first tower by 2012. 

The Grand Midori Makati showroom is located on the ground floor of GT Tower International along Ayala Ave., Makati City. For inquiries, call 898-8842 or visit www.thegrandmidori makati.com.ph.