Spacious living inside and out

MANILA, Philippines - Many people have come to believe — and unfortunately accept — that living in a condominium means enduring cramped units that severely hamper movement and family interaction. If the homeowners ever hope to enjoy daily condo living, they’re just going to have to experience that outside their unit, in the designated common areas.

Thankfully, the maiden project of SOC Land Development Corporation (SOC Land) offers a simple yet groundbreaking proposition: that the residents deserve the most generous living spaces. Located on the East Service Road of the South Luzon Expressway in Barangay Buli near Alabang and Makati, Anuva is a low-density development built with comfortably sized rooms and wide hallways to the extent that the community’s lavish open spaces and lifestyle amenities are there to supplement and enhance, rather than replace, family bonding within the condo unit itself.

Anuva homes have square-cut layouts that most other condo projects are unable to offer and this results in bigger spaces that allow freedom of movement all around. Since the units are proportioned more generously than other condominiums, residents can confidently incorporate gutsy pieces and design treatments into their living space. For instance, one need not fear bringing in a big home décor, such as a horizontal painting for the wall behind the living room couch to maximize the unit’s roomy interiors. One can also introduce an accent piece that dangles from the ceiling or a visual element that will suggest added height to the room, inspired by the vertical concept of condo living.

Anuva boasts 80 percent open spaces in its development.

Another notable feature of an Anuva home is the wide window. It is bigger than typical condo windows by as much as a meter, adding to the unit’s spaciousness because the opening allows the interiors to virtually merge with the outside vista. Since Anuva towers are designed with windows facing only the north and south sides, residents won’t receive harsh heat and sunlight that can overwork the air-conditioner. To accentuate the softly bright window, unit owners can use sheer curtains, or they can pull back the window drapes so the room becomes awash in natural light, creating an interesting vibe or mood on that side of the house. Another way to bring in nature and the outdoors is to consider placing terrariums, those lovely glass-enclosed mini-gardens, inside the condo unit. Choose a plant that loves to stay in the shade but remember to keep the terrarium away from toddlers and pets.

A generously spaced condo unit facilitates better synergy within the family. Anuva’s kitchen is not squeezed into the dining room; instead, the areas are divided by a hallway that also functions as part of the living room, further expanding the space while also creating well-defined interaction sections similar to those in single-detached homes. Unit owners may want to open up more conversation areas inside the unit, like putting bar stools at the kitchen counter so that the place can serve as another bonding nook. Although conversation areas inside the condo unit are needed, family members will want a measure of privacy. To achieve this, residents can set up a personal space in the living room by arranging a comfortable armchair at a corner near the window, but also placing a small rug and floor pillows in that area to still make it welcoming to family and friends.

Space is something that Anuva insists on, both inside the condominium unit and outside at the open spaces and amenities area. The life and spirit of the outdoors are enjoyed within the community through Anuva’s unusually vast open space allocation, which is 80% of the 2.4-hectare development. The themed gardens and meditation areas promote relaxation amid nature; the walk parks, jogging lane, and biking lane provide opportunities for neighborly recreation; and water features like the landscaped ponds and a lazy river encourage residents to take a dip and be reenergized.

Anuva makes available such an audacious offering of space because SOC Land knows that a condo unit with a lot of useful space allows many possibilities, not only in terms of interior design, but more importantly for residents to relish staying at home with their loved ones.

Daybeds can double as designer sofas, which you can easily adjust yourself should you want more space in the middle of your room.

For information, call SOC Land at 553-4070 or 553-4080, or visit their website at Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.